Wyandanch once known for dense woods, mineral springs
Quick ReadWyandanch remained remarkably quaint until well into the 20th century, said Mary Cascone, historian and archivist at the Town of Babylon Office of Historic Services, who is working on a book about on the hamlet’s history.
Photo credit: Town of Babylon Office of Historic Services | A photo of the Wyandanch General Store from 1941.
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At one time in her life, Pecolia Bostic, 68, wanted to move out of Wyandanch.
She was married with seven children, working out of town and exhausted by the commute. The idea was quickly vetoed by her children.
“They told me, ‘You always say we have lots of mommies and daddies here in Wyandanch,’” Bostic recalled. “‘Why would we leave?’ What could I say to that?”
She and her family...
