The Suffolk County Police Department provided 162 doses of Narcan to attendees at Babylon’s Summer Block Party event on July 17, while The Purple Rock Project helped people memorialize their loved one’s lost to overdose by writing a name on a rock. SCPD Emergency Medical Service Officers Alex Trzepizur and Jason Byron; Suffolk County Police Officers Tyana Kurz; Vincent Maio and Sgt, Ashley Dormer all worked together in distributing Narcan to Summer Block part attendees. Parent Carole Trottere, who lost her son Alex to fentanyl, met several family members who had lost loved ones to overdose and helped them create memorial rocks and also distributed information from Long Island Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Photo by Carole Trottere
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Visual Citi Awards Scholarships To Two Outstanding High School Graduates For Leadership, Service And Innovation
Visual Citi, a full-service signage, printing and fabrication company based in Lindenhurst, is proud to award two exceptional high school graduates with a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their remarkable achievements in academics, leadership, community service and innovation.
As the second annual scholarship program this is part of Visual Citi’s ongoing community initiative, underscoring Visual Citi’s commitment to fostering creativity and supporting the development of young local talent. Through this program, Visual Citi aims to inspire the next generation of architects, artists, designers, innovators and creative leaders by providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed while making a lasting impact on their community.
Frank Farrugia, a graduating senior from Lindenhurst High School, has been selected for his outstanding leadership and resilience. Frank is the President of the Class Council of 2025 and Vice President of both the Student Council and Lindenhurst Community Cares Club. He serves as Public Relations Coordinator for the National Honor Society, managing social media and photography, and is involved in numerous school clubs including the Italian Club, Peer Leadership, Yearbook Club, International Club, Mock Trial, and the Principal’s Leadership Council.
A three-sport Varsity athlete in volleyball, track, and lacrosse, Frank also discovered a deep passion for architecture — a field inspired by his late father who encouraged him to pursue it before passing
away from cancer in 2023. Despite facing immense personal loss, Frank has maintained academic excellence in honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses while nurturing his desire to create structures that bring people together and offer them a place to call home.
“Frank’s story is one of strength, purpose, and promise,” said Abbas Devji, President of Visual Citi. “He embodies everything this scholarship represents — perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to bettering the world around him. We wish him the best as he pursues his studies in architecture.”
Matthew Lottman, a graduating senior of West Babylon High School, is another deserving recipient of the Visual Citi scholarship. Deeply involved in Robotics Club, the National Honor Society,
West Babylon UFSD Leases Forest Avenue Elementary School To Western Suffolk BOCES
The West Babylon School District is pleased to announce a new lease agreement with Western Suffolk BOCES, through which the entire Forest Avenue Elementary School building will be leased for educational use. Under the agreement, Western Suffolk BOCES will retain the Forest Avenue name and operate the building as an elementary school serving children with special education needs,
beginning in September 2025.
While the building itself will be fully leased to Western Suffolk BOCES, the West Babylon School District will continue to have access to the athletic fields for student and community use during afterschool hours.
“This agreement reflects the district’s continued commitment to responsible stewardship of community resources,”
said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly. “We’re proud that the Forest Avenue School building will continue to serve children and support educational excellence, especially for students who benefit from specialized programs.”
This collaboration underscores both organizations’ shared goal of supporting all learners in environments tailored to their development.
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
There’s some truth to the popular notion that “laughter is the best medicine.” The United States Department of Veterans Affairs notes that laughter has physiological effects on the body that lead to changes in body chemistry and brain function. For example, laughter increases heart and respiratory rates and oxygen
consumption over a short period. These changes ultimately move individuals into a state of relaxation. Additional research has found that laughter can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, supporting the suggestion that laughter is an effective and even multi-faceted “medicine.”
the National Technical Honor Society, and the Boy Scouts of America. Matt plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Farmingdale State College.
Inspired by his mother’s struggle with diabetes, he is determined to invent a pump that uses both glucose and insulin to regulate levels for patients, and design more affordable and effective medical devices that improve lives. Through scouting, Matt has helped coordinate events raising
funds for breast cancer and other causes and completed numerous service projects, including building garden beds for churches to grow food for those in need and constructing a gazebo at St. Paul’s Reformed Church in North Babylon for his Eagle Scout project.
Matthew is the Youth Lead for the Order of the Arrow in Suffolk County, the Boy Scouts’ national honor society, and they organize cleanups, hiking events, and fundraisers to support those in need.
“Matthew’s passion for engineering, driven by love for his family and a heart for service, is inspiring,” said Arif Devji, Vice President of Visual Citi. “His vision for a better future aligns perfectly with the values we hold at Visual Citi.”
Visual Citi congratulates both recipients and looks forward to seeing the positive impact Frank and Matthew will make in their communities and beyond.
Samantha Smith, Director of Project Management, congratulates Lindenhurst High School graduating senior Frank Farrugia after presenting him with the Visual Citi scholarship and giving him a tour of Visual Citi’s state-of-the-art facility in Lindenhurst.
Samantha Smith, Director of Project Management, presents scholarship from Visual Citi to West Babylon High School graduating senior Matthew Lottman. Matthew will be attending Farmingdale State College and plans to study Mechanical Engineering. They are joined here by Principal Stephen O’Leary and Susan Hickey, Matthew’s Guidance Counselor.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Savor A Summer Fruit Salad--Peachy Tomato Salad
Even as summer winds down, there tends to be plenty of time to reap the rewards of backyard gardens and warmweather entertaining. Refreshing salads are favored at such gatherings, and the interesting pairing of peaches and tomatoes makes the most of these fruits when they’re at their peak. Sweet and savory flavors combine in this recipe for “Peachy Tomato Salad” courtesy of “The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook” (Rockridge University Press). This delicious side pairs best with grilled fare.
Serves 2
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
Toss the peaches, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl. Season to taste. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, and gently toss. Serve at room temperature.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
CORY MUSCARA M.D.
It is hard to fathom that 35 years have passed since this picture was published in this paper advertising the start of my medical practice in West Babylon in 1990.
It has been a wonderful journey and to all who have been my patients through these years I am deeply grateful for the privilege and pleasure it has been serving as your family physician. I will cherish our times together, your memory and how you lled my life. We shared, learned from each other, and made discoveries, and for me some of the big ones are: - that there is so, so much more we all have in common than what appears as differences on our surface; - that even this shall pass; - and of course the hard one… - that sedentary life style and too much sugar is not a good thing. My best wishes to all of you, I will miss you, thank you, be well and stay positive.
Dr. Muscara
JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th
10:00AM-12:00PM
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
At Emma Clark Library 120 Main Street in Setauket. For families with children up to 5th grade. Free Event. Check out vehicles from different community organizations. In the case of inclement weather, please call Emma Clark Library ahead of time: 631.941.4080. Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
2:00PM
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
At the Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, Great River. Buddy Merriam will be performng. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
5:30PM-7:30PM
TEENS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
at the Babylon Public Library 24 S. Carll Ave.
Join us in the library for Dungeons & Dragons! Build a character, choose your weapons, and lay waste to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. New and experienced players welcome! Grades 6-12. Registration required. For more information, please call Erin White 631-669-1624
6:30PM-8:30PM
TAP ROOM GOES PURPLE TO END ALZHEIMER'S
The Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter is excited to partner with Tap Room for an awareness
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
event. Tap Room, 206 Main Street in Farmingdale. Enjoy complimentary appetizers while you learn about: Free programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, the latest updates on Alzheimer’s research and treatments, ways you can get involved in any of our five Long Island Walks and volunteer Opportunities and valuable resources available. For more information, please call 646-793-4851
6:30PM-10:00PM 2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES
Eisenhower Park - Field 2, Parking Lot 2, in East Meadow. 7PM StartRain or Shine, 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start. Long Island Road Running Club's ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! For more information, please call 516-531-3323
6:30PM STRAWBERRY FIELDS
BEATLES TRIBUTE
The Kiwanis Club of Copiague is hosting a fundraiser on July 30th, a Night of Music, Food and Friends. Amity Harbor Civic, 100 Western Concourse, Amity Harbor. $30 pp, pizza, wings, snacks, beer, wine & soda. Bring a lawn chair. RSVP Gene Murray 917-498-1781, or Mike Greb 631-835-7087
West Babylon Alumni Foundation Hall Of Fame Nominating Application Has Been Extended To July 31, 2025
THURSDAY, JULY 31st
10:00AM-8:00PM
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS
EXTENDED HOURS
Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1 They’re open late tonight —until 8pm! Come stroll the grounds, enjoy golden hour in the gardens, and soak in the beauty of a summer evening at Old Westbury Gardens. 71 Old Westbury Rd. in Old Westbury. For more information, visit info@ oldwestburygardens.org or call 516333-0048
11:00AM-1:00PM
FANTASTICAL SEA BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. No Registration Required Fire-breathing beasts! Galloping unicorns! Did you know that many mythic creatures featured in the Harry Potter world started their stories in the sea? For more information, please call 631-367-3418
6:00PM
THURSDAYS ON THE BAY
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 88 West Ave. in West Sayville. Thursdays on the Bay takes place at the Scenic Long Island Maritime Museum and is the perfect place to wind down. Bring a chair or a blanket and stay until sunset. 7/31 Tom Cilmi/ Country music. Free parking. For more information visit Isliparts.org, or call 631-888-3525
Please be advised that the deadline for submitting applications to nominate a West Babylon graduate for our Hall of Fame has been EXTENDED to July 31, 2025. Applications can be obtained on our website www.westbabylonalumni. org or on our West Babylon Alumni Foundation Facebook page. You can also receive an application via an email by simply making a request to our email wbalumni@ wbschools.org The alumni awards recognize exceptional achievements of West Babylon graduates who have made significant contributions to their profession/society &
community. The nominees must be out of high school for a minimum of 5 years. There is also a category for a nongraduate who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the WB School District and community.
Completed forms and supporting documents must be either hand delivered Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm to the Superintendent’s office or mailed (postmarked by July 31, 2025) to: West Babylon Alumni Foundation
Att: Hall of Fame Committee 10 Farmingdale Rd. West Babylon, NY 11704
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NYS Comptroller’s Report Shows Babylon IDA Driving Economic Growth And Job Creation
Babylon IDA Projects Deliver $1.8 Billion In Value And Over 6,000 New Jobs
The Babylon Industrial Development Agency (Babylon IDA) remains a significant driver of job creation and economic development, as highlighted in the latest Performance Report on Industrial Development Agencies released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The 2025 report, which reflects data from fiscal year 2023, indicates that the Babylon IDA managed 171 active projects with a total value of approximately $1.88 billion. These initiatives are anticipated to create 6,123 new jobs and contribute to a net gain of 6,093 full-time equivalent positions in the Town of Babylon.
“This year’s report affirms the Babylon IDA’s commitment to generating real results--new jobs, stronger businesses, and a thriving tax base,” said Tom Dolan, CEO of the Babylon IDA. “We’re proud to see our strategic investments creating measurable and lasting economic benefits for the Town of Babylon.”
The report reveals that projects supported by the Babylon IDA have increased the number of full-time equivalent jobs from 7,674 before the agency’s involvement to 13,767 in 2023. This achievement
includes the retention of 5,093 jobs and the creation of thousands more. These results showcase the Babylon IDA’s consistent success in fostering sustainable employment growth and enhancing the town’s long-term tax base.
The 171 projects supported by the agency delivered $24.45 million across the community through Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) last year—revenue made in place of traditional taxes that helps fund schools, roads, and other essential public services. These contributions reflect the agency’s approach to economic development: using targeted incentives to attract investment while ensuring that the community sees ongoing benefits in return.
On a statewide level, the report indicates that New York’s 4,260 active Industrial Development Agency (IDA) supported projects had a cumulative value of $135 billion in 2023, marking a $3 billion increase from the previous year. These projects are projected to generate over 212,000 new jobs and retain more than 228,000 existing positions. Total reported tax exemptions approached $2.1 billion, with $1.7 billion attributable
to property tax exemptions. Additionally, $869 million was collected in PILOTs, resulting in approximately $1.2 billion in net tax exemptions. Downstate regions, including Long Island, accounted for a significant portion of this economic activity.
“Our success is the result of local businesses, community leaders, and government partners working together to make the Town of Babylon as resilient and vibrant as possible, and our collaboration is a key part of making that happen,” added Dolan.
The Babylon IDA plays a pivotal role in fostering this growth by supporting projects that create permanent jobs and offer temporary employment opportunities during construction and development. The agency is dedicated to collaborating with local businesses and stakeholders to ensure longterm economic benefits for residents throughout the Town of Babylon.
For more information about the Babylon Industrial Development Agency and its current projects, please visit https://babylonida.org/.
Town Of Babylon Cares Health And Wellness Pop-Up Event
The Town of Babylon Cares is hosting a Health and Wellness Pop-Up Event at Raymour & Flanigan in Farmingdale on Saturday, August 2nd from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Anyone who donates will receive an exclusive 10% store discount.
This family event will feature:
• Wellness-themed games and activities
• A one-mile indoor walk
• Coping skills challenges
• Educational trivia
• Giveaways, prizes, and more! Whether you’d like to attend the event or volunteer to support it, we’d love to have you join us. You can make that selection directly on the form linked below.
SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczR4gErJXt1WFgNctJqPBFT3vbUVKIGmqmp-4XRikNkVdtg/ viewform?usp=pp_url
Construction site of The Wel in Lindenhurst
West Babylon Public Library
Nancy Evans, Director
FRIDAY FLICKS
Movies begin at 1 pm
August 8: In the Heights (PG-13, 142 min)
PINEAPPLE BOAT FRUIT SALAD
Thursday, July 31, 7-8:30 pm
We’ll combine tropical fruits and coconut dressing for a showstopping dessert. Meet outside in the backyard,
weather permitting.
COLOR OUR WORLD TINY ART CONTEST
Friday, August 1
Take part in our colorful Tiny Art Show! Pick up a 4 x 4 canvas & design it at home, then bring it back to be displayed and voted on. Canvas can be designed using any medium you like (paint, marker, color pencils, etc.) and should incorporate the Summer Reading Color our World theme. The top 2 favorite pieces will win a prize. Blank canvases can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk starting
August 1st and MUST be returned by August 15. Voting will be held August 18-23. No registration is required.
ZUMBA
Fridays: August 1-29, 10:15-11:15 am
Non-refundable fee for the 5-week August session: $10.
PAINT NIGHT: LAST TOAST TO SUMMER
Monday, August 4, 6:45-8:30 pm
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS
Tuesday, August 5, 6:157:15 pm
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
YOGA
Wednesdays: August 6-27 6-7 pm
Nonrefundable/transferable fee for the 4-week: $8.
CRICUT CRAFTING: BACK TO SCHOOL CHALKBOARDS
Thursday, August 7, 11 am-1 pm
Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.
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New York Blood Center Issues Urgent Call For Donors As Blood Supply
Drops 20% Ahead Of Trauma Season
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donations, especially from those with types O+ and O- blood. The current supply of Oblood, the universal blood type used in emergencies, has dropped to a critically low two-day level, and overall collections are nearly 20% below hospital demand. NYBC expects to collect only about 6,500 donations this week, falling approximately 1,600
donations short of what is needed to maintain a safe and stable blood supply in New York.
Spring travel, school breaks, and packed calendars have kept regular donors away—leaving donation levels dangerously low at a time when they should be ramping up. Each year, more than 56,000 traumas are reported in New York State, most occurring between May and September when accidents,
car crashes, and violent injuries rise dramatically. Blood transfusions are often needed to treat traumas, and a spike in traumatic accidents can cause a strain on the blood supply.
Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40% of the U.S. population. Type O- is the universal blood type and is commonly used in emergency settings. A shortage of both types,
both locally and nationally, poses serious concerns for our healthcare system, and the need for donors is critical.
“Spring can be an exciting season with warmer weather on the way and fun holiday celebrations, but it’s also a critical time of year for the blood supply,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center.
“As we start to build our inventory ahead of the
trauma-heavy summer season, the need is more urgent than ever. We’re calling on our community, especially type O donors, to roll up their sleeves and make a donation today. Your blood donation could be the lifeline that ensures our hospitals are ready to face any emergency that comes their way.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800.688.0900.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time.
SCPD Distributes 162 Doses Of Narcan
At A Babylon’s Summer Block Party & Purple Rock Project Offers Comfort To Those Grieving Loss Of Loved Ones
The Suffolk County Police Department provided 162 doses of Narcan to attendees at Babylon’s Summer Block Party event on July 17, while The Purple Rock Project helped people memorialize their loved one’s lost to overdose by writing a name on a rock. The Narcan
training was conducted by SCPD Emergency Medical Service Officers Jason Byron and Alex Trzepizur, who work closely with the SCPD’s Behavioral Health Section and SCPD’s Community Relations Bureau. Byron educated the public on how accidental opioid exposures
can affect individuals of any age, and that simply having Narcan in the home does not indicate substance abuse, but rather preparedness and care for loved ones.
Parent Carole Trottere, who lost her son Alex to fentanyl, met several family members who had lost loved
ones to overdose and helped them create memorial rocks and also distributed information from Long Island Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the Drug Enforcement Administration. For more information about the Purple Rock Project: email catrottere@gmail.com. For more information about the SCPD’s Narcan training opportunities, contact 631853-7067 or email jason. byron@suffolkcounty.gov
Look for the SCPD Narcan training table and the Purple Rocks at the following events this summer:
Thursday, July 31
Patchogue Alive After 5 Main Street
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 Alive by the Bay in Bay Shore Main Street
Thursday, August 14
SCPD Emergency Medical Service Officers Alex Trzepizur and Jason Byron; Suffolk County Police Officers Tyana Kurz; Vincent Maio and Sgt, Ashley Dormer all worked together in distributing Narcan to Summer Block part attendees. Photos by Carole Trottere
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West Babylon Elementary Students Stay Engaged Over Summer
West Babylon School District has been hosting its summer programs at South Bay Elementary School. The programs included lessons in English language arts, mathematics and social-emotional learning. Students in the district’s life skills program had the opportunity to take field trips and visit with different community organizations. As part of Camp Invention, students participated in different STEMbased learning opportunities, incorporating collaboration and creativity. West Babylon students are staying active learners this summer and are ready for the start of school in September. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
