Siding Companies in Babylon, NY

Babylon Social, a new "community-centered brewpub​" serving American and Italian food on Long Island, is hosting a ribbon-cutting next week.

Updated Fri, Jun 6, 2025 at 6:11 pm ET

BABYLON, NY — Babylon Social—a new "community-centered brewpub"—is celebrating its grand opening on Long Island next week.

The restaurant is inviting the public to join in the celebration with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. It's brought new life to the former Horace & Sylvia’s

In April, owners Chris Cappiello and James Economou told Patch they envisioned the restaurant as the community's "go-to dining destination any day of the week, offering a unique blend of American and Italian cuisine.'

"Our menu features a fun selection of shareable appetizers, oversized sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fresh salads and an extensive selection of customizable brick oven pizzas," Cappiello said. "Ensuring that there’s something for everyone, whether you are on a quick lunch break or celebrating with friends."

Cappiello and Economou, who both hail from Long Island, said they're creating an atmosphere that's "modern and inviting, with an industrial chic design, a cozy ambiance and welcoming staff."

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"Our establishment is a place where guests can relax, enjoy great food, delicious craft beer and cocktails, and of course, create lasting memories," Cappiello said.

The duo, who both had careers in the food industry on Long Island and beyond before they partnered up, chose Babylon based on its "vibrant village and immense potential for growth and community engagement."

Babylon Social, a new "community-centered brewpub​" offering American and Italian cuisine, will open its doors on Long Island this spring.

Updated Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 4:48 pm ET

BABYLON, NY — Babylon Social—a new "community-centered brewpub"—will open in Babylon this May.

Owners Chris Cappiello and James Economou told Patch they envision the restaurant as the community's "go-to dining destination any day of the week, offering a unique blend of American and Italian cuisine.'

The restaurant is making a home in the former Horace & Sylvia’s at 100 Deer Park Ave.

"Our menu features a fun selection of shareable appetizers, oversized sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fresh salads and an extensive selection of customizable brick oven pizzas," Cappiello said. "Ensuring that there’s something for everyone, whether you are on a quick lunch break or celebrating with friends."

Cappiello said the community can expect a "true social experience." They're creating an atmosphere that's "modern and inviting, with an industrial chic design, a cozy ambiance and welcoming staff."

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"Our establishment is a place where guests can relax, enjoy great food, delicious craft beer and cocktails, and of course, create lasting memories," Cappiello said.

Babylon Social is the next step for the duo, who, before partnering up, both had careers in the food industry on Long Island and beyond.

Cappiello, who's from Stony Brook, started in the hospitality industry when he was just 14 and "never turned back."

"I knew immediately that this is where my passion lies, creating memorable dining experiences and leaving impactful memories with every individual who walked through the doors," he said.

Throughout his career, he's overseen several restaurants, including Southampton Social Club, Union Burger Bar and The Baylander Steel Beach.

Economou, who's originally from Port Jefferson, began his journey in the restaurant industry during college in Connecticut, where he worked as a bartender, server and bouncer. After graduation, he played professional football before spending six years coaching Division I college football.

But his "passion" for the restaurant industry persisted, and he transitioned back into hospitality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Economou "proudly" owns two restaurants on Long Island.

After so much experience away from home, Cappiello and Economou felt that Babylon was the "perfect" place to put down new roots.

"Babylon is a vibrant village with immense potential for growth and community engagement. My partner's family has deep roots in the area and strong connections, which helped us understand and appreciate the local culture," Cappiello said. "We believe that Babylon is the perfect location for our vision of a community-centered brewpub."

So far, they've "had so much fun" bringing new life to a former village staple with a custom brick pizza over and designing "every inch" of the concept and touching upon every detail personally.

"We're excited to be part of the Babylon community and to make Babylon Social a place for family and friends to create traditions for years to come," Cappiello said. "We cannot wait to welcome you."

The New York Blood Center has announced a "dangerously low" decline in donations after spring break deterred potential donors.

Updated Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 10:06 am ET

NORTH BABYLON, NY — The New York Blood Center has announced an "urgent call" for blood donations after the blood supply nationwide hit a "dangerously low" level, with collections nearly 20 percent below hospital demand.

The NYBC is urging people to donate, especially those with type O+ and O- blood. According to the organization, O- is the universal blood type used in emergencies and the current supply has dropped to a critically low two-day level. In a press release, the NYBC said it expects to collect only about 6,500 donations this week, falling about 1,600 donations short of what is needed to maintain a safe and stable blood supply in New York.

NYBC said spring travel, school breaks and packed calendars have kept regular donors away—leaving donation levels dangerously low at a time when they should be ramping up. More than 56,000 traumas are reported in New York State annually, most occurring between May and September when accidents, car crashes and violent injuries rise dramatically.

The North Babylon community is rallying to help and the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a blood drive at Sunset Plaza on Monday, April 28, from 2:30 to 7 p.m.

Appointments are recommended, but not required, and can be scheduled here.

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Before donating blood, it's important to eat and drink. Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have gotten no tattoos in the past year and be 16 to 75 years of age (16-year-old donors require parental consent.)

A Long Island Joann set it's official closing day and is offering huge liquidation sales on fabric and crafts until the doors close.

Updated Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 2:13 pm ET

WEST BABYLON, NY — Fabrics and crafts retailer Joann is closing 500 of its 800 stores nationwide, including its West Babylon location.

A store manager told Patch on Monday that the West Babylon store on Montauk Highway will close its door for good on Monday, April 28. Until then, it's offering liquidation sales of 50 to 90 percent off on everything, she said.

In February, Patch reported that Joann announced plans to close stores in all 50 states, with New York, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Washington among those affected most, according to CNN.

A company spokesperson said that "right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward." The spokesperson also told USA Today it was "a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members, our customers and all of the communities we serve."

The company will decide which stores to close after "a careful analysis" of how those stores are performing.

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Last March, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and kept all of its stores open. At that time, the company said it had acquired $132 million in new funding which it planned to use to reduce its debt by approximately $505 million.

Sales at Joann had slumped after a jump during the pandemic, when Americans were isolated in their homes and spent more money on sewing and craft supplies. Due to the subsequent inflation, many people had to cut back on their discretionary spending.