Officials from the Towns of Islip and Babylon gathered for a joint press conference to emphasize the importance of boating safety across Long Island’s South Shores and beyond. The event was held at the West Islip Marina and hosted by Islip Supervisor, Angie Carpenter. Local leaders including Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, members of the Babylon and Islip Town Boards, along with representatives from Islip and Babylon Town public safety divisions and parks departments were on hand to underscore the importance of smart boating as residents prepare for one of the busiest weekends on the water.
PAL Basketball Clinic With Legendary Basketball Trainer
Jerry Powell June 14th
10am - 12pm
20 students each session will have the opportunity to learn from legendary basketball trainer Jerry Powell, his staff and the Suffolk County Police Department Police Athletic League (PAL) Officers. Through PAL these students are able to afford the opportunity to learn from the best for three consecutive weeks at an affordable rate. The goal of PAL is to keep kids interested in sports and activities and out of trouble. The direct interaction between a child and police officers are
influential as often times, the first experience a child has with an officer is an adversarial one – kids in trouble, families in distress. PAL feels that the first meeting is much more beneficial on a ball field as a part of a team in a positive environment.
Town of Babylon Annex, 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.
For more information, contact Police Officer Christopher Czartosieski, 631-852-6385, christopher.czartosieski@ suffolkcountyny.gov
Treehouse For Kids
(NAPSI)—Treehouse is a nonprofit committed to youth in foster care achieving a degree or other career credential, living-wage job and stable housing. The organization partners with thousands of youth to provide access to childhood experiences and critical resources as they plan for the future. Learn how you can get involved at www. treehouseforkids.org.
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
HOLIDAYS
14th - FLAG DAY
15th - FATHER'S DAY
19th - JUNETEENTH
20th - SUMMER BEGINS
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Avenue, Amityville, 11701. For more information, please call Mary 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, JUNE 7th
10:00AM–4:00PM FARMINGDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YARD SALE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street. Tons of new, used and vintage items will be available. Come one, come all! For more information, please call Karen Gierie Newman 631 884-0149
10:30AM–4:30PM MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Rain Date: 6/14/25. The Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) will be sponsoring a Membership Drive on the Farmingdale Village Green as part of the Farmingdale Fire Department Craft Fair. Join Today. All Are Welcome. Bring a Friend. Volunteer Opportunities. For more information, please contact Judith Vazquez - Jude523@aol.com or Lynda Leone - lyndaleone@gmail.com
TWO PERFORMANCES
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
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Lamb Chop Lollipops with Jalapeño Mustard
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.
New York Senate Votes To Unleash Stronger Animal Protections
The New York State Senate has passed a package of legislation to strengthen protections for the well-being of animals. Included were Senate Bills S197 and S252, sponsored by State Senator Monica R. Martinez, that give judges the discretion to order consecutive sentences when an individual is convicted of multiple counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and expands the definitions of wild and exotic animals to ensure these creatures will be protected from being imported, sold, or owned.
S197, also known as Tucker’s Law, was originally introduced in 2020 following the arrest of a Long Island man for the beating deaths of two
dogs and the injury of a third. The legislation was crafted in response to a limitation in state law that restricts a charge of aggravated cruelty to a definite sentence not exceeding two years in prison. The bill addresses this by granting judges discretion to impose consecutive sentences when an individual is convicted of multiple counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. Currently, the law caps sentences at up to two years, even for the most egregious acts.
S252 was filed in response to a Hauppauge pet store found to be selling various exotic animals. The shop also allegedly allowed visitors to purchase 30-minute sessions to pet, feed and
interact with wild and exotic animals, including sloths and kangaroos.
Under current law, selling or keeping these types of animals is not prohibited, but the shop was closed last year following court orders for alleged town code violations.
“Today’s vote is a reminder that humanity’s laws have not always kept pace with the cruelty some individuals inflict on animals. The package of bills passed, including expansions of ‘Tucker’s Law’ and the ban on exotic animal sales, raises our standard of accountability toward our fellow beings. These proposals reflect our deeply held belief that compassion is a virtue that must be reflected in both our values and
our laws. As cruelty to animals is often a precursor to future abuse against humans, this legislation not only protects animals but also affirms our commitment to ensuring both are treated with dignity and respect.”
In addition to the proposals passed as part of this package, Sen. Martinez is sponsoring the following animal protection bills under consideration this legislative session:
• S673 – Housing People and Animals Together Grant Program:
This bill creates a grant program to fund shelters and organizations that provide emergency housing and domestic
violence shelters for both people and their companion animals, ensuring that no one has to choose between housing and their pet.
• S896 – Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning for Pets:
This bill requires New York’s emergency management plans to include provisions for animals, ensuring pets are not left behind during disasters and shelters, rescue operations, and veterinary care are accounted for.
• S1741 – Strengthening Penalties for Animal Abandonment: This bill increases the minimum penalty for abandoning an animal, ensuring
that those who leave pets behind face fines of at least $500.
• S1742 – Increasing Penalties for Inadequate Shelter for Dogs: This bill strengthens penalties for failing to provide proper shelter for dogs left outside in extreme weather, ensuring that neglect is met with consequences.
• S1743 – Granting SPCA Officers the Authority to Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws: This bill grants SPCA peace officers the same authority as police officers to issue appearance tickets, summons, or arrests for violations of animal cruelty laws.
EMT With North Babylon Fire Department Recognized By Suffolk County Legislature
Suffolk County Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized Lindsay Varlotta, accompanied by her proud Captain of Station 2 Brenden W. Rogers, for the Emergency Medical Services Recognition Award for the 11th Legislative District, for her outstanding service and contributions she has made to her community.
Ms. Varlotta joined the North Babylon Fire Company in March 2021. Within six months she enrolled in the New York State Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course and passed her exam and was assigned to Monday night rescue, responsible for responding to all alarms from 6pm to 6am. In addition, she has received numerous life save awards including saving the life of a 40-year-old father playing baseball with his young son at a charity event at Phelps
Lane Park in June 2023. Most recently, Lindsay decided she wanted to do even more to protect and serve the community and became a firefighter with the North Babylon Fire Company passing the fourmonth Suffolk County Fire Academy Course. During the day, Lindsay works as
an EMT at Hunter EMS where she finds the time to help even more people across Suffolk County. In addition, she continuously volunteers to teach the newest members of the Fire Company and always lends a hand to anyone that needs assistance when treating a patient.
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 631223-4000.
North Babylon Youth Earns Congressional Award Silver Medal
Morenike Olukoya from North Babylon has just been awarded The Congressional Award Silver Medal – Congress’ highest honor for civilian youth.
The Congressional Award is Congress’s only charity. Established to law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth. In the ensuing years, Congress has recognized thousands of outstanding young Americans who have earned and deserve our admiration and recognition.
Morenike has earned the Congressional Award Silver Medal. To earn the Silver Medal, each participant must complete at least 200 hours of Voluntary Public Service, which means sharing their time and talent for the betterment of the community, 100 hours of Personal Development, which can include developing social and life skills as well as interests, and 100 hours of Physical Fitness, spent in any way that improves their health and quality of life. Additionally, they must spend at least 3 days and 2 nights exploring a new environment or culture. They have been consistently working to achieve this award for over 12 months, the minimum time frame to earn the Silver Medal.
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.
Through The Congressional Award, Congress urges young people to challenge themselves. Any interested, motivated student, aged 13 and 1/2 through 23 years old, may participate in the Congressional Award by setting and achieving individually challenging goals in four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. The Congressional Award adapts to meet the needs of every participant as they set goals according to their own interests and level of abilities. The Award is geared toward motivated, interested youth who set their own personally challenging goals and activities.
To earn their award, Morenike completed the following:
“Participating in the Congressional Award has been an incredible
experience that has helped me become more independent, determined, and aware of my potential to grow and create change. I participated in four program areas. I completed over 230 hours of Voluntary Public Service at various organizations such as Pronto Long Island, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, NYS Parks clean-up, writing letters to elders, and volunteering at my High School. Volunteering to support local families in need made me more humble and grateful for my life. It also made me feel fulfilled as a person. I completed over 200 hours playing the violin in the Personal Development program area; I choose to advance my violin skills by improving my technique and performance. I completed over 190 hours in my Physical Fitness program area; I choose daily power walking and walking on the treadmill to improve my endurance and cardiovascular health. For the last program area, I choose expedition and traveled to a new place for 7 days and 6 nights, the experience, allowed me to immerse myself in new cultures and harness my planning and leadership skills. The Silver medal award journey has shaped me into someone more driven and mindful.”
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 631-334-8321.
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PSEG Long Island’s Fifth Annual Power To Feed Long Island Food Collection Drive Is Coming To A Town Near You Community Invited To Donate Online
Across Long Island From June Through September
PSEG Long Island is energized to announce details of its fifth annual Power to Feed Long Island food drive initiative and invites Long Islanders to make a donation to support their neighbors.
Beginning June 13 in Massapequa, PSEG Long Island will set up collection bins at eight different Stop & Shop supermarkets on eight different Fridays through the summer. The annual collection campaign supports Island Harvest Food Bank’s mission to feed neighbors facing food insecurity.
Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year. During the summer months, there is a significant reduction in food donations to local food banks, pantries and other programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch.
Enter PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island. Between June 13 and the end of September, PSEG Long Island will set up collection boxes at eight Stop & Shop supermarket locations across Long Island (schedule is below) where community members can donate nonperishable food and essential personal care needs. The items collected at these drives will be distributed to families through local soup kitchens, nourishment centers, food pantries and other outreach programs in the neighborhood.
Over the past four years, Long Islanders have supported PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island events by donating the equivalent of 130,000 meals to help people in their communities struggling to feed their families.
“As we celebrate the fifth year of PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island, we thank the generous Long Islanders who have opened their hearts and wallets to help their neighbors in need each year,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO, PSEG Long Island. “There is hunger in every ZIP code on Long Island, and PSEG Long Island is energized to partner with Island Harvest and Stop & Shop once again to help families in our communities who need it, especially during the difficult summer months.”
“PSEG Long Island has long been a valued partner with us on the frontlines in our mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “The generous support from PSEG Long Island, Stop & Shop, and their customers is not just a lifeline, but a beacon of hope for
our neighbors who may be a paycheck away from not being able to provide for themselves and their families a basic human right, like food.”
“As a leading grocery retailer on Long Island, we understand the critical role we play in fighting hunger in our communities,” said Daniel Wolk, external communications manager at Stop & Shop.
“We are proud to once again welcome PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest to our stores this summer for the Power to Feed Long Island food drive. With food banks facing increasing demand, we are deeply committed to supporting Island Harvest’s mission to end hunger across Nassau and Suffolk counties.”
As a thank you to customers who make onsite donations, PSEG Long Island volunteers will be providing contributors free LED lightbulbs and reusable shopping bags. Representatives from PSEG Long Island will be available at each location to provide information on financial programs and money-saving energy efficiency options. Island Harvest Food Bank personnel will be in attendance to share information on its hunger relief programs.
What to donate:
Island Harvest requests specific items, including:
Nonperishable food: Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as low-sodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato varieties, tuna and chicken, rice, pasta, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food (no glass containers please).
Household essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent and dish soap.
Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine care products and shaving products, antibacterial wipes and washcloths.
Baby care items: Diapers, wipes, formula, creams, ointments and baby wash.
Cash or online monetary donations: Island Harvest estimates each dollar donated provides roughly two meals.
For a full list of suggested donations, additional details about PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island, including a video of last year’s events, or to make an online donation, visit psegliny. com/feedLI. Information on PSEG Long Island’s financial assistance programs are available here: psegliny.com/myaccount/ customersupport/financialassistance. For
How to donate:
The schedule for PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island 2025 is as follows:
information about Island Harvest and the services it provides, visit islandharvest. org or call 631-873-4775.
View and download photos of last
year’s Power to Feed Long Island events here: flickr.com/photos/psegli/ collections/72157722842243506/
Babylon
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
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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
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New York Blood Center Issues Urgent Call For Donors
Trauma Season
Two-Day Supply Of Type O Blood Raises Concerns As Summer Surge Approaches
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.
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 stripes that remain part of the flag that is celebrated each June 14.
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Flag Day is one of various notable events and holidays commemorated in June, a list that includes Father’s Day, Juneteenth and the summer solstice. That can make it easy for 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 designed and sewed the first American flag, but historians have since discredited that legend. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that many historians now believe George Washington already had a design for a flag with 13 red and white alternating stripes and 13 six-pointed stars set in a circle when 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.
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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) 8538200.
“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.”
