March 13, 2024 Deer Park

enter for the chance to win a prom dress or suit valued at a maximum of $400. The winner will be chosen live on Facebook!

Deadline to enter is April 1st. 470 Union Blvd., West Islip, NY 11795, *One Entry Per Day*

Free Car

Care Guide

(NAPSI)—“Unless you are trying to defrost the windshield or warm the interior of your car, idling is not required for today’s vehicles,” explains the non-profit Car Care Council. For a free copy of its Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org.

Just In Time For Mother’s Day!

The Amityville Kiwanis Club will be holding their annual Craft & Antique Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2024 with a rain date of Saturday, May 11, 2024.

VENDORS WANTED Be a part of this successful event at the Amityville beach pavilions. For questions and vendor information email amityvillekiwanis craftfair@gmail.com

Passwords

(NAPSI)—According to a recent Aware poll, most people use the same password across multiple accounts, which means that if a hacker has a password to one account, they can likely access several of that person’s accounts. For further facts, visit www.aware.com.

News From Order Sons & Daughters Of Italy

Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211

55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE LODGE CHARTER - The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 of Deer Park of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) celebrated the 55th Anniversary of the signing of the Lodge Charter at their February Membership Meeting. In attendance were several Elected Officials who presented the Lodge with Proclamations. Pictured are: Legislator Steve Flotteron, TOB Councilman Anthony Manetta, Lodge President Sabrina Savino, TOB Supervisor Rich Schaeffer, TOB Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Legislator Tom Donnelly and Jennifer Martin (representing Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre). Not pictured Senator Monica A. Martinez. Also in attendance with the Membership were OSDIA National and State Representatives, District I Trustees, Lodge Presidents and Representatives.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

President Biagio

Brumidi

America

FIVE NEW MEMBERS INITIATED - The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 initiated five new members at their February General Membership Meeting. Pictured seated are: Membership Committee Members Lucille Romanello, Lodge President Sabrina Savino, Carol Nani and Janet Dickert. Pictured standing are: OSDIA National Recording Secretary Joseph Rondinelli, National 1VP Thom Lupo, New Members Lisa Legrendre, Paula Gillen, Rosina Tominaro, Janet Sganga, Eric Alexander, NYS 1VP Arthur Spera and District Deputy Mary Ann DeCostanzo, The Lodge encourages those of Italian American descent to consider membership; contact Lucille at (631) 6673108 for details.

Jr.

- Constantino Brumidi Lodge Member Carmelo (Mal) Cotrone was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of OSDIA NYS

Isgro,

and a gift from the Lodge for his 53 years as a Constantino

Lodge Member. Mal is pictured here with Lodge President Sabrina Savino.

IS IT A STROKE?

WHAT TO KNOW & WHERE TO GO

BE FAST to recognize stroke symptoms and get help immediately—because prompt treatment is crucial.

BALANCE off?

EYESIGHT changes?

FACE drooping?

ARM weakness?

SPEECH difficulty? TIME to call 911, if “yes” to any of the above.

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Deer Park’s Quincy Compressor Recognized With PSEG Long Island Energy Efficiency Contractor Award

Contractors Honored For Saving Customers $53.6 Million Through Rebates And Incentives Last Year

PSEG Long Island has announced the winners of its Energy Efficiency Programs Contractor Awards. The awards were recently given out at the company’s Contractor Breakfast and Awards event, which is held annually to recognize PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency partners for helping customers save money and energy.

The 17 award recipients are contractors working in the energy efficiency, heating and cooling, and lighting industries. Along with saving energy and helping the environment, their projects helped customers save a collective $53.6 million last year.

Throughout 2023, nearly 11,000 residential customers took advantage of PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency offerings, which paid out more than $33 million in rebates and incentives to customers.

The savings translates into more than 137 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy savings. The 1,900 commercial customers who participated in PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs received more than $20 million in savings through rebates and incentives, which translates into more than 53 million kWh of energy savings.

“We are grateful to our contractor partners. Their focus on implementing our energy efficiency measures provides customers tens of millions of dollars in incentives and rebates each year, along with saving millions more through reduced electric usage,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables at PSEG Long Island. “PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs were created to put money back in customers’ pockets while reducing the load on the electric grid. It also

translates into a cleaner and greener environment for everyone.”

Quincy Compressor of Deer Park was a “Top Performer” awardee.

“We are very happy that our energy reduction projects have not gone unnoticed by PSEG Long Island and that we were able to help as many customers as we did,” said Steve Cerbone of Quincy Compressor. “Most customers simply don’t realize how expensive compressed air energy costs are until we show them. With several different efficiency improvement options that we can utilize, what we hear most is ‘I wish I did this sooner.’ The rebates help the customers pay for the upgrades; the customers save on energy costs’ and the load on the grid is reduced. It’s a winwin-win for everybody.”

The following contractor companies won PSEG Long Island’s “Top Performer” awards in the areas listed:

· Alta Industrial Equipment in Ronkonkoma for completing more than 100 lighting projects and delivering more than $650,000 in rebates to customers;

· Apple Air Heating & Cooling in Farmingdale for completing more than 200 air source heat pump projects yielding customers more than $200,000 in rebates;

· Bonded Energy Solutions Corp. of Oyster Bay for completing home performance projects saving customers more than 63,000 kWh of energy;

· Central Air Systems Inc. in Medford for completing more than 200 air source heat pump projects yielding customers more than $450,000 in rebates;

· Green Team LI in Holbrook for completing the most whole house combination projects –

more than 350 projects that yielded $3.4 million in rebates to customers;

· Green Home Logic in West Hempstead for achieving the most cost effective projects, with 33 PSEG Long Island Home Performance program projects;

· Island Recreational in Seaford for installing nearly 250 high efficiency heat pump pool heaters for customers;

· Liberty LED in Ronkonkoma for completing more than 100 lighting projects and delivering nearly a million dollars in rebates to customers;

· Michaels Electric Supply in Lynbrook for completing more than 100 lighting projects and delivering more than $800,000 in rebates to customers;

· Pearl Street LED Lighting of New Jersey for completing the most cost effective lighting projects

for customers;

· GI Corp in Melville for completing more than 20 residential and commercial geothermal energy projects with rebates to customers exceeding $280,000;

· Quincy Compressor of Deer Park for completing more than ten large compressor projects totaling nearly $100,000;

· Stratco Property Solutions of Manhattan for its large business project management work throughout PSEG Long Island’s service area, including in Far Rockaway, Westbury and Bay Shore; and

· Tritec Building Corporation of East Setauket for completing two large downtown revitalization projects – multifamily buildings in Bay Shore and Ronkonkoma – yielding nearly a half million dollars in rebates.

The following new

contractor partners were given PSEG Long Island’s “Rising Star” awards:

· Accelerated Services, Inc. in Ronkonkoma for completing five large heating, ventilation and air conditioning projects that yielded more than $160,000 in rebates to customers;

· iREAP in Nesconset for completing the most home energy assessments by a new partner, with more than 90 projects completed last year, and

· Metro Heating & Air Conditioning in West Islip for completing several large geothermal energy projects, including one large job in a Mill Neck home – an installation of seven units that yielded a total rebate of $43,000 back to the customer.

PSEG also recognized the following program partners: Blue Sky HVAC Corp. in Floral Park, Cool Pro Mechanical in East Northport, Five

Star Mechanical in Deer Park, Long Island Air Conditioning and Appliances in New Hyde Park, Polar Bear Air in Shoreham, Sunray Services in Nesconset, and Twin Air Inc. in Holtsville, for completing energy efficiency projects that helped customers save money last year.

Independent annual evaluations by Demand Side Analytics (DSA) have found PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to be cost-effective and energy saving. DSA’s 2022 evaluation showed that PSEG Long Island Energy Efficiency Programs, including rebates, generated approximately $1.36 in benefits to society for every $1 in costs to operate the program.

For more information on PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs and available rebates, visit: psegliny.com/savemoney.

DEER PARK’S QUINCY COMPRESSOR RECOGNIZED - Pictured (l-r) are Wendy Smith, PSEG Long Island commercial energy efficiency programs manager, Steve Cerbone and Tom McCartney of Quincy Compressor, and Walter Hoefer, PSEG Long Island energy efficiency programs contract manager.

GRACIE

Cute and curious female kitten“If

I sit” is her motto.

CRYSTA

8-10 year old female. Becoming increasingly social with an open heart.

FLY

1-5 year old male. Goofy and playful boy who loves nothing more than running.

LES

Quiet and friendly male kitten who will to share his toys with the right person.

ROMEO

3 year old male. Shy at first and then his loving nature shines through.

SEAMUS

Handsome medium hair male who is very friendly and laid back.

TRISTAN

2 year old male who is alert, energetic and always ready for a challenge.

March Happenings

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

9:00AM-4:30PM

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESOURCE CENTER EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Join an interactive panel of family caregivers who will discuss the challenges and rewards of caregiving, what they have learned, and what they wish they knew at the beginning. During a Q &A, they will talk with listeners and address questions from the audience. For more information call 631-580-5100 or vsiit their website at www.adrcinc.org/ec2024.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

11:30AM-1:00PM

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst is hosting a bereavement ministry group that will continue until May 18th on Saturdays. Registration is required. If interested please call Linda Arpino at 631-592-1062 or email forubabe77@aol.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

2:00PM

JOURNEY–CROSS & CRUCIFIXION

Creative Ministries presents Journey–Cross & Crucifixion. Presented at Saints Cyril & Methodius in Deer Park. For more information visit their website at www.CMPAC.com or call them at 631-218-2810.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

8:30AM

BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, is sponsoring a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA. $55 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576.

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 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

Make checks payable to Joseph Barry Columbiettes.

6:00PM

BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING

The North Babylon Public Library will hold a Budget Information Meeting in the Library. The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its March meeting immediately following the Budget Information Meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information please call 631-669-4020.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30AM

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

A new bereavement group is now forming at Our Lady of Grace Church in West Babylon beginning on March 23 and will end on May 18 on Saturdays. For more information call John Laszewski at 631-874-0210 or Fran Kish at 631-587-1578.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE CONCERT

The Babylon Chorale presents: Handel`s `Messiah` Parts II & III With professional soloists and orchestra. Held at St. Peter’s ByThe-Sea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore. To buy tickets online visit their website at www.babylonchorale.org. For more information please email info@babylonchorale.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

7:00PM

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1635 Family is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser at 90 Division Avenue, Levittown. Doors open at 5:30PM. $20 per ticket, 2 item minimum purchase per person.

Tickets can be purchased from: The Post 1634, SAL Squadron 1635 and ALA Unit 1634. For more info, email gijoe608@hotmail.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

6:00PM

PSYCHIC DINNER NIGHT

Enjoy a three course meal with a one on one Psychic Reading for 15 minutes at the Brunello Italian Kitchen, 1945 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. Call 516-639-6903 to reserve your spot. Starting reservations from 6 pm. For more information call 516-639-6903.

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS

The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions on March 25th and April 1st at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. For more information email info@babylonchorale.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

7:00PM

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road in Brightwaters. All are welcome to attend. Please call 631-665-7003 for further information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

1:00PM-3:00PM

CHILDREN'S EASTER FAIR

For children ages 2 to 10 years old. There will be crafts and snacks as well. Please bring a basket for the Easter Egg Hunt. This is a free event, located at Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. For more information call 631-242-022.

“ I couldn’t have afforded to open my distillery without help. PSEG Long Island came through.”

John

• All Natural Hormone

Free Stuffed Pork Roast

Main Course* (Choose one)

•Creamy

•String

•String

•Oven Roasted

•Candied

•USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast

• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham

*4-5lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Dessert (Choose one)

•Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

•Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)

•Imported Italian Colomba

Dessert (Choose one)

•Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

Main Course* (Choose one)

•American Spring Leg of Lamb

•Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast

• All

•Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)

•Imported Italian Colomba

Vegetable (Choose two half trays)

•Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil

•Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

•Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

•String Bean Casserole

•String Bean Almondine

•Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

•Candied Sweet Potatoes

Environmental Scholarships Offered

The South Shore Audubon Society is offering two $1,000 scholarships for College juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in the areas of biological

or environmental science. This includes wildlife management, forestry, animal behavior, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, mammalogy, ornithology or the field of sustainable

and renewable energy. Previous winners have used their scholarships to help purchase books, to pay for travel expenses to field sites, for specialized equipment or other educational needs.

to either Betsy Gulotta, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@optonline.net, or sent by regular mail to Betsy Gulotta, 2 Anding Ave, Merrick, NY 11566.

To be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County. One scholarship is funded by Evelyn Bishop and her family, and one is funded by Jay Koolpix Applications are available at the South Shore Audubon website, www.ssaudubon.org or by contacting Professor Betsy Gulotta at 516-5468841, Betsy.Gulotta@ ncc.edu. Applications are due by April 30, 2024 , and should be emailed

For more information and for assistance with application forms, do not hesitate to contact Betsy Gulotta or Betty Borowsky at the email addresses above.

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 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.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the 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.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, March 20, 10 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center,

4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, March 19, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, March 28, 10 am – 12 pm

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)

853-8200.

“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.”

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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to again join Long Island Cares and help it “rain food for cats and dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through the end of May

Legislator Donnelly’s district office is serving as a drop-off location for the 13th Legislative Pet Food Drive where muchneeded pet food and supplies will be collected to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares (www.licares. org). In previous years, constituents of the 17th Legislative District have generously donated to this annual drive.

All donations go directly to Baxter’s Pantry. While 5 and 10 pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food

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Mercy Soup Kitchen Seeking Volunteers

It is an exciting time at the Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wyandanch as it is preparing to launch its new and expanded post Covid operation. Located in the basement of Trinity Lutheran Church at 17 South 20th Street, the Kitchen served its first meal to hungry people in 1980 and currently serves an average of 108 people per day.

During the pandemic, however, Kitchen procedures had to be modified in order to provide hot, nourishing meals safely and continuously to those in need. Indoor sitdown dining was discontinued and only take-out dining was available.

But today the Kitchen is posing for a post-Covid reopening – a reorganizational rebirth of sorts – where Kitchen procedures can finally return to again offering guests dignified, indoor sitdown dining.

The Kitchen relies heavily on its generous volunteer support and, as such, numerous on-site and off-site volunteer opportunities are now available.

While there are openings for on-site positions, such as helping to prepare and serve meals and to perform various maintenance functions, there are also openings for diverse off-site positions in areas

Pet Food Drive For Baxter’s Pet Pantry

for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets.

Items may be dropped off at Legislator Donnelly’s District Office, located at 130 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm until May 31. As per health code requirements, all pet food must be unopened and in original packaging. For more information or to make an appointment to donate outside of these hours, call (631) 8544433.

“Hard times impact all members of the family, including our animal companions,” said Legislator Donnelly. “Families shouldn’t have to decide between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pets. I am happy to partner with Long Island cares again on this important and much needed cause.”

such as finance, grant development and preparation, legal compliance assurance, marketing duties, social media facilitation and fund raising/donation coordination.

Only with the efforts of its volunteers can the Kitchen succeed in its mission to provide food security to those in need. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents with the Kitchen to make this happen. We invite you to join our team.

For further information, contact Vito Colletti at 631-358-9917 or vcolletti@optonline. net