February 15, 2023 Amityville

ORGANICALLY YOURS ESTHETICS - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Organically Yours Esthetics at 166 Broadway - Suite 14 in Amityville Village. Owner Nathalie Garguilo is a breast cancer survivor having healed completely holistically, offering holistic skin care treatments with non toxic products and enhancements that flow within the body. On hand to celebrate were owner Nathalie Garguilo, friends, family and members of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce including President Richard Zimmer, Secretary Martha Peterson and Board Members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie.

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February Happenings

2023 Ice Cream Truck Permit Opportunity

Wednesday, Februrary 15

7:00PM-9:00PM

Night Of Bingo

Del Fuego in East Northport will be hosting Bingo. The rst game starts at 7pm and it is free to play. There will be prizes given out each round. Visit their instagram, delfuegotexmex, for more information.

Wednesday, Februrary 15

7:00PM-10:00PM

Hard Luck Café Concert

Tracy Walton and Sierra West, singersongwriters will be featured. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at https:// cinemaartscentre.org or at the Cinema Arts Centre box office now until the event. The concert will be followed by an open mic. For more information visit https://fmsh.org

Thursday, Februrary 16

7:00PM-8:00PM

Vinyl Listening Club

Visit the Connetquot Public Library to hear a mix of records ranging from jazz, blues, country, classical, and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Call 631-567-5079 for more information.

Thursday, Februrary 16

7:00PM

Keep Islip Clean Meeting

Join KIC for their next general meeting in the Ballroom at Brookwood Hall in East Islip. This pertains to the beauti cation and maintenance throughout the Town of Islip. Information and volunteer opportunities available. Contact Keep Islip Clean at 631-224-2627 or keepislipclean@optonline.net.

Friday, Februrary 17

10:00AM

Fire Island Frolic

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

A six mile hike to the Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. Meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible Robert Moses State Park Fee $10.00 or free with an Empire Pass. Contact Sal at 631-2352059 or sailingsals60@gmail.com.

Friday, Februrary 17

2:30PM-3:30PM

Adult Coloring

Presented by Chris Bisonette and will be held at the Freeport Memorial Library. This is a free event which will also provide the coloring pages and pencils. Register online at www. freeportlibrary.info, by phone at 516379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

Saturday, Februrary 18

10:00AM-4:00PM

Southold WinterFest

This event is free to all residents and visitors. It includes exhibits, displays of local business/organizations, entertainment, free food/beverages and activities for adults and children. Rain date is Sunday, February 19. Visit their Facebook at @Southold WinterFest for updates and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 18

3:00PM

Valentine's Day Concert

Kathryn Wilson, a soprano soloist will be featured. The concert will be held at Grace United Methodist Church. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 631-226-8690 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 19

9:00AM

Jones Beach Bird Walk

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk. The group will meet in the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region, is accepting applications for ice cream truck opportunities at Belmont Lake, Heckscher, Hempstead Lake and Valley Stream State Parks for April 1st through November 30, 2023.

The fee is $750 per park. A separate fee should be paid for each park. Proof of insurance and health permits are required.

For more information, including an application, please contact the Long Island Region at (631) 321-3541. Applications,

payment, and all required documentation in response to this request must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2023.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-4740456 or visit www.parks. ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

Monday, Februrary 20

9:00AM-12:00PM

Winter Break Camp

Starting February 20th and ends on February 24th. Children can have fun during their winter break with hands-on experiments and more at The Long Island Explorium. Grades: 3rd-6th. $375 per camper. Email lisa@ longislandexplorium.org for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 21

6:00PM

Board Of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its February meeting. The public is invited to attend. Call 631-669-4020 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 24 3:30PM-5:30PM

Teen Bake Off: Chocolate Overload

Make desserts from scratch (no mixes) and bring it in starting at 3:30pm. Judging will begin promptly at 4pm. Afterwards, enjoy the treats everyone made! This event will be held in the Main Building at the PatchogueMedford Library. Call 631-654-4700 to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

8:00PM-9:30PM

Long Island Comedy Festival

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for a night of comedy. Featuring: Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and Rob Falcone. Tickets are $35. Visit www.limehof.org for tickets and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 25

12:00PM-3:00PM

Community Spaghetti Dinner

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Babylon will be hosting a dinner for the community. This is a free event. Food and drinks will be provided. Contact Georgia at 631782-0893 or McCullan at 631-643-3045

2023 Food Truck Permit Opportunity

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region, is accepting applications for food truck opportunities at Belmont Lake, Brentwood, and Heckscher, Stream State Parks for April 1st through November 30, 2023.

The fee is $500 per park. A separate fee should be paid for each park. Proof of insurance and health permits are required.

For more information, including an application, please contact the Long Island Region at (631) 321-3541. Applications,

payment, and all required documentation in response to this request must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2023.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-4740456 or visit www.parks. ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

Amityville School District Celebrates Girls And Women In Sports Day

On Feb. 3, the Amityville School District recognized its female student-athletes to celebrate Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Girls and Women in Sports Day annually commemorates the

achievements of female coaches and athletes while acknowledging the role of sports to help unlock the boundless potential of women. Many of the district’s student-athletes and coaches wore red

shirts with the message, “I know I play like a girl, try to keep up,” as part of the daylong celebration.

The district is so proud of its female student-athletes and all of their hard work and accomplishments.

AMITYVILLE SD CELEBRATES GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY - On Feb. 3, the Amityville School District recognized its female student-athletes to celebrate Girls and Women in Sports Day. Many of the district’s student-athletes and coaches wore red shirts with the message, “I know I play like a girl, try to keep up,” as part of the daylong celebration. Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Author Devin Moore Visited Students

TEENAGE AUTHOR DEVIN MOORE RECEIVES A CITATION - Teenage author Devin Moore, second from right, received a citation from Optimum/Altice USA, State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre and Warner Bros. Discovery for sharing his new book, “Devin Speaks Up,” with students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

Do you know who cleans and maintains many Long Island Courts?

A major vocation for people with disabilities is cleaning, maintenance, janitorial, landscaping and snow removal work. The Corporate Source (TCS) is a Garden City-based non profit organization, which has vendor contract relationships to provide cleaning and maintenance for many of Long Island’s courthouse facilities.

As one example, the Su olk County Court Complex in Central Islip averages visits from more than 1000 people a day, whether it is judges, employees, lawyers, plainti s or defendants. Many of these visitors would not know that this 28 acre campus is cleaned and maintained in large measure by people with disabilities from The Corporate Source. In recognized annual surveys these workers are ranked “well into the ninety percentile”, performing above industry standard.

As a logical progression, in 2000 as construction and development of the D’Amato Federal Court House was completed, the Federal government awarded a janitorial contract to The Corporate Source. By 2003, they were so confident in the work of The Corporate Source that the contract evolved into Total Facilities Management including maintenance, landscaping and snow removal. More than 30 TCS employees work alongside a variety of federal employees, including 16 federal judges. Judges have been so impressed by their work that they held a lunch for these employees to express their appreciation for their commitment and outstanding performance. Michael Kramer, CEO of The Corporate Source, said “Our workers earned credibility for this enlarged opportunity. They proved that they could deliver when given a chance to do a job.”

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Mr. Kramer mentioned that often cleaning, maintenance and janitorial tasks are perceived as “jobs of last resort” marked by high turnover and

a casual attitude. In contrast he said, “The workers provided by

The Corporate Source are motivated when they are given these jobs. Sometimes this is their first position so they have a desire to prove what they can do. Among the 60+ TCS employees at the court complexes in Su olk, some have been employed since TCS first got the contract more than 20 years ago. The retention rate is well above the industry average and many employees are working there multiple years.”

TCS employees appreciate the stability that comes from work. Matt is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the D’Amato Federal Courthouse and over the past 23 years has worked his way up through the ranks of Janitor, to Project Worker and after taking additional training at BOCES, moved into his current role as a Mechanic. Matt is thankful for the support of his managers and supervisors who motivated and encouraged him to learn new skills and expand his role. He is grateful that work has given him the ability to provide for his wife and young children.

www.thecorporatesource.org KYLIE Female kitten. Cute and adorable.

Richard, a TCS employee since 2017, reentered the workforce as a Janitor in the Su olk County Courthouse. Work not only helps him pay his bills and save for a new car, but also gives him a sense of pride and community. Richard is glad to complete his routine tasks and jump in when additional help is needed. “The people here are the best part of my job” said Richard. “Everyone is nice and I was really glad I got this opportunity to work for TCS.” His manager regularly hears compliments about his work and positive attitude.

TCS is hiring for multiple full and part time positions in the Su olk County area. They are looking for Janitors, Groundskeepers, Landscapers and Foreman. See their website, www. thecorporatesource.org, for career opportunities or call 561-419-5613 for more information.

ORGANICALLY YOURS ESTHETICS - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

- The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Organically Yours Esthetics at 166 Broadway - Suite 14 in Amityville Village. Owner Nathalie Garguilo is a breast cancer survivor having healed completely holistically, offering holistic skin care treatments with non toxic products and enhancements that flow within the body. On hand to celebrate were owner Nathalie Garguilo, friends, family and members of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce including President Richard Zimmer, Secretary Martha Peterson and Board Members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie. Photo by Bob Liquorie

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Kiwanis Club Of Amityville Annual Divisional Meeting

KIWANIS CLUB OF AMITYVILLE ANNUAL DIVISIONAL MEETING - The Kiwanis Club of Amityville hosted their annual divisional meeting on January 19th. Eight clubs from the Suffolk West Division were in attendance to hear guest speaker Sharon Collyer from Bob Sweeney’s Camp HOPE talk about how the camp helps grieving children in a fun, safe environment. Pictured is Amityville President Andy Powell and Sharon Collyer. Interested in joining the Kiwanis Club? For membership info contact: kschmidt7@optonline.net Follow on facebook:AmityvilleKiwanisClub

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District (the “District”), Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., Amityville, New York 11701 (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 4, 2022, between the hours of 12:00pm (noon) and 9:00pm, for the purpose of voting on the following items:

1) To adopt the annual budget of the Amityville Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and

2) The election of one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028, as a result of the expiration of the term of office presently held by Anthony Ceriello.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of a statement of the estimated library expenses for the fiscal year 2023-2024 may be obtained at the Library and in the Office of the School District Clerk, located at 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, daily except Saturday and Sunday, beginning March 13, 2023 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public informational meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 Library Budget on March 20, 2023. All residents of the District are invited to attend at the Library.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees shall be nominated by petition. Petitions must be filed with the School District Clerk (address above), between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm no later than Monday, March 6, 2023. Forms of petition may be obtained from the School District Clerk. Each petition must be directed to the School District Clerk; must state the name address of the candidate; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District, and list each signer’s address.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. Registration is available in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, through March 28, 2023. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an annual or special meeting or election, and who shall have voted at any annual meeting or election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the School District Clerk (address above). Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk, or in the polling place at the Library, not later than 5:00pm, prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability, and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an

application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 3, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Dated: Amityville, New York February 15, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

BY DISTRICT CLERK AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE

VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL FIDEICOMISARIO

4 DE ABRIL DE 2023

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Reunión Especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Amityville Union (el “Distrito”), Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk y Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville, 19 John St., Amityville, Nueva York 11701 (la “Biblioteca”) el martes 4 de abril, 2022, entre las 12:00 pm (mediodía) y las 9:00 pm, con el propósito de votar sobre los siguientes puntos:

1) Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville para el año fiscal 202 3-202 4, y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito; y

2) La elección de un (1) miembro de la Junta de Síndicos por un período de cinco años que comienza el 1 de julio de 202 3 y termina el 30 de junio de 2028, como

resultado de la expiración del mandato que actualmente ocupa Anthony Ceriello.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se pueden obtener copias de un estado de los gastos estimados de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 202 3-202 4 en la Biblioteca y en la Oficina del Secretario Administrativo de la Escuela, ubicada en 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, todos los días excepto sábados y domingos, a partir del 1 de marzo 3, 2023 entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Bibliotecaorganizará una reunión informativa pública con el fin de discutir el presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca 202 3-202 4 el 2 de marzo de 2023. Todos los residentes del Distrito están invitados a asistir a la Biblioteca.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca serán nominados por petición. Las peticiones deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección arriba), entre las 9:00 am y las 5:00 pm a más tardar el lunes 6 de marzo de 2023. Las formas de petición se pueden obtener del Secretario del Distrito Escolar. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe indicar la dirección del nombre del candidato; debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes de la Destricta, y enumerar la dirección de cada firmante.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se establece a continuación, salvo que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. Laregistro está disponible en laoficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hasta el 28 de marzo de 2023. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su inscripción de conformidad con el presente documento, y a todas las personas que se hayan inscritopreviamente en virtud del presente para una reunión o lección anual o especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o reunión anual. lección, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a

la preparación del registro.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de lotes de bal en ausenciapueden solicitarse en el Office del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior). Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o en el lugar de votación en la Biblioteca, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 4 de abril de 2023. Una lista de personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los sábados y domingos y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para presentarse personalmente en el lugar de votación se ve sustancialmente afectada por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro de registro ha sido marcado como “permanentemente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto en ausencia sin hacer solicitudes separadas por lo tanto.

Se notifica además que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito de Bibliotecas pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior)a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 3 de marzo de 2023. No se realizará ningún escrutinio de boleta militar a menos que sea recibida por la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar

a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección.

Fechado: Amityville, New York Febrero 15, 2023

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE, BABYLON CIUDAD DE SUFFOLK COUNTY , Y CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

POR SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PUEBLO DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, PUEBLO DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

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Lindenhurst High School Class Of 1973 50 Year Reunion

The Lindenhurst HS Class Of 1973 will be having their 50 Year Reunion on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Babylon Masonic Lodge, 7-11pm, $85, buffet, open bar, DJ, and lots of fun! Contact: Lindenhurstclassof73@ hotmail.com

Free Car Care Guide

(NAPSI)—“Unless you are trying to defrost the windshield or warm the interior of your car, idling is not required for today’s vehicles,” explains the nonprofit Car Care Council. For a free copy of its Car Care Guide, visit www. carcare.org.

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(NAPSI)—A fast, reliable Internet connection can make working, studying and enjoying themselves at home easier for your family. Learn how to test your Internet at www.smartmove. us/speedtest.

Greybarn Community Makes $1,000 Donation To The Suffolk County Police Department For Veterans Families

On behalf of its residents, the Greybarn community recently made a $1,000 donation to the Suffolk County Police Department to support veterans’ families. Greybarn—a unique luxury rental community built by Long Islanders for Long Islanders—continues to fulfill its overarching mission to foster a sense of community to help improve the lives of its residents as well as those in the surrounding area.

“This donation is a token of our appreciation and an expression of how grateful we are to the brave individuals that served and continue to serve our country.” said Michael Loeffler, Greybarn’s Community Director. “This donation is not only in recognition of those who have served, but also to the parents, partners, children, friends and all of their loved ones. Greybarn residents will always keep you in our thoughts.”

The Suffolk County Police Department’s mission is to serve and protect all the citizens, while enforcing the law with impartiality, respect, and compassion. The department also organizes a variety of outreach initiatives throughout the County’s

Treehouse For Kids

(NAPSI)—Treehouse is a nonprofit committed to youth in foster care achieving a degree or other career credential, living-wage job and stable housing. The organization partners with thousands of youth to provide access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for the future. Learn how you can get involved at www.treehouseforkids.org.

communities. One of these initiatives is supporting veterans’ families and this donation will help families alleviate

them from expenses incurred during the holiday season.

“On behalf of the Long Island military and the

Suffolk County PD law enforcement community I would like to thank the Greybarn community for their generosity and

continued support.” said Thomas Joy, Police Officer at The Suffolk County Police Department. “Their holiday donation made it possible to help families of our military.

Without the support of the people we serve and organizations like Greybarn, it would not be possible to accomplish our mission of serving and protecting.”

GREYBARN COMMUNITY MAKES $1,000 DONATION - Suffolk County Police Department (L-R Claudia Mazzola, Rechler Equity Partners Director of Community Relations; SCPD Officer Thomas Joy; Michael Loeffler, Greybarn Community Director)

James McPeak Reminds Everyone To Thank All Those Who Care For Our Loved Ones

James McPeak, Owner, McPeak’s Assisted Living, is reminding everyone that February 17 is National Caregivers Day and is urging everyone to thank those who take care of our elderly and infirm family members every day and recognize them for the hard work they do.

National Caregivers Day, which is held on the third Friday in February every year, honors these healthcare professionals who give their time and energy providing care to those who may require long-term care. Expert caregivers are trained to provide services

around the clock in safe environments; this allows the family members to focus on the loved one’s healing process.

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), there are 53 million

caregivers nationwide. Of that number, 19% are unpaid. However, many of the paid caregivers wind up leaving their jobs. The National Alliance for Caregiving/AARP poll found that 23% of the healthcare professionals experienced a decline in

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their health. Other reasons why they quit, according to Sandata, include poor communication, long hours, lack of recognition, long commutes, poor training and low pay.

“On this day, we should take time out and recognize those who take care of our

loved ones when we aren’t able to,” Mr. McPeak says. “Their job is a demanding job and many of them work through the day without receiving even as much as a ‘thank you.’ On February 17, let’s take some time to show our heartfelt gratitude for them and the work they do.”

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Last month I wrote about starting the year on a strong note. My advice included reviewing your goals from last year, organizing your business and home, and moving all your correspondence to the digital world.

Today, I want to share something I learned a few months ago; how to write a GPS plan to help you achieve your goals in 2023. To be successful in business, you must continue to learn and grow. The month-long

workshop I took helped me create a roadmap for success and identified potential obstacles that I might run into along the way. Here are a few of the key takeaways:

1) Have a Strategic Goal for December 31st: Where

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do you want to be with your business at the end of the year? Write down specific, measurable goals (e.g., revenue, profit, number of items sold). This exercise helped me visualize what success will look like on 12/31/23.

2) Write Your GPS Plan: It’s the same idea as using your phone when you need to drive somewhere that you haven’t been to before. When you get into the car, you don’t put your phone away, you put it on the dashboard and follow every direction. Write your strategic goal at the top of a page, then include everything you will need to do during the year to hit that goal. This includes sales, expenses, finding new customers,

opening a new location, buying equipment, using social media, etc. Once you have everything written down and broken out by month, you have a GPS plan for your business. The key is to follow it! Don’t put it in a filing cabinet.

3) Identify Obstacles. In my workshop, we played something called the “What If” game. We had to write down 10 things that kept us up at night. For example, what if…my building burned down? What if…my computers were hacked? What if…the housing market crashed? For every question, we had to write a response on how we would handle it. After I was done, I wrote “Emergency Response Plan” on the front of my

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It helps to have fewer surprises in business, and to know where I want to be at the end of the year. It means a lot less stress and a lot more focus on what I love to do.