COPIAGUE KIWANIS CLUB ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
On Tuesday, May 27th, the Copiague Kiwanis Club announced its scholarship winners at Copiague High School. Students from the "WIZ" play entertained all who attended. Scholarship winners are Michael Santos, Adam Guglielmelli, and Stephanie Arce. Key Club President Krzysztof and Vice President Kaia spoke about their contributions to Kiwanis and their three blood drives. Builders Club President Kaitlyn explained their activities. They are all awesome and hold the promise of tomorrow’s future. Photo: Kiwanians Phil, Brian, Carol, Pat, Joanna, Christine, Mr. Agosta, and Dr. Bannon, advisors Joanne, Erika, and Jodie. Krzysztof, Kaia, Kaitlyn, Michael, Adam, Stephanie, and Key Club students!
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
Character Education Comes To Life
On June 4, students from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School’s Advanced Drama class visited the district’s four elementary schools as part of the high school’s K.A.T.S. troupe, “Kids Are The Spotlight.”
Under the direction of teacher Sylvia Walsh, the high schoolers performed
children’s literature on stage to promote positive character education for the younger students, bringing different books to life. The actors encouraged audience participation throughout the show and engaged in close discussions with the students regarding the conflicts presented in
the story. They addressed character education topics such as bullying, including others, anxiety, school behavior and name calling. The objective of the show is to encourage younger students to speak up, identify wrong behavior and be upstanders.
The Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School K.A.T.S. troupe, “Kids Are The Spotlight,” visited the district’s four elementary schools on June 4. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
e Copiague Chamber of Commerce presented $500 scholarships to 2 Copiague High School Students, Anythony Diaz and Cesar Fermin. On hand for the presentation were Assistant Principal Jon Cutolo, Copiague Chamber of Commerce President, Donna Farina, Chamber Treasurer Bea Lewanduski and Chamber Board Member Emily Monem.
Autism And Children
According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of 12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.
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 DAY
15th - FATHER'S DAY
19th - JUNETEENTH
20th - SUMMER BEGINS
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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
Showcasing the outstanding role models in the school community, Copiague School District held its student recognition awards ceremony on June 9 in the Copiague Middle School auditorium. District administrators,
Copiague Honors Student Achievements
Board of Education members, teachers, family and friends gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of the students.
Twice a year, Copiague’s Board of Education recognizes a small number of students for their achievements. One by one, students were honored and congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon and Board members. Congratulations to the following students:
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School – Genesis Rodriguez Almonte and Luisangel Rivas Guzman; Deauville Gardens West Elementary School – Javen Angelo and Kenia Yanes; Great Neck Road Elementary School –
Logan Maximay and Lucas Tenesaca; Susan E. Wiley Elementary School – Noah Campbell and Genesis Gonzalez ; Copiague Middle School – Dorie Beauge, Amanda Gamarra, Maitte Orellana and Romulo Gutierrez Skwierinski;
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School –Nancy Alfaro, Alejandra Banegas Cardenas, Carmila Dezume, Danieliz Santos Fernandez, Krzysztof Krasnowski, Johnathan Lopez and Olivia Tyszko.
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student recognition awards ceremony on June 9 in the Copiague Middle School auditorium. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Know the Law: New York State’s Social Host Law
It is illegal for any adult (18+) to knowingly allow minors (under 21) to consume alcohol on property they own, rent, or control including homes, yards, hotels, or rental spaces Violations can result in:
First offense: Fine up to $500
Second offense or more: Misdemeanor charge, fines up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
You are required to take reasonable corrective action if you become aware of underage drinking on your property, 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
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
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 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
Schedules
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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The Differences Between Weather Warnings And Watches
Weather is hard to predict. Meteorologists have many tools at their disposal to help forecast storms and other phenomena, but it is impossible to predict the weather with 100 percent accuracy.
When the weather takes a turn for the worse, the National Weather Service may issue certain notices to prepare the public. Understanding the level of threat a notice carries can help people take appropriate action and avoid serious consequences.
The NWS uses a four-tier system to alert the public of hazards. Here’s a closer look at what each tier constitutes.
Outlook
This is the least serious weather alert. It usually means that hazardous weather may approach in the next three to seven days. The public should monitor the situation and stay tuned for further updates.
Advisory
With an advisory, weather conditions are not overly serious but could prove inconvenient. Individuals should be cautious and prudent when preparing supplies or traveling.
Watch
During a weather watch, there is an increased risk of a hazardous weather occurrence, though the timing or location is still uncertain. This is when it is essential to practice an evacuation or preparedness plan and stock up on any last-minute supplies.
Warning
The most serious of the weather impact notifications, a warning constitutes an imminent or likely event. The weather may cause a threat to property or life. Immediate action to stay safe is necessary.
While these alerts are based on the severity of impending weather, it is important to note that the NWS will not necessarily follow the same timeline with issuing alerts. That depends on how fast a weather situation develops. If there is time, an advisory, then a watch and then a warning may be issued. However, if a storm moves in rapidly, only a warning may be issued. People always should pay attention to weather notices so they can be prepared should severe weather be in the forecast.
Copiague Memorial Public Library
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
One-on-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance Fridays, June 20, July 18, August 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Register for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance, benefits, and savings programs. Registration is necessary.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke
Friday, June 20
3:00 – 5:00 PM
It’s Karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is necessary.
Summer First Aid | Monday, June 23
6:30 – 7:30 PM Summer is here! Northwell Health faculty member Catherine Blotiau will walk us through basic first aid, geared towards all things summer related. Learn about environmental first aid such as bites and stings, heat emergencies, heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Ms. Blotiau will also dive into first aid basics and how to treat simple medical emergencies. Registration is necessary.
Evening Book Discussion
Monday, June 23
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Sylvia’s Second Act by Hillary Yablon
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.
5 Steps to Better Digestion
Wednesday, June 25
7:00 – 8:00PM
Dealing with digestive issues like bloating, constipation, or heartburn?
Naturopathic Physician Dr. Alyssa DeSena will discuss five simple steps you can take to start to improve your digestion, and foods you can incorporate into your diet for a better gut microbiome. Registration is necessary.
Medicaid Enrollment
Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Fridays, June 27 July 25 August 22 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist aged, blind and disabled patrons in enrolling in various Medicaid programs that may be available to them. Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council at 631-963-4168. Registration is not necessary.
Defensive Driving
Saturday, June 28
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Save money on your car insurance! A $33.00 fee payable to Diana APW (Accident Prevention Workshop) by check, money order or cash is due the day of class. Please arrive early to sign in. Late comers will not be
admitted. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license. Registration is required. Registration is necessary.
Smart DriverTek
Monday, June 30 2:00 – 3:30 PM
In this Smart DriverTEK workshop, hosted by AARP, you will learn an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Learn all about what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road. Registration is necessary.
From Sea to Shining Sea Monday, June 30 6:30 – 8:30 PM
James Polk was considered a dark horse Presidential candidate in 1844, and he had a few issues he wanted to settle as president, such as making Texas a state and acquiring all the land he could from the Mexican territory and Russian Alaska. Polk’s actions as president would see America transformed during his four years in office from 1845 through 1849 to become a united land with states and territories from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Join author Evan Weiner in this informative presentation. Registration is necessary.
