Community Corner

Dec. 20: LIRR Fare Hike

Here's what to know about today in Deer Park and North Babylon.

  • The Deer Park Library is hosting a free showing of 'Hope Springs' today at 1 p.m. 

  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday voted to raise its fares across the board, including a 9 percent Long Island Rail Road hike set to impact Long Island commuters and travelers in March.

  • Suffolk County Police are stepping up patrols around schools, using both marked and unmarked vehicles, as a proactive measure in light of the elementary school massacre last Friday in Connecticut.

  • Find out what's happening in Deer Park-North Babylonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Expect sunny skies in the morning and mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach 44 degrees.

  • Find out what's happening in Deer Park-North Babylonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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