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West Babylon Public Library

211 Route 109 West Babylon (631)

www.wbpl.us

Nancy Evans, Director

FRIDAY FLICKS

Movies begin at 1 pm August 22: Eat Pray Love (PG-13, 145 min)

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Wednesday: August 13, 10 am-1:30 pm

Sign up is first-come, firstserved and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-4353000.

BUSY PERSON’S BOOK GROUP

Thursday, August 14, 7-8:30 pm

The Heaven & Earth Grocery

Store by James McBride RAINBOW FLOWERS ARRANGEMENTS

Thursday, August 14, 7-8 pm

Join florist Irene at the Library to create a colorful floral arrangement. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

REPAIR CAFÉ

Saturday, August 16, 1-4 pm

As part of our continued efforts to become a sustainable library we will be hosting a Repair café to encourage our community to reuse and restore items and keep them out of the landfill. Bring your broken item to the library and meet with a repair volunteer who will help you try and restore your treasure. No registration required.

EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Monday, August 18 10 am-4 pm

Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of signing up to keep your spot.

BOOKS & BITES BOOK GROUP

Monday, August 18, 7-8 pm (VIRTUAL)

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesday, August 19, 6:15-7:15 pm

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

SEA-GLASS SEASHELL WREATH KIT (VIRTUAL) August 21-26

Shirley Ruby will instruct you virtually to make your own one-of-a-kind project. A YouTube Link will be provided by the Library. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.

CLUES ACROSS

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6. Barrels per day (abbr.)

9. Cover the entirety of

13. Leafy appetizer

14. Showy ornament

15. Norse personiﬁcation of old age

16. Athletes

17. Closes tightly

18. Attack via hurling items

19. Where the reserves stand

21. Sword

22. Begat

23. Damage another’s reputation

CLUES DOWN

1. Vipers

2. Ancient city in Syria

3. Slog

4. Emits coherent radiation

5. “Pollock” actor Harris

6. Bleated

7. Monetary units of Afghanistan

8. Tooth doctor

9. One who takes apart

10. Commoner

11. Beat poet Ginsberg

12. Cave deposit material

14. Home energy backup

24. Northeast

25. Turf

28. For each

29. Hours (Spanish)

31. Western state

33. One who offers help

36. Flanks

38. A woolen cap of Scottish origin

39. Free from drink or drugs

41. Tunnels

44. Mature

45. More dried-up

46. News organization

48. Steal something

17. Begets

20. Face part

21. Frocks

23. Hill or rocky peak

25. Giving the impression of dishonesty

26. About ear

27. Male parents

29. Popular grilled food

30. Vaccine developer

32. Not conforming

34. Polite address for women

35. 1970 U.S. environmental law

37. Astronomical period of 18 years

40. One who ﬁghts the government

49. Forms one’s public persona(abbr.)

51. Female ﬁsh eggs

52. Small petrel of southern seas

54. Edible starches

56. Historical

60. In a place to sleep

61. Horse grooms

62. Off-Broadway theater award

63. Chinese dynasty

64. Resembling a wing

65. Small projection on a bird’s wing

66. Of the Isle of Man

67. Derived unit of force (abbr.)

68. Plate for Eucharist

42. Center for Excellence in Education

43. Watches discreetly

47. An electrically charged atom

Hymn

50. Arabic given name 52. Popular pie nut 53. City in Zambia

55. Species of cherry

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Make angry 59. Give birth to a

LEADER IN ITALIAN TAKEOUT!

The Adoption Of Labor Day Took Hard Work

Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But there is much more to this holiday than barbecues and the notion that fall is right around the corner.

Labor Day was forged by the labor movement of the late nineteenth century. Many workers during this time felt they were underpaid and overworked. Conditions at their places of employment also lacked adequate safety. These workers banded together to fight for higher wages, shorter workdays and improved working conditions.

Before it was adopted as an American federal holiday, Labor Day was first

recognized by labor activists and individual states.

Although New York was the first state to introduce a bill, Oregon actually was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, which the state first celebrated on February 21, 1887. Four more states followed suit that year. By the end of the decade, three more states passed Labor Day holiday laws.

In recognition of the momentum of Labor Day at the state level, and with the adoption of the holiday by another 23 states by 1894,

Congress passed an act on June 28, 1894, officially making the first Monday in September a legal holiday each year.

The United States is not alone in devoting a holiday to celebrate its labor history and honor the contributions of workers. Canada celebrates Labour Day to remember the rights of workers, which include paid holidays, medical care, fair hours, union wages, and safe workplaces. Labour Day was declared a legal holiday by the Parliament of Canada on July 23, 1894. The earliest Labour Day celebrations were held in the spring, but eventually were moved to September.

Labor Day remains a time to honor and affirm the dignity of working people across the nation. It also affords individuals an opportunity to enjoy a welldeserved day off.

External Diploma Program

The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs. Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.

Did You Know?

Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves.

A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.

4,000 Reasons To Love Bees

(StatePoint) While most people picture the beloved honey bee when they think about bees, North America actually has 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.

“Throughout spring and summer, these insects dutifully pollinate crops and wildflowers, playing a vital role in fostering healthy ecosystems,” says Clay Bolt, manager of Pollinator Conservation and Great Plains communications, World Wildlife Fund.

According to Bolt, native bee species are beautifully varied in their appearance, behaviors, feeding habits and habitats.

They can be striped, metallic, fuzzy, thin and rotund, in a spectrum of colors. The world’s smallest species—the Euphorb mini-fairy bee— is only found in southern deserts. At 2 millimeters, it is about as long as a U.S. nickel is thick.

Different bee species fly at different times—early morning, daytime or night. Many emerge seasonally in spring or summer, while others remain hidden underground for years awaiting summer monsoons. Bees inhabit diverse environments, from cold mountain peaks to beaches. Generalist species visit many flower types, while specialists pollinate

only specific flowers. And unlike bumble bees and other hive-dwelling bee species, such as honey bees and stingless bees, over 70% of the world’s bee species are in fact solitary, hardworking moms who quietly nest in overlooked places like decomposing logs and alongside garden paths.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “what is a bee?” you might be surprised to learn that they are vegetarian wasps. However, unlike their wasp relatives, which often feed their young protein in the form of paralyzed insects and the hamburger they might steal from your picnic table, most bees provide their offspring with protein made from pollen mixed with nectar. The mother bee compacts these materials into a pellet and places it within her nest cavity, lays a single egg atop the mixture, then seals the chamber where the young bee will develop entirely without maternal assistance.

How can you help bees?

Sadly, bees face threats to their survival, but there are steps you can take to help protect them.

Bees need healthy, pesticide-free foods throughout their lives. This is one of the greatest gifts you can offer these pollinators, especially

because parks and gardens often grow flowers that only bloom during peak summer. By planting a variety of plants that flower from early spring through autumn, the number of native bees and other pollinators visiting your garden will increase exponentially.

“Through small acts of kindness, you can transform the lives of these remarkable creatures, while filling your heart with profound hope and wonder as you witness their delicate yet ongoing care of our shared world,” says Bolt.

The recently celebrated World Bee Day also kicked off World Wildlife Fund’s new “Stories of Hope and Wonder,” an ongoing series that connects people to the wonder of nature and offers hope for a future benefiting both people and wildlife. Each month, “Stories of Hope and Wonder” will feature a different species overcoming some of nature’s toughest obstacles to ensure its survival. To access these stories, visit www.worldwildlife.org/ hopeandwonder.

Bees are industrious creatures that are essential to vital food systems and healthy ecosystems. While bees are at risk, individuals can make all the difference in their own backyards.

FREE HEALTHY HIKES For Long Islanders, Sponsored By AARP Long Island

Join the Long Island Health Collaborative, Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, and AARP Long Island at 9 AM on the last Friday of August, and September for HEALTHY HIKES, free community hiking events! Physicians will briefly discuss tips for better health before accompanying attendees and a trail guide on a hike where you can hike and talk with the doc! Please register in advance so we can best accommodate. Take a hike with us on this summer and early fall for better health, no matter what your age or experience level.

AUGUST Healthy Hike: Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Address: 4090 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769

Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Lead Physician: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD, Director of Stony Brook Medicine’s Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center; Professor of Surgery at Stony Brook University

Walkers meet: in main parking lot

In-Person AARP Registration Link: https://events.aarp.org/ healthyhikeLIaugust

SEPTEMBER Healthy Hike: Hempstead Lake State Park

Address: Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Date: Friday, September

26, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Lead Physician: Olufunmilayo C. Eleanya MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman LI School of Medicine

Walkers meet: in main parking lot

In-Person AARP Registration Link: https://events.aarp.org/ healthyhikeLIseptember

What makes our hikes so healthy? In addition to the many physical and mental health benefits of hiking, our Healthy Hikes are held through the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc chapter. This means our hikes are led by a physician who will deliver health education about a different topic every month before joining walkers on the hike. Walk with a Doc is a national program that offers free physician-led walking events in communities around the world, and we’re proud to bring these events to our Long Island neighbors. Get in some steps, talk with our docs along the way, and learn about the actions you can take now to live a healthier life for good.

For more information about Walk with a Doc, contact Brooke Oliveri, Manager of the Long Island Health Collaborative at boliveri@nshc.org or call 631-963-4167.

AUGUST HAPPENINGS

SAT., AUGUST 16th

2:00PM

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SERIES AT BROOKSIDE PARK, W. SAYVILLE

Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "Much Ado About Nothing," a comedy by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. *Schedule subject to change Shakespeare in the Park is made possible through a grant from the Suffolk County Ofﬁce of Cultural Affairs. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525

SAT., AUGUST 23rd

SUN., AUGUST 24th

10:00AM-5:00PM FARMINGDALE VENDOR FAIR ON THE VILLAGE GREEN

361 Main St. in Farmingdale. Free Event. Family shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516442-6000

SUN., AUGUST 24th

1:00PM-5:00PM OPEN HOUSE

Join Us for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center's 21st Anniversary Celebration Open House. An amazing day featuring special guest speakers, introductory meditation sessions, vegetarian cooking demos, yoga demonstrations, live music, a tour of the garden & grounds, an outdoor picnic, and more. Open to all and free of charge. For more information, please call 631-8227979, Infotristate@sos.org. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Road in Amityville.

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2:00PM SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SERIES AT BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM, GREAT RIVER

TUES., AUGUST 26th

12:15PM FREE BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Tuesdays at the Bay Shore Band Shell, 80 East Main Street in Bay Shore. Chasing Time / Music of the 60's 70's and 80's. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council 631-888-3525

WED., AUGUST 27th

5:00PM-8:00PM

DROP-OFF DRUG EVENT

International Overdose Awareness Day. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst Community Cares, CASJ, and Suffolk County Police C.O.P.E. have joined forces to create a united front in preventing addiction and overdose deaths in our community. Please bring your prescription medications for safe disposal to: Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, 883 South Broadway, in Lindenhurst. Anyone who drops oft medicine will receive a rafﬂe ticket for a prize! Together we can make a difference!

THURS., AUGUST 28th

6:00PM-7:00PM

PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB PROGRAM

Pauley the Plant Man will speak on 'Early Fall Gardening.' No preregistration necessary. Refreshments served after the program. Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com

SAT., AUGUST 30th

12:00 Noon

AMITYVILLE PORCH MUSIC DAY

Go porch-to-porch in the Village to hear live music! See map of porch/ band locations at Amityville.com. To sign up a band/porch email us at Mayor@amityvil le. com. For more information, please call Village Hall 631-264-6000

THRU SAT., AUGUST 30th

DURING LIBRARY HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY EXIBITION at the East Islip Library. Perspectives in Photography” is a diverse visual interpretation of the world as seen by Rick Jacobs. East Islip library, 381 East Main St, in East Islip. 2nd ﬂ. The event is free. For more information, please call 631-581-9200

SAT., AUGUST 30th

SUN., AUGUST 31st

10:00AM-5:00PM

EISENHOWER PARK FIELD 8

ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR

Famlily shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516-4426000, www.NassauCountyFarirs.com

Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Cuts The Ribbon On New AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently cut the ribbon on its new AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. Over 200 people attended the ceremonial grand opening of the Center, which provides free community programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses, free memory screenings to Long Islanders, and more.

The 11,500 square foot, state-of-the-art center — the first of its kind on Long Island — is readily accessible to residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. The center offers free daily programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.

Community programs include music; creative arts; movement and motion; and brain games. Each of

these provides participants with valuable cognitive stimulation, activity, and social interaction, all of

Enjoy A Safe Labor Day

Labor Day provides an opportunity to enjoy one last long weekend with fun in the sun, barbecues, pool parties, and vacations. Although summer officially ends on Sunday, September 22, 2025, Labor Day typically marks the unofficial close of the summer entertaining and recreation season. As individuals and families prepare to fire up the grill or float in the pool one last time, they are reminded to heed key tips to stay safe and healthy.

• Fireworks may have been components of celebrations all summer long, but it is always best to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Also, sparklers burn at extremely high temperatures (approximately 2,000 F) which is hot enough to melt some

metals. They’re are not recommended for children to handle.

• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a recipe for injuries or fatalities. Remember, just because it may be legal in some areas to use recreational marijuana, doesn’t mean it is legal to drive under the influence of it. Individuals should leave the driving to a designated driver or a taxi or rideshare service if they plan to imbibe or use marijuana.

• Water-related injuries and deaths are highest among young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. Extreme caution should be used in and

around pools and other bodies of water whenever children are present. When swimming publicly, swim only where lifeguards are on duty.

• Even though summer is winding down, the risk for skin cancer remains elevated. Continue to apply sunscreen when heading outdoors for Labor Day fun.

• No one wants to leave a Labor Day barbecue with food poisoning. All party hosts should remember to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold while entertaining and to remember to cook foods to the correct internal temperature. Even if a grilled steak looks charred on the outside, that does not necessarily mean it is well-done in the middle. Verify temperatures with a meat thermometer.

which benefit brain health. It also provides family caregivers with essential respite care, enabling them to drop their loved ones off for programming so that they can have time to care for themselves.

The center also offers free, confidential memory screenings to Long Islanders of all ages, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

The Center is named after Barbara Rabinowitz, a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose legacy of love, strength, and selfless dedication to others impacted many people’s lives. Barbara lived with dementia for six years. Members of her family help cut the ribbon on the Center which now bears her name.

Michael Rabinowitz, Barbara’s son, said “Our hope is that this center gives other families a better understanding of what their loved ones are going through—and makes life just a little bit easier.”

“We’re opening more than just a building—we’re opening a door to hope, support, and understanding

for the more than 60,000 Long Island families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “This new Center will provide essential services and support to Long Island families, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”

Dignitaries attending the event included Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello; Babylon Town Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez; State Senator Monica Martinez; State Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow; State Assemblymember Michael Durso; State Assemblymember Steve Stern; Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg; Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter; Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino; and Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella. Representatives from the Offices of Congressman Andrew Garbarino; Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Empire State Development were also in attendance.

To learn more about the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center and to get information about upcoming programs, visit www.afalongisland.org or call 631-223-4000.

Advance Care Plans

The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving your care. Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family.

Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.

EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August, particularly because the air may be hot and the dew point high. And spending the final days of summer at the beach or in the pool may take priority. However, late summer is a great time to focus on certain tasks.

Deadheading

Many plants look better with the wilted flowers removed. Furthermore, some plants, such as with lilies and roses, will benefit from having spent blooms removed so that no unnecessary energy is drawn away

Tending A Garden In Late Summer

from the roots or bulbs. Research your plants and learn which can benefit from some late-summer deadheading to keep them thriving.

Weeding

Weeds can become problematic if they’re allowed to grow unabated. Routinely go into the garden and cull the weeds.

Keep an eye open for pests

According to Garden Smart, caterpillars and beetles may be chewing on garden plants by late summer, and aphids still may be problematic. Handpick insects off of vegetables and ornamental flowers, or use safe sprays for treating these issues.

Plant cool weather vegetables

Many plants will grow

well when planted in late summer, according to Homesteading Family. Some such plants include turnips, beets, carrots, kale, chard, mustard greens, and peas. You can begin turning your summer garden, or a portion of it, into a fall and winter garden.

Consider succession planting

Growing vegetables like beans or peas may be more successful if you try succession planting. This involves sowing new seeds every seven to 10 days to extend the harvest.

Harvesting what’s ready

Pick vegetables that are ready to eat, and remove any plants that have reached the end of their growing cycle.

Convert planter boxes and containers

This is a good time to start changing over summer annuals in containers and planter

boxes to those that do well in fall, such as mums, asters, pansies, and goldenrod.

Families Can Make The Most Of Summer’s End

There’s plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer.

It seems like just yesterday people were heralding the arrival of summer. After many months of fickle weather, summer’s warm temperatures and ample sunshine can be that hug from Mother Nature people need. But soon summer will be coming to an end, making room for apples, corn and pumpkin spice. Even though summer will soon be singing its swan song, there is still plenty of time for families to enjoy the waning days of surf and sunshine. Here are some family-friendly options to consider.

Catch a concert

Summer is a time of year when many artists go on tour and sell out everything from arenas to ampitheaters to more intimate venues. Find a singer the entire family enjoys and grab some tickets.

Pick fruit

Peach season varies depending on where you live, but May through September is a prime time for pick-your-own farms to open their orchards to the peach-picking public. Turn those peaches into pies for Labor Day festivities.

Watch some fireworks

Those who didn’t have an opportunity to catch a fireworks display already this summer, or who enjoyed it so much that they want more, can find out when the next big display will take place. Some beachside towns and even amusement parks regularly host fireworks shows on the weekends.

Climb a lighthouse

National Lighthouse Day occurs on August 7.

Locate a lighthouse within driving distance and visit one of the beautiful and historic structures that commemorate maritime history. For example, Sandy

Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey, which was lit for the first time in 1764, is the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States.

Pick a day to re-do

Ask all members of the family what sticks out in their minds as the best summer day so far. It may have been paddleboarding in a lake or taking a scenic drive. Compile the answers and then pick one activity to enjoy all over again.

Head to a state fair

State fairs fill calendars this time of year. They’re perfect ways to enjoy carnival rides, fair foods, live entertainment, and even livestock.

Watch balloons rise

Check to see if there is a hot-air balloon festival taking place nearby. Watch these huge items become lighter than air and get lifted off the ground.

Purchase or borrow a movie projector and set up a screen outdoors. That screen can be an actual outdoor screen or a white sheet stretched between two poles. Invite the neighborhood to come over, set up picnic blankets and enjoy a family flick.

Pitch a tent at a campground or even in your own backyard and spend an evening sleeping under the stars.

Visit a garden or arboretum

Families can wind down from summer by engaging in various enjoyable activities before a new school year begins.

Plan a day trip to a botanical garden or arboretum to view the various trees, flowers and shrubs in bloom. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day in nature.

Enjoy an outdoor movie

Camp out

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Reducing Your Risk Of RSV: What You Need To Know

As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people— but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that mimics cold-like symptoms. While many people recover quickly, RSV can cause severe illness, hospitalization, and even death in certain groups, particularly older adults. The

virus spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. However, there’s a way to protect yourself: vaccination. Last year, RSV vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalization or emergency visits by 75%, making them a powerful tool in preventing severe outcomes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends RSV

vaccination for:

• Everyone 75 years and older

• Adults aged 60–74 at higher risk due to chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, severe obesity, or diabetes, as well as those living in nursing homes. Unfortunately, chronic conditions are widespread in older populations. Public health experts encourage

you to discuss your RSV risk with your healthcare provider. Nearly 95% of adults aged 60 and older have at least one chronic health issue, and almost 80% have two or more, so talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about whether you have eligible risk conditions. Taking Action Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and

Progress (CVEEP), a trusted source of information that advocates for access to recommended vaccines, emphasizes the importance of vaccination for those most vulnerable to respiratory illnesses, especially in underserved communities.

RSV vaccines can be given alongside other vaccinations, and they’re free for most people. Both private and public insurance

plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover RSV vaccines. Adults who are eligible can get vaccinated against RSV at any time of year.

Find a Vaccine

To locate an RSV vaccine near you and learn more about RSV protection options, visit www.vaccines. gov or www.CVEEP.org/ RSVReady.

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Enjoy A Safe And Fun Labor Day

Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day or Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late nineteenth century, when labor activists campaigned for a federal holiday to recognize hardworking employees and their accomplishments.

Although the holiday originally was crafted by the labor movement, not much labor occurs on Labor Day each year. Rather, Labor Day is a time when most workers enjoy a well-deserved day off, and various recreational events take place. Individuals can explore these tips to enjoy a memorable, fun and safe Labor Day.

Factor in traffic

Grilling time

Grilling is a centerpiece of many Labor Day celebrations. Although guests may look forward to familiar fare, such as burgers and hot dogs, introducing some interesting menu items into the mix can elevate the event even further. Explore options with seafood and vegetables or even experiment with different flavor profiles. Replace chicken with shrimp on kabobs or swap beef for lamb in burgers for even more variety. When grilling, always emphasize safety. Never leave the grill unattended, and ensure that the grill is located away from the main action and far enough from the house so that nothing will catch fire.

Labor Day weekend 2024 was up 9 percent compared to the year prior. In many locations, Labor Day is the last hurrah before school begins, so roadways tend to be congested. The transportation data experts at INRIX recommend car travelers avoid the afternoon and early evening hours of Thursday and Friday, as those times tend to be the busiest. Leaving early on Thursday or Friday or departing on Saturday afternoon will help travelers avoid most traffic and begin their weekends less stressed. Plus, drivers are less likely to drive aggressively when they build in a time buffer.

Head to the water

Traffic is a common complaint during the summer, but especially during holiday weekends. AAA booking data showed overall domestic travel over

Water sports, boating, swimming, and other water-based activities are entertaining ideas for Labor Day. Life jackets are essential on boats and other watercraft, and inexperienced swimmers

may want to wear them as well. Everyone should avoid alcohol consumption while boating or swimming. Try to stick to areas that have lifeguards on duty.

Firework smarts Fireworks can cap off

a summer of fun. Instead of lighting fireworks at home, head to an event organized by pyrotechnics experts for the safest situation. Pets can become skittish during loud noises associated with fireworks, so keep them indoors in a

quiet room where they can remain calm and are less likely to run away and get lost outdoors.

Labor Day tends to be summer’s curtain call. Make the most of it this year, but remember to always play it safe.

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CORY MUSCARA M.D. is RETIRING

It is hard to fathom that 35 years have passed since this picture was published in this paper advertising the start of my medical practice in West Babylon in 1990.

It has been a wonderful journey and to all who have been my patients through these years I am deeply grateful for the privilege and pleasure it has been serving as your family physician. I will cherish our times together, your memory and how you ﬁlled my life. We shared, learned from each other, and made discoveries, and for me some of the big ones are: - that there is so, so much more we all have in common than what appears as differences on our surface; - that even this shall pass; - and of course the hard one… - that sedentary life style and too much sugar is not a good thing.