May 10, 2023 Amityville

GOLD MEDALISTS - The Hofstra University Dance Team headed to Florida last month to represent the United States at the International Cheer Union World Championship. With over 50 countries represented, all 23 dancers on the team wore their uniform with pride and happily left as Premier Pom ICU Gold Medalists! Hofstra’s dance program currently has ten national titles, and now two world titles.

Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation. JUNE

High School Students Tour Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University’s College of Business, in partnership with the Career Center, recently welcomed 30 Amityville Memorial High School students to their campus. Students learned about education and career opportunities in business and accounting during their campus tour. Additionally, they received an admissions overview and attended a networking session and luncheon with business students and Stony Brook’s Accounting Advisory Board.

“The College of Business is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by providing this access and knowledge to local students,” said Amy Milligan, assistant dean for curriculum, accreditation and student services in the College of Business. “Amityville Memorial High School has a robust business

program, and bringing these students to Stony Brook provides knowledge about the possibilities available to them in their own backyard.”

AAB members introduced their firms during a pizza lunch and then collectively spoke about exciting career opportunities in the profession, the types of candidates that firms seek to hire, and what students can do now to help determine their future education and career path. AAB panel participants included representatives of KPMG, BDO USA, LLP, Cerini & Associates, PwC, and Protiviti Inc. The College of Business students also shared their Stony Brook experiences, and the panel discussed potential career paths and the pipeline for a diverse and welltrained workforce in the accounting profession.

Jacquelyn Bello, a KPMG employee, spoke about how her college experience enabled her to enter the field.

“I got into KPMG through an internship opportunity I had while I was at Stony Brook,” said Bello, an audit growth senior associate

at KPMG. “You’ve heard some speakers talk of various career paths that led to accounting careers. My career opportunity came straight from this campus.”

“I believe that it is important that our students know of the educational opportunities

that are available locally at a reasonable low cost on Long Island,” said Amityville business educator Dr. Diane Impagliazzo. “Stony Brook has a quality program, and I am so happy that some of our students were able to get exposure to the campus.

Our students’ faces lit up when we toured the campus.”

Dr. Impagliazzo agreed that the campus tour was a tremendous success and that it was an excellent way for Amityville students to learn about the educational paths that Stony Brook has to offer.

Stony Brook alumnus

HS STUDENTS TOUR STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY - Stony Brook University’s College of Business, in partnership with the Career Center, recently welcomed 30 Amityville Memorial High School students to their campus. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Strong communities are able to thrive thanks to the efforts of their residents, including those who give up their free time to volunteer with local charitable organizations. Though the impact of volunteers is often seen through the lens of the projects they help to initiate and complete, there’s no denying just how valuable

The Impact Of Volunteers

volunteers are from an economic standpoint. In its 2018 “Volunteering in America Report,” AmeriCorps, an organization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering, reported that Americans volunteered nearly 6.9 billion hours worth an estimated $167 billion in

2017. Volunteering figures to be even more valuable in the months and years ahead as towns, cities and countries look to recover from a global pandemic that claimed millions of lives and devastated economies big and small. As the world attempts to rebuild itself once the pandemic has ended, volunteers can play vital roles in reestablishing

their communities. In fact, many people have already made that recognition. According to data from the professional social networking site LinkedIn, the site’s users had added more than 110,00 volunteer activities to their profiles between the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and the end of summer 2020.

Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum Announces 2023 Event Schedule

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, known for its exceptionally beautiful grounds, unique architectural monuments, flowing bronze fountains and world-class arboreta, announces its 2023 event schedule.

Included in the calendar are the park’s many educational outdoor programs that celebrate the importance of various beloved insect species including ladybugs and honey bees, and the vital role they play in the environment.

For the first time, Pinelawn will also host Jazz Under the Stars honoring some of the great jazz musicians who are resting peacefully at Pinelawn, including John Coltrane, Count Basie, Lloyd Trotman, Guy Lombardo and The Royal Canadians.

Pinelawn’s Arboretum, which was awarded Level II status from the International Arboretum Accreditation Program, ArbNet, is comprised of three distinct collections including the Noteworthy Collection, the Primary

Collection and the General Collection. The Noteworthy Collection includes the Arboretum’s highest quality and most historically significant stately and mature specimens, including 10 of its highest priority and valued trees. The Weeping Beech, its oldest tree at over 120 years old, has a crown size spread of 74 feet with its enormous, shapely mound of sweeping, pendulous branches and hanging branchlets.

Pinelawn’s Weeping Beech is considered priceless.

Pinelawn’s Nikko Maple, its rarest, is a species which originated in the high mountains of Japan and its Katsura features heartshaped leaves which in the Spring, emerge as purple.

Pinelawn has multiple large Katsura trees situated in one location, which is rather uncommon.

Pinelawn’s appreciation of history can be seen in the many historical monuments featured within the park, including the Statue of Normandie and the Garden of Freedom’s Jefferson colonnade, which is

inscribed with an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and its signers in gold leaf. The Garden of Normandie is home to the Statue of Peace, one of the largest bronze statues ever cast in modern times. The refurbished, softly glowing, ton-and-a-half bronze establishes the serene mood of the garden.

Another significant piece on the property is the John Donne Memorial which was the first monument created for Pinelawn by designer, Ismar David in 1965, who then went onto design much of Pinelawn’s park area, helping to create the beauty that Pinelawn is known for today. The Fountain of Peace, which is set within an 11-acre garden, was also designed in part by Ismar David, and resides among eight stately 40-foot tall Georgia Marble columns, discovered in Atlanta by Pinelawn where they adorned the Federal Reserve Bank for decades.

Back again by popular demand is the 3rd annual Lantern Lighting Celebration, an evening where families can

enjoy live music and a fairy-tale atmosphere consisting of string lights and candles. The event features a picnic-like setting where participants can personalize a floating lantern with heartfelt messages to their loved ones and hear their loved one’s name read aloud in a beautiful ceremony as they release their floating lantern within the Rose Garden Fountain.

“Our grounds are magnificent and continue to flourish as a result of our enduring work to preserve, protect, and take great care of the property,” said Justin Locke, President, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum. “Pinelawn is a haven for those seeking solace in its tranquil beauty. Even if you don't have loved ones laid to rest here, we welcome you to visit and enjoy the magnificence of our grounds."

The 2023 Calendar of Event Schedule Includes:

Morning Yoga FlowSunday, June 4 Arboretum Tour –

Sunday, June 11

Yoga Under the Stars, Hatha Centering Class –Friday, June 23

Jazz Under the StarsSaturday, June 24

Morning Yoga FlowSunday, July 9

Morning Yoga Flow

-Sunday, July 23

6th Annual Ladybug Release - Sunday, August 6

Sunset Yoga - Friday, August 12

3rd Annual Lantern Lighting CelebrationSaturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20

Morning Yoga FlowSunday, August 27

Honey Bee ExperienceSunday, September 10

Sunset Yoga – Saturday, September 16

Yoga Under the Stars, Hatha Centering ClassFriday, September 29

Candlelight Remembrance VigilSaturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1

Throughout the year, Pinelawn also hosts online and in-person Grief Support Workshops where families learn how to optimize healing benefits including simple

meditation techniques, ways to engage with one’s senses, gratitude rituals, and more.

All of Pinelawn’s events are free of charge and open to the public. To find out more details, click here to see the full 2023 calendar of events and to sign up for email updates.

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, located in Farmingdale, New York, is a non-sectarian cemetery prided on creating and maintaining a beautiful and serene environment where families can find tranquility and comfort. Its open and expansive landscape features hundreds of acres of manicured grounds, unique architecture, flowing bronze fountains, and flower-lined walks. Its beautiful memorial gardens offer all who visit, scenic beauty where they can reflect upon their loved ones in peace. For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

Legislator Donnelly And County Office For The Aging Announce Local Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Spring 2023 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, May 19, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville

Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, May 17 & June 21, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, May 10 & June 14, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Fridays, May 26 & June 30, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, May 25, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 am –1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, May 17, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Paumanack Village 3 & 4, 150 Duncan Elder Drive, Greenlawn: Friday, May 19, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only

• Paumanack Village 5

& 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Monday, May 15, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only

Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

LaLota Announces Hundreds Of Defense Jobs Coming To Suffolk County

Rep. Nick LaLota (NY01) announced that hundreds of new jobs would be coming to Suffolk County after Raytheon Technologies Corporation was awarded a contract by the federal government totaling $113,628,201. The contract will cover costs for Raytheon to develop MK 15 close-in weapon system (CIWS) upgrades and conversions, system overhauls, and associated hardware. One of the

manufacturing facilities Raytheon will use for this contract is located in Hauppauge, N.Y.

“I am thrilled that hundreds of high-paying defense manufacturing jobs will be coming to Suffolk County. As the son of a former Grumman Secretary and a Navy Veteran, I understand how important the defense industrial base is to local families and Long Island’s economy,” said LaLota.

“Now, as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I understand the strategic role Long Island’s defense manufacturing base plays in ensuring America’s military can deter the next conflict, or if needed, win it. I will always work to make sure that Suffolk County maintains our important role in our nation’s defense.”

Aircraft Pilot Makes A Virtual Visit

Aircraft pilot Robert Brooks recently made a virtual visit to Mrs. Chimienti’s prekindergarten class at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville.

Pilot Brooks, who is

Mrs. Chimienti’s brother, virtually visited her class from an airport in Florida. He gave students a closeup look of an airplane on a runway as he showed them the different parts of an aircraft, and he held a Q&A

with students as well.

Pilot Brooks is also an alumnus of Amityville Memorial High School as he graduated in 2010. The special visit served as a part of Northeast’s transportation unit.

Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Returns Saturday, May 13, 2023

Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are pleased to announce the return of the annual Stamp Out Hunger®, the nation’s most extensive one-day food collection campaign. This year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive is on Saturday. May 13, 2023, and all food collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties will benefit Island Harvest in providing much-needed supplemental food support to more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger and food insecurity, including nearly one-third who are children.

“Participating in Stamp Out Hunger is easy,” says Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest.

“Generous Long Islanders are encouraged to leave nonperishable food items in a bag next to their mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail delivery on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Then, your USPS letter carrier will do the rest to help

make sure that no one on Long Island goes hungry.”

Non-perishable food items to be donated include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices and shelfstable milk (please, no food or juices in glass containers). In addition, personal care items such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and disposable diapers are accepted. All goods donated on Long Island will help replenish Island Harvest’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs in communities throughout Long Island.

“Every donation, no matter how small, helps our neighbors who are in the unenviable position of choosing between paying for such things as housing, transportation, and medicine or putting food on the table,” said Ms. Shubin Dresner. “I am confident that the past generosity displayed by our Long Island neighbors will help make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive one of

STAMP OUT HUNGER® FOOD DRIVE - Island

Harvest Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers urges residents to leave a bag of non-perishable food near their mailbox on Saturday, May 13, to help Long Islanders struggling with hunger and food insecurity. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org. Photo courtesy of the National Association of Letter Carriers

the most successful.”

Due to the pandemic, the Stamp Out Hunger food collection was temporarily discontinued in 2020. Since its inception in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has collected more than 1.75 billion pounds of food in all 50 states plus the District

of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help address the issue of hunger in America. On Long Island, Stamp Out Hunger brought in over 519,000 pounds of food in 2019 before the event was temporarily suspended from 2020 through 2022 due to the

pandemic.

“The National Association of Letter Carriers and the men and women we represent on Long Island are pleased to once again partner with Island Harvest in this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food collection,” said Tom Siesto, 1st Vice President, NALC Branch 6000. “Our carriers often see firsthand the pervasive issue of hunger as part of their daily rounds, and they are eager to help give back to the community and assist in helping Island Harvest Food Bank tackle this important issue.”

This year’s major sponsoring partners with Island Harvest on the NALC Stamp Out Hunger collection campaign include National Grid, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Allstate, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Catholic Health, Nonna’s Garden, Long Island Federation of Labor, MCN Distributors, Dime Community Bank and New York Community Bank. All donations to Stamp Out Hunger are tax-deductible because all the food collected

benefits Island Harvest, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

About Island Harvest Food Bank

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, shortterm case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, our Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution. Our work directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and supports a network of community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org.

Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Keeping Your Insurance Rates ReasonableAlways Be Prepared

As horribly as inflation is sucking dollars from your wallet, the Insurance Industry is being triple vexed.

• Unemployment is at an historic low and the roads are packed with cars.

• Technology is distracting drivers causing more accidents on already packed roads.

• Technological additions to cars are making repairs more expensive and delaying repair times.

• Our litigious society is rife with more and more expensive insurance claims.

Unlike the past, the industry is not just

raising premiums. Most companies are actively NOT taking on new clients. Companies are selectively choosing NOT to take on any new risk. So, what you do after an accident is extremely important to keep your premiums down and your options open.

The Boy Scout MottoAlways be Prepared…

1. Put a dash-cam in the car. Nothing will help you keep rates down better then proving you were NOT AT FAULT.

2. Some policies offer Accident Forgiveness for an added expense. In the current environment, it’s worth it. Lost discounts, higher premiums and surcharges will far outstrip the cost of this extra coverage….. for a long time.

3. Prepare ALL drivers with on instructions for ‘What to do at an Accident.’ Keep a script in the visor. Call the police. Exchange information. Don’t admit guilt. Take photos of the SCENE (not just the damage). Take note of traffic cams and/or home surveillance cams.

KEN MARCUS

Northeast Elementary School Students Earn Physical Education Award

On April 21, Northeast Elementary School in Amityville recognized 24 students who were awarded for “Leadership and Excellence in Health and Physical Education.”

Physical education teacher Mrs. Tiffany Mendelson honored the following students with a certificate from the New

York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance:

Lilianna Anglin

Darvinson Arias

Kaiden Beauford

Ahmir Benjamin

Ivette Bonilla Reyes

Genesis Bonilla Urias

Quinton Davis Jr.

Ashton Felisca

Bryan Gilzene Bailey

Avery Gordon

Kyrie Haynes

Khloe Jackson

Dilan Lara Godinez

Solene Mendez Funes

Laila Myers

Carter Nolan

Giana Prashad

Adrian Pena Ramirez

Cristian Ramirez Zamora

Christian Roopnarine

Brianna Ruiz-Mejia

Cairo Showell

Laila St. Flavien

Kaycie Valerio

“They are all so wonderful,” Mrs. Mendelson said. “Each student has their strengths and so much to contribute to the class.”

LIPA Announces

New Community College Scholarship

Officials from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) joined with representatives from Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College to announce a new community college scholarship program. The LIPA Scholarship is designed to provide education and training for students from households with incomes below the median income of Long Island and the Rockaways (approximately $100,000 for a family of four) living in historically underserved communities.

The LIPA Scholarship is a $350,000 commitment over the next five years to

provide 50 full scholarships for students to attend either Nassau Community College or Suffolk County Community College to obtain an associate degree or certificate that will help them pursue a career in the electric utility or clean energy sectors. This investment is an effort to ensure that our workforce represents all the communities LIPA serves and that all of our customers can participate in the growing career opportunities available in the electric utility and clean energy industry.

Thomas Falcone, Chief Executive Officer of LIPA, said: “Electricity is the

clean fuel of the future. Studies predict electricity will provide more than 70 percent of New York’s energy needs by 2050 and that it will be entirely carbon-free.

With this growing industry, LIPA’s commitment to fund 50 scholarships at Nassau and Suffolk Community College over the next five years will ensure that our workforce represents all the communities LIPA serves and that all our customers can participate in the fabulous and growing career opportunities available in the electric sector.”

Dr. Maria Conzatti, Interim President of Nassau Community College, said: “Together with LIPA,

Nassau Community College is pleased to meet the workforce development needs of our business partners and the educational aspirations of the Long Island community.”

Dr. Edward T. Bonahue, President of Suffolk County Community College, said: “The Long Island Power Authority’s generous scholarships will help us recruit and sustain students entering the STEM fields, transforming our workforce and our region’s economy. With this support, LIPA joins the college in bridging our promising students from financial need to the

Long Island Music Hall of Fame Now Accepting 2023 Music Scholarship Applications

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) it is now accepting applications for their 2023 Student Scholarship program. The Deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th, 2023.

LIMEHoF will award $500

scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding for eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career

in music. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please download the scholarship application (https://www. limusichalloffame.org/ scholarshipsgrants/).

Student Scholarships

Applications Deadline: Friday

May 12th, 2023

All applications must be postmarked by the application due date in order to be accepted.

The LIMHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application and the following:

• 400 to 500-word essay on education and career goals

• High school transcript

• Letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant’s commitment to a music career

Eligibility criteria is:

• Graduating high school senior from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn (Kings) or Queens counties

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Accepted full-time at an accredited college or university

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in music

• Demonstrate Financial need

• U.S. citizen or legal resident with I-55 permanent residency

For more information about LIMHOF’s education

recognition programs, contact Tom Needham, Education Advisory Board Chairman at education@limusichalloffame. org. More information and applications may be found at https://www.limusichalloffame. org/scholarshipsgrants/

About LIMEHOF

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music Hall of Fame is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 120 musicians and music industry executives, and also offers education programs and scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

Amityville SD Music Program Earns National Recognition

The Amityville Union Free School District has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. This is the 13th time that Amityville has received this honor.

Now in its 24th year, the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized 830 school districts and 78 schools across 43 states for the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders for their support of music

education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active

participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation. org.

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Wellbridge, a Calvertonbased addiction treatment center, doubled the amount of patients it saw over the last year. Their personalized approach to care addresses the needs of patients entering treatment for the first time, as well as those who have been through rehabilitation previously and are seeking a more sustainable path to longterm recovery. Substance Use Disorder is a chronic, treatable illness and the Wellbridge approach examines the causes of a patient’s substance use and treats the whole person.

Struggling with substance use can be a lonely experience for patients, who are typically away from their friends and families.

That is why, in addition to a variety of evidence-

based treatments, established research, patient experience, quality metrics, and outcomes, Wellbridge employs the services of one four-legged, furry volunteer.

Oakley, a two year old English Labrador Retriever, is a certified therapy dog that has been the newest addition to the team. After completing an extensive training program that included time at assisted living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes, Oakley began her rounds at Wellbridge.

Each Saturday, Oakley and her owner, Wellbridge’s Krystal Keillor, spend hours working with groups of patients. Over the course of several 45 minute sessions, Oakley works her way around a circle of

Domestic Shorthair. Timid at first but very affectionate.

seated patients, greeting each of them, often receiving belly rubs in return.

Keillor, who is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate at Wellbridge, relies on her canine sidekick to be there as she provides supportive services and a recovery plan for patients. The comfort that Oakley provides is palpable for staff and patients.

“The patient response has been nothing short of incredible,” said Keillor. “Patients have stated that they come to the group with anxiety, stress, and depression. When they leave a group, they feel the complete opposite expressing calmness, serenity, gratitude, hopefulness, happiness.”

When not working in a group setting, Oakley is at Keillor’s

side, supplementing therapeutic visits with her soothing presence. This is particularly important during the difficult detoxification portion of patients’ stay. Withdrawal from any substance can be painful and debilitating. Moreover, many patients are missing their own pets at home while in treatment, and Oakley serves as an able stand-in.

In spite of her youth, Oakley brings advanced experience in treatment. She has been in longterm care facilities since being eight months old, previously serving at a separate treatment center in Connecticut. When she’s not working, Oakley lives with Keillor and the rest of their family in Wading River, NY.

Suffolk Awarded $2 Million Navy Workforce Training Grant To Support Submarine Operations

The United States Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base has awarded Suffolk County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development program $2 million over five years to recruit and train the next generation of welders and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine operators in support of the mission of one Columbia Class and two Virginia Class submarines.

The submarine industrial base is the United States’ unique and highly specialized workforce and manufacturing base which supports the skills and technology needed to design, build, repair and

provide support for the Navy’s submarines. The Navy said there are five industrial base pipelines in the United States and estimates more than 130,000 new workforce personnel program-wide will be needed between now and 2030 to fulfill its mission. Long Island is home to one of the densest pockets of manufacturers for the program.

The $2 million in scholarships will cover the full tuition of 100 students per year -- a total of 250 welders and 250 CNC Machine Operators over the fiveyear life of the program -- that will help local employers in the defense manufacturing pipeline fill a growing need

for skilled workers, according to Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward Bonahue, who said the program will launch in the fall of this year.

“This investment in our welding and manufacturing certificates will allow us to get more trainees into the workforce more quickly,” Bonahue said. “The need for highly trained technicians in the defense manufacturing pipeline is a national priority, and we’re proud that the Navy and the Submarine Industrial Base recognize the critical role Suffolk’s workforce programs play in meeting that need,” Bonahue said.

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May Happenings

Make a submission! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Helen Martin & Trade Winds Scholarships For Achievement 2023

At least two $1,000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to students who have had personal experience with homelessness. Students must be a current resident of Nassau or Suffolk County (unless already enrolled in college or trade school elsewhere, with a previous residence in Nassau or Suffolk Counties), and have attended elementary, middle and/or high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties.

Applicants must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study or other licensed vocational program no later than the fall session of 2024.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

8:30AM

CSJ'S FUN RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER

Proceeds to benefit the CSJ Brentwood Campus Programs & Services. For more information and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Emily Monem at 631-273-1187 ext.154 or monem@csjbrentwood.org.

10:00AM-2:00PM

OPEN HOUSE SCREENING DAY

Join Catholic Health for a free breast screening in recognition of Mother's Day, at Good Samaritan Women's Imaging Center in West Islip. Walk ins are welcome with insurance. For a free screening for those that are under- or uninsured, call 631-376-3051 to schedule your appointment.

10:00AM-4:00PM

NORTHPORT SPRING CRAFT FAIR

This Craft Fair presents an array of artisans featuring one of a kind creations and designs. There will be live music and refreshments. Call 631-846-1459 for more information.

12:00PM

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

The 2nd annual Free Concert

In The Park returns, Songs Of Hope featuring Dave Pettigrew and Crossing Jordan. Held at the Lindenhurst Village Square Park Gazebo. Visit davepettigrew.net for more information.

7:00PM-11:00PM

DINNER DANCE & CHARITY EVENT

Kiwanis Islips and Bay Shore is hosting a "Kiwanis Rocks" honoring

Good Samaritan University Hospital

Mother Baby Unit. Tickets are $85 per person. For more informatiion call Sandy at 631-882-4994.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE EVENT

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their 22nd annual Chefs for a Cause event at The Piermont in Babylon. There will be raffles, music and auction items. $100 per person, call the office for information at 631-893-4110.

6:30PM

GIOVANNI CABOTO FASHION

SHOW

Sons & Daughters of Italy in America will host this event at Verdi's of Westbury $65 with raffles, full dinner, drinks, DJ, etc. Call Linda at 516-655-7474 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

9:00AM-3:00PM

HUNTINGTON FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR

Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs starts off Huntington Safe Boating Week with the 8th annual Huntington Waterfront Festival at Mill Dam Park. Call 631-846-1459 for more information

9:30AM-2:30PM

COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE

Get great deals on household goods, antiques, collectibles, toys, furniture and many more on the grounds of The Three Village Historical Society in Setauket. For more information visit www.tvhs. org.

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING FAIR

The North Babylon Lions will be hosting a Spring Fair at North Babylon High School. There will be vendors, entertainment, food, rides and a petting zoo. Rain date is Sunday, May 21st. The Lions will be collecting non-perishable food for the pantry at St. Paul's. Email ladydi1@optonline.net for more information.

10:30AM KIDS DAY AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Day. Come down for fun classes and activities for kids of all ages. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

9:00AM-3:00PM

VENDORS WANTED FOR SPRING YARD SALE

The Yaphank Historical Society seeks vendors and shoppers for their annual Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Robert & Isabella Hawkins House in Yaphank. Vendor fee is $10 per spot. First come, first served, no reservations necessary.. Call 631-924-4803 with questions, or visit www.yaphankhistorical.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

7:00PM MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@kidsneedmore.org.

• You will be notified by July 31, 2023.

• AWARDEES ARE ENCOURAGED (NOT REQUIRED) TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL SESSION AT THE KEYS FOR THE HOMELESS CONFERENCE. DETAILS TO BE DISCUSSED UPON AWARD.

• AWARDESS MUST SIGN A RELEASE ALLOWING LICH TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAMES AS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Complete packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and must include each of the following:

-Student Application

-Letter(s) of Recommendation

-Essay

-School Transcript; documentation of GED Completion (if applicable)

Incomplete and late packages will not be considered.

How scholarship recipients are chosen

• Grade point average 2.0 or higher (“C” average)

• Quality of essay

• Letter(s) of recommendation – minimum of two are required

• Review and selection by the Helen Martin Scholarship Committee

If you are selected to receive a scholarship

• You must enroll in an accredited or licensed institution by the fall term of the 2024 school year and provide documentation of such enrollment no later than September 30, 2024. If not, you will forfeit your scholarship and, if possible, it will be awarded to an alternate recipient.

• Scholarship funds will be credited to your student account after documentation of your enrollment is received. Please note that funds cannot be given directly to the student!

Email complete applications to: gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org AND briekkinen@ addressthehomeless.org (release with original signatures must also be mailed)

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2023 .Questions? Please contact Greta Guarton at gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org

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Blood Emergency

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Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Su olk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. LIMEHOF, located in Stony Brook, is heavily engrossed in our local communities and o ers Long Islanders many ways to get involved.

As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Additionally, donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Specific donation amounts will allow you to get your name/ information in their Hall of Fame, engraved on either a Quarter Note ($250), Half Note ($500) or Whole Note ($1000).

AARP NY Joined By NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, And Rep. D’ Esposito For ‘Fight Fraud Shred It!’ Free Shredding Events

Spring cleaning isn’t complete until you safely shred the proper outdated documents after filing taxes.

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The Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2023 Student Scholarship program, where they will award $500 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding for eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Su olk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in music.

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 12th. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please visit www.limusichallo ame. org/scholarshipsgrants.

LIMEHOF’s deep passion regarding the importance of music prompted them to develop a dynamic multimedia lecture series for schools (pre-school through college) and for libraries. This is designed to celebrate music made by Long Islanders for over a century and has been beloved by many local organizations. If you are interested in learning more, please contact them today at 631.689.5888 or info@limusichallo ame.org.

Be sure to read next week’s article to learn more, including a list of upcoming events!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

AARP New York was joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Representative Anthony D’ Esposito for a free shredding event today in Garden City, part of a statewide series of free shredding events to prevent scammers from obtaining personal data.

AARP New York is sponsoring 27 “Fight Fraud. Shred It!” events across New York State through Saturday, June 3, 2023, to coincide with people sorting out their finances and clearing old sensitive documents after tax day.

“There’s no better time to take stock of obsolete documents with identifying information and shred them safely. We’re empowering New Yorkers to fight back against fraudsters with these popular shredding events,” said Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director. “In the New York metro area, there were 202,205 reports of fraud in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That is not acceptable. Criminals keep getting more and more sophisticated, but we will not back down. AARP is combatting the shame and self-blame game people feel if they fall victim to scams and fraud. A good first step is to shred documents with identifying information.”

“Identity theft is all too prevalent today and can be an enormous source of stress and difficulty for New York’s families. I am pleased to join with AARP and others in spreading the word about the importance of protecting private and sensitive information. Don’t let sensitive documents fall into the wrong hands, shred them!” said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Close to 500 people signed

up for the free shredding event in Garden City.

Crime is innovative and constantly changing. To slow it down, prevention is key. And knowledge gives individuals power over scams. AARP is also providing resources to educate consumers about fraud during the events.

AARP launched the Fraud Watch Network to arm Americans with proven tools to fight back against identity theft and scams. The AARP Fraud Watch Network equips people with reliable, up-to-date insights, and a free Fraud Network Helpline is available to help you and your loved ones.

AARP advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to enact policy changes that protect consumers and enforce laws.

Those attending the shredding events must limit materials to three bags. The events conclude when the two on-site trucks are full. The sites may close early if the trucks fill up. Paper only and no magazines, newspapers, books, or cardboard. The shredding events are being conducted with support from the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the AARP Foundation.

Here’s a spring cleaning checklist from security experts to rid your home of paper with sensitive info:

Old documents: Papers that carry your Social Security number, birthdate, signature, account numbers, passwords or PIN numbers.

Banking: Canceled or unused checks. Shred deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts

Credit Cards: Preapproved credit card applications and incentive/gift checks from credit card companies.

Medical: Unneeded medical bills.

Investments: Investment account statements.

Obsolete ID cards:

Expired driver’s licenses, medical insurance cards and passports.

More information on how to keep yourself safe from identity theft fraud, and alerts regarding other types of scams, is available from the Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/ FraudWatchNetwork.

Shredding services are free of charge and open to the public. To find and register for a local shredding event across New York State, visit www.aarp.org/NYStopScams or call 1-866-227-7442.

Additional resources available in several languages at www.ag.ny.gov:

Smart seniors, smart investors - This publication offers tips for older adults about making smart investments and avoiding investment fraud

Smart seniors - This booklet is aimed at helping senior citizens better understand how to protect themselves against scams, threats to their health, and elder abuse.

Grandparent schemeThis publication provides tips for avoiding scams that target grandparents.

Shredding services will be performed by a third party. All documents and information provided for shredding are subject to that party’s privacy and informational security policies.

Follow us on Twitter: @ AARPNY and Facebook: AARP New York

List of upcoming shred events on Long Island, NY · Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Farmingdale, NY: 10am - 12pm

· Saturday, June 3, 2023

- Copiague, NY: 11am - 2pm

· Saturday, June 3, 2023

- Hicksville, NY: 12pm - 2pm

You can visit our website at www.aarp.org/NYStopScams to find and register for these and other shredding events in New York.

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Signature Premier Properties And North Shore Young Professionals Partner To Support Mental Health Awareness

Signature Premier Properties and North Shore Young Professionals (NSYP) are teaming up to host a charity event and social media challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health causes. The event will take place on June 2nd at Napper Tandy’s in Smithtown, NY, and will feature networking, games, a casino, and an open bar.

The event is being organized by Justin Soriano, a 25-year-old real estate professional and NSYP founder, who believes in the power of networking and giving back to the community. Since its inception, NSYP has raised tens of thousands of dollars for various charities, including the Smithtown Children’s Foundation and Life’s Worc. The upcoming event will benefit James Journey, a charity that supports mental health causes and offers a scholarship program for high school seniors. James Journey is named in honor of James Audley, a young man who lost his life to struggles with mental health. The charity is close to Soriano’s heart, and he hopes to raise over $10,000 at the event to support its mission.

In addition to the charity event, Signature Premier Properties and NSYP are launching a social media challenge called #BreakTheStigma. The challenge aims to encourage people to start conversations about mental health and help raise funds for James Journey through donations. To participate, all you have to do is record a video of yourself breaking an object of your choice and share it on social media using the

hashtag #BreakTheStigma. Signature Premier Properties will donate $5 for every video up to $1000, and participants are encouraged to tag @signaturepremierproperties and @northshoreyoungprofessionals on Instagram.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with North Shore Young Professionals to support such an important cause,” said Caitlyn Morris, VP of Business Development at Signature Premier Properties. “Mental health is a critical issue that affects so many people, and we believe that by breaking the stigma and starting conversations, we can make a real difference. We encourage everyone to join us at the event and participate in the #BreakTheStigma challenge.”

The charity event and social media challenge are open to the public, and tickets for the event can be purchased online. Signature Premier Properties and NSYP are committed to making a positive impact in the community and hope to see a strong turnout for this important cause. Check out @signaturepremier on Facebook and Instagram for more information!

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The curricula offered at Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College include courses relevant to the work LIPA does to meet the clean energy goals set by New York’s Climate Act, as well as to fulfill LIPA’s mission of providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy to Long Island and the Rockaways.

The LIPA Scholarship will support incomequalified, graduating high school seniors, allowing them to extend their educational development and enter the utility and clean energy sectors. Participation in the LIPA Scholarship will provide graduates with a competitive edge in applying for employment at LIPA and its contractor, PSEG Long Island, who plan to hire hundreds of entry-level workers over the next five years.

This five-year program will provide annual funding for ten full-time, two-year scholarships for low- to moderate-income students who reside in disadvantaged communities, as identified by New York’s Climate Justice Working Group, planning to attend Nassau Community College or Suffolk County Community College. Residents of the following communities served by LIPA are eligible for the LIPA Scholarship:

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Awardees of LIPA’s Scholarship will have the opportunity to:

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· Attend LIPA Workforce Seminars with utility executives and subject matter experts.

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· Receive job placement support for available positions at LIPA, PSEG Long Island, and other LIPA contractors and suppliers.

The first recipients of the scholarship are expected to be announced in 2023. To learn more about the program, please visit www.lipower.org.

The announcement was held on November 8, 2022 at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center in Wantagh, an educational facility that LIPA maintains in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Experience The Extraordinary

AnthonyScotto Restaurants have revolutionized the catering and restaurant industry on Long Island. Their culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep their offerings nothing but fresh and exciting. They accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating their menus to reflect the flavors of each season.

The group operates six award-winning restaurants, and their steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

Bijou (Melville): The restaurant features dramatic dining spaces and a spacious bar. Consider hosting your next event in one of their beautiful and spacious banquet rooms, or reserve the entire restaurant for your celebration. Open for Lunch Tu-Fri , Dinner Tu - Sat and all day Sunday for Brunch with live music. Plus, enjoy their Live Entertainment

Thursday - Saturday nights.

Blackstone (Melville): Come dine inside or at their outdoor lounge, featuring ambient lighting, lush landscaping and comfortable oversized booths. Don’t forget to have a drink at their large and inviting bar! Open for Lunch Monday - Friday and Dinner every night!

Insignia (Smithtown): Picture a historic Hamptons mansion with cedar shakes, copper roofing, quarried stone and a beautiful architectural turret combined with the energy and vibe of a trendy Manhattan restaurant and bar – that’s Insignia. Open for Dinner every night. Plus, don’t miss their Live DJ and drink specials on Thursday nights!

One10 (Melville): One10 exudes a contemporary style. Whether you’re looking to sit down for an exquisite dining experience, host a world-class social or corporate event or toast at the most unique bar on Long Island, One10 is at your service. Open for Dinner every night!

Opus (Jericho): This restaurant boasts an attractive, modern look. It’s a true wine lover’s destination, featuring over 600 selections on their wine list. Open for Dinner every night.

Rare650 (Syosset): This restaurant boasts a chic main dining room, floor-to-ceiling wine room and an energetic bar area. Dine or enjoy cocktails in their stunning glass conservatory, featuring ambient lighting, tropical landscaping and ultra-comfortable large booths. Open for Dinner every night and offers Live Entertainment on Thursday nights.

All beloved establishments feature spacious bars and award winning wine lists with over 450 different vintages of wine by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, plus creative homemade desserts imagined and prepared by their in-house pastry chefs.

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Babylon Town Supervisor Schaffer

The Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA) honored Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer with this year’s Outstanding Leadership Award. The award recognizes Supervisor Schaffer’s commitment to working together with the Villages of the Town of Babylon and the leadership of Suffolk County. Supervisor Schaffer joins the ranks of many outstanding leaders throughout Suffolk County who have previously received this award, including Suffolk County Sherriff Erol D. Toulon, former New York State Senator Phil Boyle, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, and Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey. Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata, who assisted in making the

SCVOA HONORS BABYLON TOWN SUPERVISOR SCHAFFER - The Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA) honored Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer with this year’s Outstanding Leadership Award. Pictured here (left to right) are: SCVOA President Hon. Jean M. Thatcher (Mayor, Village of Lloyd Harbor), SCVOA 1st Vice President Hon. Dennis M. Siry (Mayor, Village of Amityville), Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer, SCVOA 2nd Vice President (Mayor, Village of Lindenhurst).

presentation of the award, said “Supervisor Richard Schaffer is making a difference and has proven that local governments can work together, across party lines, to reach heights of excellence,  and perform the extraordinary for our constituents.”

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