On Monday, June 2, the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Bellagio Pizzeria at 1249 Melville Road in Farmingdale. On hand for the celebration were owners Joel Gullo and Isabelle Caggiano, family member Esther Gullo, employees Renee Sims, Victor Mulhern, Jorge Reyes, Adoni Reyes, Miguel Umana, Manny Tiendrebeogo, and members of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, and Legislator Jason Richberg. Photo courtesy of Bill Moseley, BBA Photography
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
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Bellagio Pizzeria
On Monday, June 2, the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Bellagio Pizzeria at 1249 Melville Road in Farmingdale. On hand for the celebration were owners Joel Gullo and Isabelle Caggiano, family member Esther Gullo, employees Renee Sims, Victor Mulhern, Jorge Reyes, Adoni Reyes, Miguel Umana, Manny Tiendrebeogo, and members of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, and Legislator Jason Richberg. Photo courtesy of Bill Moseley, BBA Photography
Town Sanitation, Recycling Collection Modified For Juneteenth
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand alerts residents that Town sanitation and S.O.R.T. Recycling collection schedules will be modified for the Thursday, June 19th observance of Juneteenth.
“There will be no sanitation or recycling collection on Thursday, June 19th, for residents who normally receive Town service,” Councilman Hand said. “Residents
who generally receive Town pickup on Thursdays will have their collections done the next day, Friday, June 20th. Those who usually receive pickup on Fridays will be collected on Saturday, June 21st.” The Councilman added that Town offices will be closed on June 19th. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www. oysterbaytown.com.
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Hosting Free Memory Screenings For Long Islanders
Every Wednesday
In June
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will be providing free memory screenings for Long Islanders every Wednesday, during the month of June, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at its new Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Blvd, in Amityville. Screenings are open to everyone, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites, and can be scheduled by calling 631-223-4000. Memory screenings are quick (approximately 1015 minutes), noninvasive, and consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions. They are similar to other routine health screenings, such as those for blood pressure, cholesterol, and skin checks. Screenings are administered one on one by a qualified professional, and results are confidential and provided immediately at the end of the screening. Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening can suggest if someone should see a physician for a full evaluation. Early detection of memory impairments is vital. Many different conditions can cause memory issues, including treatable or curable conditions such as vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, urinary tract infections, sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Even in the case of a dementia-related illness such as Alzheimer’s, early detection can provide greater opportunity to begin treatments when they are most effective, as well as taking part in a clinical trial. In addition, it affords the person the chance to take advantage of community services, such as support groups and therapeutic programming, which can help maximize quality of life, as well as have a greater say in making legal, financial, and health care decisions.
Residents wishing to get a free memory screening at AFA’s Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center can call the Center at 631-223-4000 to schedule an appointment.
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.
Legislator Drucker Invites Property Owners To Register For Tax Exemptions At Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (Help) Events
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader
Arnold W. Drucker (D –Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to the Hicksville Public Library on Thursday, July 17; the Syosset Public Library on Friday, July 25; The Barn at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Tuesday, July 29 and the Farmingdale Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff provide homeowners with individual assistance with completing and filing applications for veteran,
senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, and limited-income disability exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.
All HELP sessions are from noon to 2 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive no later than one half-hour prior to the scheduled end time for the event, and to bring copies of their 2024 federal and state income tax returns and other required documentation for completing the application.
“Nassau County residents deserve every opportunity
to lower their taxes and reduce their cost of living, and the HELP program is an outstanding tool for ensuring that you are receiving the full complement of exemptions that you have earned,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker
said. “I am proud to once again be working with the Department of Assessment to bring these expert resources directly to our homeowners so that they can get the hands-on assistance they need to complete and submit their applications in one convenient setting.”
For more information or to receive a list of necessary documentation, call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-5711500.
HICKSVILLE EVENT
WHEN – Noon – 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 WHERE – Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801
SYOSSET EVENT
WHEN – Noon – 2 p.m. on Friday, July 25
WHERE – Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791
OLD BETHPAGE EVENT
WHEN – Noon – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
WHERE – The Barn at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, N.Y. 11804
FARMINGDALE EVENT
WHEN – Noon – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
WHERE – Farmingdale Public Library, 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735
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
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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
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
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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.
6/25, 7/2, 7/9 & 7/16/25
Looking
YES Community Counseling Center‘s (YESCCC) Student
Outreach & Support (SOS) Program is offering FREE wellness programs for high school students during July and August. SOS is a grant awarded by Nassau County to YESCCC. It offers free support, prevention and wellness services to students and families.
The following SOS programs will take place at YES Community Counseling Center’s
A Summer Program
Levittown location at 152 Center Lane.
Connecting the Mind and Body for Girls: Mondays, July 14th – August 18th, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Connecting the Mind and Body for Boys: Wednesdays, July 23rd – August 20th, 3:30 pm –4:30 pm
Both groups, designed for teens entering grades 9–12, aim to raise awareness of the connection between thoughts, feelings, and the body by using art, music,
and breathwork to build emotional awareness, enhance self-regulation, and support healthy decision-making.
Life After High School: Thursdays, July 17th –August 21st, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This co-ed program for incoming juniors and seniors will explore healthy skills for transitioning to college, careers, and life after high school. Through engaging activities, discussions, and guest
speakers, teens will leave feeling more confident and prepared for the changes ahead.
Use the below QR code to register via YESCCC’s 2025 Summer Program page.
Hospital Association Offers $2,000 Scholarship
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 631-3348321.
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Discover The Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services)
The Orthodox Church offers you the authentic Christian Tradition maintained without innovation since Apostolic times, which fulfills life on a daily basis, not just on Sunday. We welcome all people seeking a community rooted in the oldest Christian Church with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy. Services are also streamed on https://www. facebook.com/htocem. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www.htocem. org, or by email, htocem@gmail.com.
Did You Know?
Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
NEW Program Alert: Registration Now Open For Pilates
In The Park
Oyster Bay Town
Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that registration for the Town’s New Pilates in the Park program is now underway. This program will be held on Saturdays at Theodore Roosevelt Park beginning July 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and run for 10 weeks.
Councilwoman Walsh stated, “Balencing wellness
and athleticism, the Pilates in the Park program is perfect for all levels and abilities. Register today for an easygoing way to boost your core, improve posture, and reduce stress, all while enjoying the outdoors at one of the most beautiful parks in the Town of Oyster Bay!”
Registration is online at: www.oysterbaytown.com/ sports. The resident fee is
$60, and new participants must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid photo ID. The non-resident fee is $70. Participants must provide their own mat. Classes will take place in the grassy area near the seawall.
For more information, please call (516) 7977945 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com
