When Anthony Pagliuca takes the pitching mound Sunday coaches and doctors didn’t know if he would survive a September car crash — let alone throw a baseball as "on the brink of death" after he was pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed two of his friends in West Babylon He was flown to Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and stayed there for two months undergoing multiple surgeries for traumatic brain injury Through rehab to regain his strength and memory Anthony’s in South Huntington in December to resume classes and rejoin the baseball team last month as a relief pitcher "His recovery is nothing shy of a miracle," said Dr a pediatric emergency medical physician and medical director of Cohen’s critical care transport team who supervised the lifesaving flight to the largest children’s trauma center in the region Anthony's relief pitcher Anthony Pagliuca lined up on the field with his teammates before a game against St John the Baptist in West Islip on Wednesday Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas politics and crime stories in Suffolk County By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Anthony was riding in the back of a Kia Seltos with four other teens just after 1 a.m. Sept. 21, when their car was struck by another driver who ran a red light in West Babylon. The crash critically injured Anthony and killed the driver of the Kia, Bella Trezza the other driver of another Kia who police said ran the red light at Great East Neck Road and Railroad Avenue Sunday will mark what Anthony worked for — recovering and going on to be a starting pitcher for the St Anthony's Friars against his hometown team at West Babylon High School in a game where he will also pay tribute to his friends lost in the crash that rocked the West Babylon community He’ll be joined on the field with his two friends who survived the crash Jack Murphy and Bella’s brother Austin Trezza who will carry photos of Riley and Bella to the mound "It's not really about winning or losing just enjoying the moment and being with everyone," Anthony said before throwing with his team Wednesday during a game at St "I'll remember this for a long time and pray for them every day said she arrived at the crash site before her son was identified Volunteer firefighters passing along his photo eventually told her he was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore Doctors then said he needed to be airlifted to Cohen Children’s "When I got to the crash site I could see the devastation of the cars "We didn’t know who was alive and who wasn’t." a fractured neck and broken pelvis in the crash his family didn’t know if he would survive He was intubated on a ventilator through October while his family didn’t know the extent of his brain injury and if he would wake up from a weekslong coma 21 in West Babylon left three people dead and three injured Keri Pagliuca credited her son’s doctors with saving his life Anthony still doesn’t remember anything about the crash or that night his family had to tell him that his friends died in the crash "The fact that any of them survived the crash is unbelievable," Keri Pagliuca said he’s here and he’s going to prom and graduate There are so many what-ifs replaying in your mind and I tell him you’re here for a reason and you have to do your best for Bella and Riley." Anthony sat on the bench joking with friends before the game started Wednesday stronger and looking forward to going to SUNY Oneonta to study sports management His coaches and his teammates visited him every day during his recovery and rehab in New Jersey to ensure he "always had a friar" teammate in his room Anthony's Baseball Coach Paul Parsolano said Sunday’s game will allow the West Babylon community to remember those lost in the crash and begin healing "Anthony is a walking miracle and so lucky and blessed he’s still here with us and he has an opportunity to play baseball," Naccari said and this is God’s work in real life." Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months 2025 at 2:13 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Joann store manager confirmed a Long Island store's official closing date with Patch and said they are offering huge liquidation sales (Autumn Johnson/Patch)WEST BABYLON NY — Fabrics and crafts retailer Joann is closing 500 of its 800 stores nationwide A store manager told Patch on Monday that the West Babylon store on Montauk Highway will close its door for good on Monday it's offering liquidation sales of 50 to 90 percent off on everything 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 the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and kept all of its stores open 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 many people had to cut back on their discretionary spending The news comes as other major retailers have announced closures as well, including Forever 21, Wayfair and Party City Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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Click here for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ tickets A 7-Eleven in West Babylon sold a $1 million top prize on New York Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Holiday Cash” scratch-off game The Queens man received a one-time lump sum payment of $428,568 DeRosa is one of two scratch-off players this week to claim a $1 million prize via a ticket purchased at a South Shore 7-Eleven He bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 135 Route 109 in West Babylon while Janiah Williams of Central Islip won the same prize with a ticket purchased at 56 Lowell Ave Both tickets were from the $1,000,000 Holiday Cash scratch-off game All top prizes on $1,000,000 Holiday Cash have now been claimed though valid lower-tier prizes may still be redeemed through Jan Tap here to see what’s happening Suffolk County Police issued an alert Monday that they are actively searching for two missing teenage girls from South Shore communities The department is seeking the public’s help in finding Danielle Dean Police are also looking for 16-year-old Lillian Lopez walking out of her home on Board Place in West Babylon The girls’ missing persons cases were featured in the Suffolk County Police Department’s #MissingMonday public awareness campaign Officials did not indicate whether they believe the cases are related though the teens disappeared from South Shore communities within days of each other Anyone with information on either missing teen is asked to call 911 or the SCPD’s non-emergency number at 631.852.COPS Top photos: (from left) Missing Suffolk teens Danielle Dean and Lillian Lopez (provided by SCPD) West Babylon / Courtesy of Metro Realty Services West Babylon industrial lot trades for $2.75M 2025 at 1:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}West Babylon firefighters will talk to potential recruits on April 27 as part of Recruit NY a statewide initiative raising awareness about the need for volunteers and to inspire community members to serve as volunteer firefighters (West Babylon Fire Department)WEST BABYLON NY — The West Babylon Fire Department is inviting new members to join the crew and will be opening its doors to recruit new volunteer firefighters this weekend West Babylon FD will be one of many across New York State hosting Recruit NY a statewide initiative raising awareness about the need for volunteers and to inspire community members to serve as volunteer firefighters as fire departments face decreased membership and increased call volume West Babylon's open house will take place on Sunday According to 3rd Assistant Chief Ryan Fischer the fire department will hold the open houses at all three West Babylon stations on Arnold Avenue Recruit NY offers residents the opportunity to learn how they can become a firefighter or emergency medical technician the fire department will conduct tours of the station and apparatus demonstrate firefighting activities and provide information on becoming a member The Firefighters Association of the State of New York is committed to assisting New York’s 1,700-plus volunteer departments connect with their communities and have sufficient members West Babylon faced Deer Park in a Suffolk softball matchup on Wednesday delivers to the plate during the bottom of the seventh inning of a Suffolk County League IV softball game against host Deer Park High School on Wednesday She pitched a complete game to lead the Eagles to a 6-2 win reacts after the final out of a Suffolk County League IV softball game against host Deer Park High School on Wednesday Eliza Tymann #6 of West Babylon connects for an RBI single up the middle to extend the Eagles' lead over Deer Park to 4-2 with two outs in the top of the seventh inning of a Suffolk County League IV softball game at Deer Park High School on Wednesday West Babylon added two more insurance runs in the frame and went on to win 6-2 Alana Villavicencio #10 of Deer Park delivers to the plate during the top of the second inning of a Suffolk County League IV softball game against West Babylon at Deer Park High School on Wednesday Isabella Cafiso #23 of Deer Park connects for an RBI in the bottom of the first inning of a Suffolk County League IV softball game against West Babylon at Deer Park High School on Wednesday Giovanna Miranda #15 of West Babylon connects for a single to give the Eagles runners on first and second with none out in the top of the seventh inning of a Suffolk County League IV softball game against host Deer Park High School on Wednesday she scored on a subsequent single by Eliza Tymann #6 (not in picture) to extend West Babylon's lead to 4-2 reacts after the final out of a Suffolk League IV softball game against host Deer Park on Wednesday but she handles stressful situations in the circle like a seasoned vet Romano pitched with a lead the entire game and she and the West Babylon defense found ways to get out of them Romano struck out five and allowed one earned run in seven innings to lead visiting West Babylon to a 6-2 win over Deer Park in Suffolk League IV softball on Wednesday She’s incredibly mentally tough,” coach Joe Montanino said “She hasn’t even hit the tip of the iceberg yet We’re lucky to have her for another four years after this one.” Romano faced runners on the corners with one out she threw a nasty changeup for a swing and a miss to the next batter before pumping in two strikes and inducing a pop-up to catcher Maria Fiume to escape the inning “You have to trust your defense and have confidence in yourself that you will make a good pitch,” Romano said but you just have to trust in your team.” in the fifth until Summer Eisenberg ripped a two-out single down the third baseline to plate Adison Patrick and cut Deer Park’s deficit to one Romano hit the next batter to load the bases before getting a grounder to her older sister The senior initially bobbled the ball but made the throw to first baseman Jillian Goldberg in time for the final out “I always hear her cheering me on behind me and I have the same trust in her that she has in me.” Romano faced runners on second and third with one out in the sixth but worked out of the inning with a flyout to Giovanna Miranda in rightfield and another groundout to Storm Miranda went 2-for-3 with a run and Eliza Tymann went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs Alana Villavicencio struck out six and allowed one earned run in seven innings for Deer Park (1-3 2-1) has a mostly young team with four seniors the younger Eagles play like they’re fifth-year starters “It’s a pleasure coaching girls with such high softball IQ that you can have softball conversations with and bounce ideas off each other,” Montanino said “We work together as a group and it just makes it more fun and keeps them engaged.” the Eagles made Suffolk’s double-elimination playoffs for the first time since 2018 but the Eagles are excited about what they’re building our goal is to go further into the playoffs.” is backing out of plans to open a West Babylon location in a vacated ShopRite have been greatly exaggerated Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer tells Greater Long Island that Tractor Supply Co is still moving forward and is expected to open in the spring “We just awarded them a grant for $20,000 to help them with the move and they expect to be open in April or May,” Schaffer said “They are currently bidding out the internal work that needs to be done and expect to start right after the holidays.” The new store, Long Island’s third, is planned for 50-110 Route 109, where a ShopRite closed on October 10, 2021 What’s described by Tractor Supply Co as a “rural lifestyle retailer,” the company’s stores offer farm supplies location to open on Long Island since Medford and Calverton in 2019 As of September 28, 2024, the company operated 2,270 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, the TSC website reads Tractor Supply has been in business for over 85 years and employs more than 50,000 people — Tractor Supply store photo from Tractor Supply Co. on Facebook The namesake birria taco at Tito's Birrias and Grill in West Babylon What began as Tito’s Tacos & Grill in Deer Park has expanded with a new West Babylon location nodding to the killer birria tacos the family-run establishment makes for diners Non-birria fans need not worry; the menu at this expansive Mexican spot is awash in affordable tacos served with onion and cilantro on warm corn or flour tortillas (from $4.99 each which can be filled with proteins ranging from pork al pastor to chorizo to beef tongue as well as burritos and burrito bowls (from $9.49) complemented by large piles of nachos ($10.99) loaded with steaming and cheese varieties ($3.25) and pupusas ($4.49) salads and can’t-miss churros ($2.99) for dessert Jarritos and aguas fresca in flavors like horchata The colorful space boasts vibrant murals along the walls featuring adobe buildings and cacti-filled landscapes set against rolling whom diners can see through the exposed counters flavorful classics that taste and smell 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what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Joann is closing more than half of its U.S as part of the retail chain’s second bankruptcy filing in less than a year the company first filed for bankruptcy last March As part of its ongoing Chapter 11 process, Joann filed a motion this week seeking court authority to begin closing more than 500 of its 850 stores across the nation “This 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 said in a prepared statement “A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the company determined which stores should remainoperating as usual at this time “Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN,” the statement continued The West Babylon store is located in the Great South Bay Shopping Center Joann in Westbury is at 580 Old Country Road An employee at the West Babylon location said workers haven’t been informed about a date when the store will close In 2023, Joann closed stores in Holbrook and Centereach, before opening its Bohemia location Top image: Facebook/Joann The community is stepping up to help a struggling West Babylon family who were displaced from their home when an alleged drunk driver slammed in their house two days before Thanksgiving Donations totaling just under $7,000 have poured into a fundraising campaign for Michael and Anna Ragno and their three young boys The family is expected to be out of their home for 10 months chemical and water damage that destroyed most of their belongings 64-year-old Thomas Keane backed his GMC Yukon SUV out of his driveway on Justice Street into a parked car Keane was charged with driving while intoxicated who established a GoFundMe page for her brother’s family and their 3 boys’ lives were flipped upside down,” Nina Ragno wrote on the GoFundMe page which has received 68 donations since it was created on Sunday “We feel so blessed that everyone is safe and no one is hurt Please help my family to get back on their feet 2025 at 2:49 pm ETThe fire broke out Monday night (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)West Babylon firefighters extinguished the blaze (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)The house was evacuated (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)WEST BABYLON NY — Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out at a West Babylon residence on Monday Firefighters from the West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Gordon Avenue around 8 p.m. Police told Patch that the home was evacuated and that Arson Squad detectives are investigating Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 9:39 am ETThe fire broke out on Monday (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)West Babylon firefighters responded to the call around 8 a.m (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)Multiple crews provided mutual aid (West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department)Suffolk County arson squad is investigating NY — Firefighters extinguished a fire that engulfed a West Babylon home on Monday the West Babylon Fire Department told Patch West Babylon firefighters responded to a house fire on Hope Street around 8 a.m. First Assistant Chief William Allen was the first on scene and arrived to find the structure "heavily involved with fire," officials said Engine 1-9-6 and Rescue 1-9-15 arrived and searched the home and began suppression of the fire Mutual aid was provided by the Babylon Fire Department North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department Suffolk County police said its arson squad is investigating the fire and no one was seriously injured Scenes from a Suffolk softball game between East Islip and host West Babylon on Wednesday to give coach Jason McGowan his 300th  careerwin East Islip head coach Jason McGowan coaches from the sidelines during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Sarah Caltabiano of West Babylon makes contact during a Suffolk softball game against East Islip on Wednesday Alyssa Corso of East Islip reacts after hitting an RBI double during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Alyssa Corso of East Islip crosses home for her team's seventh run of the game against West Babylon on Wednesday Marisa Renganeschi of East Islip takes a lead off of second during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Alyssa Corso of East Islip singles during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Delaney Crowe of East Islip crosses home plate to put her team up by five in the top of the second inning of a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Sarah Caltabiano of West Babylon throws from the mound during a Suffolk softball game against East Islip on Wednesday Sophia Corso of East Islip bats during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Alexa Leonard of East Islip drives home a run to put her team in the lead during a Suffolk softball game against West Babylon on Wednesday Lauren Giudice of West Babylon takes a lead off of second during a Suffolk softball game against East Islip on Wednesday Caitlin Ropiak of East Islip pitches during a Suffolksoftball game against West Babylon on Wednesday celebrates his 300th win with his team after defeating West Babylon in a Suffolk softball game on Wednesday 2024 at 3:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Tractor Supply Co will replace a supermarket that closed in October (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)WEST BABYLON or TSC—known as the largest retail farm and ranch supply chain in the United States— will replace the West Babylon ShopRite on 109 "I can confirm that there is a store coming to West Babylon at 64 Route 109 around late April/early May," said Jenna Hajny of Finn Partners The West Babylon store will be the third TSC location on Long Island. The first Long Island TSC opened in Medford in 2019, followed by the Calverton store in 2019 the farm supply store was founded in 1938 and operates 2,270 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states Click here for a full list of Tractor Supply Co. locations Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Several libraries serving the New York State Senate’s Fourth Senatorial District will soon be turning a new page as they improve their facilities to better serve patrons.  State Sen and West Islip public libraries have been awarded more than $410,000 through the State Aid for Library Construction program to make critical infrastructure improvements.  These upgrades will allow the libraries to remain welcoming and functional spaces for the community Babylon Public Library - $80,810 - Roof restoration and associated work Deer Park Public Library - $100,000 - Roof removal and replacement West Babylon Public Library - $94,275 - Replacement of concrete pavers in front and side areas of facility West Islip Public Library - $135,000 - Replacement of HVAC unit “Much like a well-read book whose binding and pages wear down over time so too does the physical library building,” said Sen Martinez.  “These renovations will ensure these community centers stack up to the demands placed on them and provide safer more accessible spaces where everyone can learn and grow.  I’m proud to support these efforts to keep our libraries running smoothly for all who visit them.” More than half of New York’s public library buildings are over 60 years old with many others facing challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited accessibility The State Aid for Library Construction program addresses these issues by providing critical support to modernize facilities so they can continue serving their communities effectively The 2023-2024 state budget allocated $34 million in capital funds for public library construction with some projects receiving up to 75% of eligible costs These funds help libraries upgrade their spaces and adapt to evolving community needs including projects that enhance heating and cooling systems and make other essential renovations to ensure they remain welcoming 2024 at 4:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two people were killed and four were seriously injured in a West Babylon car crash on Saturday morning NY — Two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a West Babylon car crash on Saturday morning of Lindenhurst was driving a 2017 Kia sedan eastbound on Railroad Avenue and failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of Great East Neck Road when his vehicle struck a 2025 Kia Seltos traveling southbound on Great East Neck Road around 1 a.m. Desmond was pronounced dead at the scene while Riley Goot was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead were transported to Good Samaritan for treatment of serious injuries was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment of serious injuries The vehicles were impounded for safety checks Anyone with information on the crash to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152 Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has launched a study into the potential dangers at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Great East Neck Road in West Babylon following the deadly crash that occurred early Saturday morning Romaine’s office confirmed to Greater Long Island today that action is being taken to address the intersection’s safety concerns “A study has been initiated by the county and we will review the findings when it is completed,” a spokesperson for the county executive said The move comes in response to the two-car wreck that claimed two lives and left four others with severe injuries which ran a red light while traveling east on Railroad Avenue Desmond’s vehicle struck a 2025 Kia Seltos traveling south on Great East Neck Road is also hospitalized there with serious injuries Two other passengers in the Seltos, Jack Murphy, 18, of Babylon, and Anthony Pagliuca are being treated for serious injuries at Good Samaritan and South Shore University Hospital The incident prompted Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer to renew his request from this summer for a county review of the intersection’s safety Schaffer has also forwarded a letter from West Babylon attorney Michael Rosenberger to the county Rosenberger’s letter highlighted longstanding concerns about the intersection and the failure to abide by traffic control devices.” He suggested several potential safety measures a 63-year-old Farmingdale man died when his car veered off the road at the intersection and crashed into trees Though it is believed that the man likely suffered a medical condition before the crash Schaffer noted that he has received numerous emails from community members expressing concerns about the intersection since Saturday’s crash He said he has previously offered the assistance of the town’s traffic highway staff to the county for investigating possible safety improvements Top photos: Intersection of Railroad Avenue and Great East Neck Road in West Babylon (Google Maps) and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (Facebook) As the tight-knit community works towards healing, it's coming together to support the families affected by the tragedy, by fundraising to help with funeral and medical expenses One of those fundraisers was just launched by Long Island Design Co., a small business based out of West Babylon which has created "Babylon Strong" T-shirts available online for $20 All proceeds go to helping the families affected by the crash On the T-shirt order page 5 teenagers were involved in a horrific car crash in West Babylon when another driver reportedly ran a red light is a small business based out of West Babylon - please help us support our community and the families of the teenagers involved in this tragedy "Shirts are available for pre-order only and will be available for pickup or local drop off in West Babylon in an estimated 2-3 weeks If you need to order multiple you can submit unlimited forms and pay for them all together."