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RIBBON CUTTING - AMITYVILLE GARAGE

The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Amityville Garage at 61 John Street in Amityville. On hand from Amityville Garage were Owner Mike Szollosi, Lead Diagnostic Technician Chris Martino, Office Manager Chrystal Cooleen, Technician Steve Ficarra, Technician Matt Brennan, Amityville Village Trustee Robert Russo, and from the Amityville Chamber of Commerce, President Maureen Pecorella, and board members, Martha Peterson, Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie. Good Luck!

GREAT RELATIONSHIPS BEGIN WITH HEART.

St. Francis Heart Center’s renowned cardiovascular team is now partnering with NewYork-Presbyterian.

For Catholic Health and NewYork-Presbyterian with doctors from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine, clinical collaboration means that advanced and comprehensive cardiac care is now the norm for every patient across Long Island. Together, we’re expanding St. Francis Heart Center’s advanced heart failure, congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology programs, while partnering with NewYork-Presbyterian’s leading heart transplant program. So, for anything your heart may need, you can find it right here.

To learn more, visit chsli.org/heart

JUNE HAPPENINGS

SATURDAY, JUNE 21st

9:00AM

HOPE IS HERE 5K RUN/WALK/ STROLLER-WALK

WITH KID'S FUN RUN

First Responders Memorial Park and Ball Field, 1121 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY 11749. Rain or Shine For the Awareness of Parental Mental Health. Presented by Postpartum Resource Center of NY & Village of Islandia. Empowering parents and the community to improve the lives of families by addressing maternal mental health and parenting with psychiatric disabilities.For more information, please call 516-5313323

10:00AM

BLESSING OF THE FLEET

St. Joseph's Church in Babylon will be hosting its 5th annual Blessing of the Fleet at the Babylon Municipal Dock. Boaters are welcome to attend by water to receive a blessing from Fr. Dave. Those without boats are welcome to attend on land to witness the blessings and to participate in prayer for a safe boating season. Registration is required for all boats. For more information on becoming a sponsor, registering your boat or purchasing a T-shirt please contact Geri Olson at 516-456-1456 or geri124@optonline.net

10:00AM-3:00PM

Sea Cliff's SECRET GARDEN TOUR

Sponsored by Sea Cliff Beautiﬁcation Committee. All proceeds help beautify Sea Cliff's Parks and Public Spaces. Celebrating 67 years. Tickets and Tour Map $45 per person. Buy

HOLIDAYS

14th - FLAG

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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

Tickets at Daniel Gale Real Estate on Sea Cliff Avenue and day of tour Pirie Park across from 325 Sea Cliff Ave. For more information, please call 516-662-2821

11:00AM

MLB'S PITCH, HIT & RUN EVENT

National Little League is proud to be a 2025 host for MLB's Pitch, Hit & Run event, providing a unique experience for youth athletes! This FREE and FUN event is open to all kids ages 7-14, whether they currently play Little League or not. They can come from any town, and all skill levels are welcome! This event is taking place at Kienle Memorial Field at Fireman's Park, Heiling Blvd in Lindenhurst. Register today at bit.ly/lnllmlb25 (long URL is https://pitchhitrun2025.leagueapps. com/events/4528526-lindenhurstnational-little-league). Contact Jen Schmitt with any questions: 516429-5530.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd

9:00AM CAR SHOW

SPONSOR/ DONATE/ SUPPORT Police Surgeons Benevolent Assoc. & Centurion Cruisers Car Club -Car Show at St. Anthony's High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd. South Huntington. Cars, Trucks, Street Rods, Muscle Cars. All proﬁts for families of S.C.P.D.Police Ofﬁcer Brendan Gallagher. For further information, please call Dr. Ray Mascolo 631-9013608 or email cccarclub@aol.com

12:00PM-4:00PM HOLISTIC WELLNESS FESTIVAL

KOC Park, 759 Long Island Avenue in Deer Park. Free Admission! Over 100 wellness vendors,healers, psychics! 7 food trucks, for more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903

MONDAY, JUNE 23rd

10:00AM-6:30PM 4th ANNUAL GOLF & PICKLEBALL + WHALE CLASSIC

The Whaling Museum & Education Center 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Adults. Registration Required. Your support is signiﬁcant in sustaining the museum's education programs. New This Year 3 Ways to Participate! Golf, Pickleball, Inﬂatable Whale Introduction. The grounds of the Cold Spring Country Club are nestled amidst the opulent grounds of the iconic OHEKA Castle. For more information, please call 631-367-3418

SATURDAY, JUNE 28th

8:00AM

LINDY CARES PRESENTS: THE TRUE COLORS RUN!

Join us at Fireman’s Park in Lindenhurst for a vibrant morning of fun, ﬁtness, and community spirit! Whether you run, walk, or dance your way through the course, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Together, we made a difference by supporting youth programs, scholarships, and education initiatives in Lindenhurst. For more information and to register visit https://runsignup. com/race/ny/lindenhurst/ lindycaresannualcolorsrun

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) announces a $2,000 scholarship for college juniors/ seniors or post graduate students who are studying Journalism, Marketing/Communications, or Healthcare Administration. (The scholarship is not for clinical-based study.) The Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship honors the late Ann Marie Brown, who served as vice president for government and public relations for the Hospital Council from 1983 to 1993. The scholarship is administered by the Hospital Council’s Communications Committee. Filing deadline is June 20, 2025. For more information and an application go to the NSHC scholarship page or call 631-334-8321.

Babylon And Huntington Spring 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 Spring 2025 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.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon: • North Amityville Nutrition

• www.slingerhasgill.com

Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, June 18, 10 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, June 24, 12 – 3:00 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, June 18, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, June 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) 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.”

Did You Know?

(NAPS)—Slow down during the last half hour before you go to bed, advises Dr. Richard Shane, the licensed psychotherapist and sleep therapist who developed the Sleep Easily Method that leads you gently into sleep. Learn more at www. drshane.com and www. sleepeasily.com.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Raspberry-Almond Linzer Cookies

IndependenceDay is July 4. It is customary for people to enjoy this day of national pride with barbecues, parties, parades, and other types of celebrations. Naturally, food is at the centerpiece of these events. Although appetizers and main courses (typically foods cooked on the grill) get a lot of fanfare, when the sun begins to set, both the ﬁreworks and desserts are allowed to shine. “Raspberry-Almond Linzer Cookies” with their striking red centers can complement the color scheme of July 4 parties. Alternately, ﬁll cookies with blueberry jam to achieve that red, white, and blue appeal. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Real Simple Easy, Delicious Home Cooking” (Time Home Entertainment) from the Real Simple Kitchens.

Makes 36

2⁄3 cup almonds

1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the work surface

1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes; let cool. In a food processor, ﬁnely grind the almonds with 1⁄4 cup of the brown sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ﬂour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and the remaining 1⁄4 cup of brown sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the almond mixture, then the flour mixture, mixing until just combined (do not overmix). Shape the dough into two disks, tightly wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.

1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

1 12-ounce jar raspberry jam

Heat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. On a lightly ﬂoured surface, roll each disk of dough to a 1⁄8-inch thickness. Using a 2- to 21⁄2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Using a 3⁄4- to 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut the centers out of half the cookies. Reroll and cut the scraps as necessary.

Bake the cookies, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar on the cookies with the holes. Spread 1 teaspoon of the jam on each of the remaining cookies; top with the sugared cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

A Message from Lindenhurst Community Cares Coalition

Prom and graduation are exciting milestones but they’re also high-risk times for underage drinking and impaired driving As a parent or caregiver, you play a crucial role in keeping teens safe during this season Our mission is to raise awareness, offer resources, and promote healthy choices to prevent underage drinking and addiction in our community

Know the Law: New York State’s Social Host Law

such as asking minors to leave or contacting law enforcement

Smart Party Planning for Parents

Do not serve alcohol to minors it’s illegal and dangerous

Be present and aware of what’s happening in your home

Lock up alcohol, cannabis, and medications

Communicate with other parents don’t assume everyone has the same rules

Offer to host or support alcohol-free celebrations

02 Tips for Talking to Your Teen Before Prom

Start the conversation early and be clear about your expectations.

Ask about their plans: who they’re with, where they’ll be, and how they’re getting home Discuss real-life scenarios, like what to do if they’re offered alcohol or feel unsafe

Reassure them they can call you anytime no questions asked for a safe ride home

Report Unsafe Situations

To report underage drinking parties or prevent a tragedy, call your local precinct’s non-emergency number Officers can notify homeowners and review the consequences of violating the Social Host Law

1st Precinct: 631-854-8147 | 2nd Precinct: 854-8254 |

3rd: 854-8326 | 4th: 854-8434 | 5th: 854-8527 | 6th: 854-8632 | 7th: 852-8726

Let’s Make Memories, Not Mistakes

Together, we can help teens celebrate safely and make choices that lead to a brighter future For more information, visit www babyloncares org, follow us on Facebook: Lindenhurst Community Cares Coalition or contact us at lindycareslcc@gmail com

Edmund W. Miles Middle School’s Annual Induction Ceremony

On June 6, Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville held its

Students were recognized for their

grades,

and citizenship, the pillars of being

of the society. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert commended this year’s newest members for their commitment to excellence.

“This is what we strive for in Amityville,” Dr. Talbert said. “It makes our hearts warm and overflowing with joy to see this level of achievement and accomplishment. You’ve shown that excellence isn’t just something you aim for, it’s how you live every single day.”

The district congratulates each new member of the National Junior Honor Society on this impressive achievement.

Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville held

induction ceremony

the National Junior Honor Society on June 7. Photo courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

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