The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome a new member, The Diosa Den, at 157 Park Ave in Amityville. On hand to celebrate were owner Tatiana Ramos, Salon Manager Gisel Veronica, Esthetician Monica Valdes, and family members: Maria Ramos (mother), Mayah and Lilly (nieces), Gabriel (nephew) and Pierre the dog. In addition, Amityville Mayor Michael O'Neill and Village Trustee Adam Ansanelli attended with Chamber President Maureen Pecorella and Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, as well as Board Members Rich Griifin, Bob Liquorie, Martha Peterson, and Jared Garcia.
Chief Burton, Amityville Police Dept., Retires After 32 Years Of Service
The Town Board congratulates Chief Bryan Burton on his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service to the Village of Amityville Police Department.
Chief Burton’s unwavering commitment to the community and his strong leadership within the Department have made a lasting and positive impact. His career came full circle when he had the unique opportunity to serve alongside his son before retiring—
an inspiring moment that highlights the legacy he leaves behind.
“Chief Burton has always been someone I could count on, no matter the situation,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “His depth of knowledge, steady leadership, and professionalism on every front made him an invaluable part of our public safety community.”
Councilman and Public Safety Chairman Terence
McSweeney added, “In times of crisis, Chief Burton was always there—and just as importantly, so are all the brave men and women in uniform who serve beside him. We thank them all, and we thank Chief Burton for a career of extraordinary service.”
Now it’s time for Chief Burton to enjoy what he has so well earned—retirement. We wish him nothing but the best in this next chapter of life.
The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome a new member, The Diosa Den, at 157 Park Ave in Amityville. On hand to celebrate were owner Tatiana Ramos, Salon Manager Gisel Veronica, Esthetician Monica Valdes, and family members: Maria Ramos (mother), Mayah and Lilly (nieces), Gabriel (nephew) and Pierre the dog. In addition, Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill and Village Trustee Adam Ansanelli attended with Chamber President Maureen Pecorella and Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, as well as Board Members Rich Griifin, Bob Liquorie, Martha Peterson, and Jared Garcia.
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Long Islanders Invited To Get Free Memory Screenings This Summer
Long Islanders can get free, confidential memory screenings this summer at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Blvd, in Amityville. Screenings will take place each Wednesday afternoon and are open to everyone, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 631223-4000.
Memory screenings are quick (approximately 10-15 minutes), noninvasive, and consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions. They are similar to other routine health
screenings, such as those for blood pressure, cholesterol, and skin checks. Screenings are administered one on one by a qualified professional, and results are confidential and provided immediately at the end of the screening. Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation.
Early detection of memory impairments is vital. Many different conditions can cause memory issues, including treatable or curable conditions such as vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, urinary tract infections, sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Even in the case of a
dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s, early detection can provide greater opportunity to begin treatments when they are most effective, as well as taking part in a clinical trial. In addition, it affords the person the chance to take advantage of community services, such as support groups and therapeutic programming, which can help maximize quality of life, as well as have a greater say in making legal, financial, and health care decisions.
Residents wishing to get a free memory screening at AFA’s Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center this summer can call the Center at 631223-4000 to schedule an appointment.
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
SAT., AUGUST 23rd
10:00AM–3:00PM
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE
(Rain or Shine) Thrift Shop Special Event “Pack A Bag” ($5.00)
Many new items in all categories. 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. For more information, please call 631-2427530
6:00PM-10:00PM
STONY BROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT
COUNTRY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Live music, line dancing, food, drinks, Raffles & fun! General Admission $35. Food, Beer, Water/Soda included in ticket purchase 1410 Stony Brook Rd. Stony Brook, NY 11790. For more information, visit https://stonybrookfdfundraisers. squarespace.com/
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 516-442-6000
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,
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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
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.
2:00PM
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK SERIES AT BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM, GREAT RIVER
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
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.
Summer 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 2025 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.
Wednesdays, August 27 & September 17, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, September 3, 8:30 – 11 am
• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, September 10, 8:30 am – 2 pm
• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, August 26 & September 23, 12 – 3 pm
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
“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.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 19, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville:
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, September 10, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, August 20 & September 17, 8:30 am – 2 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, August 28 & September 18, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare
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Advocate Schedules
Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
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
“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.”
Donate Blood Via The Red Cross Blood Donor App
(NAPSI)—To ensure the nation’s blood supply is prepared for all emergencies, the Red Cross urges individuals to donate blood via the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood. org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS and by volunteering to support blood collections at www.redcross.org/VolunteerToday.
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Amityville Village Garage Sale
The Village of Amityville’s second annual community garage sale returns on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived. Last year, nearly 100 homes signed up to participate, making Amityville a browser and shopper paradise. Shoppers can find treasures such as clothing, decorative and craft items, books, novelties, as well as tools, sports, cooking and boating equipment, furniture and other household merchandise.
“This event attracts more visitors to the Village than a single sale would. We’re excited to support our residents and hopefully also generate additional traffic to our retail shops, restaurants and many services in the Village,” said Amityville Village Mayor Michael O’Neill.
A list of participating homes and a sale finder map will be provided on the Village’s website starting in August, and at Village Hall during the week prior to the event (21 Ireland Pl., Amityville, NY). Visit Amityville.com for updates and information. In the event of rain, the sale will take place on Sunday, September 14th. The garage sale extends from neighborhoods south of Sunrise Highway to the Great South Bay, and from County Line Road on the western boundary to the areas off Bayview/ South Bayview Avenue to the east. The Village reminds shoppers to drive safely and adhere to all traffic rules and parking signs, especially in the residential neighborhoods.
To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-264-6000, or email Mayor@amityville.com using the subject: Garage Sale.
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Suffolk County Office Of Emergency Management Visits Tanner Park To Promote Preparedness For Seniors
In an ongoing effort to ensure all residents are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed in times of crisis, the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management recently visited the Tanner Park Senior Center to speak with local seniors about the importance of emergency preparedness.
The presentation, held last week, focused on practical steps older adults can take to stay safe during emergencies such as severe weather events, power outages, or other disasters.
Topics included creating a go-bag, maintaining a list
of medications, and having a communication plan in place with family members and caregivers.
Councilman and Public Safety Chairman Terence McSweeney emphasized the critical importance of readiness for everyone—but especially for seniors.
“Being prepared can make all the difference in a time of crisis,” said Councilman McSweeney. “For our elderly residents, who may face additional challenges during emergencies, it’s even more crucial to have a plan in place. We’re grateful to the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management for
helping ensure our seniors have the information and resources they need.”
The Town of Babylon continues to work closely with emergency management partners to promote public safety education across all communities, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations such as senior citizens.
For more information on how to prepare for emergencies, residents are encouraged to visit the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management website or contact their local senior center.
The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center’s 21st Anniversary Celebration Open House
Sunday, August 24, 1 - 5 pm
You’re invited to 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. Come see what we’re all about and join in the celebration! Open to all and free of charge.
For more info, 631822-7979, Infotristate@ sos.org. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Road, Amityville, NY 11701.
Lumiere Ballet Delivers Inspiring Performance
On Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd, the Town of Babylon community gathered at Tanner Park in Copiague for a captivating performance by Lumiere Ballet, featuring dancers of all ages—from young students to seasoned professionals.
Thanks to the efforts of Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, who secured the funding for the event, residents were treated to an unforgettable evening of fine arts on the waterfront.
“Bringing high-quality
arts programming like Lumiere Ballet to our community not only enriches our cultural life but also gives local families access to the beauty and discipline of classical performance,” said Legislator Jason Richberg.
“I’m proud to support events that inspire the next generation of artists.”
Lumiere Ballet is a premier ballet school and performing company known for its rigorous training, artistic integrity, and dedication to developing young talent.
Many of its students go on
to receive scholarships or pursue professional dance careers.
“It was incredible to see dancers of all ages take the stage right here in Copiague,” said Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney. “Events like this remind us of the power of the arts to bring people together, inspire youth, and uplift a community.” A heartfelt thank you to Lumiere Ballet for a stunning evening of culture, talent, and inspiration.
