A local resident reported drug paraphernalia, empty alcohol bottles and other disturbing items in the enclosure behind Babylon Village’s Little League ball fields.
He notes that he informed the Mayor’s office. They said the Suffolk Police are aware of the situation, but they can’t secure the area 24 hours a day.
Another resident advised that if you see people in this area using, call the SCPD hotline at 631-852-NARC. The police will step up patrols when they get complaints.
Update
In a reply on Facebook, Terence McSweeney, special Assistant to Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer said that he’s spoken with Inspector Lewis of the First Precinct and an officer will be sent to investigate. Lewis will make it a regular check for the sector cars operations.
“This is the first they are hearing about it and he thanks everyone in the community for bringing it to their attention.”, wrote Sweeney.
About an hour after being told that Mayor Scordino would not be able to contact me before next Tuesday, he decided to call me. We had a short conversation about my experience at the location and I made suggestions in regards to increased security.
Thanks, John.
Mayor Scordino just called and wanted an explanation as to why I posted this video. I told him that I didn’t owe him an explanation, and he should be more concerned about keeping the kids in the Village safe, He responded by reminding me that I don’t pay village taxes. He’s a real class act.
Well speaking for those of us who do pay Village taxes, the amount we pay could cover a guard or some cameras. And maybe also on the side of the high school facing the train station where all the addicts hang out well into the morning and no one says anything. If it were back in the 90’s we would have been asked to move for skateboarding though. If something isn’t done soon, this will turn into something we can’t control anymore and Babylon will be ruined.