Why Car Washes Are Important
Taking care of a vehicle involves more than just maintaining the equipment under the hood. Car washes keep a vehicle shiny and clean, which can help it look good while sitting in the driveway or cruising the highway. However, regular car washes are more than cosmetic.
• Protection from the sun: A car that is routinely and properly washed and waxed is less vulnerable to damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• Extend the life of paint: Dirt and debris can build up on the paint surface and eventually lead to scratches and other damage. Bird droppings and sap can be corrosive. Washing will help remove grime and protect the paint in the process.
• Preserve the vehicle’s value: Drivers who plan to sell or trade in their vehicles in the future should realize that a wellmaintained car can bring in as much as 20 percent more for above-average condition, according to Kelley Blue Book. Maintaining a clean and shiny vehicle can protect its long-term value.
• Remove salt: Drivers who live near the ocean or in areas where roads are salted in the winter to melt snow may have cars with high salt corrosion rates. Unless it’s washed off frequently, salt can take its toll, leading to damage.
• Improve fuel efficiency: Drivers have felt pain in their wallets at the fuel pump in recent years. Dirty cars may be less aerodynamic and less fuel-efficient as a result. Keeping a car clean may improve its fuel efficiency.
• Maintain the interior: Car washes are not only about the exterior. Keeping a clean and tidy interior can help improve the air quality inside of the vehicle and prolong the life of upholstery, mats and interior components.
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently presented a County Proclamation to Kazan Dojo School of Self Defense of Deer Park in recognition of its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1985 by Shihan Tom Renner, the school has served as a hub for martial arts training and personal development, helping students of all ages build confidence, discipline and respect.
Kazan Dojo began in the garage of Shihan Renner’s childhood home with just two students. It grew quickly and relocated to Deer Park in 1990, operating at various locations before settling into its current space above the Willow Pet Hotel, 1926 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, in 2021, thanks to student and owner of the hotel, Marc Rosenzweig.
Shihan Renner is a grand master and holds a ninth-degree black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, a seventh-degree black belt in Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and a fourth-degree black belt in Japanese sword fighting. He has trained extensively in Japan. In addition to his work at Kazan Dojo, he teaches women’s selfdefense seminars, works with scouts, supports local law enforcement and has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research
and Diane Schultz.
Hospital.
“For 40 years, Kazan Dojo has helped shape confident, respectful and resilient individuals,” said Legislator Donnelly.
“Thanks to Shihan Tom Renner’s leadership, the
dojo is a trusted part of the community and a place where generations have come to grow, in both skill and spirit. I’m proud to recognize its legacy and continued impact here in Deer Park.”
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Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (far left) honors Founder and Shihan Tom Renner of Kazan Dojo School of Self Defense (second from right) with a proclamation in honor of the Deer Park martial arts school’s 40th anniversary. They are joined by students Marc Rosenzweig
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 25th
6:00PM-7:00PM
PLANT BINGO
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh. Win a plant while enjoying an evening of BINGO fun! Refreshments served after the program. Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
6:30PM
MUSIC BINGO
at the museum 3890 Waverly Ave. $25 for 2 bingo cards. Bring your own beverage; no outside food allowed. Seaford Historical Society. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi, 516-783-8629
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26th
2:00PM-5:00PM
ART CRAWL
at Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Stony Brook University Campus. Free Event. Stop by any campus-wide art venue on your own schedule! Guided tours offered at specific times at select venues. Participating galleries: Charles B. Wang Center, Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Melville Library: Special Collections and Central Reading Room, Simons Center Gallery, Algonquian Library, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Visit SBU Art Crawl for details.
7:00PM
IRISH HERITAGE NIGHT
Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum is bringing back its “Cultural Night” programming starting with its popular “Irish Heritage Night.” Visitors are asked
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to please enter the museum by using the entrance through the RJO Building, 99 Old Dock Rd., Kings Park. The performances will be held in the auditorium. There will be light refreshments served in the cafeteria afterwards. Admission to “Irish Heritage Night” is free, but donations are always gladly accepted. The Kings Park Heritage Museum will be open for tours starting at 6:00pm. Come learn about the history of our historic hamlet.
8:00PM-10:00PM MOVIE NIGHT AT HARMONY VINEYARDS
Join us for our Drink in Theatre! Movie starts at sunset, please arrive a bit earlier to get seated and order your wine & food. Visit our website to make your reservation. 21 & over. https://harmonyvineyards. com/. Located at 169 Harbor Road in Saint James. *Weather permitting. *This is an outdoor event. Seating is provided. For more information, please call 631-2919900
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27th
10:00AM-4:00PM
DEER PARK FALL CRAFT FAIR at Deer Park Fire department training grounds, 973 Nicolls Rd. in Deer Park. Deer Park Fall Craft Fair features local craft and gift vendors, food trucks, live entertainment. Find fall, Halloween, and Christmas decor and gifts. For more information, please call JR Nichols 631-885-1267
10:00AM-5:00PM
EISENHOWER PARK CRAFT FAIR
Eisenhower Park Field 8, 8 Park Boulevard in East Meadow. Free Event. Famlily shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516442-6000
11:30AM-1:00PM
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss. The group starts on Saturdays, September 27-November 22, 2025. The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required. A donation of $25 is appreciated. If interested, contact Linda Arpino, 631-592-1062 or email Forubabe77@aol.com OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28th
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2025 HEART WALK at Jones Beach - Field 1, 1800 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Free Event. The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. For more information, please call 800242-8721. https://www2.heart.org/ site/TR/HeartWalk/TR/HeartWalk/ FDA-FoundersAffiliate?fr_ id=12094&pg=entry
Town Of Babylon Dedicates Street In Honor Of NYPD Officer Thomas Miller
Ceremonial Renaming Recognizes Officer Miller’s Service and Sacrifice Following 9/11
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Town of Babylon held a ceremonial street renaming to honor the life and service of NYPD Officer Thomas Miller, who passed away on February 22, 2023, from cancer related to his work at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Officer Miller, who faithfully served with the New York City Police Department for 21 years, was born and raised on Albany Street in Deer Park. To recognize his courage, devotion to duty, and enduring legacy, the Town of Babylon authorized the ceremonious renaming of Albany Street, from Old Country Road to the end, as “NYPD Officer Thomas Miller Memorial Way.”
Officer Miller’s family was in attendance to honor his memory. Community members and law enforcement gathered to pay tribute. Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, representatives from the New York City Police Department, members of the Babylon Town Board, local elected officials, and community leaders.
George Miller, son of NYPD Officer and 9/11 First Responder Thomas Miller, provided remarks about his father’s service and legacy.
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State Parkway Bridge To Be Renamed In Honor Of 9/11 Responder
The Route 231 Bridge over the Southern State Parkway in North Babylon will be renamed in honor of fallen September 11, 2001 responder Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman following the signing of legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Durso and Senator Monica R. Martinez by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The bill passed both houses of the state legislature earlier this year. The legislation dedicating the bridge was signed on the 24th anniversary of the attacks.
Detective Inman was a Vietnam veteran and a decorated member of the Port Authority Police Department, where he served for more than three decades. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, he worked 15 months at Ground Zero and in the morgue, helping to recover remains and
bring closure to grieving families. He later developed cancer tied to his work at the Ground Zero site and died in 2020.
“Detective Thomas M. Inman’s career was defined by bravery, dedication, and unwavering service to our community,” said Assemblyman Michael Durso. “Let this dedication ensure his legacy of service may never be forgotten.”
“Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman’s life was defined by his service to our nation, his neighbors, and all New Yorkers,” Sen. Martinez said. “That service ultimately claimed his life due to cancer linked to his work at Ground Zero following the September 11th attacks. Today, his legacy stands as a tribute to his strength, courage, and compassion during those darkest days and I thank Gov. Hochul for signing this legislation to ensure
Detective Inman’s name and sacrifice are forever remembered.”
According to Leonard Marone, President of the Port Authority Detectives Endowment Association, “This dedication ensures that Detective Inman’s heroism will never be forgotten. His actions exemplify the sacrifice and strength of our law enforcement community.”
Detective Inman served in the U.S. Army at age 17 before joining the Port Authority Police Department, where he rose to the rank of detective. He retired in 2003 after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife Diane, his partner of 50 years, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and former colleagues.
The September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, including 72 law enforcement officers and 343 members of the New
York City Fire Department. Thousands more first responders later suffered illnesses caused by exposure to toxic debris at Ground Zero.
A dedication ceremony for the “Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman Memorial Bridge” will be held at a later date, in conjunction with the installation of signage by the New York State Department of Transportation.
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PSEG Long Island assisted wildlife conservation partners in returning a juvenile osprey to the Oyster Bay nest from where it had been rescued in July. The young bird was one of three chicks raised by the osprey parents that have nested on the PSEG Long Island-sponsored nesting platform for several years. PSEG Long Island maintains a 24/7 webcam on the nest, Continued On 12
Community Comes Together To Honor First Responders At Deer Park Mass
The pews of St. Cyril & Methodist Church were filled with gratitude, reverence, and community spirit as residents gathered alongside the Deer Park Fire Department for a special First Responder
Mass honoring police, firefighters, and medical professionals. The service, followed by a hearty breakfast provided by Rich Schaffer, was not just a ceremony, but a powerful reminder of the courage
and sacrifice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.
From the ringing of the church bells to the heartfelt prayers, the day carried a clear message: first responders and
medical personnel are the backbone of our towns and neighborhoods. They are the ones who rush toward danger when others run away, who answer calls in the darkest hours, and who provide lifesaving care and
comfort when it is needed most.
Councilman and firefighter Terence McSweeney reflected on that sense of duty, saying:
“As both a Councilman and a firefighter, it’s deeply moving to see our community come together to honor the men and women who selflessly put others first every day.”
Retired FDNY firefighter and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly highlighted the inspiration drawn from their service:
“The courage and dedication of our first responders inspire us all. Today’s Mass is a beautiful way to recognize their service and keep them in our prayers.”
Adding to the moment, retired FDNY Chief of Department Tom Richardson noted the importance of community support:
“It’s great to see the community showing such strong support for our first responders—it means so much to the men and women who serve.”
The Mass was not only a tribute to those who wear the uniform but also a reflection of the strong bond between first responders, medical professionals, and the communities they serve. With families, local leaders, and volunteers coming together in fellowship, the event was a testament to the power of unity and gratitude.
As the last plates from breakfast were cleared and parishioners lingered to thank those in uniform, one thing was clear: the community of Deer Park recognizes that the safety, health, and strength of its future rests in the hands of the brave men and women honored that day.
PSEG Long Island Helps Return Juvenile Osprey To Nest
which is how the chick’s health problems became known.
After the bird was rescued, it was given a veterinary examination and then placed in the care of Sweetbriar Nature Center, where it spent about five weeks regaining its strength.
Once the young osprey demonstrated it could fly on its own, PSEG Long Island provided the equipment and support to wildlife experts as they placed the osprey back in
its nest, where food is left by the osprey parents so their juvenile offspring can eat before fall arrives and the birds migrate south.
“PSEG Long Island is pleased that we were able to play a role in rescuing this young bird and giving it the best chance of thriving in the wild,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “We work closely with wildlife conservation partners to protect osprey from highvoltage equipment because good environmental
stewardship is part of being strongly involved in the community, and because it also improves reliability for customers.”
In balancing its commitment to the consistent, safe delivery of power for its customers with its commitment to being a good environmental steward, PSEG Long Island installs protective equipment to deter the returning birds from nesting on electrical equipment, which puts both the raptors and the electrical system in danger. On occasion,
it has installed nesting platforms.
Osprey are wild animals that are extremely uncomfortable with human encounters. Osprey parents have been known to abandon nests with eggs or chicks when they encounter something they perceive as a large predator—like humans— in the nest. To avoid imperiling the other two osprey fledglings, wildlife conservation experts advised against any intervention effort until the healthy offspring had shown they could fly on
their own.
Ospreys build their nests on the tallest structure near a body of water. To proactively monitor its utility poles for osprey nests, PSEG Long Island partners closely with Group for the East End, a nonprofit organization that has advocated for the protection and preservation of nature on the East End since 1972. Volunteers with the nonprofit conduct their own surveys of the area and share osprey data with the company, which maintains a team
dedicated to mitigating risks and relocating nests safely and in accordance with all regulations protecting the wildlife.
According to a 2023 report issued by the Group for the East End, osprey breeding activity on the East End increased by 200% in eight years, with 199 active nests in 2014 growing to 477 in the summer of 2022.
For more information on PSEG Long Island and its environmental stewardship, visit psegliny. com/wildlife.
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Whaling Museum Launches New York State’s First Life-Size Traveling Whale With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is pleased to announce New York State’s first life- size whale with a ribbon cutting ceremony and family event on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 10-4PM. This is the only whale of its kind in the state of New York. The whale will serve as a crucial educational tool to address the needs of children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the museum’s traveling programs.
Come Meet New York's Only Life-Sized Traveling Whale for the First Time!
The inflatable whale is a 45foot Sperm Whale. A unique aspect of the whale is that viewers will be able to step inside the whale to view its internal organs. The whale is a custom piece fabricated by the company Landmark Creations in Minnesota, and the whale’s design was modeled utilizing multiple sperm whale images. The whale will be unveiled to the public during The Great Whale Takeover on September 28, a family-friendly event featuring tours inside the whale, educational activities, crafts, whale trivia, and a ribbon-cutting with local dignitaries.
Members-Only Hour: 10-11am
Enjoy early access to the whale and museum activities.
Whale Name Reveal & Grand Opening Ceremony: 10:30am
Join local dignitaries and museum staff as we unveil the winning name of our 45-foot sperm whale, followed by a celebratory ribbon cutting.
General Admission Activities: 11-4pm
Crafts, face painting, whale tours, trivia, and oceanthemed fun for all ages! Don't miss it as we make history!
Tickets: $20 Member; $25 Participant; $100 Per Family Up To 6 People
Rain/Weather Date: Sun, Oct 5 | 10-4PM
Advance tickets include full access to the museum, all event activities, crafts, face
painting, and a once-in-alifetime walk-through inside our brand new 45-foot whale. Timed-entry tickets for whale tours will be selected during registration.
Advance tickets are strongly recommended — whale tours have limited capacity. Door tickets will be available if space remains, but inner access to the whale may not be available without advance booking. cshwhalingmuseum.org/ takeover
Main support for this project comes from a $16,050 grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, which primarily supports the study of Long Island history and its role in the American experience. Robert D. L. Gardiner was the 16th Lord
of the Manor of Gardiner’s Island until his death in 2004. The Foundation is inspired by Gardiner’s personal passion for New York history.
“We are very thankful to the Gardiner Foundation for partnering with our Museum to enable our education team to provide schools and libraries with the greatest teaching tool of all – a traveling life-size whale,” noted Nomi Dayan, Executive Director of the museum.
Additional funding for this project comes from an Innovation Grant awarded from the Long Island Library Resources Council, which supports unique and new projects in cultural institutions in the region.
Amityville Farmer’s Market Continues To October 25
The Amityville Farmers Market has returned to its bucolic setting on the lawn next to First United Methodist Church. Located at 25 Broadway (aka Route 110), the lawn provides room for shoppers to stroll around while patronizing the vendors at the Market. The Market operates on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM through October 25th. Check both the Amityville Farmers Market Facebook and Instagram pages (@amityvillevillage farmersmarket) or the Bay Village Civic Association Facebook page (@ bayvillagecivicassociation)
for any updates (weather related or other concerns).
Our amazing farmer (Dobler Farms) is joined by Horman’s Pickles, Baked at Home (Simply Delicious treats), Sal & Jerry’s Breads, Queen Ann Ravioli, and more enticing food and beverage vendors, including Montauk Smoked Fish, AfroGato Coffee, and Jessy’s Empanadas on various dates. Wonderful craft vendors join them, some on alternating weeks. Stop in to see who is there weekly. You will definitely be pleased!
The Amityville Farmers Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association
in conjunction with FUMC. Parking is available on the street as well as in the municipal parking lot across Broadway.
The Bay Village Civic Association represents the residents of the Village of Amityville. It has conducted a market in the village for fifteen years and thanks the shoppers for their support.
The BVCA offers “Amityville on the Bay” merchandise to purchase for adults and children. Funds raised are utilized for scholarships, local projects, and the support of other community needs.
Also, we have partnered
with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to help restock their pantry on August 16th, September 20th, and October 11th. Please bring toiletry, nonperishable grocery items, or household cleaning goods on these dates. Your efforts and generosity are appreciated. For more information or to become a vendor, please contact the farmers market manager at amityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. You may also contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com for more details.
