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Town Honors Gold Award Girl Scouts For Outstanding Achievement

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Gold Awardees Include Girl Scouts From Farmingdale, Locust Valley, Massapequa, Old Bethpage, Oyster Bay, Seaford & Syosset

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand joined with Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum to honor Girl Scouts who have achieved their Gold Award.

“We are so proud to honor such distinguished young women. The Gold Award acknowledges the power behind each Girl Scout’s dedication to not only bettering herself but committing to make the world a better place for others,” said Supervisor Saladino.

“These girls identified needs in their communities and took dedicated action to address them. We are so proud to honor Girl Scouts who have achieved the most prestigious award in scouting.”

2022 Girl Scout Gold Award Honorees Include: SARA HUGHES of Farmingdale To earn her Gold Award, Sara started a Zumba fit club at her high school.

She developed this club in order to address the lack of fitness clubs offered in her school, and to find a solution to social isolation experienced by many students during lockdown.

While promoting exercise in a fun and engaging way, Sara educated students about the physical, mental and social benefits of Zumba while also leading workshops for schools, teachers and Girl Scout troops. The Zumba Fit Club will be carried on through Sara’s school as it was approved by the school’s administration.

DANIELLE GALARDI of Seaford Post COVID-19, mental health concerns amongst teens and young adults are on the rise. Through Danielle’s project, “You Are Not Alone in this World,” Danielle took on the challenge of bringing Mental Health Awareness initiatives to these students.

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a presentation to educate her community on the importance of mental health and emotional wellbeing while also developing a resource guide that was shared with her school’s psychologist to assist students. Danielle’s high school psychology teacher implemented her message into his curriculum.

AVA FIORELLO of Massapequa Ava’s project, “Chess and Unwind” provides a safe environment for people of all ages to play a healthy and relaxing game of chess outside while also providing an education on the benefits of chess. Ava’s project aimed for people to get outdoors and to challenge themselves to think differently. Her project consisted of a permanent life-size chess set that will continue to be accessible to residents.

Additionally, the senior day care center has added chess to their programming to help engage individuals to improve their mental skills.

JOAN OLIVERO of Oyster Bay Joan addressed the issue of e-waste to earn her Gold Award.

She partnered with the Town of Oyster Bay, Best Buy and the ERI National Recycler to assist in her project. Joan developed a campaign that educated consumers about the benefits of repurposing the valuable metal of electrical cords. She hosted a grassroots information and collection center at the local farmers’ market and the Town of Oyster Bay’s Town Hall to connect members of her community with existing programs. She continues to educate people of the negative effects for irresponsibly disposing of e-waste.

EDEN PRICE of Massapequa Eden educated youth ice hockey players on safety and injury prevention to earn her Gold Award. She researched and presented

information to young players along with their parents on common injuries sustained in hockey, how to prevent these injuries and when to seek medical attention. Eden also designed a pamphlet, and created a website to raise awareness on player safety. Northwell Health and Eden’s local hockey rink will continue to use her pamphlet at the Town of Oyster Bay’s hockey player safety meetings and it will be permanently posted on the bulletin board when you enter the rink.

KATE BLUNDIN of Locust Valley Kate took on the challenge of addressing food insecurity by teaching younger children about giving back to the community. Due to the pandemic and rise in food insecurity, many food services such as food pantries and soup kitchens struggled to keep up with the demand. Kate partnered with NOSH, a program of the North Shore Soup Kitchen, designed to deliver groceries to those in need.

Through her discussion, presentations, and video, she worked with children to educate them on food insecurity while also making notes and bracelets on the grocery bags.

AYESHA CHANDNANI of Syosset To earn her Gold Award, Ayesha Chandnani interviewed senior citizens to document their life story and give advice for younger people. Ranging from starting a business, to pursuing a career in engineering, to serving in the army, Ayesha highlighted how her interviewees persevered and used problem-solving skills to achieve their goals. She presented these interviews at local libraries, and they can be viewed through her website along with a guide to help students reach out to elders in their communities.

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TOWN HONORS GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS - Town honors Gold Award Girl Scouts for Outstanding Achievement. Gold awardees include Girl Scouts from Farmingdale, Locust Valley, Massapequa, Old Bethpage, Oyster Bay, Seaford & Syosset.

Pictured from left to right: Councilman Tom Hand, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Sara Hughes, Danielle Galardi, Ava Fiorello, Joan Olivero, Eden Price and Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum.

To earn her Gold Award, Emma Schneider tackled the issue of gender inequities in the STEM field. The goal of her project was to address a lack of exposure and gender biases in the field of STEM. She aims to create a growing interest in girls to major in STEM. Emma produced a documentary series titled “The STEM Station,” that educates girls on what STEM is and types of careers that are available. Her channel includes a guide of what courses girls should take and clubs to join in high school to be prepared for a college STEM major. “The STEM Station” is the centerpiece of Emma’s Girl Scout Gold Award and the Emma’s resources will be sustained on YouTube to help more students pursue a career in STEM. GIULIANA FEIJOO of Old Bethpage Giuliana Feijoo successfully educated young students on the dangers of e-cigarettes to earn her Gold Award. Within her project, her goal was to address the lack of information on smoking and vaping found on social media.

She hosted in-person and virtual presentations on the dangers of short and long-

term effects of smoking in any form. Giuliana also led discussions after her presentation to help answer additional questions from students. Her resources can be accessed on YouTube and related social media to continue to raise awareness on the negative effects of e-cigarettes.

JULIANNA MCCARTHY of Massapequa To earn her Gold Award, Julianna McCarthy successfully set up a sensory path hallway in Schwarting Elementary School. Teaming up with an Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist, Julianna researched how different activities can help sooth a child or increase their stimulation to awaken their sensory systems. In doing so, she created a mood regulator path benefitting children with sensory issues while also remaining open to all students and teachers.

She included a description and purpose of each activity along the path and created a packet for the main office to distribute to other school staff. Julianna’s sensory path is sustained by the school psychologist and continues to be utilized by the teachers and staff in the building.

MICHAELA JOHNSON of Farmingdale To earn her Gold Award, Michaela Johnson addressed the issue of the expense and access of diabetic supplies.

She spoke at many seminars and national organization events as well as with local community members.

Through her discussions and website, she shared available resources to help people to acquire diabetic supplies they might not be able afford. She worked closely Tami Balavage, the founder of Help a Diabetic Child Foundation and her project will continue to make an impact as her website will be available to all those who need.

“On behalf of the Town Board, we commend these fine young women for earning the highest and most coveted achievement through the Girl Scouts of America,” said Councilman Hand.

“What makes attaining a Gold Award even more admirable is that less than 6% of Girl Scouts achieve this accomplishment annually.

These honorees express a special commitment to themselves, their communities, and their futures.”

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Celebrating 20 Years!

The Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival August 20, 2022 Noon - 8pm At Tanner Park In Copiague touring artists, providing a day of new music discovery along with well-loved favorites in a friendly atmosphere. To cap off the 20th-Year Celebration, there will be an evening dance party featuring Long Island’s own Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks after the headline act, Compton & Newberry, at approximately 7PM. The 2022 LINE-UP: MIKE COMPTON & JOE NEWBERRY The Jim Hurst Band Miles to Dayton Buddy Merriam and Back Roads Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks Mike Burns and Highway 52 Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Club of Long Island Jam Band About Long Island’s Own Buddy Merriam: Buddy Merriam and Back Roads were formed in 1980 out of Buddy’s love and respect for traditional Bluegrass music.

He became close friends with the Father of Bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, and got to learn from and eventually perform with him.

In September of 2015 Buddy was honored to receive the “Long Island Sound Award” from the LI Music Hall of Fame “For Outstanding Contributions to Long Island’s Musical Heritage.” He has brought Back Roads down to

the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to perform a few times, and they’ve also performed at the grand opening of the Bluegrass Museum and Hall of Fame in Owensboro, KY and Country Music’s Fan Fair in Nashville, TN. The group has played at most of the Bluegrass Festivals in the northeastern U.S., including Grey Fox and Podunk, and at several Long Island venues, such as Hecksher Park in Huntington, Bald Hill Cultural Center, Agawam Park in Southampton, and has headlined concerts for LITMA (the Long Island Traditional Music Association), the Huntington Folk Music Society and the Museums at Stony Brook Folk & Fiddle Festival.

Buddy Merriam’s involvement in the Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival dates back to its beginnings. He has graced the stage at Tanner Park many times throughout the festival’s 20 years, and is a crowd favorite whenever he plays.

For further information about the Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival, please contact Susan Schwartz-Christian at baccacenter@gmail. com.

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts is a notfor-profit arts organization bringing theater, music, fine arts and cultural events to the residents of

Photo courtesy of Eric Fieldstadt the Town of Babylon, NY. Please visit our website at www.babylonarts.org for a complete listing of our programs and events, or to find information about becoming a member.

BACCA’s programs are made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the County of Suffolk, County Executive Steven Bellone and the Suffolk County Legislature, the Town of Babylon, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, the Town of Babylon Local Development Corporation (LDC), the Lindenhurst

BUDDY MERRIAM Photo courtesy of Buddy Merriam Business Improvement District, and from membership and private contributions.

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by Suffolk County. Thank you to the Suffolk County

Department of Economic Development and Planning for working with BACCA to make this year’s Bluegrass Festival possible through the 2022 Suffolk County Omnibus Grant.

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“Safety is PSEG Long Island’s No. 1 priority. That’s why we’re cautioning customers to please hold onto their metallic balloons,” said John O’Connell, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission and Distribution Operations. “Though they’re festive, fun and look nice, we want the public to be aware that metallic balloons also conduct electricity. If they get loose and come into contact

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The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) and the Town of Babylon, in cooperation with Suffolk County and the Bluegrass Club of Long Island, is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival, which will take place on August 20, 2022 at Tanner Park in Copiague, NY, located in a beautiful setting on the Great South Bay of Long Island.

The Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival is an afternoon of traditional Bluegrass, Americana, and Roots Music, plus workshops, food and beverage vendors, and fun! Bluegrass music workshops are available featuring performers from the main stage bands.

There is also a hosted ‘Jam Area’ for those who play bluegrass music on any level and want to bring an instrument so they can join in during the afternoon.

Tickets are $20.00 for General Admission, $15.00 for Military, Disabled, BACCA Members, and teens 12-16. Children 11 and under are Free.

Tickets are available at the gate or through Eventbrite at: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ long-island-bluegrassroots-music-festival-2022celebrating-20-yearstickets-361789912367 Our 2022 Line-Up features local and regional acts as well as national

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Babylon IDA’s Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Proof Of Progress

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Program Supporting MWBEs With Training And Resources Sets Example For The State

In the two years since the Babylon Industrial Development Agency (IDA) launched its Economic Inclusion Initiative during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effort has grown into a model of success for others to follow.

The program, which is aimed at supporting and elevating Minority, Women and Veteran Business Enterprise entrepreneurs within the Town of Babylon, has helped dozens of dedicated entrepreneurs connect to financial, technical and legal assistance, with many starting new businesses or getting MWBE certified in the process.

“The purpose of this effort was to focus on entrepreneurs within the Town that were primed for success but didn’t have all the tools or resources to do so,” said Tom Dolan, CEO of the Babylon IDA. “Helping to fill these common gaps, which are hurdles to success, was our main objective and with the results we have seen from this program’s infancy tell us we are onto something revolutionary. It is our hope that with some additional funding, we can

expand this program locally while regions throughout the state can launch similar programs so we can really make some progress on this front statewide.”

Since its launch in the fall of 2020, the initiative has guided the development of nearly 30 aspiring or existing business owners who were looking for direction amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

From a financial perspective, the program has helped business owners secure nointerest loans while also improving access to capital by creating supporting crowdfunding and micro-lending. Technical assistance has also been provided to address sales and profit deficiencies, closure rates and other barriers to business growth while overseeing partnerships with foundations and universities to provide capacity building.

Additionally, the initiative has helped many business owners acquire MWBE certification by providing assistance in acquiring necessary certification and bonding while also promoting partnerships between Town and minority consultants, contractors,

BABYLON IDA’S ECONOMIC INCLUSION INITIATIVE - Babylon Town officials and other community representatives and members celebrate the opening of the MACK Apparel Flagship Store in Amityville as part of the Economic Inclusion Initiative. and vendors.

“I cannot thank the Babylon IDA enough for launching the Economic Inclusion Initiative as it not only helped me survive through the pandemic, but it really got me started in an entirely new direction,” said Cheryl McHunguzi, LMSW. “Through the guidance and resources this program provided, I was

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian and Eastern Suffolk BOCES Announce Job Fair Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc., a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, will be holding a Job Fair at the Farm to fill a variety of full and part-time positions.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES collaborates with Pal-OMine to provide students with alternative approaches for educational success.

These organization’s use a comprehensive team approach and are seeking individuals for paid positions who have educational, mental health, speech and occupational therapy backgrounds, as well as

those with Department of Corrections, Department of Probation, and State or County Court experience.

Volunteers, including retired first responders and veterans, are also sought.

The Job Fair will take place on Friday, August 12th with time slots for appointments from 10:00 am-11:30 am, 11:30 am-1 pm. Parking, and where the walking tours will begin, is located at 899 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY 11749. To reserve a time slot for the job fair/job interview, contact: JoAnn at 631-348-1389 or email her at frontoffice@palo-mine.org About Pal-O-Mine Founded in 1995 by Lisa Gatti, Pal-O-Mine is a private,

not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, as well as those who have been abused or neglected, veterans and the economically compromised.

Pal-O-Mine offers a broad range of programs many of which involve the organization’s herd of therapy horses and livestock.

Pal-O-Mine relies on grants and contributions from private citizens, foundations and businesses to help raise funds. For more information on Pal-O-Mine, visit:www. pal-o-mine.org or call: 631348-1389.

able to become MWBE/WBE certified and open up my business, Metamorphosis, LMSW P.C., in Wheatley Heights Plaza, which focuses on providing mental health counseling, and other supportive wellness services to the community. I’m proud to be one of the first participants of this program and encourage anyone in similar shoes to reach out and see how this program can support your dreams.”

A cornerstone of the effort was the Storefront Development Pilot Program, seeking to improve occupancy rates in underutilized business districts while also providing small business owners with affordable space needed to advance their businesses. Two local entrepreneurs have already taken advantage of this program and both have seen an increase in revenue, sales and hiring. There are two more businesses going through the process to take advantage of the successful pilot program.

“The Economic Inclusion Initiative is a crucial initiative to bridge the gap between an entrepreneur’s vision, implementation and sustained success,” said

NAACP LI Regional Director Tracey Edwards.

“The program aims to remove all obstacles, close the revenue gap, and create more paths of entrepreneurship through innovation and partnership. What the Babylon IDA has launched is an effective model of a community-driven strategy that should be used across New York State.”

Contributing greatly to this development has been an ongoing series of educational events and training resources for business owners. This fall, the initiative will host a bootcamp series focusing on business development and social media marketing.

There are also numerous B2B Minority, Women and Veteran networking event series being planned to help entrepreneurs make the business connections that can support and elevate their businesses. To learn more about these events and to be notified once they are scheduled, please visit https://babyloneip.org.

“I’m proud of the work the Babylon IDA has done to create this program and the opportunity it presents to so many aspiring entrepreneurs in the

area,” said New York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre. “There is clearly a need for efforts like this and it’s why I am securing $20,000 in discretionary aid to ensure a funding stream is available to sustain this program’s growth. I am confident that additional funding for the Economic Inclusion Initiative will open up doors for other economic development agencies within the state to launch similar programs.”

The tremendous success of the IDA’s Economic Inclusion Initiative has helped it set a new standard of what IDAs throughout New York State can do to ensure that minority, women and veteran business owners are able to thrive in our state. The Babylon IDA is hopeful and encouraged that two other IDA’s in the state have reached out to learn more about replicating this program in their region.

“If we can make this program a statewide staple, its potential for not only helping improve the economy, but the lives of so many new and existing business owners is limitless,” said Matt McDonough, Special Counsel to the Babylon IDA. “We encourage our counterparts in IDAs throughout the state as well as the state legislature to make this issue a priority.

We’ve found success with it here in Babylon, and there is no reason why others can’t do so either.”

If you are a small business owner in the Town of Babylon or would like to learn more about becoming one, the Babylon IDA encourages you to sign up for the Economic Inclusion Initiative to gain access to the training and other resources that have been made available. To sign up, please visit https:// babyloneip.org.

To hear the testimonials from current program participants, please visit https://youtu.be/jSbQ_ YfIHa8ww

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Throughout this month, you will learn about more about RMHC New York Metro, including profiles of some of their volunteers, the grassroots leadership coming from Long Island Communities that helps support the organization and the aggressive expansion plans for Suffolk County to help families there that are in need.

To learn more about this organization in the meantime, please visit www. rmhcnym.org.

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The Arboretum, which was awarded Level II status from the International Arboretum Accreditation Program, ArbNet in 2021, is home to three distinct collections of trees. This includes their Noteworthy Collection, which boasts 10 of its highest priority and valued trees, including a Weeping Beech, its oldest tree at over 120 years old, with a crown size spread of 74 feet, and the Nikko Maple, its rarest, whose

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Gateway to Farmingdale Village: Renovations Completed at Five Corners Park The renovations at Five Corners Park, the Gateway to Farmingdale Village, are completed and the park looks spectacular!

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Food-Insecure Seniors Are The Focus Of Fair Sponsored By Long Island Cares And PSEG Long Island Long Island ‘s foodinsecure seniors are the focus of the Senior Resource Fair taking place Friday, August 12 at Long Island Cares’ Center for Community Engagement in Hauppauge. The fair is cosponsored by Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank and PSEG Long Island.

The purpose of the fair is three-fold: provide increased access to nutritious food, offer takehome fresh produce at a special “farmer’s market,” and expose seniors to advocacy efforts on their behalf and the numerous resources available to them. The event takes place 9 a.m. – noon at the Center for Community Engagement, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge.

Agencies and organizations presenting to seniors about their services and products include: • AARP • Aetna Medical Care • Alzheimer’s Association • Association for Mental Health and Wellness • Clear Captions • Common Health Care • HWCLI/SNAP • Island Hills Chorus • Melissa’s Wish • Northwell Health (Breast and Prostate Cancer Peer Education) • Ombudsman Program • PSEG Long Island • Rebuilding Together

“Coming together to meet the needs of Long Islanders is at the core of both Long Island Cares and PSEG Long Island’s missions,” said Dr. Jessica Rosati, Chief Programs Officer at Long Island Cares. “We are grateful for the ongoing partnership of PSEG Long Island in ensuring that seniors are provided with the resources needed to live independently and healthy.”

“Supporting the communities where we live and work is part of PSEG Long Island’s mission,” said John Keating, PSEG Long Island’s manager of Economic and Community Development. “We are pleased to partner with Long Island Cares to help reach specific groups of our neighbors who may be struggling with food insecurity. These resource fairs will provide important education about assistance programs, as well as nutritious, locally sourced produce and other food, to help eliminate hunger from their lives.”

Long Island Cares began its outreach to seniors in 2020, with its Support Our Seniors (SOS) program.

In 2021 more than 18,000 food-insecure seniors at senior centers and housing authorities were served 166,000 meals. Both the number of seniors and meals served represented a 28% increase over 2020.

Long Island Cares provides emergency food and supplies to 250,000 Long Islanders suffering from food insecurity. In addition to the food bank location in Hauppauge and the more than 300 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other locations it provides food to, Long Island Cares operates five of its own food pantries, in Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, Hampton Bays, Freeport and Bethpage.

PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

PSEG Long Island is committed to giving back to the people and communities it serves by actively supporting hundreds of local charity events each year through the company’s Community Partnership Program. For more information on how PSEG Long Island supports the communities it serves, visit https://www.psegliny. com/inthecommunity/ communitypartnership.

A second fair, for veterans, is scheduled for November at Long Island Cares.

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United Way Of Long Island Kicks Off Annual Stuff-A-Bus Campaign United Way of Long Island’s Stuff-A-Bus program, in partnership with Suffolk Transportation Service Inc., is in its 14th year. Our goal is to help young students succeed by providing school supplies to thousands of students across Long Island.

Requested items include: Backpacks, Lunch Boxes Pocket Folders, Notebooks (Marble Composition), Index Cards Washable Markers, Highlighters, Crayons, Colored Pencils Pencils, Pens, Erasers, Pencil Cases (Holders) Glue/Glue Sticks Rulers, Scissors Sticky Notes, Hand Wipes To donate supplies visit Amazon wish list, or www. unitedwayli.org/stuffabus.To participate contact Donna at 631.940.3734 or Donna@ unitedway.org.

Migraine Facts And Treatment Tips (NAPSI)—While many people turn to prescription drugs to try to control migraines once they start, there aren’t any that are terribly effective and none that will stop the migraines before they happen. There is, however, another option and it doesn’t involve taking medication.

The Problem Almost 5 million people in the U.S. experience at least one migraine attack a month. More than 11 million people blame migraines for causing moderate to severe disability and 91 percent of them can’t function normally during migraine attack, according to the American Migraine Study, which also

reveals that the average migraine sufferer misses two days of work per year.

It’s an expense both in terms of career— lost work—and medical costs. Migraine sufferers use 2.5 times the amount of prescription drugs and have six times as many diagnostic tests and services as nonsufferers.

The average monthly health cost of a migraine sufferer is 60 percent higher than that of people who don’t suffer from migraines, according to the National Institutes of Health.

According to The Migraine Trust, migraine often occurs for the first time in teens and young adults but is most common in

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Who Can Help Specially trained neuromuscular dentists can perform a dental procedure that can help. They use special equipment to find the optimal resting position of the jaw and create an orthotic—which looks like an athlete’s mouth guard. When inserted into the mouth, it can change your bite. Many treated this way find their chronic migraines are prevented.

Why It Works That’s because chronic moderate to severe headaches, including migraine, are a common indicator of malocclusion, or a bad bite, commonly called TMD or jaw joint disorder.

The Village of Farmingdale announces summer community events planned for Downtown Farmingdale, most events are free to attend. Thank you for voting Farmingdale Village, “Best Downtown,” Best of Long Island, 20152018 and 2020-2022!

• Farmers Market by Schneider’s Farm On the Village Green - Sundays for the 2022 season, through November 20th, 10 am to 2 pm, 361 Main

St, weather permitting.

• Farmingdale Village Pops On the Village Green: Wednesday, August 3rd at 7:30 pm. The Farmingdale Village Pops are celebrating 40 years - bring family/friends, chairs/blankets for seating.

Bring a picnic, enjoy dinner downtown. Village Green: 361 Main St, Free to attend & Free ice cream - Thank you to our ice cream /concert sponsors, weather permitting.

• Movies On the Village

Green - Tuesdays: through August 16th, at dusk. Bring family/friends, chairs/ blankets for seating. Bring a picnic, enjoy dinner downtown. Village Green: 361 Main St, Free to attend & Free popcorn / ice cream - thank you to our movie / ice cream sponsors, weather permitting.

• Farmingdale Music on Main - Thursdays: August 4th & August 18th, 5-9 pm along Main Street downtown. Free admission, bring family

& friends. Enjoy music, outdoor dining, shopping & fun downtown along Culinary Quarter Mile.

Note: Main Street will be closed downtown for these events. Weather permitting, rain date August 25th. Thank you to the Farmingdale Business Improvement District and event sponsors!

• Runners Edge Main Street Mile Race – September 3rd, Main St (fee to race) • 11th Annual

Farmingdale Art In the Park - Sunday September 18th, 11 am - 3 pm On the Village Green: Calling All Artists, free to showcase original art at the event / free to attend, limited artists spaces - Art In The Park, Village Green; 361 Main St. Rain date September 25th. Event organized by the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.

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No consumer protections. Because of BNPL’s standard fourinstallment payment plans, these services fall outside the purview of the Truth in Lending Act. Translation: Consumers have no protection from any potential predatory or deceptive lending practices with BNPL providers.

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The Town of Babylon Department of Environmental Control recently collaborated with the South Shore Estuary Reserve (SSER) office to create educational signage that raises ecological awareness to the importance of eelgrass in the Great South Bay. Eelgrass is a type of underwater marine plant found throughout the Northeast Atlantic coast. The plant has many benefits to marine life, including the absorption of nutrients, stabilizing shorelines, providing marine

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Prior to the start of the summer 2022 season, the Town has installed the signs about the importance of preserving eelgrass at three parks; Cedar Beach Marina, Tanner Park and Venetian Shores. It is anticipated that other south shore townships will also install the signs

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“It is our hope that this signage will help inform the public of the benefits of eelgrass to our waters, and teach vital steps we can all take to help protect this delicate plant,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “The signage is a great educational tool for the families who utilize our facilities in the summer months.”

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• Filter • Check All Fluids & Tire Pressure Some Car Filters & Oil May Be Higher

+ TAX

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+ TAX

REG. $39.99

Local Hero Discount 10% Off For All

Police, Firemen, EMT, Educators, Medical Professionals, Military Call For Details Or Stop In

25 OFF

$

Check Engine Light On? ABS Light On?

Expires 8/17/22

29

46

$

Expires 8/17/22

COURTESY RIDES PICK-UP & DELIVERY SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR TO AND FROM HOME, WORK OR TRAIN STATION.

20 OFF FREE

$

INCLUDES: • Mileage Maintenance Schedule Check • 5W-30, 5W-20 Oil

FRONT OR REAR BRAKES

Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Coupon Or Offer.

12 MONTH OR 12,000 MILE WARRANTY • Expires 8/17/22

Screeching Brakes?

We Can Help Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late...

1041 Little East Neck Rd. • West Babylon 1 Block North Of CVS

631

539-0930

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