RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Hamburgers with Stilton Cheese
Makes 4 servings
For caramelized shallots:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1⁄2 lbs. fresh shallots, peeled and sliced Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
For mushrooms:
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1⁄2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
For caramelized shallots:
1. Melt butter with olive oil in a thick-bottomed pan until the oil is shimmering. Add the sliced shallots and stir to coat. Cook, stirring on occasion, for 7 to 10 minutes. Do not let the shallots burn or dry out. Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the shallots.
2. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. If shallots seem to be drying out, add a little water or oil to the pan. Shallots should be brown but not burned. Continue to cook and stir; scrape up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, until the shallots are a deep, rich, browned color.
For mushrooms:
Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Stir in balsamic vinegar, garlic and mushrooms.
Saute for 20 minutes, or until tender.
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In a world where home values seem to go up faster than your neighbor’s new auto lease…or a carton of eggs, it’s no surprise homeowners often ask:
“My house is worth way more than this insurance coverage. What if it burns down?!”
It’s a fair question—but let’s unpack the difference between market value and insurance coverage.
Dwelling coverage is designed to rebuild your home with like kind and quality materials—not to hand you a check for what your house might fetch on Zillow. In fact, insurers are legally prohibited from paying more than what it actually costs to rebuild. It’s not a lottery payout—it’s a construction budget.
Think about it: If carriers paid out market value, every time someone was ready to move or retire to Florida, they’d just skip the Realtor and grab a matchbook. (Not exactly what you want your neighbor doing on a windy Tuesday.)
Instead, insurance companies calculate what it
would cost to rebuild your home from the ground up—labor, materials, and local construction rates included…and yes, debris removal is part of that number. So, before you panic that your $750,000 home is only “insured” for $550,000, ask your agent what went into the replacement cost calculation.
Simple math—no fire required.
If you’re still unsure, ask your agent to review your coverage with you. It’s what they are there for. Because while it’s tempting to equate your home’s Zillow estimate to your insurance needs, the truth is: insurance isn’t meant to sell your house, it’s meant to rebuild it—after something you’d rather not experience.
1 clove of garlic, minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
For hamburgers:
1 1⁄2 lbs. ground sirloin, chuck or round
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 slices Stilton cheese
4 hamburger rolls or sandwich rolls
1 tablespoon melted butter
Lettuce leaves
For hamburgers:
1. Moisten your clean hands with cold water and divide the ground beef in 4 equal portions. Form into a flattened ball. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
3. Prepare the grill and preheat to high. Brush the grill grate with oil.
4. Place the prepared burgers on the hot grill grate. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium, or until an instant read thermometer inserted through the side of the burger into the center reaches 160 F.
5. Brush the rolls with melted butter and toast them on the grill for about 45 seconds. Assemble the burgers, with lettuce leaves, Stilton cheese, caramelized shallots, and mushrooms. Serve.
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Five Scouts With Troop 179 In West Islip Earn Eagle Scout Status
Legislator Steven J. Flotteron along with New York State Assemblyman
Michael Durso and Town of Islip Councilman
Michael McElwee recently recognized five Boy Scout Troop 179 Eagle Scouts; John Vincent Charbonneau, Shane Nicholas Henke, Xavier Robert Ingenito, Mason Arthur Plouffe and Kevin John Ryan, at their Eagle Court of Honor held at the West Islip Fire House.
Henke’s project beneficiary was the Town of Islip which benefitted the Town’s parks department and the local community through improvement of the Keith Lane Park in Wet Islip. His project was the construction and installation of new park equipment, including two custom-built picnic benches and a refuse container, thus improving the site to make better use of the facility.
Ingenito’s project benefitted West Islip Public Library through a refurbishment of the library courtyard with the construction of a new entry walkway from the parking lot, flower planters, as well as restoration of existing ground space and furniture. The courtyard is used by
Charbonneau’s Service Project that earned him Eagle Scout status benefited Suffolk County Parks Department and focused on restoring native vegetation to the shore area adjacent to the southern side of Deer Lake through planting native bushes and shrubs. The project improved the ecological stability of the area and created a more visually appealing lakefront property for the neighborhood in accordance with the environmental plan established by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Suffolk County.
patrons as an outdoor area for leisure and reading.
Plouffe planned and led a team of Scouts and volunteers in construction of a flag retirement box with accompanied landscaping for Our Lady
of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. His project also benefits the Troop in that ceremonial flag retirements are regularly conducted by Troop 179 Scouts and also honors both the Parish’s and the Unit’s support for
our soldiers and Veterans. Ryan’s project benefitted Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School in Wantagh. He supervised the building and installation of three 16’X4’ raised gardens, increasing
existing gardens by 192 sq feet, used by the faculty and students to grow vegetables as part of its education curriculum and for benefit of the school’s specialized nutrition and horticultural programs.
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
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 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) 853-8200.
“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.”
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Pictured (L-R): Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron, Xavier Robert Ingenito, Shane Nicholas Henke, TOI Councilman Michael McElwee, John Vincent Charbonneau, Mason Arthur Plouffe, Kevin John Ryan and NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso.
Manetuck Gives Thanks To EMS Workers
In honor of National EMS Week and to show their support for local community members, students at Manetuck Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District created thank-you cards to be delivered to the West Islip Fire Department. The
theme for EMS Week 2025 is “We Care. For Everyone.”
After learning the important role of first responders in the community and how they help to save lives, students created cards and drew pictures thanking them for their service.
National EMS Week will be observed from May 18-24,
2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of emergency medical services professionals, including paramedics, EMTs and other prehospital care providers.
Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
ASL Students Gain Valuable Insight During WWII Lessons
West Islip High School’s junior and senior American Sign Language students in Jennifer Suriano’s classes recently embarked on a powerful and thoughtprovoking journey to explore what it meant to be both deaf and Jewish during World War II.
Through stories of resilience, sacrifice, courage and unwavering faith, students deepened their understanding of the Holocaust and the unique experiences of deaf individuals during World War II. Students read “Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust.”
The book tells the story of two sisters – one deaf, one hearing – and their struggle to survive life in a concentration camp. Through this narrative,
readers gained insight into the strength of sibling bonds and the unique challenges faced by deaf individuals during the Holocaust.
To further their learning, students also watched and reflected on video artifacts from Yale University’s Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies. These firsthand accounts brought to life the memories, heartbreak and survival stories of real people before, during and after the war. Students extended their learning beyond the classroom thanks to a grant awarded to Mrs. Suriano. The funding allowed for a meaningful trip to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove. There, students
engaged with secondgeneration survivors and viewed authentic relics and historical artifacts. The visit left a lasting impact and brought a human face to the lessons learned in class.
To conclude the experience, the class participated in a reflective activity titled “Acts of Courage.” They considered what it means to be fearless, to stand up for themselves and others, and to act with bravery –even in small moments. Each student signed the word butterfly, symbolizing transformation and hope. Together, they shared a collective wish: to help create a world that is safer, kinder and more inclusive world for all.
West Islip High School’s junior and senior American Sign Language students in Jennifer Suriano’s classes recently visited the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Photo by Richard Termine
May Is Military Appreciation Month
Memorial Day Is May 26 th
The freedoms people living in the United States are a orded would not have been possible to provide if not for the brave e orts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital roles in securing freedoms for their fellow citizens as well as individuals overseas.
Each year on the final Monday in May, the United States commemorates military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Those individuals made the ultimate sacrifice, and Memorial Day is a way to honor them and thank their families for their selfless acts. This Memorial Day, families can embrace various measures to honor fallen veterans.
• Visit a local veterans cemetery. The United Service Organization (USO) notes that most states have national veterans cemeteries. Though some veterans cemeteries are open only to family members of service personnel, others are open to the general public. Visiting a veterans cemetery is a great way to honor fallen military members and ensure the memory of their service and sacrifice is not forgotten on Memorial Day.
• Celebrate veterans over Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day weekend is now synonymous with getaways and backyard barbecues. By taking time out during the weekend to honor fallen veterans, families can ensure the meaning behind the holiday is not lost in the midst of celebrations with family and friends. Take time out during a family barbecue to discuss a family member who served or, if traveling, make an e ort to visit a veterans memorial along your travel route.
• Help raise funds for veterans organizations. Fun runs or community Memorial Day walks may benefit local veterans organizations that help service members in need. Many service members may need help dealing with the deaths of friends or family members who died while serving in the armed forces, and veterans organizations may provide such help or direct funds to groups that do. That makes participation in events that benefit veterans organizations a great way to honor current military personnel and those who have served in the past, including those who died in service of their country.
• Teach youngsters about the role of the armed forces. There’s a lot competing for the attention of today’s young people, and that can make it easy to overlook the very freedoms that make the United States such a unique country throughout world history. Parents and guardians can emphasize the role the armed forces play in procuring and protecting freedoms in the United States and emphasize the significance of the sacrifices of those who gave their lives to ensure a higher quality of life for all U.S. residents.
Memorial Day commemorates military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. There is much families can do to ensure those sacrifices are never forgotten or taken for granted.
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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. Free Admission ($10 parking) For up-to-date information, 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 631-321-3510.
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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
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For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at (516) 5414598.
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Memorial Day Weekend Travel Tips
Certain times of year inspire more travel than others. Memorial Day weekend certainly fits that bill. AAA estimated 44 million people traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, and that popularity is at least in part due to the holiday’s reputation as the unofficial beginning to summer.
A Memorial Day weekend getaway can be just what people need to get into the summer swing of things. With summer set to kick off, even if only unofficially, travelers can consider these tips to make the most of this popular time to travel.
• Time your travel. Memorial Day weekend motorists might want to get on the road before the sun rises. Leaving early, when there are fewer cars on the road, reduces the chances of
• Book early. Whether Memorial Day weekend travelers are flying or traveling by bus or train, it’s important to book reservations as early as possible. Flights on popular travel weekends fill up quickly, so booking early can increase the chances flyers will be able to depart and return at the time of their choosing. The same goes for bus and train travel. Lodging also can fill up quickly, so book hotel reservations or reserve stays through sites such as Airbnb as early as possible. Booking early can help travelers ensure they aren’t shut out of their desired destination, and it also can save money, as rates tend to go up the closer one gets to the travel weekend.
being caught in a traffic jam. If pre-dawn is simply too early, AAA indicates it’s best for Thursday and Friday travelers to be on the road prior to 11 a.m. Leaving after 7 p.m. on Thursday or 8 p.m. on Friday is best for those who must travel at night. Travelers taking to the air or the rails might also benefit by leaving on Thursday and/or returning on the Tuesday after Memorial Day to reduce time spent in crowded airports or train stations.
• Expect delays. Travel delays can be stressful, but they’re nearly inevitable during peak travel periods like Memorial Day weekend. Parents traveling with young children can plan for travel delays by packing extra snacks
and downloading extra entertainment onto kids’ tablets. Adults traveling without children can build delays into their itineraries and consider them before booking dining or entertainment reservations on the day of their arrival.
• Limit luggage. Memorial Day weekend tends to feature ample sunshine and warm weather, which makes it easier to travel light. Air travelers can pack just a carry-on so they don’t have to wait at the luggage carousel or worry about potentially lost bags. Car and train travelers also can pack light so they have more room to maneuver. Memorial Day weekend is a busy time to travel. A handful of strategies can make this year’s travels a little more manageable.
Splish Splash Gears Up For 2025 Season And Debut Of All-New Water Playground
From soak to spray there’s water every which way, beginning this summer at New York’s Largest Water Park, Splish Splash, the park will debut an all-new water playground. Set to open for visitors in summer 2025, the new kids’ zone will welcome the tiniest of tots as the water park reopens for its 35th Season on Saturday, May 24. The brandnew splash-tastic water playground will offer more than 15 fun and silly ways to stay cool during family’s visits to Splish Splash. The new area will be decked out with three-pint sized water slides, six interactive spray features, five water play features, a dump bucket and fun for all to soak and spray. In addition to the new
water playground, the park will be adding new events to add to their already diverse line-up. Splish Splash will kick off the season with entertainment Opening Weekend. Kids of all ages will love Kids Fest weekends in June and the annual Father’s Day Belly Flop contest on Saturday, June 14. Then, in July and August, the park will bring back its Shark in the Park, Touch a Truck and Hero Appreciation and Teacher Appreciation weeks. There will be more surprises around the corner this season.
This world-class oasis of 96 tree-covered acres offers fun for all and located just off the Long Island Expressway. The park offers two wave pools, a large
Kiddie Area, a lazy river, and many different food and merchandise locations. Splish Splash offers unique thrilling attractions and high-speed slides like Bombs Away, Riptide Racer, and Bootlegger’s Run, the first water coaster in New York full of breathtaking drops, including one from nearly five stories high.
To celebrate the all-new water playground and Splish Splash’s 35th Season, guests can purchase a 2025 Season Pass now for as low as five payments of $20 each which is best way to experience the park. Season Passes come
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To kick off the 2025 Season, Splish Splash is hiring 1,000 team members and accepting applications in all departments. Those who apply today can work as a lifeguard at the park’s all-new water playground or make one of the park’s famous Ben’s Soft Pretzels. Positions are also available in Park Services, Admissions, Retail, Security, Guest Services and more. The park offers competitive wages starting at up to
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May Is Military Appreciation Month
Memorial Day Is May 26 th
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A major portion of the North American population is comprised of people who are actively serving in the Armed Forces or those who once did. USAFacts reports the military included 2,079,142 military personnel and 778,539 civilians as of September 2023. Military men and women work tirelessly and selflessly to defend their countries’ ideals and freedoms. Too often military members do not get the attention and acclaim they deserve.
The month of May, which celebrates Military Appreciation Month as well as Memorial Day, is a perfect time of year to honor those who have served in various ways.
• Improve the community. Veterans want the communities they call home to be the best they can be, and that can be achieved by community members pitching in to improve their towns and cities. Doing something honorable, like establishing a park in honor of veterans, can be a great way to improve a community and honor service personnel at the same time.
• Support veteran-friendly policies. By supporting policies and organizations that prioritize veterans’ rights, individuals are showing veterans they care. Policies that ensure veterans have access to services they need warrant everyone’s support.
• Ask a veteran to be a keynote speaker. Schools or businesses can ask military members to come in and speak to groups about their experiences. Newspapers and other local publications can write about veterans and share their stories.
• Pay respects to the country. A simple way to honor veterans is to embrace and showcase national pride. Flying the country’s flag in front of homes and businesses is a first step. Attending patriotic events, such as parades and memorials, also is a way to honor veterans and others.
• Keep cemeteries clean. Respect the hallowed land that is the final resting place for veterans by volunteering to tidy up around headstones and other markers. On key calendar dates, such as Memorial Day, help with the placement of flags on every veteran’s grave as a token of thanks for their sacrifice.
• Volunteer at a VA hospital. Now more than ever VA hospitals may be short-sta ed and have need of more volunteers to help with various services. Volunteer work can include visiting patients or running recreational activities, both of which can boost the spirits of veterans receiving care.
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