February 22, 2023 North Babylon

Dinner Special Gourmet

FIRST COURSE (Choose one)

Pasta:

• Penne

• Baked Ziti

• Spaghetti

• Rigatoni

• Stuffed Shells (16 pc)

• Manicotti (8 pc)

• Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (16 pc)

SECOND COURSE (Choose one)

Choice of Sauce:

• Vodka Sauce

• Tomato & Basil

• Marinara

• Garlic & Oil

• Bolognese

• Chicken Marsala

• Chicken Francese

• Eggplant Parmigiana

• Chicken Parmigiana

SALAD (Choose one)

• Sausage & Peppers

• Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes & Broccoli

• Eggplant Rollatine

• Meatballs

• USDA Prime Hanger

Entree: Additonal Charge

Steak

Includes fresh baked Italian Bread.

• Garden Salad• Caesar Salad

Give us 90 minutes to prepare your dinner. Valid Monday through Friday 3pm-6:30pm. Must call before 3pm.

Buon Appetito!

$3999

Serves minimum of 4 people.

February Happenings

Thursday, Februrary 23

6:30PM

Baby Shower Gift Donations

Kiwanis Club of Copiague is hosting a traditional baby shower at the Lindenhurst Diner. They will be collecting any baby items. The items will be donated to Madonna Heights. Contact Lori 631-495-8755 or Carol 631-275-0439 for more information.

Thursday, Februrary 23

6:30PM-8:00PM

Smartphone Photography

Learn about the editing tools available on your smartphone and popular photography editing apps available. Bring your fully charged device with you. Class will be held at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library. Call 631-654-4700 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 24

3:30PM-5:30PM

Teen Bake Off: Chocolate Overload

Make desserts from scratch (no mixes) and bring it in starting at 3:30pm. Judging will begin promptly at 4pm. Afterwards, enjoy the treats everyone made! This event will be held in the Main Building at the Patchogue-Medford Library. Call 631-654-4700 to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

1:00PM

The Cuban Giants

Visit the River State Park Preserve for a lesson on The Cuban Giants - The First Professional Black Baseball team. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www.friendsofconnetquot.org/ calendar to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

12:00PM-3:00PM

Community Spaghetti Dinner Ebenezer Baptist Church in Babylon will be hosting a dinner for the

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

community. This is a free event. Food and drinks will be provided. Contact Georgia at 631-782-0893 or McCullan at 631-643-3045.

Saturday, Februrary 25

8:00PM-9:30PM

Long Island Comedy Festival

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for a night of comedy. Featuring: Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and Rob Falcone. Tickets are $35. Visit www. limehof.org for tickets and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 25-26

11:00AM-4:00PM

Mall Rats Nostalgia

Grab your hall pass and journey back in time at the Samanea Mall. There will be food, drinks, music, retro games/comics and more. Call 718-869-9501 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 26

9:00AM

Bird Walk

Join the South Shore Audubon Society at Hempstead Lake State Park. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars. Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498. Visit www.ssaudubon.org for more information.

Monday, Februrary 27

4:00PM-5:00PM

Snow Globes For Teens

Design your own winter wonderland in a snow globe at the Teen Center at the Patchogue-Medford Library. For teens in grades 6-12. Register to attend at 631-654-4700.

Monday, Februrary 27

7:00PM-8:30PM

Guitar & Bass Workshop

Medford's Joe Loschiavo is back to help you stretch your musical muscles and teach you some

secrets to great playing at the Patchogue-Medford Library. All levels are welcome. No experience required. Please register to attend at 631-654-4700.

Looking Ahead:

Thursday, March 2

7:00PM

March Business Meeting

Join the Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

Saturday, March 4

10:30AM-12:30PM

Eye To Eye Group Meeting

Join Eye to Eye, a support group of visually impaired members of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Long Island Chapter for their monthly meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library. Zoom option also available. Contact Frann Glick at 516-2321257 for more information or email glickchick1@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 11 1:00PM

Women In Long Island's Past

Discover the stories of the remarkable women of Long Island at the River State Park Preserve. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www. friendsofconnetquot.org/calendar to register.

Town Of Babylon Dedicates Courtroom To Beloved Judge

The Town of Babylon recently honored the late Judge Toni A. Bean, a second district court judge and impactful community member, with a courtroom dedication at the North Amityville Municipal Building. A ceremony and plaque unveiling recognized the work and dedication of the lifelong Amityville resident who possessed a storied legal career, including establishing her own legal practice in Amityville in 1982, before being appointed and then elected to the Suffolk County District Court bench in 2004. She sat as Acting County Court Judge in the

domestic violence sector from 2012-2015 and again from 2020 until her death, winning three elections and planning to run a vigorous re-election campaign as the second-most senior district court judge.

“Judge Bean and I first met in 1985 through the Amityville School Board,” said Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer.

“We began our friendship, both professional and personal, and it is one I will always remember and cherish.”

Supervisor Rich Schaffer spoke of the profound impact Judge Bean had on him and the community, as did Suffolk County

Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, Deputy Suffolk County Executive Vanessa Baird-Streeter, Honorable Judge Andrew A. Crecca, Town of Babylon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Madeline Quintyne-McConney, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Memorial Presbyterian Church Reverend Scott Williams, Grace Community Church Pastor Reverend Alexia Burgess-Huart and Judge Bean’s sisters —Dr. Jane Ann Bean-Folkes and Amityville Union Free School District Board President Lisa Johnson. Gospel recording artist

Susan Quintyne delivered a powerful tribute through song and was joined by the rest of the room.

In addition to her judgeship, Judge Bean was a valued community member, serving as the chairperson of the North Amityville Housing and Rehabilitation Association, a former trustee of the Amityville School Board, a former committee member of the Town of Babylon Democratic Committee and a life-long member of the Central Long Island Branch of the NAACP and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She was heavily involved with career day programs at schools throughout

the Town of Babylon— especially in Amityville—as well as the Advisory Board of the Town of Babylon Ujima Committee, the Town of Babylon Youth Court Advisory Committee and the North Amityville Community Parade and Festival Day. Her numerous accolades include being the 2019 NAACP Gala Honoree and receiving the Friend of Education Award by the Amityville Teachers’ Association, the Community Advocate Award by the North Amityville Economic Council, the Woman of Distinction Award by the Holy Trinity Baptist Church Scholarship Committee,

the Senate Proclamation for Community Service from State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., the Honorable Marquette L. Floyd Achievement Award from the courts and a plethora of others from local and state associations and elected officials.

“When Toni became involved in something, she was involved. She was committed,” said her sister Lisa Johnson. “It was not to say I am a member of this organization or that organization. She did the job through and through no matter what, and that is the message I want to give to you today about my sister, Toni.”

Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer and Judge Bean’s sister, Amityville Union Free School District Board President Lisa Johnson.

The family of Judge Toni A. Bean in the North Amityville Municipal Building courtroom now dedicated to her.

The unveiling of the plaque honoring Judge Toni A. Bean at the North Amityville Municipal Building.

The plaque dedicated to Judge Toni A. Bean.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

Watching the transition to adulthood brings upon many mixed emotions for the parent of any child. One of the deep concerns for parents of children with disabilities is how their child will succeed as they mature into adults. Will they live a productive life? Will they be able to support themselves and have independence? Will they be able to experience the beauty of accomplishments and achievements? Will they have a great quality of life?

An important consideration is employment. Meaningful employment gives a sense of pride and allows one to contribute to society in a significant way. It also provides financial stability and helps people fulfill their goals and dreams. Sadly, statistics show that about 80% of adults with disabilities are unemployed, and those who are employed are often underemployed.

The Corporate Source (TCS) is a nonprofit organization based in Garden City. They have been fulfilling their mission for 26 years, which is to promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide services leading to independence and fulfillment.

TCS is both an employer and service provider, with employees in the NY Metro area, Long Island, the Albany Capital Region, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the USVI. 85% of their direct labor have some type of a disability, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other medical impairments, visual and hearing impairments, or mental health di culties that qualify as a disability under government regulations.

TCS provides outsourcing services in several areas including facilities management, janitorial, mail-room and courier services, switchboard operations and kennel attendants. Candidates for employment are referred to TCS from many sources, such as the Adult Career and Continuing Education ServicesVocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) services which is o ered through the

New York State Education Department and the Veteran’s Administration (VA).TCS also takes referrals from private agencies, local school districts, vocational training programs o ered through the Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) and more.

TCS has proudly adapted their hiring process to accommodate people with disabilities. Once an application is completed, candidates have an interview and short skills assessment to determine if the job is an appropriate match. Specialized training or prior experience is helpful, but TCS will absolutely train qualified candidates. Once on the job, The Corporate South can provide job support when and where it is needed or collaborate with job coaches from other organizations to promote the best chances of success on the job. Another special service that this organization o ers to their employees, as well as to outside referrals, is what they call “benefits counseling”, which is where certified benefits counselors provide meaningful advice to adults, youth and veterans.

TCS is hiring for many positions, which are all promoted on their website at www.thecorporatesource.org. If you are interested in applying for any available position, you can do so directly through their online application, which can be found at https://www. thecorporatesource.org/employmentservices, or by scanning the QR code below.

If you would like to learn more about TCS or get involved with their organization in any other way, please email Ruth-Ann. Gater@thecorporatesource.org or call 516-419-5613. If

your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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HS Senior Steps Up Advocacy Efforts

SENIOR STEPS UP ADVOCACY EFFORTS - North Babylon High School senior Yolda Anelus recently completed her civic action project for the Seal of Civic Readiness. Her project was focused on period poverty and the impact of not having access to hygiene products for women worldwide. In her presentation, she spoke about delivering the hygiene products she had purchased along with donations to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Anelus continues to be an advocate to help end period poverty. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District

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West Babylon Science Olympiad Team Headed To States

Three West Babylon School District teams recently competed in the annual Science Olympiad Regional Tournament.

Suffolk County boasts 53 teams, the largest in the state, allowing only the top eight schools to move on to the state competition. West Babylon finished fourth in Suffolk County, earning a place at states.

The following West Babylon students won medals in their individual events. Each event gave out medals to the top 10 teams with West Babylon earning 17 medals in total:

• Second place in astronomy – Taylor Weber and Justina Stasiak

• Third place in bridge

– Rosalin Watras and Ella Simonson

• Seventh place in cell biology – Kai Miller and Will Horowitz

• Ninth place in cell biology – Nicole Rex and Olivia Stuart

• Ninth place in Codebusters – Anthony Rex, Cole Bricker and George Cooke

• Third place in Codebusters – Eamon Murray, Alex Burkhardt and Justin Jastrzebski

• Ninth place in detector building – Logan Iversen and Alex Burkhardt

• Sixth place in dynamic planet – Tyler Lejman and Justina Stasiak

• Eighth place in experimental design

Student-Athletes Commit To College Sports

– Taylor Weber, Julia Jakubiasiak and Tyler Lejman

• Eighth place in flight

– Ismael Villacis and Jon Canales

• Fifth place in light

– Anthony Rex and Cole Bricker

• 10th place in forensics

– Andrew Madalone and Vamsi Parkh

• Third place in forensics

– Zuzanna Obrycki and Nhu Nguyen

• Fifth place in forestry

– George Cooke and John Gorczynski

• Third place in scrambler – Ryan Marvin

• Third place in Write It Do It – Tyler Lejman and Taylor Weber

Eight student-athletes from North Babylon High School recently signed letters of intent to continue to play their respective sports at the collegiate level next year. Joined by administrators, coaches, friends and family, the students put pen to paper as they signed their commitment letters.

The district congratulates the following studentathletes as they continue their athletic careers in college: Savannah Rogers, Iona University, soccer; Claire Reccardi, SUNY Fredonia, softball; Patrick Washington, Drew University, basketball; Aiden Morel, Sarah Lawrence College,

basketball; Isabella Fortaleza, Molloy University, tennis/track; Justin Greisofe, Molloy University, soccer; Gianna Oliva, Suffolk County Community College, bowling; and Connor Murphy, Maine Maritime Academy, lacrosse.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM HEADED TO STATES - Three West Babylon School District teams recently competed in the annual Science Olympiad Regional Tournament. West Babylon finished fourth in Suffolk County, earning a place at states. Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District

STUDENT-ATHLETES COMMIT TO COLLEGE SPORTS - Eight student-athletes from North Babylon High School recently signed letters of intent to continue to play their respective sports at the collegiate level next year. Joined by administrators, coaches, friends and family, the students put pen to paper as they signed their commitment letters. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District

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Book Rentals

College students can visit www.CengageBrain. com to rent more than 1,200 textbooks at 40 to 70 percent of the retail price.

Bird Walk At Hempstead Lake State Park

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk on Sunday, February 26 , starting at 9 AM, at Hempstead Lake State Park.

The group will meet in

parking lot #3. Hempstead Lake State Park is at Exit 18 from the Southern State Parkway.

All are welcome. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts

will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars. Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk.

For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon. org. We follow Covid protocols in effect at the time of walk.

To register, text your name and contact

information to Joe Landesberg at 516 4679498. We follow Covid protocols in effect at the time of walk.

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HANDS-ON LESSON EXPLORES LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS - Sixth grade students in Mr. Brodmerkel’s exploring science class at Robert Moses Middle School in the North Babylon School District had a special visit from Tracy Marcus from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Program in January. Ms. Marcus visited to speak to students about the local ecosystem and “super sea creatures of Long Island.” Students were able to interact and touch some of the live local species as they learned all about them. Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District