November 23, 2022 North Babylon

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLLABORATIVE

- The Town of Babylon initiated its Chamber of Commerce Collaborative with a meeting between the executive board members of various chambers of commerce located throughout the Town. Those in attendance included Deer Park Chamber President Danny Pooran, Lindenhurst Chamber President JoAnn Boettcher, Amityville Chamber President Richard Zimmer, North Babylon Chamber President Garrett Simulcik, Farmingdale Chamber President Joe Garcia, Copiague Chamber First Vice President Pete Buccino and Babylon Village Chamber Vice President of Events Ben Stein.

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Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown Office Celebrates The Gift Of Giving

For Douglas Elliman Realty—one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, with more than $51 billion in national closed sales volume in 2021— giving back is core to the company culture and its brand identity. The firm is deeply committed to supporting the local communities it serves, along with important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares. More than 6,600 agents across the country are making a difference every day—and here on Long Island, where the company runs 25 residential sales offices, one especially giving-driven office is making a major impact this holiday season.

Centrally located on the North Shore of Long Island, Elliman’s Smithtown location is best known for its consistent success and carefully selected group of agents that take their careers and reputations seriously. Many of the agents are passionately involved in charitable endeavors, and this holiday season is the perfect time to shine the light on their efforts.

Katy Cardinale, Smithtown’s Branch Manager and Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a model of hard work, humility and generosity who inspires the same qualities in those around her. “Community service has always been a priority for me,” said Katy. “I’ve volunteered at Cub Scouts, PTA events and with local families in need. I also founded and currently serve as the President of the Kings Park High School Robotics Booster Association. It’s important for me to give back and be involved in my community. I’m grateful to be surrounded by generous agents who

Rob Scarito, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker on Team Scarito, currently serves as Vice President of the Hauppauge School Board. Rob said, “I am honored to have played an integral role in the passing of the largest tax discount for veterans in the Hauppauge School District.” Aside from making a difference right in Hauppauge, he and his sons participated in the Annual Food & Toy Drive at Brookhaven Town Hall on Sunday, November 13th, which benefited people from all over Long Island.

Noelle Lambert, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is also holding a holiday drive with the Bryn Elliott Team now through December 19th to benefit the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness on Long Island. “I’m actively collecting non-perishable foods and personal care items, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant, that will be given to local individuals facing homelessness,” said Noelle. “It’s heartbreaking to think how each night, many of us head to our warm homes that are filled with more than we need, yet others right here on Long Island are battling homelessness. We have to continue to help these people.” If you would like to donate to this drive, please visit the Douglas Elliman Smithtown office and

drop your donations in the appropriate bin. You can also contact Noelle at 631-478-3819 for a full list of donation drop-off locations.

John Matthew, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is holding his annual Holiday Food Drive and Winter Coat Drive now through January 30, 2023—benefitting the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Elliman’s Smithtown office is receiving donation dropoffs, as well.

Also, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the office is hosting the annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive and is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys in the specially marked Toys for Tots bin.

The giving keeps on keeping on with several Smithtown agents leading campaigns to raise awareness and funds for the causes close to their hearts. Carlos Salinas, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is an Ambassador for Real Men Wear Pink, an annual, year-long initiative from The American Cancer Society. As an Ambassador, Carlos raises awareness

and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Although he has exceeded his fundraising goal for 2022, he continues to campaign because every dollar really does make a difference. You can donate to his campaign, online or by check, now through the end of the year. Please contact Carlos at 347-277-9431 for more information.

Margaret Remhild, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a member of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and the St. James Chamber of Commerce, while also being involved with both the Smithtown Children’s Foundation and the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation. On November 15th, the Smithtown Children’s Foundation held their Community Table Grand Tasting event at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, with proceeds going to help local families in crisis. On December 3rd, the Thomas Miloscia Foundation, a local organization with the mission to provide financial and emotional assistance to children and young adult cancer patients, will hold a fundraising event from 2-6PM at Maia Salon Spa & Wellness at 725

Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown. Come down for pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, holiday shopping, tinsel hair, children’s activities and more, all for a great cause!

Rounding out the volunteerism, Michelle Bender, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, happily volunteers at the Smithtown Historical Society, while Nick Albanese, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is an active volunteer at the Smithtown Booster Club. Noelle Lambert is a

loyal volunteer at Connect Church and Tom Diana donates his time as a volunteer at the Commack Basketball Association, an organization that’s dedicated to providing a basketball league that is free to join for boys and girls of Commack and its neighboring communities.

Please consider celebrating this holiday season by making a donation to one of the aforementioned drives— together we can help the season to shine brighter for those in need.

Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown location is at 200 W Main Street, in Smithtown. For more information, please call the office at 631.543.9400.

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Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown Office

Town Of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta Launches Chamber Of Commerce Collaborative

The Town of Babylon initiated its Chamber of Commerce Collaborative with a meeting on Thursday, November 10 between the executive board members of various chambers of commerce located throughout the Town. This new initiative aims to bring together the common interest of the Town’s chambers to launch joint events and programming, including events with the SBA, throughout the year with the ultimate goal of enhancing small business growth and generating more networking opportunities.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and as revitalization continues to be a priority within the Town, it is imperative that we collaborate with one another to maximize benefits for local

businesses,” said Town of Babylon Councilman and Small Business Committee Chairman Anthony Manetta. “The Chamber Collaborative effort will bring together new ideas, help to solve common problems and serve as a thinktank to bolster the growth of small businesses in the Town of Babylon.”

The Town of Babylon Chamber Collaborative also serves to produce a dialogue of shared ideas and improvement between the chambers. Part of these discussions includes how to increase membership and small business participation and drive new revenue growth for members.

Those in attendance at the meeting included Deer Park Chamber President Danny Pooran, Lindenhurst Chamber President JoAnn Boettcher, Amityville Chamber

President Richard Zimmer, North Babylon Chamber President Garrett Simulcik, Farmingdale Chamber President Joe Garcia, Copiague Chamber First Vice President Pete Buccino and Babylon Village Chamber Vice President of Events Ben Stein.

“This effort led by Councilman Manetta is much needed throughout the Town of Babylon,” said Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President JoAnn Boettcher. “It will not only help our small businesses with new opportunities but allows the chambers to work together more closely to build more robust organizations.”

Farmingdale Chamber President Joe Garcia applauded the new initiative, “This is one of the only Towns I know of who in a coordinated effort

Lindenhurst

Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ***

All of the Following events are for Members and Qualified Guests. For Members only our Main Dining Hall is available for your Special events, Showers, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Contact Brother Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857 for Rental and Catering Information.

**THE LODGE WILL BE CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 24TH**

Our Social Quarters Open ~ 6:00pm to 10:00pm - Sun, Mon, Tues, & Thurs. 6:00pm to 12:00amFriday & Saturday

** Kitchen Open Monday, Thursdays and Sunday 6:30pm - 8:45 pm

** Event Tickets are available in the Social Quarters. Please ask your server. ***

~Saturday Nights~ Queen of Hearts Drawing is at 9:00pm every Saturday.. Tickets are ONLY available in the Social Quarters to Members who are in good standing. Please have your I.D. card ***

~Monday November 28th Lodge Board of Officers Meeting 8:00pm. If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns. Please ask to speak with the Board Members on meeting nights, they are here to help you. Contact The Lodge President Paul LaMartina 516-650-8903

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Saturday December 3rd ~ Country Western Night with D.J. Neil Wrangler and Line Dance lessons

brought all their chambers to work together. This can make a big impact on growing our small businesses and foster true

Moose Corner

by Sandy Great Music, Cold Drinks & Kitchen will be open for food.

Doors open at 6:30 pm 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst.

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~Sunday December 4th~ Family Brunch Buffet and Omelet Station

All you can eat Buffet includes: Eggs, Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancackes, Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, Fresh Baked Muffins, Toast, Hot Dish, Deli Platters & Trimmings.

Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

Dining doors are open 10:00am - 12:00Noon $14.00pp - Children under 12 are 1/2 price for more Information Contact: Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857 ***

~Sunday December 4th~ Lindenhurst Moose will be

In The Village!!

We will be taking part in the Lindenhurst Fire Deptartment Annual Holiday Parade with our own Holiday float and serving free Hot Cocoa by the Park! 12:00pm to 3:00pm Santa in the Park 12:00pm to 6:00pmCristkindl Market at the Village Square 4:30 pm - Lindenhurst F.D. Holiday Parade 5:00 pm - Village Tree Lighting

~Monday December 5th~ Lodge General Members Meeting 8:00pm. If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns, please ask to speak with the Board Members on meeting nights, they are here to help you. Contact The Lodge President Paul LaMartina 516-650-8903 ***

~Tuesday December 6th

collaboration.”

The Town of Babylon looks forward to the Chamber Collaborative and the cooperation

enabled by it producing bountiful opportunities for growth and success for the Town’s residents and small businesses.

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Women of The Moose Social meeting 7:00pm Tree Decorating and Christmas party

::SAVE THE DATES:: December 9th - Family Dinner Night December 10th - Lodge & Comunity Christmas Party 7:00pm -11:00pm Our Lodge will be CLOSED December 24th & 25th

All Members must present there Membership Card upon entering the building, If you do not have your

Membership Card you must sign the guest book.

Please Call the Social Quarters after 6:00pm 631-226-4364 for more information on all Dates and Events Listed.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLLABORATIVE - The Town of Babylon Chamber Collaborative members exchange ideas and discuss plans to enhance small business growth.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

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The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW)offers a wide range of assistance to veterans in Suffolk County, home to more veterans than any county in the state. These offerings address affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, peer support and other services.

In this article, we’ll look at Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), an initiative in which MHAW collaborates with the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. SSVF programs provide housing and support services to eligible, low-income veteran families who are homeless, or who are about to become homeless.

Regrettably, America’s veterans require a number of support services. The National Library of Medicine recently estimated that up to 16 percent of U.S. service members who had been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq now have post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Their other health concerns include suicide, traumatic brain injury, substance use and instances of interpersonal violence.

While Long Island has made significant strides in addressing homelessness among veterans in recent years, “Suffolk County still has its population of homeless veterans,” said Marcelle Leis, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who serves as MHAW’s Director of Veteran Services. “They’re living in train stations or they might be living in the woods. Yet even though they’re in need, these individuals often don’t trust government or community agencies enough to step forward and request assistance. And they often don’t feel safe going into shelters.”

Community-based resources like SSVF, says Ms. Leis, can make a major difference in these veterans’ lives by helping them deal with mental health

issues, poverty and their need for supportive systems.

Some SSVF services include personal financial

planning, credit counseling and income support services. Qualifying veterans may also obtain legal assistance, housing counseling and healthcare navigation.

In relation to employment, SSVF also offers vocational and rehabilitation services through the state’s Department of Labor Employment Training Assistance by way of Suffolk County’s One-Stop Employment Center.

Also, SSVF provides case management services, as well as peer support and outreach services through MHAW’s Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Veterans may also receive assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits though the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency.

SSVF can also help veterans with temporary financial assistance in the form of rental assistance, utility bills, security or utility deposits, moving costs and childcare support. Eligible veterans may be single, or part of a family in which the head of the household, or spouse, is a veteran.

If you are a veteran in need, or you know of one, MHAW urges them to contact Marcelle Leis, their Director of Veteran Services, by calling 631-9460147 or by emailing her at mleis@mhaw. org.

If your nonprofit would like to be featured in this column, please call Noelle Lambert at 631.226.2636 x225 for consideration.

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The Babylon Chorale Presents Out Of The Darkness – Into The Light

A choral concert to remind us of the light all around at this special time of year.

The Babylon Chorale presents Out Of The Darkness – Into The Light on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s

By-The-Sea Episcopal Church located at 500 South Country Rd. in Bay Shore.

Advance Sale: $20/ Adults; $12/Students and Seniors 60+ Door Sale: $25/Adults; $15 / Students and Seniors 60+

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Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express Program Benefits Long Island Food Banks

Stop & Shop donated 2,000 Thanksgiving turkeys to Island Harvest and Long Island Cares during the first intermission when the New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames at UBS Arena

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in Elmont. The Food Bank Presidents participated in the Stop & Shop Shoot-Out –attempting a center ice shot to secure their donations.

The donation of turkeys is part of Stop & Shop’s annual Turkey Express program which provides more than 25,000 turkeys to hunger relief organizations across the supermarket’s footprint.

As the official supermarket of the Islanders, Stop & Shop’s donation spotlights the increased need the Food Banks are facing going into the holiday season:

Island Harvest Food Bank expects to collect and

distribute 14,500 turkeys and tens of thousands of pounds of trimmings necessary to complete a holiday-style meal for Long Islanders coping with food insecurity.

Island Harvest Food Bank serves approximately 300,000 families at various times during the year.

Last year the food bank supplemented 18 million meals for Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity.

Across Long Island, more than 148,000 students are qualified to receive free or reduced-price school meals.

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TURKEY EXPRESS PROGRAM - Paule Pachter, Chief Executive Officer of Long Island Cares (far left) and Randi Shubin Dresssner, President & CEO, of Island Harvest (2nd from left) took part in a charity shootout between the first and second period of Islanders- Flames game at the UBS Arena, as Stop & Shop donated one thousand Thanksgiving turkeys each to Long Island’s two food banks. Stop & Shop’s Stefanie Shuman (2nd from right) and Shanon Karafian (far right) looked

donation is part of Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program, in which the Supermarket donated 25,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys to food banks across five states.