The Town of Babylon community recently 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. 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.
Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Baja: Secrets of the Sea of Cortez
Wednesday, August 27
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Between the Baja Peninsula and the mainland of Mexico lies the fabled Sea of Cortez. For decades, scuba divers have explored beneath the waves of this dazzling marine paradise. Join
Eco-Photo Explorers as they dive with playful sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals, explore fascinating shipwrecks and journey to colorful reefs teeming with marine life. Registration is necessary.
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Halloween Costume Donation
Beginning September 2
Our Copiague teens will be collecting new or gently used costumes to be distributed just in time for Halloween! Come down
to the Library anytime to donate your previous Halloween or dance recital costumes. A donation bin will be placed inside the Library. Beginning Monday, October 6 our Boo-tique will be opened to browse for costumes.
Toiletry Drive
September 2 - October 25 Hygiene products are essential to maintaining good health and can provide relief to individuals and families who are in need. Join us as we celebrate the Great Give Back by helping those families by donating new and unused items such as: dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.), sanitization and PPE items (face coverings/ masks, sanitation wipes,
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The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the office of Layla Providente Mental Health Counseling at 167 Broadway, Suite 104, in Amityville. On hand for the ribbon cutting were Layla Providente, her husband Matthew Providente, and daughter Gia Providente, as well as parents Herman and Rosemarie Lindau, mother-in-law Madeline Providente, and brother and stepmother Luke and Annemarie Lindau. In addition, Village Trustees Adam Ansanelli and Roger Smith, Chamber President Maureen Pecorella, Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, and board members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie.
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Copiague Memorial Public Library Lumiere Ballet Delivers Inspiring Performance
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Holiday Food Drive
October 1 - November 30
Old Toy Donation
September 2October 18
The Teen Department is looking for your old toys for an upcycling program we are hosting in October. We will even take toys with broken or missing pieces! Call or stop by the Information Desk should
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the Ace Center Food Pantry in North Amityville. We can accept donations of non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Training
Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9
4:00 - 8:00 PM
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, the Use of an AED (automatic external defibrillator), and choking for adults, children, and infants. You must attend both sessions to receive certification. Registration is required.
Unsung Heroes: World War II
Wednesday, September 10
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join educator Howard Rosenberg to learn about the many untold stories of heroism during World War II, in military intelligence and in the development of the atomic bomb. Explore the contributions of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Ritchie Boys and more. Registration is required. Continued From 3
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.
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Get Ready For The 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.
Identity Theft Prevention Tips
(NAPSI)-A recent online survey by Toluna/Greenfield Online, Inc. found that while most consumers try to protect their identity, many admitted to risky behavior that could put them at risk for ID theft. To help educate and protect consumers, world-renowned fraud prevention expert Frank Abagnale offers these tips:
• Shop smart: Limit the credit cards you carry.
•Keep receipts and check your statements: Examine every charge on your statement before paying. Your receipts provide a great cross-reference check and guard against suspicious activity. You have 30 days from the date of your statement to notify your financial institution of any discrepancies; otherwise, you can be liable for any purchases.
• Protect your computer when online shopping: Make sure your security patch and anti-virus software are updated
regularly. Consider technology to protect against potential viruses.
• Watch where you shop online: Look for the lock icon on the site’s browser status bar, a sign that that site is safe. If you have never heard of a website before, see if it has security precautions in place and isn’t a fake site set up by identity thieves.
•Don’t write checks: Give cash or gift cards. The information on a check—name, signature, address—can be used to steal identity.
•Strengthen passwords: Use passwords with at least eight characters, including a combination of letters, numbers and symbols that are easy for you to remember but difficult for predators to guess.
• Watch your wallet: Be careful at parties, restaurants,
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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