The Original Salpino of Wantagh, N. Babylon & Dix Hills
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
•Hand Made Mozzarella Caprese
•Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (35-40 Pieces)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
MAIN COURSE
(Choose one)
• Pan-seared Norwegian Salmon with Seasonal Sautéed Veggies
SALAD (Choose one)
• Spinach & Goat Cheese
•Giardinastro
•Garden
•Caesar FIRST COURSE (Choose one)
•Penne alla Vodka
•Farfalle Primavera
•Baked Ziti
•Stuffed Shells
• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
•Chicken Marsala
•Chicken Francese
•Eggplant Parmigiana
•Pork Chop Caprese
•Steak Pizzaiola
Package also includes one dozen dinner rolls. Orders must be placed by May 9th.
DESSERT (Choose one)
•Fresh Fruit Bowl
•10 Large Cannoli
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Available at Salpino Wantagh, North Babylon & Dix Hills.
Why Car Washes Are Important
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the driveway or cruising the highway. However, regular car washes are more than cosmetic.
• Protection from the sun: A car that is routinely and properly washed and waxed is less vulnerable to damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Extend the life of paint: Dirt and debris can build up on the paint surface and eventually lead to scratches and other damage. Bird droppings and sap can be corrosive. Washing will help remove grime and protect the paint in the process.
• Preserve the vehicle’s value: Drivers who plan to sell or trade in their vehicles in the future should realize that a wellmaintained car can bring in as much as 20 percent more for above-average condition, according to Kelley Blue Book. Maintaining a clean and shiny vehicle can protect its long-term value.
• Remove salt: Drivers who live near the ocean or in areas where roads are salted in the winter to melt snow may have cars with high salt corrosion rates. Unless it’s washed off frequently, salt can take its toll, leading to damage.
• Improve fuel efficiency: Drivers have felt pain in their wallets at the fuel pump in recent years. Dirty cars may be less aerodynamic and less fuel-efficient as a result. Keeping a car clean may improve its fuel efficiency.
• Maintain the interior: Car washes are not only about the exterior. Keeping a clean and tidy interior can help improve the air quality inside of the vehicle and prolong the life of upholstery, mats and interior components.
Deer Park High School Team Wins Award At Virtual Enterprise Trade Show
Deer Park Holds Commitment Day For Incoming Football Falcons
Deer Park High School’s VE team attended the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show on March 27, pitching their Trailblaze business idea to their peers. Held at Lynbrook High School, the event featured 60 Virtual Enterprise firms comprised of more than 1,000 students from 38 different high schools across Long Island. Each team of young entrepreneurs set up a booth to promote their business, networked with peers from other districts and invested in other student’s companies, gaining valuable insights into running a business. The Deer Park students won first place in the Firm Spirit competition. This award is presented to the booth with the highest amount of customer traffic, produced by the school business team that demonstrates the most enthusiasm, energy and school spirit throughout the event.
“Winning the Firm Spirit award means that our team attracted customers by engaging with judges, customers and other firms,” business teacher Jill Perry-Eising said. “Part of the award is also for unique branding and innovative marketing efforts. Our team did this by bringing an amplifier with them, playing party music and encouraging students from other school to line dance with them. They also raffled off homemade cupcakes and candy to entice customer attention.”
Cody Ciolino, who will take over as Deer Park High School’s new varsity football coach this August, held the first ever Commitment Day on April 8 for Robert Frost Middle School eighth graders who plan to play football in high school. During the event, held in the Frost cafeteria, the incoming athletes were introduced to the varsity and JV staff, received varsity jerseys for the day, learned about team expectations and rules, and signed commitment letters to the Falcons football program.
“Getting the title of head coach is something I take great pride in, and I am looking forward to working with the kids here in building the program,” said Ciolino, a seventh-grade special education teacher at Frost and past varsity football assistant. “We are going to build it from the middle school up, and we are going to make this program a community property. We are going to be focused on each step of the process. You’ll never hear my coaching staff or myself talk about wins and losses. It’s not important right now. What’s important is laying the foundation the right way, so when Sept. 12 comes, we’re in a situation that we win a football game.”
“This is your first introduction to Deer Park High School from both an academic and an athletic standpoint,” Principal Charlie Cobb told the eighth graders. “Tonight really begins your journey as student-athletes. There are three things I want to talk to you about that are going to propel you from middle school to Deer Park High School: hard work, perseverance and dedication. These three characteristics will allow you to be successful in whatever you do in life. If you can hone in on those things right now, as young eighth graders who are going to be ninth graders next year, you are going to be successful, not only athletically on the playing field, but academically as well.”
Deer Park High School students in the Virtual Enterprise program won first place in the Firm Spirit competition at the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show on March 27. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Honoring 17 Role Models At Deer Park’s Breakfast Of Champions
Deer Park High School’s administrators and teachers honored the character and accomplishments of 17 dedicated students at the annual spring Breakfast for Champions, held in the school’s library on April 9. As their proud families applauded, the students were recognized in categories corresponding to school departments as well as principal’s and teacher’s awards. The event featured music from a high school
string quintet consisting of Maxwell Ferguson (cello), Gloria Min (violin), Kelsey Rotzman (viola), Lorelai Silverstein (bass) and Lissha Varghese (violin).
Students were honored in the 15 school department categories of athletics (Talon Silverstein), business (Joseph Pinto), English language arts/library (Mia Rodriguez Osorio), English as a new language (Antonio Zacarias Leon), family and consumer science (Dave
Osorio Lara), fine arts (Diana Joveini), guidance (Laetie Neifort), health (Emma Corley), math/computer science (Desire Soria), performing arts (Cassidy Boltz), physical education (Elizabeth Ochoa Carrero), science (Moriah Carridis), social studies (Adriana Herbster), technology (Bryan Ramlakan) and world languages (Briana Tavares), as well as the Principal’s Award (Christian McMillan) and Teacher’s Award
(Alexander Plangetis).
“This morning’s event is an opportunity for our teachers and administrators to honor students who may have impacted them in some way,” Associate Principal Garret Noblett said. “The students here show exceptional conduct and character on a daily basis. The stories we will hear today recognize students for their achievement, hard work and determination to overcome obstacles. We have students
who have either worked on achieving their personal best inside and outside the classroom, demonstrated good citizenship, or shown compassion to help others.”
“This event is really one of our most favorite days of the year,” Principal Charles Cobb said. “We get to recognize students for their outstanding accomplishments that they have at Deer Park High School. Students are here for a wide variety of reasons.
They might not be academic, athletic or based in the arts. Many times, it’s because the students are good, solid people who do the right thing day in and day out, and these are the role models, the types of kids that we want other students to emulate.
Congratulations to all our winners this morning. All the great things that you do make Deer Park High School such a special place.”
Deer Park High School’s administrators and teachers honored the character and accomplishments of 17 dedicated students at the annual spring Breakfast for Champions on April 9. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Legislator Donnelly Seeking Nominations For Suffolk Youth Week Award
Office Also Requesting Donations For ‘Your Perfect Prom’
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 5th Annual Suffolk County Youth Week Awards, part of the weeklong celebration of young people being held from May 11 through May 17, 2025.
This year’s Youth Week theme is “Overcoming Adversity.” Accordingly, Legislator Donnelly
is asking community members to nominate outstanding youths from the 17th Legislative District who have demonstrated remarkable perseverance by overcoming adversity. Each Suffolk County Legislator will select one young person from their district to honor at the Youth Week Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the H. Lee Dennison
Building in Hauppauge. Residents who know a deserving young person are encouraged to submit nominations by contacting Legislator Donnelly’s district office by phone at (631) 854-4433 or by sending an email to InfoDO17@ suffolkcountyny.gov by Monday, April 28 at noon.
In addition to the awards, youth throughout the county are encouraged to
participate in this year’s Youth Week community service project: Your Perfect Prom. Donations of veryloved and gently-used formal attire that is appropriate for proms are desired, with a special need for dressy shoes, costume jewelry, handbags, and other prom accessories.
Legislator Donnelly’s District Office, located at 590 Nicolls Road, Deer Park, will serve as a drop-
off location for the drive and is acceptiong donations through April 30, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. Any youth who collects items and brings them to the office will receive community service hours from Legislator Donnelly.
“Now in its fifth year, Youth Week was created through legislative resolution and is a wonderful
opportunity to spotlight the accomplishments, resilience, and community spirit of young people across Suffolk County, and also to engage them in community service,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I know we have so many students who are deserving of getting their moment in the spotlight and I look forward to seeing all of the nominations!”
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
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MAY HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY 3rd AND 4th
9:00AM-4:00PM
TUBER AND PLANT SALE
The Long Island Dahlia Society will host a tuber and plant sale at the Gazebo at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. They will also be at Farmingdale State College May 6th, 7th and 8th, 9:00am to 4:00pm. For more info: LongIslandDahlia. org Tom Gangone Long Island Dahlia Society 631-972-8829
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd
11:30AM-1:00PM
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss. Starts Saturday May 3- June 28, 2025. The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required. If interested, contact OLPH rectory at 631-226-7725 ext 200. OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst.
4:00PM
BLESSINGS IN THE AFTERNOON
Farmingdale United Methodist Church invites the community to Blessings in the Afternoon at the Village Green Gazebo. Please bring your family and friends for an afternoon of Gospel Singing and Praise. Snacks and drinks will be available. For more information, please call 516 694-3424
6:30PM
NIGHT AT THE RACES
HOLIDAYS
11th - MOTHER'S DAY
26th - MEMORIAL DAY
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 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Will be held at Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $10.00. For more information please call 631-8889854.
7:00PM
OUR LADY OF GRACE CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT
Free Will Offering, all welcome, just walk in. Light hospitality to follow. The church is located on 666 Albin Ave. in West Babylon. For more information, please call 631-587-5185. For the month of Our Blessed Mother Mary, the parish choirs perform their 19th annual spring concert. This evening we also welcome members of the St Padre Pio Prayer Group, established in 1970 with Vatican approval.
FRIDAY, MAY 9th
7:30PM
(doors open at 7:00pm) LIVE AUCTION AND TRIVIA NIGHT
Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst, School Auditorium, 240 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Four rounds of trivia interspersed with live auction of new and gently used donated items hosted by the Blue Door Thrift Boutique. $5 entry fee includes auction paddle, raffle ticket, drink ticket. Light snacks provided or bring your own. 50/50, raffle basket, gift certificate to Trivia winning team. Contact Tricia Buckley at buckleyt@optonline.net for more information and reservations.
MONDAY, MAY 12th
6:00PM-8:00PM
BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting a Breast Cancer Symposium at the West Islip Public Library. The rate of breast cancer risk in young adults from the age of 20 - 40 years old has become increasingly high. Never too young to educate yourself, and bring a friend! Please consider joining us. Early detection saves lives! For more information call 631-669-7770 or email, info@ wibcc.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th
6:00PM-10:00PM
CHEFS FOR A CAUSE
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting "Chefs For A Cause" at The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave. in Babylon. Over 25 restaurants from Long Island. No Walk-ins. $125 per ticket. For more information, please call 631-8934110
THURSDAY, MAY 15th
7:00PM
Designer Purse Bingo Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park
Doors open at 5:30 games begin at 7pm. $30.00 Admission – includes 3 boards per game 10 games to be played.Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Door Prizes. 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. Tickets must be purchased by 5/5/25. For tickets call Karen 631-943-3622
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Wee Chicken & Waffles with Jezebel-Maple Syrup
Children
commonly like to give their mothers a break from cooking on Mother’s Day. Youngsters may be eager to help out in the kitchen and whip up something that Mom is certain to enjoy. But many recipes can be complicated for younger children or others who might not be so adept with meal creation. However, with a few ingredients that families may already have on hand, it’s possible to craft a delicious Mother’s Day brunch. This recipe for “Wee Chicken & Waffles with Jezebel-Maple Syrup” from Denise Gee’s “Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers” (Chronicle Books) utilizes commercially available miniature waffles and popcorn chicken bites to create a chicken and waffles dish with a kick. Serve alongside mini muffins, deviled eggs, cheese and crackers, and other brunch dishes that are simple for youngsters and their little fingers to prepare.
Serves 10 to 12, Three or Four Waffles Each Jezebel-Maple Syrup
2 cups maple syrup
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
1/4 cup apple jelly
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
1/2 teaspoon salt
40 mini waffles from a 10.9-ounce package, lightly toasted
40 pieces cooked fried popcorn chicken
Finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Hot sauce for serving
To make the syrup: In a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup with pour spout (one holding at least 3 cups) or a bowl, add the maple syrup, pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, pepper, and salt; whisk to combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for 35 seconds. (You also can heat it in a small saucepan on low until the mixture is warm.) Stir and taste, adjusting the flavor if desired. Set the syrup aside.
Place the toasted waffles on a large serving platter. Top each waffle with a piece of chicken. Drizzle the chicken-waffle bites with about 1 teaspoon of the syrup. Garnish with the parsley, if desired, and serve with the remaining syrup and hot sauce.
Mangano Family Funeral Home Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event
On Sunday, May 4th
Residents Can Watch As Personal Information Gets Shredded,
In an effort to help residents securely dispose of personal and sensitive documents, Mangano Family Funeral Home in Deer Park is hosting a free paper shredding event on Sunday, May 4th, beginning at 9:00am and lasting until 12:00pm, or until the shredding truck reaches capacity, whichever comes first. The event is open to the
public and will take place at the funeral home, located at 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729.
This community event offers a safe and convenient way to prevent identity theft and responsibly recycle outdated documents.
Residents are encouraged to bring old tax forms, medical records, bank statements, and other
confidential paperwork. All items will be shredded onsite in a professional mobile shredding truck — while you watch — and then responsibly recycled to help reduce waste.
Each individual may bring up to four (4) bags or boxes of documents. This event is for residential use only. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted.
Only paper documents will be accepted. Staples are permitted but please remove paper clips, binders, plastic sleeves and other non-paper materials. Cardboard, hard drives and electronic media will not be accepted.
“We are proud to provide a secure way for local residents to dispose of their documents,” said Sal Mangano, President of
Mangano Family Funeral Homes. “It’s important that people have access to these kinds of services, not only to protect their personal information but also doing so through responsible recycling.”
For more information, contact Mangano Family Funeral Home at (631) 5863600.
About Mangano Family Funeral Homes With more than 100 years in operation as a familyowned business, Mangano Family Funeral Homes provide families and their loved ones with caring and compassionate service in their time of need. To learn more please visit www. manganofh.com.
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Town Of Babylon Celebrates Major Renovation To Emergency Communications Hub Ahead Of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Town of Babylon held a press conference to announce the completion of a major renovation to the Babylon Central Fire and Rescue Alarm Corporation’s dispatch facility, located in the basement of Town Hall. The announcement coincided with the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the vital contributions of emergency dispatchers and telecommunications personnel.
The event celebrated the essential role of our emergency dispatchers and featured remarks from Town leaders, including Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Councilman Terence McSweeney, and Town Historian Mary Cascone.
H. James Kenning III, Chief of Administration at Babylon Central addressing day-to-day operations of Babylon Central and its accomplishments.
Town of Babylon HIstorian Mary Cascone providing insight to the history of Babylon Central’s creation.
