Babylon village is a fine example of the evolution of modern American Society. It has come a long way from its first days as a place where stage coaches would stop to rest, to an elegant suburb today where successful Manhattan professionals can escape and hide from their rather ugly urban sides. Babylon village turned to agriculture as stage coaches gave way to more modern transportation not dependant on animals. The beautiful scenery transformed the place to scores of holiday homes, as the fruits of the industrial revolution enriched the country's economy. The area is poised today to remain in the vanguard as its erudite residents jostle for key positions in the digital age.

The original name of the place was Huntington South. The name Babylon was first coined by the matriarch of one of the earliest settlers in the early 19th century, to voice her displeasure at the raucous and perhaps bawdy goings-on in the vicinity of the new mansion her family built. How pleased her spirit must be today at the order and quiet in her old neighborhood!

Babylon has always been at the forefront of sustainable development. Fishing, leather processing and milling of agricultural produce dug deep foundations for her prosperity that continues to blossom to this day. Wealthy New Yorkers soon came to rest in the green countryside and by the deep blue Ocean and steadily added value to large chunks of real estate in which they wisely invested.

There must be something special in the air, soil and water of Babylon village to spur continuous enterprise and innovation amongst its illustrious sons. It spawned the one nation's first professional baseball team and was home to the precursor of wireless radio broadcast. The people who live here display unusual dynamism and pioneering spirit. The community is well developed and the environment conserved with due care.

Babylon village now has a population of just over 12 thousand and an average income about twice the national average of $ 40 thousand a year. Most people are of European origin but there is a healthy and growing influx of ethnicity. Babylon is now amongst New York 's best rated suburbs with modern amenities and dynamic community development organizations. Real Estate, Information Technology and Fishing Charters are some important types of commerce in this largely residential haven.

The Belmont Lake State Park is an important landmark, serving sports and recreation needs of not just local people but those confined during the week to the more congested parts of the entire State. Fast and convenient rail and bus links bring people from distant places for quality holiday time with family and close friends.

The Fire Island Lighthouse is another local attraction. You can have a panoramic view of both the Ocean and Manhattan from the top and even see the Empire State Building on a clear day. The surrounding countryside is a naturalist's delight with many birds, fox and deer. The Surfing Museum is worth a visit as well, with models of boards from the first prototypes to the most aerodynamic and modern ones.