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TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH, 21ST & 22ND 5PM-8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH 11AM-2PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 27TH, 28TH & 29TH 5PM-8PM
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Suffolk Bus Corporation Teams Up With Transit Workers Union Local 252, North
Starting this month, Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve.
To commemorate this special honor, a ceremony was held at Suffolk Bus Corporation’s (SBC) Ronkonkoma bus depot to thank the drivers, mechanics, and office staff for their service to our country and their dedication to the Suffolk County transit system. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America’s veterans.
Fork Transit & EBT To Honor
The concept to honor our veterans in this special way was initiated by Suffolk Bus Corp. driver, Luis Mercado, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and the Navy Reserves, and chair of the Transport Workers Union Local 252 Veterans Committee. Suffolk Bus Corp. worked with North Fork Transit and EBT, the other transit service providers in Suffolk County, and Transport Workers Union Local 252, to implement this program.
“I am so pleased that we were able to find a way to honor this special group of drivers. Thank you to Luis and his committee for helping to make this happen,” said John Corrado, Suffolk Bus Corporation President.
“Suffolk County is very proud of the job that our transit workers do every day. We’re especially proud to know of the men and women who serve our system and
who also served our country. These are great people doing great work. The distinctive patch is a well-deserved
thank you for their service,” said Legislator Caracappa.
“Suffolk County is the first county in the country
to honor their veterans in this way,” said Debra Hagan, President of TWU Local 252. “We’re honored to have
the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served our country.”
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM
PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https:// www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM
GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. FREE. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY
Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more
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information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
10:00AM-4:00PM BLOOD DRIVE
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce a partnership with New York Blood Center to host a Blood Drive in honor of Bridget McElroy, who lost her battle to cancer at just 35-years old. The drive will be held at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, located at 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa. To make an appointment, visit https://donate. nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/316344
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring
Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
10:00AM-3:00PM HONEY BEE EXPERIENCE
Join Pinelawn for their 6th Annual Honey Bee Experience as they demonstrate the wonders of honey bees! With 6 hives on the property, Pinelawn explains the importance of honey bees in our environment and provides a safe, up-close look at these marvelous insects. Takes place at Pinelawn’s Lowuis Natalie Mall, West Gate 3 Entrance. For more information, please call 631-249-6100
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
2:00PM-5:00PM
DAHLIA EXHIBITION AND PHOTO SHOW
The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold its annual Dahlia Exhibition and Photo Show at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Carriage House, 440 Montauk Highway in Great River. Show is free with entry in the park. For further information visit WWW. LongIslandDahlia.org or email LIDSPHOTO22@gmail.com for the Photo Show
We are growing thousands of baby oysters at our community oyster gardens graciously hosted in crates at the docks of Babylon & Bay Shore Yacht Clubs. Volunteers are wanted to help maintain the gardens by cleaning up the crates, then counting & measuring the baby oysters to track their growth.
Great hands on experience for all - scouts and families welcome. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and/or wet. See below to volunteer for one or more days.
Babylon - Sundays from 1-3 PM Bay Shore - Tuesdays from 9-11 AM Community service available.
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius. com/go/10C084EA9AE2BA2FDCE9-50158169community?mc_cid=c3a546c8e1&mc_ eid=51d1e63712#/
ONE-STOP BBQ SHOP
•Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage Ring
• USDA Prime Marinated London Broil
•12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders
• 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
• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
•Sugar Sweet, Local Corn on the Cob
Choose 3 Homemade Sides:
•Macaroni Salad
• Potato Salad
•Cole Slaw
•Farfalle Pasta Salad
•Crisp String Bean Salad
GRADE-A Chicken Skewers
& Hot Dog Buns
and Summer Cookout Packages
Packages of Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs
• Pino’s Famous Cheese & Parsley Sausage
• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs
• USDA Black Angus Filet Mignon Steaks
• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns! • Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Burgers or USDA Grade A Chicken Burgers with Buns! • Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers or All Natural Jumbo Shrimp Kebabs
PSEG Long Island is reminding customers that balloons released into the air can become entangled in overhead electric equipment and cause a host of problems.
“Safety is PSEG Long Island’s No. 1 priority. That’s why we’re cautioning customers to please hold
onto their metallic balloons,” said John O’Connell, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission and Distribution Operations.
“Though they’re festive, fun and look nice, we want the public to be aware that metallic balloons also conduct electricity. If they
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get loose and come into contact with a power line or other electrical equipment, that could lead to power outages, fire and, possibly, injuries.”
To mitigate these risks, PSEG Long Island encourages the public to follow these safety
guidelines:
• Metallic balloons and other decorations should be kept clear of overhead power lines and equipment, and never purposely released into the air.
• All balloons with helium should be secured to weights that prevent them from
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• To properly dispose of a Mylar balloon, safely puncture it in several places to release the helium, and discard it in the trash.
• NEVER touch a power line. Do not attempt to retrieve a balloon, toy or anything caught in an
overhead power line. Report it by contacting PSEG Long Island at 800-490-0075 so a specially trained crew can safely address the issue. To see a video of metallic balloons coming into contact with electrical wires, visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=jxgGYDccsQ4
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North Babylon Student Dubbed A Hero By Town Of Babylon Officials
The Babylon Town Board has declared Ryan Ticas a hero for his prompt response at Cedar Beach in Babylon on July 14, 2024. While enjoying the waves with his father, Roberto Ticas, a US Navy GM2 combat war veteran, Ryan (a resident of North Babylon) observed an elderly man in distress, struggling to maintain his balance and calling for help. Upon closer inspection, Ryan noticed the man was bleeding and urgently needed assistance. He quickly informed his father of the situation and, without hesitation, rushed to the man’s aid, bringing him safely to the shore. After alerting the nearest lifeguards, Ryan ensured they were aware of the man’s condition, who subsequently required immediate medical attention and was airlifted via helicopter to a trauma center. Following this incident, Ryan and his father returned to the water, where Ryan again
demonstrated his bravery by assisting his father after he was knocked down by the waves, unable to get steady on his feet, bringing him to the lifeguards for evaluation.
Councilman Terence McSweeney commended Ryan as a hero for acknowledging and embracing the inherent risks of his courageous actions, which involved placing himself in danger to assist a stranger in distress. He noted that Ryan likely inherited this admirable quality from his father, a U.S. Navy war veteran, and his two uncles and grandfather, all of whom served in the U.S. Marine Corps. McSweeney expressed immense pride in Ryan and extended best wishes for his promising future.
In recognition of his courageous actions, Supervisor Rich Schaffer and the town board presented Ryan with the town’s most prestigious Heroism Award.
Wantagh Bird Walk
August 25
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 25. The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway . The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars.
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. To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable conditions.
RYAN TICAS DUBBED A HERO BY TOWN OF BABYLON OFFICIALS
- The Babylon Town Board has declared Ryan Ticas a hero for his prompt response at Cedar Beach in Babylon on July 14, 2024. While enjoying the waves with his father, Roberto Ticas, a US Navy GM2 combat war veteran, Ryan (a resident of North Babylon) observed an elderly man in distress, struggling to maintain his balance and calling for help. Upon closer inspection, Ryan noticed the man was bleeding and urgently needed assistance. He quickly informed his father of the situation and, without hesitation, rushed to the man’s aid, bringing him safely to the shore. In recognition of his courageous actions, Supervisor Rich Schaffer and the town board presented Ryan with the town’s most prestigious Heroism Award.
Lazy Days Of Summer Raffle
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Lazy Days of Summer Raffle, now through August 23rd. Prizes include an Apple Watch, Lottery Board, Italian Delights Basket, Yoga Basket, Garden Basket, Summer Fun Basket and Disney Lovers Basket. Also, Silent Auction items! Call the office for details, 631-893-4110.
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