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Why You Need Advisors (and Truth Tellers) in Business and Life
By JoAnn Cilla
Running a business, and for that matter, running your life, is not a solo act. Behind every successful leader or entrepreneur is often a team of trusted advisors. These people aren’t just mentors or consultants; they are “truth tellers.” They are the ones who tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
And today, truth tellers are more important than ever. A good truth teller should challenge your thinking, point out blind spots, and help you see the potential pitfalls before you step into them.
For business owners, this might be a financial advisor who warns against reckless spending, or a peer who questions whether your new product idea really solves a customer problem. For others, it could be a friend or spouse who helps you keep your priorities in check
when work starts to take over your life.
A strong advisor doesn’t sugarcoat the facts, but they don’t simply want to tear you down, either. The best advisors find the right balance between encouragement and accountability. They ask tough questions: “Have you thought this through?”
“Is this really the best use of your time and money?”
“What’s your plan if this doesn’t work?”
These relationships can mean the difference between growth and falling behind,
or between a crisis averted and one that could’ve been avoided. Advisors offer perspective. They’ve either walked the road you’re on or have the vision to help you see the bigger picture.
But here’s the thing: you MUST be open to hearing the hard truths. This means putting your ego aside and be willing to engage in honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. It’s not always easy—but it’s always worth it.
So, whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, take a moment to ask yourself: Who are my truth tellers? Who helps me stay grounded, focused, and honest? And if you don’t have anyone in that role, it’s time to find them.
Because no matter how smart, driven, or experienced you are, you will always do better with the right advisors by your side.
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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.
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.
Fifteen West Islip Student Athletes Commit To College Athletics
This spring, 15 additional seniors from West Islip High School’s Class of 2025 committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These new commitments, combined with the 17 made earlier in the fall, bring the total to
an impressive 32 student athletes from the Class of 2025.
The West Islip community is proud of these student athletes and wishes them continued success as they advance to higher education.
Congratulations to the following students: Gavin DeVito, track and field, Stony Brook University; Ava Reynolds, swimming, St. Joseph’s University; Sienna Pollock, volleyball, Mount Saint Mary College; Angelise Acosta, soccer,
SUNY Oswego; Adilia Trim, track and field, BethuneCookman University; Nils Haugen, lacrosse, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University; Thomas Carini, soccer, SUNY Brockport; Stephen McDermott, football, Eastern
University; Brendan O’Regan, track and field, Merchant Marine Academy; Michael Cea, wrestling, University of Scranton; Nick Henry, lacrosse, Manhattan University; James Rogler, wrestling, Gannon University; Patrick
Keniksman, soccer, St. Joseph’s University; Thomas Bomberger, baseball, Stockton University; and Michael Harbord, cross-country, SUNY New Paltz.
Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
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
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
urology/prostate_cancer_screenings
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
Assemblyman Durso
To Hold Free Senior Medical ID Card Program
New York State
Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, is holding a free Senior Medical ID Card program on Thursday, May 22nd from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the West Islip Public Library located
at 3 Higbie Lane in West Islip. The program is free and open to Suffolk County residents 50 years old and older.
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Medical ID Cards assist seniors or those with medical needs to keep all required medical information
available on a small card with them at all times in case of emergency. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at (516) 541-4598.
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.
Photo by Richard Termine
United States Air Force Thunderbirds To Headline The Fourleaf Air Show
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are pleased to announce that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Bethpage Federal Credit Union has been the title
sponsor of our local air show since its inception in 2004, building on its history as the credit union founded by employees of Grumman Aerospace who built many of the aircrafts flown in the show over the years. Bethpage recently rebranded to become FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, making this year’s show the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach.
Additional military
performers for the 2025 show include: the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, the United States Navy F-35C Demo Team, the United State Navy Rhino Demo Team, the United States Navy EA-18G Growler Demo Team, the North American Aerospace Defense Command
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Learning Is A ‘Blast’ For Prekindergarten Students
As a culminating activity to their unit on space and the planets, prekindergarten students at Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District blasted off into space to explore the solar system. Ms. Hudson’s classroom was transformed into a rocket ship, and the young astronauts – complete with their helmets and tickets– boarded the spacecraft to take a virtual journey into outer space together. Aboard the ship, the prekindergartners counted down as they launched into space and engaged in online lessons on the planets and solar system before returning to Oquenock Elementary. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
United States Air Force Thunderbirds To Headline The Fourleaf Air Show
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(NORAD), the 106th Rescue Wing NY Air National Guard; and the 105th Airlift Wing unit of the New York Air National Guard.
Civilian teams set to perform, include: the American Airpower Museum Warbirds; current reigning Air Masters Cup Series champion and current Sky Grand Prix Champion, Aarron Deliu; Warbird Thunder featuring the North American SNJ Texan, a former WWII Navy Advanced Training Aircraft; the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams; and Long Island’s own David Windmiller.
“We are thrilled to welcome the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as this year’s headliners and look forward to an amazing show by all our performers,” said George Gorman, Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historical Preservation.
“Every year more and more people come to our show, which has over the past 20 years become one of the most well-respected and well attended air shows in the country. It has become a great tradition for Long Island to honor our military and veterans and kick off the summer at Jones Beach.”
This year’s show will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ 10th appearance as 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 516842-4400 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.
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 631-3213510.
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West Islip School Board Election • Tues., May 20 Neighbors you can trust...for stronger schools and brighter futures!
Elect
Grace Kelly
West Islip Alumni Mom, Wife, Volunteer and Community Advocate
As West Islip School Board Trustee Grace Kelly will...
Prioritize expanded mental health resources to help every student thrive
Prepare students for success in college, careers, and beyond
Offer more vocational pathways to meet today’s workforce demands
Strengthen district finances by developing additional revenue
Elect
Christina Marks
25 Year West Islip Resident Mom, Wife, Volunteer and Community Advocate
As West Islip School Board Trustee Christina Marks will...
Expand mental health services to support student success
Enhance college and career preparation for life after high school
Develop new vocational programs to create more career pathways
Create new revenue streams to protect programs without raising taxes
Elect
Pete McCann
West Islip Alumni
Husband, Father, Coach, Volunteer and Healthcare CEO
As West Islip School Board Trustee Pete McCann will...
Expanding mental health services to support every student’s success
Boosting college and career preparation for life after high school
Building new vocational programs to open more career opportunities
Creating new revenue streams to protect school programs
Elect
Kelly Marks McCann on Tuesday, May 20 • WI High School Gymnasium • 7AM - 9PM
