On Monday, August 12, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, and Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney hosted a special recognition ceremony to honor the courageous first responders who responded to the Hawaii Nail Salon tragedy in Deer Park. The Town also recognized and honored those lost and injured in the tragedy.
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Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Display Teal
During the months of September and October the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be displaying Teal and Pink flags in honor of Breast and Gynecological Cancer
And Pink Flags
Awareness Months at our Vision of Hope Garden at Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst. Detachable ribbon streamers will be on display and are available for
a $10 donation. Engraved bricks are also available for purchase for a $50 donation. Please call the BBCC office at 631-8934110 for information.
New York Blood Center
Declares Blood Emergency
Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_Urgent
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
7:30AM-1:00PM RUNNERS EDGE
MAIN STREET MILE
The 21st Annual Runner’s Edge Main Street Mile will begin with a Kid’s Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. on Main Street in Farmingdale, followed by a woman’s one-mile run at 9:00 a.m. and a Men’s one-mile run at 9:30 a.m. Hockey legend Pat LaFontaine will be on hand for the races, as well as a postrace blow-out at The Tap Room in Farmingdale beginning at 11 a.m. ! For more information, please call 516-420-7963
10:00AM-4:00PM END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue in East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival (rain or shine). It will feature Ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, and $1,000 cash prize raffle. Admission is free. For more information, please call 516-483-3649, email htocem@gmail. com or visit www.htocem.org.
2:00PM-5:00PM DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org
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UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center on Cedar St. Open to all members and newcomers 18 years old and up. Meet ups start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
6:00PM
QUEENS SOUND PRESENTS: "SONGS BENEATH THE TREES"
Our Lady of Grace Concert Series Presents an evening of serene melodies evoking a world of natural beauty. $10 Suggested Donation. Refreshments will be served. Our Lady of Grace, 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS CAR SHOW & MARKET PLACE
This event is proudly presented by the Copiague Kiwanis in collaboration with the Town of Babylon and will take place at Tanner Park. Get ready for a day filled with chrome, classic tunes, and family fun. For further questions, Phil Guerra can be contacted directly at 516-647-2754 or via email at philcarshow@optonline.net.
9:30AM 9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service on the 23rd anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
7:00PM LONG ISLAND IN THE MOVIES
The Seaford Historical Society will host a presentation by Greg Blank about Long Island in the Movies, at the Historical Society Museum. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Members Free. $5 fee for nonmembers. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275
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GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP & LOSS OF ADULT CHILD GROUP
The General Support Group is open to anyone who has suffered a loss at least three months prior to the start of the group. The Adult Child Group has a no wait requirement. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. The groups will be offered at St. John Nepomucene, 1140 Locust Ave. in Bohemia. Please call to reserve your seat, 631-589-0540, ext. 250.
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LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
PUBLISHER
Jeff Lambert
ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER
Patty Franks
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Josh Marlowe
MANAGING EDITOR
Felicia Edwards
MARKETING MANAGER
Noelle Lambert
CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION
Joe Lambert
Edward Rodriguez
ADMINISTRATION
Teri Tinkler
Diana Lambert
Dorrine Lambert
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Victoria Kokolakis
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PROOFREADING
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting residents to its Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park on Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 12 pm at Eisenhower Park on Long Island (Field 6, 1899 Park Blvd., East Meadow, NY). New York baseball icon Dwight Gooden will be on hand to greet the walkers and participate in the opening ceremonies, as well as sign autographs and take pictures with eligible participants.
The walk is free to attend,
however, walkers are encouraged to raise funds, either individually or as part of a team, through the walk website at www.alzfdn.org/ walk. Proceeds raised will support AFA’s programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and research toward better treatment and a cure.
“In the fight against Alzheimer’s, each step counts, which is why we are encouraging everyone to walk with us on September 28,” said
Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “The funds and awareness raised will make a tremendous difference for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementiarelated illnesses in their time of need. We are grateful to Dwight Gooden for serving as our honorary Alzheimer’s Ambassador for the event and invite everyone to help us strikeout Alzheimer’s.”
“When I was invited to be an Ambassador for this Walk, I immediately said
yes because I know about the impact that Alzheimer’s disease has on many families. I am excited to help spread awareness and be a part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Walk to raise funds to help families impacted by this disease and to fund research for a cure,” said Dwight Gooden.
“I encourage everyone to join us on September 28th as we attempt to strike out Alzheimer’s disease.”
Walkers who fundraise at least $100 can meet
Dwight Gooden and receive an autographed baseball. Those fundraising $250 or more will also receive a professional photo opportunity with the former Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with the Mets and Yankees.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health issue. More than 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease right now, and that number is
expected to more than double by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Locally, approximately 410,000 New Yorkers, including an estimated 60,000 Long Islanders, are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number which is projected to grow in the years ahead.
Those interested in registering and fundraising for the walk can do so by visiting www.alzfdn.org/ walk.
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Rebuilding Together Long Island Awarded NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant
Rebuilding Together
Long Island, Inc., a nonprofit with a vision of safe homes and communities for everyone announced on August 20, 2024, they are a winner of The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s 2024 Local Impact Grant Challenge. The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is granting $2.5 million this year to nonprofits that are strengthening our communities.
Rebuilding Together Long Island is an affiliate of the national organization, Rebuilding Together, Inc. with 112 affiliates across the country. For 32 years, Rebuilding Together
Long Island’s dedicated core of volunteers have served qualifying, struggling homeowners in communities across Long Island by providing FREE handyman type maintenance, as well as modifications for those with physical limitations. From minor repairs to modifications that may include wheelchair ramps, grabs and railings, modifications of bathtubs to walk-in showers, every home is assessed for safety and accessibility. By winning this competitive grant, we hope to continue strengthening our community and serving the seniors, veterans, families and people with physical limitations who
need a helping hand. “We care about our neighbors” states Stella Hendrickson, President, and grant programs like this help us achieve our mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. This grant is more than an award to our program, it is a celebration of our mission and we are very excited to share this wonderful opportunity for growth.
For more information, whether you are a homeowner in need or would like to sponsor a project, please call 631.777.7894. Volunteers may apply on our website at www. rebuildingtogetherli.org
Tanger Outlets Deer Park And Riverhead Invite Local Schools
To Apply For 2024 Tangerkids Grants Program Through Oct. 18
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they
work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment.
Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to schoolfocused initiatives in the communities it serves.
In 2023, Tanger awarded $168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.
This year, Tanger has earmarked 70% of total
grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs. Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.
Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.
Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2024 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.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our 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, September 20, 9 –11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, September 11, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 am –1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, September 24, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday September 26, 10 am – 12 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Ctr., 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, September 26, 8:30 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 troublefree 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.”
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