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
Retiring Early
According to a recent Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.
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 2013 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.
Phoenix Club Performs National Anthem At County Legislature
The six advanced music students in Deer Park High School’s Phoenix Club
vocal chamber ensemble – Baileigh Braithwaite, Amaiyah Elysee, Kesha
Elmon, Alaysia GilesSmith, Heidy Gonzalez Morales and Sophia
Sheeler – were invited to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Suffolk
County Legislature on May 6. Their performance continued a tradition coordinated through Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly’s office to showcase student talent from the district at civic events. Having previously sung the national anthem for Legislator Donnelly in 2023, the Phoenix Club members demonstrated their strong musicianship, leadership and commitment to choral excellence.
“This group is a premier soprano and alto auditioned choir that specializes in a wide variety of music for treble voices,” Phoenix Club Director Catherine Singer said. “Simply, the name ‘phoenix’ means rebirth, regeneration and new beginnings. In almost every culture, the phoenix is associated with positive aspects such as strength, determination, passion, resilience and compassion. These are the aspects that members of this choir hold true.”
A Cherished Deer Park Tradition Continues With Patriot Club’s Military Moms Tea
Deer Park High School’s Patriot Club held its annual Military Moms Tea on May 9.
With support from the school’s SADD Club, the Patriot Club proudly hosts this heartfelt event each year to honor the mothers of Deer Park alumni who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
“This cherished tradition brings together military families and the broader Deer Park community to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave service members and the strength of the mothers who support them,” Patriot Club co-adviser Joe Alo said. “The event fosters a deep sense of community, gratitude and unity, reminding us all of the ongoing commitment Deer Park has to its military families.”
This year marked an additional recognition for longtime Patriot Club co-advisor Laurie Osbern, a homegrown Deer Park Falcon, who will retire at the conclusion of the school year.
“It is because of Laurie that this amazing event and all of the wonderful things the Patriot Club has accomplished has taken place,” Alo said.
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
Deer Park High School’s Phoenix Club vocal chamber ensemble – Baileigh Braithwaite, Amaiyah Elysee, Kesha Elmon, Alaysia Giles-Smith, Heidy Gonzalez Morales and Sophia Sheeler – were invited to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Suffolk County Legislature on May 6.
Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Lamb Chop Lollipops with Jalapeño Mustard
Father’s
Day is an opportunity to shower Dad with extra love and attention. Special outings and heartfelt gifts typically are part of the celebration. Some children may want to go above and beyond by whipping up a meal that Dad is sure to enjoy — particularly a father who spends his fair share of time by the stove or in front of the grill. Individuals may be quick to think steaks or chicken when considering grilled fare, and these foods certainly can be delicious offerings. However, juicy and flavorful lamb also tastes great when cooked on the grill. This recipe for “Lamb Chop Lollipops with Jalapeño Mustard” from “Jon Bonnell’s Texas Favorites” (Gibbs Smith) can be eaten by hand right off the bone when tailgating with Dad or served more traditionally at home with the family.
Serves 6-8
2 frenched* racks of lamb (8 bones each)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Chinese hot mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
11⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse the racks of lamb lightly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels, then cut into individual chops by cutting between the bones. Strip the rosemary leaves from the stem and chop; discard the stem. Combine the hot mustard with the garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and half of the chopped rosemary. Rub the lamb chops with this mixture and let them
Jalapeño Mustard
1 sprig fresh rosemary
8 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and diced Juice of 1 lemon
* Frenched refers to meat cut away to expose part of the bone.
marinate in the fridge for 2 hours before grilling. Grill or broil the lamb chops quickly to desired doneness. Serve hot with Jalapeño Mustard as a dipping sauce.
For the Jalapeño Mustard: Strip the rosemary leaves from the stem and chop; discard the stem. Combine the rosemary with the Dijon mustard, jalapeño, and lemon juice.
JFK’s Falcon Friends Club Creates Positivity Garden
Students in the Falcon Friends Club at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School worked on a lovely Positivity Garden project this spring. They were given a banner, created by teacher Samantha Racano, and filled in all
the flower petals with positive words. They also created decorative “rocks of encouragement” by painting meaningful words and phrases on the rocks.
Run by music teachers Briana Fayans, Kristen Lombardo and Theresa Santa Maria, the Falcon
Friends Club encourages socialization while doing fun projects together, building teamwork and fostering new friendships.
“The Positivity Garden now resides in a showcase at JFK, meant to bring smiles to all who pass by,” Lombardo said.
Students in the Falcon Friends Club at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School worked on a lovely Positivity Garden project this spring. Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District
PSEG Long Island Recognizes Quincy Compressor Of Deer Park With Top Performer Award
PSEG Long Island recognized Quincy Compressor of Deer Park for earning a Top Performer award at its Contractor Breakfast and Awards event held earlier this year. Improvement projects completed by Quincy Compressor and 17 other energy efficiency contractors helped customers receive a collective $50.5 million in rebates and nearly 100 million kWh in annual energy savings.
“Congratulations and thank you to Quincy Compressor and our other energy efficiency partners who helped our residential and commercial customers save more than $50 million last year through their improvement projects,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables at PSEG Long Island.
“By focusing on energy savings and utilizing PSEG Long Island’s incentive programs, they are reducing the load on the electric grid and helping customers save energy and money.”
“This award is a reflection and affirmation of our commitment to delivering the best compressed air solutions to our customers and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our local sales team,” said Tom McCartney, Quincy Compressor regional sales manager northeast.
“To be recognized as a top performer in your field is an extremely flattering experience and I can’t thank PSEG Long Island enough for its commitment to sustainability and to the local economy. What I enjoy the most about this recognition is that everyone wins – our world gets a more sustainable future, our customers get help offsetting the cost of new equipment,
we get to increase our market share with our world class products, and PSEG Long Island gets to meet its goals and initiatives. When you foster an environment where everyone can win, that’s something truly inspiring, and I thank PSEG Long Island for its forward-thinking programs.”
Along with Quincy Compressor, other 2024 award winners are:
• Alta Industrial Equipment in Ronkonkoma - Top Lighting Performer award (most energy savings)
• Central Air Systems Inc. in Medford - Most Installed Air Source Heat Pump Projects award
• C Lighting Corp. in East Islip - Rising Star award
• Energy Haus of Huntington Station
- Most Cost-Effective Home Performance Project award
• · Energywise Inc. in Ronkonkoma - Most Geothermal Project Savings award
• Green Rebates LLC based in Washington State - Largest Overall Project award
• Green Team LI in Holbrook – Most Whole-Home Combination Projects award and Most Installed Heat Pump Water Heaters award
• Hi Tech HVAC Service Corp based in Queens
- Most Installed Air Source Heat Pump Projects for low/ moderate income customers award
• Island Recreational in Massapequa, Deer Park and MedfordMost Installed Heat Pump Pool Heaters award
• Jen Air Inc. in Bohemia - Most
Multifamily HVAC projects award
• Liberty LED in Ronkonkoma - Most Lighting Projects with Quickest Turnaround award
• Long Island Air Conditioning and Appliances in New Hyde Park - Fastest Turnaround for HVAC projects award
• Michael’s Electric Supply in LynbrookTop Distributor, Most Projects, Most Savings award
• NYS Energy Solutions in Bethpage - Most Savings Home Performance Project award
• Orange Energy Solutions based in Manhattan - Rookie of the Year award
• Stratco Property Solutions in Great Neck - Top Performer, Energy Savings, Multiple Measures award
• Tony’s Licensed Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Great Neck - Rising Star award for PSEG Long Island’s Home Comfort program
Independent annual evaluations by Demand Side Analytics (DSA) have found PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to be costeffective and energysaving. DSA’s 2023 evaluation showed that PSEG Long Island Energy Efficiency Programs, including rebates, generated approximately $1.42 in benefits to society for every $1 in costs to operate the program.
For more information on PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs and available rebates, visit: psegliny. com/savemoney.
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.
Pictured (l-r) are: Michael Voltz, PSEG Long Island, Wendy Smith, TRC Companies, and Tom McCartney, Quincy Compressor.
JUNE HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, JUNE 5th
Doors open 6:30PM, Event begins 7:00PM A HILARIOUS HYPNOSIS SHOW
Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park, NY 11729. Admission includes a complimentary Brumidi Bento Snack Box, Coffee/Tea, Cash Bar, & Raffles. Good, clean fun appropriate for all ages. For more information, please call Linda Galensas 516-356-0949
6:45PM
BINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS
$2000 Cash Prizes. Doors Open 5:00pm. - Games start 6:45pm. Cost: 5.00. Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook, NY 11563. For more information, please call 516-887-2228
7:00PM
FOURTH ANNUAL
HERE-AND-NOW ART EXHIBITION
Sponsored by Long Island Arts Council at Freeport through June 28, Reception: Thursday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. This wide-ranging, eclectic, and inspiring show demonstrates the breadth and talent of the artists. Free Event. Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520. For more information, please call Cindy Soto 516-379-3274
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH
10:00AM-2:00PM
FILL YOUR CLOSET SUMMER SALE
Simpson UMC & the Ilse Leibold Memorial Thrift Shop Present the Fill Your Closet Summer Sale. $5 Bag Sale, [clothing only; adults and children] New clothing slightly more $3 each. Simpson UMC, 30 Locust
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5:30PM AND 8:00PM THE BABYLON CHORALE PRESENTS: OUR TIME
Closing out their 75th concert season with a vibrant mix of ‘60s classics and contemporary hits from Broadway to pop. Bayway Arts Centre, 265 E. Main Street, East Islip. To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 10th
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 Farmingdale NY 11735. For more information, please call 631-7527707 x6109 or email: contactus@ republicairport.net
THURSDAY, JUNE 12th
7:00PM-10:00PM
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES LI POLICE APPRECIATION RUN 5K
Eisenhower Park Field 2, Parking Lot 2. East Meadow, NY 11554. Help The Long Island Running Community provide tangible support for the men & women of our local police forces. Presented by the Greater Long Island Running Club. Thursday Evening, June 12, 6:15PM 1/4 Mile FREE Kids Fun Run Start. 7:00PM 5K Start. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to Long Island Police Crisis Foundation to aid law enforcement officers and their families in emergencies. First $1000 in proceeds goes to Nassau Police Running Club and its Scholarship Fund. For more information, please call 516-531-3323
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th
7:00AM-4:00PM
EMPIRE STATE RIDE LONG ISLAND (5TH ANNUAL)
Downtown Oyster Bay, 1 Shore Ave Oyster Bay, NY 11771. A day of cycling and a post ride Street Fair in support of cancer research! Historic Oyster Bay is the setting for the Empire State Ride Long Island featuring a choice of four scenic North Shore routes designed for riders of all ages and abilities. The Finish Line Street Fair offers live music, food trucks and fun. For more information, please call 833-465-1730
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How Flag Day Got Its Start
Flag Day is commemorated each year in the United States on June 14. Though Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, the day remains significant nonetheless, as it traces its origins all the way back to 1777.
The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. That resolution noted certain characteristics of the new flag, including the alternating red and white
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How Flag Day Got Its Start
Flag Day to get lost in the proverbial shuffle, but the Farmer’s Almanac notes it is customary for the sitting president of the United States to encourage Americans to display the flag outside of their homes and businesses each June 14. The flag is flown from all public buildings on Flag Day, which the Farmer’s
Almanac reports is another rich tradition that dates back 1877 and the centennial of the flag’s adoption.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation on June 14, 1916, that designated the day as Flag Day going forward. Thirty-three years after President
Wilson’s proclamation, the U.S. Congress officially established June 14 as National Flag Day.
One notable tidbit Americans can consider this Flag Day is the connection between the flag and seamstress Betsy Ross. Many American schoolchildren were taught that Ms. Ross
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he visited Ms. Ross in Philadelphia. And while historians do not doubt that Ms. Ross sewed a flag reflecting the design George Washington brought with him when visiting the seamstress, it’s hard to confirm if she in fact sewed the first flag.
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.”
This spring, 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
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, June 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, June 24, 12 – 3:00 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, June 11, 10 am – 1 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.
Hospital Association Offers
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“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free 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.”
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
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.)
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.
Briscoe
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) has selected Briscoe Gift Box in Deer Park as his 2025 Legislative District 17 Small Business Honoree. The family-owned and operated unique boutique offers a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts, clothing, jewelry and cards and is a treasured destination for shoppers from near and far.
Founded in 1980 by Rose and Steve Kwintner, Briscoe Gift Box also has a store in West Babylon. The Deer Park location is in the Deer Hills Plaza on the Deer Park–Dix Hills border.
Stacey Eisenberg, daughter of Rose and Steve, manages the Deer Park location, and her own daughter, Summer, helps out after school and on weekends, making Briscoe a three-generation family affair.
The family is committed to providing the kind of
personal fun shopping experience that is becoming all too rare in today’s growing e-commerce retail economy. With an ever-changing inventory of both trendy and classic items and a focus on customer service, where first-time shoppers are made to feel as welcome as those who are already known by name, patrons know that every time they step inside the doors of Briscoe, they will leave happy with that perfect gift (wrapped for free)! The family is also heavily involved in the local community and has a deeprooted commitment to supporting and always giving back to their neighbors.
“I applaud Rose, Stacey and Steve for establishing a business that is pleasure to patronize. While the merchandise at Briscoe Gift Box is very current and fun, what sets the store apart is the special experience
of shopping there,” said Legislator Donnelly. “In this age of online shopping, a visit to Briscoe us it reminds us again how wonderful it is to be greeted by name and actually get help finding something truly meaningful. I thank them for their commitment to our local economy and am privileged to provide them with this well-deserved special recognition.”
Resolution 409-23 established an annual small business recognition program in which each legislator selects one local establishment to honor.
Briscoe Gift Box and the other 2025 recipients were recognized at the May 6 General Meeting in Hauppauge, where Legislator Donnelly presented the family with a County Proclamation and read their accomplishments into the record.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly presents a Proclamation to from left Stacey Eisenberg and Rose Kwintner of Briscoe Gift Box as the 17th Legislative District’s Small Business Honoree for 2025, before a General Meeting of the Legislature on May 6.
