An impressive 5 protein package with plenty of sides to choose from!
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• USDA Prime Sirloin Hamburgers with Buns!
• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!
• USDA GRADE-A White Meat Chicken Skewers
• USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers
• Marinated Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
• Sugar Sweet Local Corn On The Cob
“WELL-DONE”
An impressive 6 protein package featuring filet mignon, shrimp kebabs & more!
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage
• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
• USDA Black Angus Filet Mignon Steaks
• Boar’s Head Hot Dogs, All Natural
CHOICE OF:
USDA Prime Sirloin Burgers or USDA Grade A Chicken Burgers
USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers or All Natural Jumbo Shrimp Kebabs
CHOOSE THREE SIDES: PINO’S FAMOUS HOMEMADE
• Macaroni Salad
Farfalle Pasta Salad
• Potato Salad • Crisp String Bean Salad
• Cole Slaw
Caprese Pasta Salad PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES: • Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit & Berries •
Mac & Cheese
Maple Bourbon Baked Beans
West Babylon Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian For Class Of 2025
West Babylon Senior High School has announced the top two students in the Class of 2025. William Horowitz has been named the valedictorian and Magdalena Obrycki is the salutatorian.
An AP Scholar with Distinction, Horowitz is a member of the Science Olympiad team, Math Club, Environmental Club, LEO Club, National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, Elementary Science Olympiad and SADD. Outside of school, he is a piano student and performer at Momentum School of Music. He is also a junior volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital. Horowitz participated in the summer Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory program as well as the Columbia University
Summer Immersion Program. He will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall to study biology.
During her time at the high school, Obrycki has been a member of the Science Olympiad
team, Mock Trial, Student Council, Student Association and National Art Honor Society. She was the recipient of the Long Island Al Kalfus Math Fair Honorable Mention award and the American Chemical Society Award in
William Horowitz has been named the valedictorian of the West Babylon Senior High School Class of 2025. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in High School Chemistry. As part of her community service efforts, Obrycki has volunteered her time in the West Babylon Public Library, the Elementary Science Olympiad,
Magdalena Obrycki has been named the salutatorian of the West Babylon Senior High School Class of 2025. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
Babylon Community Church, the Book Fairies, Safe Halloween, West Babylon Senior Awards Night and West Babylon Student Government. She will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study mathematics in the fall.
MAY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th
6:00PM
MYSTERY BINGO
The Memorare Columbiettes are hosting a Mystery Bingo evening. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks and dessert. Mystery clues lead to winners' prizes. Raffles, 50/50 and lotto board chances will also be available for purhase. Memorare Council, 2183 Jackson Ave. Seaford, NY 11783. For tickets and information call: Kathy LoFrese 516221-1398 or Lisa Koening 516-826-5751
THURSDAY, MAY 29th & THURSDAY, JUNE 5th
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
FRIDAY, MAY 30th
9:00AM-5:00PM
LONG ISLAND ORCHID FESTIVAL
The Long Island Orchid Society will be holding its 10th annual festival at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay on May 30-June 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This year’s theme is all about terrariums and the many ways they are used to grow orchids. Free Event. Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. For more information, please call Sherri Evans 516 338 6604
HOLIDAYS
11th - MOTHER'S DAY 26th -
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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
SATURDAY, MAY 31st
10:00AM Registration
12:30PM Start
4th ANNUAL 5K CROSS COUNTRY RUN/WALK
VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer Weekend Race Event. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to benefit the Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Rocky Point HS, 82 Rocky Point, Yaphank Road. Register: strongislandrunningclub.com. For more information, please call the VFW 631-744-9106 or 631-873-8272. vfw6249@yahoo.com. Donations welcome!
5:00PM-8:00PM COMEDY & KARAOKE NIGHT First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Rd Greenlawn, NY 11740. Tickets $10/pp ~ Sold at the Door (Pizza, Salad, Dessert & Beverages) Featuring; Squeaky Clean Comedienne Pat Shea & Joyful Noise Karaoke with DJ Larry.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY thru MAY 31st
11:00AM-4:00PM UP-CYCLED OCEAN CRAFTS
Explore the wildlife of the Long Island Sound as you create your own using recycled materials in this self-guided activity. Leave your creation with us to be featured in our "Recycled Ecosystem" display. Free with Admission. The Whaling Museum & Education Center 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. For more information, please call Cristina Ainslie 631-367-3418
UPCOMING
JUNE EVENTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 1st
10:00AM-4:00PM
NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB STREET FAIR
(rain date 6/8) Deer Park Ave From Hale Rd to Stone Ave. Bounce Rides, Over 100 Craft Artisans, Vendors, Food trucks, Raffles and 50/50's. For more information, please contact Peter O'Leary 516383-0553
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
7:00PM
FOURTH ANNUAL
HERE-AND-NOW ART EXHIBITION
Sponsored by Long Island Arts Council at Freeport June 1 to 28, Reception: Thursday, June 5, 7 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
West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109 West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
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LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS
1:30-3:30 pm WBA40
Thursday, May 29 – The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday: May 31, WBA304 10 am-4 pm
Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points.
A $35 non-refundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of signing up to keep your spot.
HOST A SUMMER BASH
Monday, June 2, 6-8 pm
Summer entertaining has never been so easy with these al fresco dinner party dishes – impress your guests with seasonal salads, light mains, and fruity desserts.
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 am-5:30 pm
Show your support and donate blood with the New York Blood Center. No registration required.
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS
Tuesday, June 3 6:15-7:15 pm
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
YOGA
Wednesdays: June 4-25 6-7 pm
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week June sessions: $8.
CRICUT CRAFTING: BEACH BAG
Thursday, June 5, 11 am-1 pm
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR JOB FAIR
Thursday, June 5, 5-7 pm
Looking for work? Meet job recruiters and receive employment information from organizations representing various industries at this fair presented by The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center. Be sure to bring your resume and dress for success. No registration required.
PAINTED GARDEN ROCKS Fridays: June 6-27
Drop by the library anytime and check out our garden craft station.
ZUMBA Fridays: June 6-27
10:15-11:15 am
Non-refundable fee for the 4-week June session.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Movies begin at 1 pm
Friday, June 6 - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (R, 124 min)
COMMUNITY COLOR OUR WORLD PAINT PARTY
Saturday, June 7, 2-4 pm
Join Kathy Reccardi and help create paintings that will decorate the library all summer long.
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EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
STATE UTILITIES
State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.
State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside.
Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.
Babylon And Huntington Spring Senior Advocate Schedules
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 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: Thursdays, May 29 & 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 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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Insurance Tips And Information
Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber
Insurance Leap-Frog: The Game of the Decade While talking to your friends, neighbors and family has the topic of conversation changed to the high cost of insurance. Everyone’s Home and Auto insurance premiums have gone through the roof, regardless of whether they have filed a claim. A result of the pandemic is that folks are running to switch to a lower priced carrier…..only to have the new carrier then raise that premium. And, so the game continues. We leap to the next carrier.
Insurance is a pool of money. Customers pay money into the pool and the pool pays out to cover claims. Unfortunately, over the last few years, the pool has gone dry. Unfathomable weather events have surprised insurers. No one could expect wild-fires to erupt in more than 20% of the country. Nor could we expect an unprecedented number of tornados or Cat 4 and 5 hurricanes. And, no, these occurrences aren’t just elsewhere. New York saw over 20 tornados this past year or so, as well as wild fires and torrential rains that drowned people in their basements and swept parts of the West Point highway down into the Hudson.
Auto insurers have paid out Comprehensive claims due to these weather events. Additionally, regular collisions cost insurers more than they’ve ever paid out before. Not only are the nuts on the road causing more accidents, but cars also cost more to repair due to advanced technology and parts shortages.
So, what is the consumer to do when they learn that their neighbor
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pays half of what they do? First, realize that no two people are the same, nor are any two policies. Seldom are two ‘identical’ policies, issued by different companies the same. Intrinsic coverages are often hugely different. So, too, are each of our individual needs. What is suitable coverage for one person is grossly inadequate for another person and too much insurance for another.
What should you do? Talk to insurance agents until you find the one you’re comfortable with. This should be no different than choosing your doctor. A good agent will learn about you, what you stand to lose, and what risks you present. Then, a proper line of coverage will be prescribed. Next, don’t compare the prices of different quotes but, rather, compare the different prescriptions. Choose the agent and policy based on the best value for reasonable coverage.
Repeat Customers
Small business owners no doubt recognize the value of repeat customers, but few may recognize just how valuable such customers can be to their bottom lines. A study from researchers at Harvard Business School found that a customer’s eighth purchase was an average of 80 percent higher than his or her first purchase. In addition, a survey from the strategic planning, marketing and sales
consultants Altfeld, Inc. found that the probability of selling to an existing customer is between 60 and 70 percent, while that probability shrinks to as low as 5 percent for new customers. Customer retention strategies like offering superior customer service and seeking input from customers can help small businesses generate more repeat customers, which can greatly improve their chances for long-term success.
