Officials from the Towns of Islip and Babylon gathered for a joint press conference to emphasize the
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.
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
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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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
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.
Paws And Be Mindful Visits Beach Street Middle School
West Islip School Union
Free School District is launching a pilot wellness program in collaboration with the North Fork
Country Kids Rescue and Preservation through Pedagogy, an accredited nonprofit animal rescue organization. On May 16,
a small group of students from Beach Street Middle School participated in the Paws and Be Mindful program alongside
Virginia Scudder, English teacher and founder of the North Fork Country Kids Rescue, and Wendy Loddigs, school counselor at Beach Street Middle School.
The initiative supports students’ emotional well-being, literacy, mindfulness and creativity through structured animalassisted activities. West Islip is the first district on Long Island to partner with the rescue for such a program, demonstrating the district’s commitment to student wellness and experiential learning.
“The program will help our students with anxiety, nervousness, social issues, and just generally put smiles on their faces,” Loddigs said. “It also promotes art, literacy and positive social interactions with the different activities they participate in with the animals.”
Scudder started the program in 2013 as an educational tool and to advocate for animals. “My students and many West Islip families have been fosters and volunteers for my organization,”
Scudder said, adding that she is currently working with several other school districts on Long Island. She is working to have the program implemented monthly in schools throughout the district.
“Programs like these create a nurturing environment that fosters empathy, compassion and connection — qualities that are essential for healthy emotional development but often missing in traditional educational settings,” Scudder added.
Lastly, the benefits are not one-sided. Animals in mindfulness programs also thrive. Many come from rescue backgrounds, and being part of such a program gives them a sense of purpose, a job to do and a lot of love. They become valued members of a team — seen, appreciated and treated with dignity, Scudder said.
“Community and school collaborations are critical to the success of programs like this. When schools partner with community organizations, they create a support system that extends beyond the classroom. It’s a powerful model because it blends education with emotional growth, and it shows students that the wider community cares about their well-being. This collaboration not only reinforces positive values, like empathy and kindness, but also strengthens the social fabric of both the school and the surrounding community.”
On May 16, a small group of students from Beach Street Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District participated in the Paws and Be Mindful program. The initiative was brought to the school by Virginia Scudder, English teacher and founder of the North Fork Country Kids Rescue, and Wendy Loddigs, school counselor at Beach Street. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Manetuck Marks Mental Health Awareness Month With Activities
West Islip Resident Steven D. Gellar Recognized
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized Steven D. Gellar of West Islip at the second Jewish American Heritage Day celebration in Hauppauge as Suffolk County JewishAmerican nominee for the 11th Legislative District (LD). He, along with nominees from other LD’s, were celebrated for their contributions to their communities.
Gellar is very active in his community with strong ties to organizations such as Sagtikos District, Suffolk County Council, Scouting America; Reform Educational Financing Inequities Today, Director; West Islip Little League and Soccer Club coach; and Captree Republican Club, President. He has served as President and Vice President on several School Boards such as West Islip Board of Education; Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association and Manetuck Elementary School PTA. He presently serves on the Little Flower Board of Education and Suffolk Community College Early Childhood Education Advisory Board.
He has earned several recognitions for his community service such as Scouting America Silver Beaver Award; Sagtikos District Award of Merit; Partners Advancing West Islip Students (PAWS) Outstanding Community Member Award; American Legion Post 1738 Man of the Year Award and New York State PTA’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Most recently, Mr. Gellar along with Legislator Flotteron met with Rabbi Shimon Stillerman with the Chabad of Islip regarding an Anti-Bullying Initiative brought forward following several local parents reported incidents with their children in their local schools. In response, they held lectures at several local Middle Schools and High Schools attended by parents and their children.
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.
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. Thirtythree 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.
Islip Spring Senior Advocate Schedule
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip 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 Islip:
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Monday, June 23, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, June 9, 10 am – 12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Thursday, June 5, 8:30 – 11 am
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) 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.”
Volunteer Fire Service
(NAPSI)—Many fire departments are looking for volunteers to step up and serve their communities, reports the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the national association for the volunteer fire service. For more information about the volunteer fire service and to find an opportunity, visit www.MakeMeAFirefighter. com.
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