May 14, 2025 Babylon by Long Island Media Group

FASHION SHOW FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Receiver of Taxes Jennifer Montiglio recently hosted Girl Scout Troop 605’s Glam, Give, Glamp Fashion Show at Town Hall. This year’s event was a fundraiser to raise money for the Cedar Beach Marina scouting campsite. Ten local groups (96 girls) from Babylon, West Babylon, North Babylon and Amityville took part and raised $1,039 for the campground. The money raised will purchase two bell tents, air mattresses, a fire pit and mini refrigerator. Troop 605 will cover the additional amounts needed. “It was a great night!,” Montiglio said.

Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebrations

On April 1, 2025, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting for the new joint venture between Babylon Village Arts Council and The Pizzeria of Babylon, The Ramp Gallery. Pictured: Tom Vitale, Chamber President, Allyson Utendorffer, Arts Council Vice President, Nancy Keating, Arts Council & The Pizzeria’s Erica Weinstein.

April 12,

L-R: Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts President Sean

NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams, Chamber President Tom Vitale, Co-Owners of Luna & Co. Soapery Trish & Marc, Village of Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, representing the Office of Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Village of Babylon Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert.

2025, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting to welcome Luna & Co. Soapery to the Babylon Village Business Community. Pictured

Cullinan,

On April 12, 2025, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting to formally welcome The Delica Sea and Lusi’s Burgers, Fries, Dogs, & Shakes to the Babylon Village Business Community. Inset Picture: Lusi and her famous burgers and fries! L-R: Lindenhurst Village Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, representing the Office of Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, Babylon Village Deputy Mayor Frank Siebert, Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts President Sean Cullinan, Babylon Village Trustees Dominic Bencivenga, Sean Goodwin, Anthony Cardinale, NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, Chamber President Tom Vitale, Owner Lusi and her little helpers, and Babylon Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory.

MAY HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting "Chefs For A Cause" at The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave. in Babylon. Over 25 restaurants from Long Island. No Walk-ins. $125 per ticket. For more information, please call 631-893-4110

THURSDAY, MAY 15th

7:00PM

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO

Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park

Doors open at 5:30 games begin at 7pm. $30.00 Admission – includes 3 boards per game 10 games to be played.Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Door Prizes. 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For tickets call Karen 631-9433622

FRIDAY, MAY 16th

12:00NOON-5:00PM

FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

Stony Brook Medicine hosts Free Prostate Cancer Screenings in Holbrook. This month, free screenings will be held at the Department of Urology’s ofﬁce, 280 Union Avenue, Holbrook, NY 11741. Appointments are strongly recommended. Insurance is not required. To make an appointment, call 631-216-9181. For more information about Stony Brook Medicine’s Prostate Care Program, visit stonybrook.info/ prostatecareprogram. For more information about Stony Brook’s free Prostate Cancer screenings, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/

HOLIDAYS

11th - MOTHER'S DAY

26th - MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 26, 2025

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7:00PM-10:00PM BINGO NIGHT

East Farmingdale Kiwanis Club presents Bingo Night at Knights of Columbus, 1 Morton St. in Farmingdale. $15 entry includes 8 games (extra books available for $5) Door prizes and rafﬂes. RSVP to Patrick Burns 646-436-5258/ patswoodworking@gmail.com or Carolyn Lindsley at virgomilo99@aol. com

SATURDAY, MAY 17th

10:00AM-3:00PM SUNDAY, MAY 18th 12:00 NOON-3:00PM SACRED SITES WITH THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY Saint Mary's Church is hosting an OPEN HOUSE for Sacred Sites with the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Come visit and tour St. Mary's Historic Church located at 175 Broadway, Amityville. Light refreshments and music too! Questions, please call 631-264-0004

SATURDAY, MAY 17th

1:00AM-4:00PM SUNDAY, MAY 18th 12:00 NOON-2:00PM NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY’S ANNUAL SACRED SITES

As part of The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites OPEN HOUSE, Sayville Congregational Church will open its doors to visitors. Please join them to experience their

historic church. A guided tour of the bell tower will be provided, an art show will be on display, and light refreshments and music will be provided. Visit www.sayvilleucc.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 18th

12 NOON-4:00PM

COMMUNITY PICNIC

The Lindenhurst Historical Society will celebrate the 1901 Restored LIRR Depot and Freight House Museum’s 50th Anniversary with a “Community Picnic” on the Great Lawn at Irmisch Historical Park (intersection of South Broadway and South 3rd Street). All are invited to attend and enjoy an afternoon of festivities commemorating the community’s railroad history music, museum tours, food trucks, model train display, rafﬂes, lawn games and sack races for the children. For more information, please email lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail. com.

6:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Music Ministry Annual Spring Concert

In the Church at 210 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. Featuring the OLPH Adult Choir, Schola, Youth Choir, Cantors and Instrumentalists. Hospitality follows in the Auditorium. Rafﬂe tickets. Suggested Donation: $10 for Adults; $5 for Senior Citizens and Students; $20 for the whole Family. For more information call Music Director Erin Barrett at 631-226-7725, ext. 210

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto

Fire Up The Grill For Fresh Veggies

Vegetables are more versatile than many people may know. Steaming or sautéing vegetables might be among the most popular ways to cook veggies, but grillmasters know that it’s not just main dishes that taste great when cooked over an open ﬂame.

As the following recipe for “Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press) can attest, grilled vegetables make for simple yet satisfying side dishes.

Serves 2 to 4

1 1⁄2 pounds slender green beans

2 teaspoons olive oil

Lemon Verbena Pesto

1 cup fresh lemon verbena leaves

(substitute fresh lemon balm leaves)

2 garlic cloves

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1⁄4 cup pine nuts or English walnuts

1⁄2 cup olive oil

Fine kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare a hot ﬁre in your grill.

Toss the beans with olive oil and place in a perforated grill basket or wok set on a baking sheet.

For the Lemon Verbena Pesto, combine the lemon verbena, garlic, cheese, and nuts in a food processor and pulse to puree. Slowly add the olive oil with the processor running until the mixture thickens and emulsiﬁes, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days, or it may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Place the grill wok or basket directly over the ﬁre and stir-grill, tossing the beans with wooden paddles or grill spatulas until crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the grilled beans to a large bowl and toss with about 1⁄4 cup of the Lemon Verbena Pesto or to taste.

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BHS Senior Earns Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship

Babylon Junior-Senior High School senior Kian Donnelly has been named a QuestBridge Scholarship recipient, earning a full, four-year scholarship to the University of Notre Dame valued at over $240,000. The scholarship will cover all education-related expenses, including tuition, room, board, books, and supplies.

The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recognizes high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability, leadership, and determination. Recipients must rank in the top 5% of their class and achieve an SAT score above 1310. Kian, who plans to major in science, was one of only 2,627 scholarship recipients among over 25,500 applicants nationwide.

“Kian is an exceptional and hard-working student,” said Principal Al Cirone. “I am so

proud of him and this great accomplishment. He represents the very best in Babylon Panther pride.”

United States Air Force Thunderbirds To Headline The Fourleaf Air Show At Jones Beach

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headliners. Last year, over 459,000 people attended the 20th Anniversary Show over the three-day period, making it the most highly attended air show to date.

Returning again for the 2025 show is the FourLeaf Air Show Mobile App. Fans can text ‘Airshow’ to 516-842-4400 to download the app for performer and sponsor information, a site map, helpful FAQs to help prepare you for the show, and more to come. The mobile app will be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store later this month.

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The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach is sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Natural Heritage Trust; The Foundation for Long Island State Parks; Newsday; WABC-TV Channel 7; Connoisseur Media Long Island; News 12 Long Island; Catholic Health; PSEG Long Island; Optimum; Pinelawn Memorial

Park and Arboretum; the New York Islanders; and Jones Beach Brewery. The show can be heard in its entirety on WHLI 1100 AM and 104.7 FM.

The FourLeaf Air Show is free to the public, but the standard $10.00 vehicle use fee will be collected each day upon entry to the State Park. For 2025 NYS Empire Pass Card holders, there is no vehicle use fee charge.

For up-to-date information about this year’s show, please visit www.fourleafairshow. com or https://www.facebook. com/FourLeafAirShow/ and https://www.instagram.com/ fourleafairshow/, or contact the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Regional Office, Recreation Department at 631321-3510.

Babylon High School Senior Kian Donnelly with Principal Al Cirone and Assistant Principal Al Cirone. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District