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Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino Dies At 71

United States Census Bureau
Babylon Village

The long-time mayor of Babylon Village on Long Island has died.

Ralph Scordino was 71. He was re-elected last year to a fifth four-year term as mayor.

His political career began over three decades ago, when he was first elected as village trustee.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone called Scordino a “real giant in our community” and gave him credit for revitalizing the village’s downtown region.

Desiree reports on the lives of military service members, veterans, and their families for WSHU as part of the American Homefront project. Born and raised in Connecticut, she now calls Long Island home.