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• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
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• Baked Ziti
• Stuffed Shells
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Manicotti
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• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat
• Sautéed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta
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• String Bean Casserole
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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• Homemade Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie
• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
The Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K Run/Walk
The Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K Run/ Walk honored service members, veterans and their families and celebrated their strength and resolve at its Nov. 9 event in West Babylon.
Over 400 participants partook in the event at Belmont Lake State Park Serene Picnics and Recreation supporting the nonprofit Hope For The Warriors. The race was open to civilians and military
members but also provided wounded service members encouragement and the opportunity to pursue the sport of running, walking or adaptive cycling to assist in physical and emotional rehabilitation.
Tim Scherer a Gold Star father, was the guest speaker, for the final event in the 2024 Suffolk County Veteran Run Series.
“It was a beautiful day for the community to enjoy this annual event
honoring veterans right before Veterans Day,” shared Emma Walsh Hope For The Warriors Chief Impact Officer. “At Hope For The Warriors, every day is Veterans Day for us and our staff, but events like these are a great reminder for the civilian community to appreciate the freedoms we have thanks to our military.”
Proceeds benefit Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families.
For more information or to register for the Long Island Run For Warriors 5K Run/Walk, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
About Hope For The Warriors:
Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11
First Mile sign along the 2024 Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K Run/Walk course. For more past Long Island Run photos, visit: https://bit.ly/3UNyHeo
veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 171,000 service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through 10 programs/services focused
on providing financial, career and educational stability; physical and emotional strength; and social support that builds community. This includes The Steven A. Cohen Military Family
Clinic at Hope For The Warriors providing confidential, high-quality mental health care services. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Helping People Who Are Blind, Have Low Vision, or Other Disabilities
Giving Tuesday comes on the heels of the busiest shopping days of the year. Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksiving, Giving Tuesday began simply to encourage people to do good.
Those who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can explore giving back to these local nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday or anytime throughout the year.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Mark Grossman Public Relations.
Helping Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and First Responders with Disabilities
First Annual Stuff The Pantry Celebration In Amityville
The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), a 40-year-old nonprofit serving unsheltered, unhoused, and at-risk people in Nassau and Suffolk counties, is looking to stock up on nonperishable food items and toiletries for distribution at their LICH Free Boutique and Pantry located in Amityville, NY. The organization is hosting their first annual Stuff the Pantry Celebration on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 1 PM.
This free family friendly event will have a craft for kids, pictures with the LICH turkey mascot, and light refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and toiletry items, such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, toothbrushes, deodorant and household cleaning supplies. All items will be distributed to those in need right here on Long Island. In a hurry? Not a problem. Their location has a drive-up warehouse, allowing you to drop off your items quickly and conveniently.
Event location:
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless/Amityville Community Resource Center 600 Albany Avenue, Amyville, NY 11701 For more information, please visit www.addressthehomeless.org.
8th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive
Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta is excited to announce the success of his 8th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive. In partnership with the Constantino Brumidi Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Deer Park, it was a recordbreaking year for the drive with 1,220 pounds of pasta and 617 jars of sauce collected.
“I’m thrilled to see our community come together once again to help those in need,” Manetta said. “This year’s Pasta & Sauce Drive was our most successful yet, and it’s a testament to the generosity and kindness of our neighbors here in Babylon. With the help of the Constantino Brumidi Lodge and everyone who contributed, we’ve been able to make a meaningful
impact by collecting over 1,200 pounds of pasta and 600 jars of sauce. Together, we’re helping ensure that no family in our community goes hungry.” This means thousands of meals for local residents in need. For everyone who donated, you have directly helped stock the shelves of food pantries across the Town of Babylon in a big way!
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NFPA Urges Extra Caution When Preparing Your Feast
This Thanksgiving
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. Between 2018 and 2022, there was an annual average of three and half times more cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day than on a typical day of the year.
“Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and baking at the same time, along with guests, entertaining, and other distractions that can make it easy to lose sight of what’s on the stove or in the oven,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “With all these factors at play, it’s no surprise that the number of cooking fires spikes so dramatically on Thanksgiving.”
Overall, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries, and the second-leading cause of home fire deaths. Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.
“Keeping a close eye on what’s cooking and minimizing the likelihood of getting distracted can greatly reduce the risk of cooking fires,” said Carli. “As simple as these preventative measures may sound, they truly can help ensure that everyone enjoys a festive, fire-free holiday.”
Following are additional tips and recommendations from NFPA to help everyone cook safely on
Thanksgiving:
Never leave the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop. Some types of cooking, especially those that involve frying or sautéing with oil, need continuous attention.
When cooking a turkey, remain at home and check it regularly.
Make use of timers to keep track of cooking times, particularly for foods that require longer cook times. Keep things that can catch fire like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers, and towels at least three feet away from the cooking area. Avoid long sleeves and hanging fabrics that can come in contact with a heat source.
Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If a small grease fire starts, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan, then turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again. Let the pan cool for a long time. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. Only open the door once you’re confident the fire is completely out, standing to the side as you do. If you have any doubts or concerns, contact the fire department for assistance. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. Hot foods and liquids should be placed away from table and counter edges.
In addition, NFPA strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers that use cooking oil, which can cause devastating burns. For a safe alternative, NFPA recommends purchasing a fried turkey from a grocery store or restaurant or buying a fryer that does not use oil.
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Sleep Association reports that focusing on breath might be able to help induce sleep for people struggling to fall asleep. In addition to helping reduce stress and promote relaxation, breathing techniques are useful during labor to focus and release tension. Individuals with COPD often find it
difficult to breathe, which can compound anxiety and make it even harder to breathe. But the COPD Foundation notes that two different breathing techniques can help an individual take in air without working hard: abdominal breathing and pursed-lips breathing.
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
MONDAY-FRIDAY.
NOV 21st- DEC 16th
9:00AM-4:30PM
TOY DRIVE
Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney would like to encourage your participation in his Toy Drive. Please Drop off a new & unwrapped toy, book or game at Babylon Town Hall Lobby, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst, to help bring the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate. This annul event in run in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081
FRIDAY, NOV. 22nd
7:30AM-6:00PM
BETHPAGE TURKEY DRIVE
The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place at Bethpage’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. For more information, please call 1-800628-7070 or visit https://www. bethpagefcu.com/community/turkeydrive/
SATURDAY, NOV. 23rd
9:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS FAIR/CRAFT FAIR VENDORS WANTED
Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Ave. in Islip will be hosting a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair. For more information, please call 631-666-5884 or 631-277-1555
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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Fall 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 Fall 2024 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.
November 26 & December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, November 21, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
9:30AM-3:00PM
HOLIDAY FAIR
Community Presbyterian Church 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
Raffle Baskets, Crafts, Baked Goods, Santa & More. No vendors, free admission. For more information, please call 631-242-0221
11:00AM-2:00PM
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EVENT
Calvary Chapel of Hope invites you to their "Christmas Ornament Event
" This exciting event is for everyone, adults and kids! Christmas crafts, Worship and Christmas message, Family photos, and Lunch! To register, please call 631-789-4837. Calvary Chapel of Hope is located at 803 County Line Road in Amityville.
6:00PM-7:30PM
LIGHT UP LINDY IN THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Get into the Holiday Spirit! Come join us at the Lindenhurst Village Square for some music, early Holiday pictures, and refreshments hosted by Applebee’s of Lindenhurst & Century 21 AA Realty! Trees will be on display until January 6th, 2025. Lindy Gazebo, 116 N Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call Lindy Cares 516 724 0551 or visit https://www.lindycares.org/
SUNDAY, NOV. 24th
1:00PM-4:00PM SUNDAY FUNDAY: TREERIFIC TREE'S
A fun outdoor tree adventure. Learn
about local trees and the animals who live in them while doing a craft, going on a short walk, and participating in a fun treetivity. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344 or visit https://www. sweetbriarnc.org/
SATURDAY, NOV. 30th
9:00AM-4:00PM CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET
St. Bernard Craft & Vendor Market, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. Fresh Wreaths, Christmas Decorations, Sports Memorablia, Candles, Baked Goods... and so much more! For more information, please call 516-731-4220 or parish@stbernardchurch.org
12:00NOON-5:00PM WANTAGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER WONDERLAND
The Sixth Annual Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland is graciously sponsored by the John Theissen Children's Foundation. Vendors, Food Trucks, Holiday Crafts and Treats, Santa Claus, The Grinch, Entertainment, Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting and more. Location: Wantagh Preservation Society, 1700 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. For more information, visit info@wantaghchamber.com or call 516-679-0100
“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 fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays,
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, November 20 & December 18, 8:30 am –1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, November 21 & December 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.”
Did You Know?
Only certain veterans can get the complete comprehensive caregiver benefit package through the VA. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is working to change these laws and correct this inequity. Many Americans are asking their legislators where they stand on the issue.
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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.
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Historical Events From November 1924
The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1924.
• The Meteorological Flight Service is introduced by the British Royal Air Force on November 1. The service is implemented to identify temperature, pressure, humidity, and general weather conditions.
• Éamon de Valera, future President and Taoiseach of Ireland, is sentenced to a month in prison on November 1 for illegally entering Ulster, Northern Ireland.
• A freight train hits a street car after midnight in Chicago on November 2. Witnesses reported the freight train had no lights on as it reached the railroad crossing at the intersection of North Avenue and Kingsbury Street. Ten passengers on the street car are killed and 31 others are injured.
Chancellor of the Exchequer on November 6.
• Korean nationalist Syngman Rhee announces plans to gain independence for Korea from the Japanese Empire on November 8. Rhee makes the announcement in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• In a political misstep, 185 opposition members fail to show up for a new session of the Italian Parliament on November 12. The move is a protest against the Fascist Party, which uses the members’ absence to enact Prime Minister Benito Mussolini’s restrictive program.
• On November 14, noted explorers Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth announce plans for a joint polar flight expedition in 1925.
Hearst’s private yacht, Hollywood producer Thomas H. Ince dies at home on November 19. Rumors of a coverup regarding the cause of Ince’s death persisted into the twenty-first century.
• The Gandy Bridge across Tampa Bay opens to drivers on November 20. The 2.5mile bridge was the longest bridge in the world at the time of its opening.
• United States Navy aviator Dixie Kiefer takes off from the deck of the U.S.S. California on November 21. Kiefer becomes the first pilot to take off from a warship at night.
• On November 23, Edwin Hubble announces that Andromeda, previously believed to be a nebula, is actually another galaxy.
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• On November 3, presidential hopefuls Calvin Coolidge, who is seeking to be elected after succeeding to the presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923, and John W. Davis make their final appeals to voters via radio addresses. Coolidge is elected the following day.
• A mutiny occurs on the Brazilian battleship Sao Paulo on November 4. Eight Brazilian Navy officers and 260 sailors are involved in the failed rebellion.
• Despite having no experience in finance, Winston Churchill is appointed British
• Nine members of the infamous, St. Louis-based bank robbing gang Egan’s Rats are each sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on November 15. The conviction puts an end to the gang, which had employed hundreds of people over the course of more than three decades.
• Major-General Sir Lee Stack, British Governor-General of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, is shot in Cairo by Egyptian nationalist students on November 19. Stack dies the following day, and the British government later blames his death on its Egyptian counterpart for its failure to suppress anti-British agitation.
• Two days after attending a celebrity-filled gathering aboard William Randolph
• Australian anatomist and anthropologist Raymond Dart discovers the fossilized remains of the “Taung child” on November 24. The remains were sent to Dart in a box by a shotfirer who saved them from a limestone quarry in South Africa. Carbon dating indicates the remains are around 2.8 million years old.
• The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York City on November 27.
• The Montreal Forum opens in Canada on November 29 when the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Toronto St. Pats 7-1.
• Shirley Chisholm is born in Brooklyn on November 30. Chisholm would grow up to become, in 1968, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress.
Thanks to the incredible generosity from dozens of donors, this year’s Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul was a great success! Together, we collected hundreds of pounds of food, which will help provide meals for local families in need. This success is all due to the kindness of our community. Your contributions mean so much, and I’m proud to see us come together for our fellow Lindenhurst residents.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
cords or power strips. While that may seem like an easy fix, it is easy to inadvertently overload outlets and circuits by connecting more than one power strip or extension cord together in a practice known as “daisy chaining.”
According to the U.S. Office of Compliance, using a daisy chain in the workplace violates the National Electrical Code as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rules. While it may not break code at home, overloading any outlets increases risk for fire. The National Fire Protection Association indicates that more than 45,000 residential fires are started each year due to electrical failure and malfunction. Overload causes products to overheat, and that can spark fires in the power cords themselves or inside the wall where electrical lines are hidden.
JoAnn Cilla (left) and Valerie Baxter (right), President of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
