At a recent dinner meeting of the Copiague Chamber of Commerce, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer
to install members of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. These include President Donna Farina, 1st Vice President Peter Buccino, 2nd Vice President Guy Schaefer (not in photo), Secretary Melissa Firmes, Treasurer Beatrice Lewanduski, and Directors Joe Maguire, Emily Monem, Dianne Garguilo, Al Littman, Bob Liquorie, Christine Jansson, Joe Garguilo, Sal Ferrara, Jr. and Patty Ruh (not in photo). Congratulations to everyone.
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Copiague School District celebrated teachers at the beginning of their career and those who are closing the chapter on their time as teachers during a retirement and tenure celebration ceremony held on June 24.
Joined by administrators,
Copiague Celebrates Retirees, Newly Tenured
Board of Education members, colleagues and families, Copiague School District honored tenure recipients and retirees for their hard work and dedication to the district. Copiague School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon
thanked the retirees for their many years of service, and the guidance and support they have provided to students, their families and colleagues. Retirees were called to the podium individually as administrators spoke about their many contributions
to the district, its students and community throughout the years.
Congratulations and best wishes to the following teachers on their retirement: Rose Clark, Mary Alice Dunn, Janessa Holland, Maryann Marcantonio, Kirsten
Ostrofsky, Maria Ostrofsky, Karen Wiking and Tara Wilson.
Newly tenured teachers and administrators were also celebrated at the ceremony. The district extends its congratulations to the following newly tenured administrators and
teachers: Elizabeth Baird, Evelin Chavez, Samantha Coogan, Tamika Eason, Kelly Filiberto, Crystal Gray, Jenna Guillen, Deniz Harned, Susan Kanuika, Lauren Maddock, James McCabe, Janine Proulx, Francis Salazar and Diana Tonne.
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 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.”
This summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Fridays, July 19 &
September 20, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Tuesdays, August 13 & Wednesday, September 11, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 –11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, August 14 & September 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon:
Tuesdays, July 23, August 27 & September 24, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, July 25 & Thursday September 26, 10 am –12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 am –1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington:
Wednesdays, July 17, August 21 & September 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) 8538200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free 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.”
COPIAGUE CELEBRATES RETIREES, NEWLY TENURED - Copiague School District held a retirement and tenure celebration ceremony. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers homeowners the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, a fantastic opportunity to save money while making your home more eco-friendly. You can claim a tax credit of up to $3,200 for qualifying energy-efficient improvements installed on or after January 1, 2023.
So, what does this mean for you? In simple terms, for every dollar you spend on qualified energy-efficient improvements, you can reduce your tax liability, up to the specified limit. However, keep in mind that these upgrades must be new products and materials that meet specific energy-efficiency standards to qualify.
Exterior doors that meet applicable standards can qualify for the energy tax credit. You can claim 30% of the project cost, up to $250 per door, with a total limit of $500.
Upgrade to energy-efficient windows to not only reduce your energy bills but also claim tax credits. Homeowners can receive 30% of project costs, up to $600, in tax credits.
The energy tax credit allows homeowners to recover 30% of the costs, up to $1,200, for improving home insulation. This credit can come from attic insulation, wall insulation, or exterior insulation that is placed behind the siding of your home.
If you are looking to take advantage of these tax credits, Unified Home Remodeling has Energy Star approved products and installers to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.
JULY HAPPENINGS
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
4:00PM-9:00PM
WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD
The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! A fun, free block party for the whole family. Enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date: July 24. There will be a second event on August 14 from 4:00PM-9:00PM, with a rain date of August 21.Visit www. lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
11:00AM and 1:00PM
SHED THE MEDS & NARCAN TRAINING EVENT
Narcan Training starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. inside the Fire Department. Shed The Meds runs 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislators Kevin McCaffrey and Steve Flotteron, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney and the West Babylon Fire Department are sponsoring the drive thru Shed The Meds and free Narcan Training event at the West Babylon Fire Department at 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon. Registration is required. Call Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598 to reserve your seat.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
thru SUNDAY, JULY 21
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GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Shorefront Park, Patchogue
Come enjoy this music, art and cultural event, featuring over 55 performers
on 4 stages, the Great South Bay’s Artisan Market, a diverse food court, multiple beer and wine gardens and so much more. Children ages 10 and under can attend the event for free. For more information, visit greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 at Brookside Park, W. Sayville 2:00PM
Saturday, July 27 at South Shore Mall, Bay Shore
6:00PM
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "A Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/
SATURDAY, JULY 20
10:00AM–3:00PM
THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 305 Carll’s Path, in Deer Park is hosting a Thrift Shop / Yard Sale. (If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled) Thrift Shop Special Event Of “Pack A Bag” ($5.00). New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! For more information, please call 631-242-7530 .
SUNDAY, JULY 21
10:00AM - 3:00PM
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore. Spend the day at Sagtikos Manor for a Classic Car Show. View over a hundred antique
cars and listen to music on the great lawn. Food available for purchase. Take a manor house tour while you are there (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more info.: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
10:00AM-2:00PM
FREE CHILD ID CARD PROGRAM
Nassau County Residents Only New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at 516-541-4598.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
3:30 PM
AFTERNOON AT THE RACES
Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park is hosting an Afternoon At The Races. Adults $15, Ages 4 to 12 $10, Ages 3 and under are Free. Buffet Style Dinner, Beverage, Dessert and Coffee. Cash Bar. Raffles. For more information, please call Marian at 631- 332-9775 or Anita at 631-422-6914 to reserve your spot!
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
The Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Town of Islip, and Long Island MacArthur Airport are celebrating the one-year anniversary of a successful partnership providing hands-on STEM and Aviation Education.
“Long Island MacArthur Airport is a valuable aviation resource, conveniently located right here in the Town of Islip. We are delighted to bring this unique partnership to our local young people, empowering them to explore new aviation and airport careers on-site,” said Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.
“Together, we opened horizons for over 300 students on Long Island, providing them with career awareness in science, technology, engineering, math, aviation, and more,” said Shelley LaRose-Arken, Commissioner of Aviation and Transportation for the
Town of Islip. “We set out to motivate and empower Long Island youth, and this partnership did exactly that,” she added.
“This has been a very exciting year and we are thrilled to partner with MacArthur Airport in providing students with real world exposure to careers in aviation. We hope students walk away excited about the possibilities and the opportunities,” said Andy Parton, President, Cradle of Aviation Museum.
The partnership formally kicked off on March 25, 2023, at Long Island MacArthur Airport, just before the 2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, where JROTC students and educators joined Cradle of Aviation officials, Town of Islip leadership, and Airport Management.
Since that time, schools from across Long Island have reached out to participate
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in the education program, including:
• Brentwood High School, Brentwood, NY
• Freeport High School, Freeport, NY
• Alfano Elementary, Central Islip NY
• Copiague High School, Copiague NY
• Longwood High School, Middle Island, NY
• Manetuck Elementary, West Islip, NY
• Brentwood Middle School, Brentwood, NY
• Islip Middle School STEM CLUB, Islip, NY
Each group participating in the initiative learns about the vast career opportunities at airports and in aviation, including airline pilots and crew, the Transportation Security Administration, airport operations, management, law enforcement, air traffic control, military, and more.
“Almost every school participating saw commercial aircraft and Fire-Rescue equipment close-up. Most also were inspired directly by these aviation experts from policing the airport to flight crew taking time to answer questions about training and their daily job responsibilities,” said Cradle of Aviation Museum
Deputy Director Catherine Gonzalez.
In the year ahead, MacArthur Airport will introduce a pop-up aviation career exhibit at the Cradle of Aviation Museum and an updated career video in the museum’s Planetarium Dome Theater. The museum helps to preserve Long Island’s rich aerospace heritage and inspire future
generations. The hands-on education at MacArthur Airport will commence again in Autumn as schools return to session.
“This collaboration between the partners brings important resources in Nassau and Suffolk counties together on behalf of our community,” LaRose-Arken added.
ALBERT’S PIZZA
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE NYS SALES TAX ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MONDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA $18.00
TUESDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS, FREE 2-LITER SODA
WEDNESDAY 1-ROUND OR SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA
SUNDAY 2-ROUND OR SQUARE PIES, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS
$21.50
$18.00
$35.00 ALBERT’S MEAL $25.00
1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, 1/2 DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS OR 1/2 DOZEN PEPPERONI ROLLS OR 1/2 DOZEN BROCCOLI ROLLS & 2 LITER SODA
FAMILY SUPER SAVER $45.00
2 SQUARE OR 2 ROUND PIES, DOZEN WINGS, WITH BLUE CHEESE & HOT SAUCE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS & 2 LITER SODA
ALBERT’S COMBO $33.00
1 SQUARE PIE, 1 HERO, 6 WINGS OR 6 MOZZARELLA STICKS, 2 LITER SODA
DINNER SPECIAL $25.00
CHOICE OF 1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, SPAGHETTI, ZITI DINNER, 6 GARLIC KNOTS, 2 LITER SODA
50 WINGS $38.00 WITH CHOICE OF: BLUE CHEESE, HOT SAUCE OR RANCH
2 PIE SPECIAL $37.00 EVERY DAY SPECIAL $27.50 1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, DOZEN WINGS HERO SPECIAL $27.00 ANY 3 HEROES - CHOICE OF: MBPH, CKPH, EPPH, S&PPH, & A 2 LITER SODA
Joseph Dwyer
Veterans Project
Thursday, July 18
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Dwyer Project serves veterans, service members, and their families with post-service transitional issues, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are led by veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group members. Registration is not necessary.
One-on-One Medicare
Copiague Memorial Public Library
Counseling and Assistance
Friday, July 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance, benefits, and savings programs. Registration is necessary.
Meditation for Emotional Wellness
Monday, July 22 6:30 - 7:30 PM
This program will be held via Zoom.
Meditation can play an invaluable role in your
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personal awakening, emotional wellness and overall well-being. Join long time meditator John Bednarik for this inspiring workshop. Registration is necessary.
Billy Joel’s New York Wednesday, July 24 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Billy Joel’s New York takes audiences on a multimedia stroll through the Long Island and New York City landmarks of the Piano Man’s career and songs. Discover the touchstones of his early years, find
out what eateries were the inspirations for the Parkway Diner, Mr. Cacciatores, and the Italian Restaurant, and see the locations where some of his most famous album covers and music videos were shot. Join Clive Young for all the fun! Registration is necessary.
Book to Movie
Thursday, July 25 :00 - 4:00 PM
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy (PG-13) 2hrs
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53 New Members Inducted To Fine Arts Honor Society
More than 50 students from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School were celebrated for their hard work and dedication to the arts at the Fine Arts Honor Society ceremony. Joined by family, friends, school district administrators and Copiague Board of Education members, the selected students were honored as they pledged their commitment to the
fine arts.
Eric Dobmeier, adviser for the Tri-M Music Honor Society, welcomed guests and presented former teacher Karen Swenson with the honorary lifetime membership into Tri-M. The honor society’s officers then explained the requirements and announced the candidates for membership.
Crystal Gray, adviser for the National Art
Honor Society, presented the honorary lifetime membership to fine arts teacher Lorraine Ciccotto. Requirements for membership into the National Art Honor Society include teacher recommendation, a 90 or above average in art classes and a submission of an original work.
Congratulations to the inductees into the National Art Honor Society: Katelyn Agtuca, Diana Amaya Castro, Christie Arce, Ian Bair, Shenn Barredo, Nina Bartoli, Alicia Benjamin,
FINE ARTS HONOR SOCIETY - More than 50 students from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School were
the Fine Arts Honor Society ceremony. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Copiague Memorial Public Library
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Watch a movie that was adapted from a book. We will discuss the book and the movie in a short discussion period directly following the movie. Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the Circulation Desk beginning June 21. Lunch will be provided. Registration is necessary.
Car Wash by Our Teen Volunteers
Saturday, July 27
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring back that new car feeling at our teen car wash! Stop by the parking lot for a quick car wash by our local teens. We’re cleaning up our neighborhood, one car at a time! Show your Copiague Library card for a free car wash. Registration is not necessary.
New Beginnings
Monday, July 29
If you are divorced or widowed, single, aged 50 plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself. Social worker and life coach Marla Matthews will lead this discussion. Registration is necessary.
Evening Book Discussion
Tuesday, July 30
7:00 - 8:30 PM
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.
Tick Safety
Wednesday, July 31
2:00 - 3:00 PM
This program will be held via Zoom.
Tick populations have been on the rise for years, but that doesn’t mean you have to hide indoors all summer. Everyone who enjoys the outdoors should know the importance of protecting against ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Management consists of modifying tick habitats, minimizing host abundance, and using personal protective measures such as tick removal, tick repellents and pesticide application when necessary. Registration is necessary.
Movie Under the Stars
Friday, August 2
Gate Opens: 7:30 PM
Movie begins at sundown. Bring your most comfortable outdoor chair, snacks and beverages and watch Wish (1hr 35mins, PG) under the stars in our parking lot. All attendees must register.
July
Is National Blueberry Month
What is so special about them? Well, to begin with, these berries are grown throughout a good percentage of the United States. Over 90% of all of the blueberries in the world are produced in our country, in thirtyfive states. And the nutritional value of blueberries cannot be beat by any other fruit or vegetable. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which have been scientifically proven to help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. They are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Plus, they are low in calories-one cup of berries is only about 80 calories. And were you aware that blueberries are virtually fatfree, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free?
