December 17, 2025 North Babylon by Long Island Media Group

APPETIZERS

Sticks

Mushrooms

Baked Ravioli

Pasta Bolognese

$70

$60

SALADS

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Happy Holidays

Did You Know?

Christmas trees are a key component of many people's holiday season. It's a family tradition to choose (or take out) the tree each year and then adorn it with ornaments, tinsel, family mementos, and a beautiful tree topper. In regard to tree toppers, most people fasten the top bough with an angel or a star. The first tree toppers were the infant Jesus, but toppers are now available in other options symbolic of the Nativity of Jesus. The star refers to the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus. The angel represents the messengers of God as well as the Angel Gabriel, who visited Mary to share the news that she would be giving birth to the Son of God. People can choose whichever topper they prefer, but many refer to the religious significance of Christmas.

HOLIDAY CATERING MENU

PASTA CHICKEN

Baked Cheese Ravioli .............................................$80..........$40

Baked Ziti with Meat ..............................................$80..........$40

Cheese Manicotti ...................................................$80..........$40

Baked Stuffed Shells ..............................................$80..........$40

Lasagna with Meat/Ricotta ....................................$95..........$55

Fettucine Alfredo ...................................................$85..........$40

Tortellini Alfredo ....................................................$85..........$40

Linguine Clam Sauce (Red/White) .........................$85..........$50

Pasta Primavera

$80 $40

Rigatoni Ala Vodka .................................................$80..........$40

Gnocchi with Cream Pesto Sauce

$85 $50

Penne with Broccoli, Garlic & Oil ...........................$75..........$35

Lobster Ravioli with Ala Vodka

$105 $60

Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce .........................$90..........$45

Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage $90 $45

Farfalle Pasta with Grilled Chicken & Pesto ..........$85..........$45

Cheese Agnolotti with Pea & Prosciutto Cream Sauce $95 $55

Rigatoni Filetto Di Pomodoro ................................$75..........$35

Farfalle Pasta with Mushrooms/Pea/Prosciutto Cream Sauce $85 $45

VEAL

Veal Marsala .........................................................$140..........$75

Veal & Peppers

Veal Parmigiana

$140 $75

Veal Rollatini .........................................................$140..........$75

SEAFOOD

Scungilli In Sauce (Hot or Sweet) $160 $85

Scungilli & Mussels (Hot or Sweet) ......................$140..........$75

Mussels Marinara .................................................$125..........$70

Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine .............................$125..........$70

Francese

Cacciatore ..............................................$120..........$60

Marsala

Parmigiana .............................................$120..........$60

Stuffed Chicken Breast (Cordon Bleu) .................$120..........$60 Chicken Rollatini with Proscuitto & Mozzarella

Chicken Piccata (Artichokes & Olives) .................$120..........$60

BEEF & PORK

VEGETABLES

Sauteed Broccoli ....................................................$70..........$45

Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant Parmigiana ..............................................$90..........$55

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe ...........................................$70..........$45

Sauteed

SALAD

Itallian Tossed Salad

PLATTERS

FRESH MOZZARELLA OR ANTIPASTO

(8-10 People) ...........................................................................

(15-18 People) .......................................................................

PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY

LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned ReceiverofTaxes has received the 2025/2026 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.

She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2025 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2025 payable to January 12, 2026 without penalty.

After January 12, 2026 one percent per month will be added on the first half to June 1, 2026 after which date, additional interest wil be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.

The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer e-check and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800272-9829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be collected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2025/2026 tax year is $890,677,136.35.

Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. at the same time. First and Second half payments may be made

JENNIFER MONTIGLIO RECEIVER OF TAXES

DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.

December 1, 2025

2025/2026 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON

2025-2026

TOWN OF BABYLON

Jennifer Montiglio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS

2025-2026

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ANTIPASTO (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Handmade Mozzarella Caprese Platter

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter

FIRST COURSE (Choose one)

• Penne Alla Vodka • Linquine Fruitti di Mare

• Baked Ziti

• Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)

• Stuffed Shells • Baked Manicotti

SALAD (Choose one)

• Garden or Caesar

• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Seasonal Berries

MAIN COURSE (Choose one)

• USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast (Raw)

• Boar’s Head Sweet Sliced Ham (Brown Sugar Glaze)

• All Natural, Hormone Free Center-Cut Stuffed Boneless Pork Roast (Raw)

• Stuffed Flounder Filet

VEGETABLE (Choose two)

• String Bean Casserole • String Bean Almondine

• Candied Sweet Potatoes • Eggplant Rollatine or

• Roasted Potato Wedges Parmigiana

• Sautéed Broccoli

DESSERT (Choose one)

• Apple Pie or Grain Pie

• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl

By JoAnn Cilla

In A Year Of Uncertainty, Control What You Can Control

The mad dash towards Christmas is on. In As we put up holiday decorations, turn on Christmas music, and send out cards wishing people a joyous and peaceful season, there is still uncertainty in the air trying to dampen the mood. With all the bad news being pushed in front of us on TV, in the papers, and on social media, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the unpredictability of this year. The economy seems to shift weekly, technology is changing faster than ever, and the world continues to deliver surprises… some welcome, some not. Yet amid all this uncertainty, there remains one constant you can control: your mindset.

Too often, we focus on what is outside our control: the economy, family dynamics, business challenges, or the holiday rush. That focus can drain a person! It steals time, peace, and perspective. But when we shift our attention from worry to appreciation,

we change everything. The circumstances may stay the same, but how we experience them becomes dramatically better.

In the last few weeks of 2025, challenge yourself not to react, but to respond. The difference between a reaction and a response is control. A reaction is automatic. A response is intentional. And one of the most intentional responses we can choose is gratitude. When you approach situations, especially difficult ones, with gratitude, something powerful happens…stress loosens its grip, anxiety diminishes, and your ability to think clearly and move forward actually increases.

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring reality or pretending everything

Did You Know?

is perfect. It means acknowledging what’s good, what’s possible, and what’s still in your control. You can’t control the weather, but you can control how you prepare for it. You can’t control the economy, but you can control your own financial decisions. You can’t control people, but you can control how you treat them and how you let them affect you. That is strength. It is also gratitude in practice. The world may be unpredictable, but gratitude is not. It shows up when you invite it. It grows when you practice it. And it just might be the most reliable thing you carry into 2026. And remember, gratitude changes everything!

When making a holiday shopping list and checking it twice, shoppers may want to put more emphasis on experiential gifts over material items. A 2023 survey from GetYourGuide found 51 percent of people prefer some type of travel, 40 percent want to attend a show, 30 percent prefer outdoor activities, and 27 percent want to visit museums. The data is showing more and more people are choosing to share experiences and create meaningful memories with the people they love rather than offering material gifts. The desire for experiential gifts is particularly strong among millennials and Gen Z.

JOANN CILLA

PASTA

Mixed Greens Topped With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Roasted Peppers & Black Olives

Caesar Salad

Baked Ziti with Ricotta .........

Penne Alla Vodka ..................

Lasagna - OR -

Mixed Greens Topped With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, & Carrots

Mangia Salad

Vegetable Lasagna

$50.00 ..... $90.00

$65.00 ... $120.00

$60.00 $110.00

Veal & Peppers - OR -

Veal Parmigiana .......................

Linguine With Clam Sauce

Mixed Greens Topped With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Black Olives & Feta Cheese

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers & Walnuts

Seafood Salad

$160.00 Calamari, Mussels, Shrimp & Celery Topped With Fresh Garlic, Lemon & Olive Oil

Rice Balls

Cheese Stick Pie

Meatball Sliders

$60.00 $110.00 (Red Or White)

PORK & BEEF

Sausage & Peppers

Pepper Steak

$60.00 $110.00 Red Or White

$70.00 $130.00 With Peppers & Onions In A Brown Sauce Meatballs ............................

CHICKEN

Chicken Parmigiana .............

$60.00 ... $110.00

$65.00 ... $120.00

Chicken Francese ................. $70.00 ... $130.00

Veal & Mushrooms $70.00 $130.00

Stew Sautéed With Onions, Garlic & Peppers Or Mushrooms In A Red Sauce

Mangia’s Famous Meatballs On Garlic Knots

.. $100.00 Baked Clams .............................. $60.00 .. $110.00 Shrimp Cocktail .........................

Fried Calamari

EGGPLANT

Veal Marsala ............................ $85.00 .... $160.00

SEAFOOD

Shrimp Marinara - ORFra Diavolo

Sautéed With Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Marsala Wine

Shrimp Scampi $85.00 $160.00 Butter, Garlic & White Wine Sauce

Eggplant Tomato Sauce...............

Lightly Fried, Sautéed In Lemon, Butter, Garlic & White Wine Sauce

.. $100.00

Eggplant Parmigiana $60.00 $110.00

Eggplant Rollatini With Ham $65.00 $120.00

Hawaiian Chicken

$70.00 $130.00

Sweet & Sour Sauce With Pineapples & Cherries

Chicken Florentine

Chicken Fingers ...................

$55.00 ... $100.00

$75.00 $140.00

Sautéed Spinach, Slices Of Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic White Wine Sauce

Shrimp Francese $90.00 $170.00

Lightly Fried, Sautéed In Lemon, Butter, Garlic & White Wine Sauce

Marinara OR Fra Diavolo Sauce: Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari,

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