On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey and officials from the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services visited Our Lady of Perpetual Help to deliver a new Automated Externa Defibrillator (AED). Pictured, from Left to Right: Suffolk County Chief of EMS Operations Paul Marra, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Business Manager Gerry Chille, Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Pastor Msgr. Joe DeGrocco, and Suffolk County Deputy Chief of EMS Operations Daniel Keegan.
Avid readers may feel there’s nothing better than diving into a good book, but that book might be even more beneficial than they realize, particularly for older book lovers. A study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine noted that reading books can promote empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence, notable benefits that researchers found contributed to a survival advantage. Researchers behind the study noted book readers experienced a 20 percent reduction in risk of mortality over a 12-year followup period than non-book readers. Equally notable among the researchers’ findings was older individuals who read books enjoyed this survival advantage regardless of their gender, overall health, socioeconomic status, or education levels.
Insurance Tips And Information
Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber
Insurance Leap-Frog:
The Game of the Decade
While talking to your friends, neighbors and family has the topic of conversation changed to the high cost of insurance. Everyone’s Home and Auto insurance premiums have gone through the roof, regardless of whether they have filed a claim. A result of the pandemic is that folks are running to switch to a lower priced carrier…..only to have the new carrier then raise that premium. And, so the game continues. We leap to the next carrier.
Insurance is a pool of money. Customers pay money into the pool and the pool pays out to cover claims. Unfortunately, over the last few years, the pool has gone dry. Unfathomable weather events have surprised insurers. No one
could expect wild-fires to erupt in more than 20% of the country. Nor could we expect an unprecedented number of tornados or Cat 4 and 5 hurricanes. And, no, these occurrences aren’t just elsewhere. New York saw over 20 tornados this past year or so, as well as wild fires and torrential
rains that drowned people in their basements and swept parts of the West Point highway down into the Hudson.
Auto insurers have paid out Comprehensive claims due to these weather events. Additionally, regular collisions cost insurers more than they’ve ever paid out before. Not only are the nuts on the road causing more accidents, but cars also cost more to repair due to advanced technology and parts shortages. So, what is the consumer to do when they learn that their neighbor pays half of what they do? First, realize that no two people are the same, nor are any two policies. Seldom are two ‘identical’ policies, issued by different companies the same. Intrinsic coverages are often hugely different.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Just Kids is looking to hire TAs at our 2 Lindenhurst locations!
Benefits
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Position Details:
We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and supporting educators in a classroom setting.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities
• Provide support to students with various tasks and assignments
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities
• Help maintain a safe and clean learning environment
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with children
• Ability to use clear and understandable written and verbal communication
• Experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, or in a classroom setting is a plus!
• Teaching Assistant - Level Certi cate a plus!
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 2:45pm (Please note certain days will require later dismissal due to necessary professional development training.)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
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So, too, are each of our individual needs. What is suitable coverage for one person is grossly inadequate for another person and too much insurance for another. What should you do? Talk to insurance agents until you find the one you’re comfortable with. This should be no different than choosing your doctor. A good agent will learn about you, what you stand to lose, and what risks you present. Then, a proper line of coverage will be prescribed. Next, don’t compare the prices of different quotes but, rather, compare the different prescriptions. Choose the agent and policy based on the best value for reasonable coverage.
KEN MARCUS
2nd Annual Trail Of Truth March To The Sea Brings Powerful Visual Memorial To Long Island
On Sunday, September 7 at 11 a.m., the shoreline at Robert Moses Beach, Field 5, will be transformed into a striking memorial as grieving families from across Long Island carry handcrafted tombstones to the water’s edge.
The Second Annual Long Island Trail of Truth –March to the Sea honors lives lost to substanceuse related causes and confronts the deadly rise of fentanyl in the local drug supply.
The National Trail of Truth movement was established by Truth Pharm and Trail of Truth founder Alexis Pleus. Alexis also serves on a statewide
coalition to End Overdose in NY and she’s the Cochair for the New York State Harm Reduction Association. She serves on the National Coalition for Harm Reduction Funding and the Opioid Network.
“This epidemic has devastated our communities and stolen far too many sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters,” said Carole Trottere, a parent activist on the fentanyl crisis. “We refuse to be silent. Every tombstone is a loved one whose voice was silenced. Our purpose is to save lives and prevent another family from enduring this heartbreak.”
Part public art installation, part healing ceremony, the Trail of Truth pairs raw emotion with striking visuals. Participants will walk together toward the surf, placing memorial tombstones in the sand against the backdrop of the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse. Each marker bears a name and a story, revealing the staggering scope of loss hidden behind the statistics.
Steve Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), said:
“As we remember those
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Summer 2025 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.
“It is so important for
lost amid the devastating opioid epidemic, we walk along the shores of Long Island contemplating much needed improvements to public health, empathetic prevention strategies and more universal access to quality treatment on demand. We remember those loved and lost but continue to voice our support of individuals and families who remain in the struggle of substance use disorder (SUD) in informing them that help is available, Narcan is accessible and quality resources for treatment exist. These are the universal missions of The Trail of Truth, LICADD,
GGT, FIST and all those lending a helping hand in service to others in need.”
Lori Carbonaro, who lost her son Nicholas in 2014, said “The March to the Sea is a safe, non-judgmental place to remember our loved ones, to say their names, to share who they were, who we knew...not only what happened to them, they were more ...so much more.”
Last year, more than 100 tombstones were carried by families from Suffolk and Nassau counties, with over 50 people attending the inaugural event. This year’s program will feature remarks from: • Steve Chassman,
Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD)
• A representative from Truth Pharm, the national organization behind the Trail of Truth
• Parents and family members who have turned personal loss into public advocacy Members of the public are invited to participate. Those wishing to create a tombstone to carry may contact Lori Carbonaro at 631-4138356.
For more information please contact Carole Trottere at 631-25-5277.
Summer Senior Advocate Schedules
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 summer, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the
Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, September 19, 9 – 11 am
• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, September 17, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, September 3, 8:30 – 11 am
• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, September 10, 8:30 am – 2 pm
• Spangle Drive Senior
Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, September 23, 12 – 3 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, September 10, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, September 17, 8:30 am – 2 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 &
6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, September 18, 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.”
The 2024 Long Island Trail of Truth March to the Sea. Photos by Rick Kopstein
As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August, particularly because the air may be hot and the dew point high. And spending the final days of summer at the beach or in the pool may take priority. However, late summer is a great time to focus on certain tasks.
Deadheading
Many plants look better with the wilted flowers removed. Furthermore, some plants, such as with lilies and roses, will benefit from having spent blooms removed so that no unnecessary energy is drawn away
It seems like just yesterday people were heralding the arrival of summer. After many months of fickle weather, summer’s warm temperatures and ample sunshine can be that hug from Mother Nature people need. But soon summer will be coming to an end, making room for apples, corn and pumpkin spice. Even though summer will soon be singing its swan song, there is still plenty of time for families to enjoy the waning days of surf and sunshine. Here are some family-friendly options to consider.
Catch a concert
Summer is a time of year when many artists go on tour and sell out everything from arenas to amphitheaters to more intimate venues. Find a singer the entire family enjoys and grab some tickets.
Tending A Garden In Late Summer
from the roots or bulbs. Research your plants and learn which can benefit from some late-summer deadheading to keep them thriving.
Weeding
Weeds can become problematic if they’re allowed to grow unabated. Routinely go into the garden and cull the weeds.
Keep an eye open for pests
According to Garden Smart, caterpillars and beetles may be chewing on garden plants by late summer, and aphids still may be problematic. Handpick insects off of vegetables and ornamental flowers, or use safe sprays for treating these issues.
Plant cool weather vegetables
Many plants will grow
well when planted in late summer, according to Homesteading Family. Some such plants include turnips, beets, carrots, kale, chard, mustard greens, and peas. You can begin turning your summer garden, or a portion of it, into a fall and winter garden.
Consider succession planting
Growing vegetables like beans or peas may be more successful if you try succession planting. This involves sowing new seeds every seven to 10 days to extend the harvest.
Harvesting what’s ready
Pick vegetables that are ready to eat, and remove any plants that have reached the end of their growing cycle.
Convert planter boxes and containers
This is a good time to start changing over summer annuals in containers and planter
boxes to those that do well in fall, such as mums, asters, pansies, and goldenrod.
Families Can Make The Most Of Summer’s End
Pick fruit
Peach season varies depending on where you live, but May through September is a prime time for pick-your-own farms to open their orchards to the peach-picking public. Turn those peaches into pies for Labor Day festivities.
Watch some fireworks
Those who didn’t have an opportunity to catch a fireworks display already this summer, or who enjoyed it so much that they want more, can find out when the next big display will take place. Some beachside towns and even amusement parks regularly host fireworks shows on the weekends.
Climb a lighthouse
National Lighthouse Day occurs on August 7. Locate a lighthouse within driving distance and visit one of the beautiful and historic structures that commemorate maritime
history. For example, Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey, which was lit for the first time in 1764, is the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States.
Pick a day to re-do
Ask all members of the family what sticks out in their minds as the best summer day so far. It may have been paddleboarding in a lake or taking a scenic drive. Compile the answers and then pick one activity to enjoy all over again.
Head to a state fair
State fairs fill calendars this time of year. They’re perfect ways to enjoy carnival rides, fair foods, live entertainment, and even livestock.
Watch balloons rise
Check to see if there is a hot-air balloon festival taking place nearby. Watch these huge items become lighter than air and get lifted off the ground.
There’s plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer.
Enjoy an outdoor movie
Purchase or borrow a movie projector and set up a screen outdoors. That screen can be an actual outdoor screen or a white sheet stretched between two poles. Invite the neighborhood to come over, set up picnic blankets
and enjoy a family flick.
Camp out
Pitch a tent at a campground or even in your own backyard and spend an evening sleeping under the stars.
Visit a garden or arboretum
Plan a day trip to a
botanical garden or arboretum to view the various trees, flowers and shrubs in bloom. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day in nature.
Families can wind down from summer by engaging in various enjoyable activities before a new school year begins.
by The Original Salpino of Wantagh, N. Babylon & Dix Hills
SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7th
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS CAR SHOW AND MARKET PLACE
Tanner Park, Copiague Phil Guerra - philcarshow@ optonline.net. Rain date: September 21st. Copiague Kiwanis, PO Box 537 • Copiague, NY 11726, https ://www. copiaguekiwanis.org/
9:30AM
9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service at 9:30AM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the 24th anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us. For further information call 516-694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
11:00AM-3:00PM
FALL FESTIVAL/OPEN HOUSE
PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN
829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia Bring Your Family and Enjoy a Day of Fun and Games! Activities for Everyone! Farm Tours, Horseshoe Painting, Cart Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Craft Fair, Escape Room, Horseman-ship Demos,Raffles, Music, Children’s Games and More! For more informa-tion, please call 631-348-1389, www.pal-o-mine.org
HOLIDAYS
1st - LABOR DAY
11th - PATRIOT DAY
22nd - FALL BEGINS - ROSH HASHANAH (Begins at sundown)
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS
EVENING UNIT
Please join Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville, (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE’S COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived. Visit Amityville. com for updates and information. In the event of rain, the sale will take place on Sunday, September 14th. To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-2646000, or email Mayor@amityville. com using the subject: Garage Sale.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14th
11:00AM-3:00PM
FARMINGDALE’S 15th ANNUAL ART
IN THE PARK EXHIBIT, SHOW & SALE
Free to Exhibit & Attend (must register in advance) and attend. Calling all artists! Showcase your talent at Farmingdale's 15th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show &
Sale on the Village Green. Visit the Village website community events page, stop by Village Hall for the artist application/details or email francie1112@aol.com. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date is September 21st. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, 516-249-0093, www. farmingdalevillage.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st
10:00AM-4:00PM 2025 WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. Fun for Everyone! FREE ENTRY, Games, Food, Vendors, Music for listening + dancing and MORE. For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountryFair@gmail.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23rd
7:00PM-9:00PM THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GOLD COAST ESTATE
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts Richard Panchyk's program "The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates". For about half a century, the Gold Coast thrived across Nassau/Suffolk before they began to vanish. Come take a visual journey and see the lavish homes that were built. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, and is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory. org.
Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Announce 2025 Holiday Light Show Design Award Winners
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) today announced the five winners of its annual Holiday Light Show Design Contest. Each winning design will be transformed into a giant light display to be featured in the “Girl Scout Way” section of this year’s Holiday Light Show at Camp Edey this December.
The Holiday Light Show Design Contest invited Girl Scouts to submit original drawings—individually or with their troop—reflecting the theme: “When I think of Girl Scouts, I think of…”. The contest helps showcase the creativity of local Girl Scouts while raising funds that support GSSC programs, camp experiences, and financial assistance for girls across Suffolk County. The 2025 winners are:
• Penelope Alambra, Smithtown, Troop 358, Brownie
• Ciara Weisbecker, Babylon, SU 14 (Juliette), Senior
“Our Holiday Light Show Design Contest is a perfect example of how Girl Scouts use their creativity and imagination to inspire the community,” said Tammy Severino, President & CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are proud to showcase these designs and give visitors a chance to see the girls’ ideas brought to life in lights.”
Pictured: Amani Bradley-Coleman, Sienna Lebron, Teresa Cortez, Natalia Ciborowski, Kaylee Jimenez, Kiera Green-Wilson, Maggie Ericson, Bomi Oyewo, Hanmi Oyewo, Lindenhurst, Troop 506, with their winning design. Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Each winner will receive a Holiday Light Show Event Patch, pre-admission to the show for their immediate family to view their design, and a photo opportunity at Camp Edey alongside their illuminated creation.
Launched in 2004, the GSSC Holiday Light Show has become a cherished tradition in Suffolk County. Visitors experience a walkthrough Enchanted Forest at Camp Edey, featuring hundreds of light displays, a giant Christmas tree, photo opportunities, refreshments in the “Chill Zone,” and visits with Santa.
Tickets for the Light Show will go on sale later in the year at https://www. gssc.us/
About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Since 1968, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County has been
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey Announces Emergency Preparedness Seminar Series!
Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey is pleased to announce that he has partnered with the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library for an Emergency Preparedness Seminar Series this fall!
The Series kicks off on Thursday, September 25th, with an Emergency Preparedness Seminar presented by the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management, where attendees will learn the importance of topics like creating a “go-bag,” general storm safety preparedness tips, and ways to access local resources available during emergencies.
more about these great events and register for the individual sessions by visiting the Lindenhurst Memorial Library’s website at https://www. lindenhurstlibrary.org/ events/month.
and Emergency Services is proud to partner with Legislator Kevin McCaffery to provide essential safety training to the public. In today’s rapidly evolving world, emergency preparedness, proper fire extinguisher use, and lithium-ion battery safety are more important than ever. Together, we are committed to equipping our communities with the knowledge and tools they need to stay prepared, protected, and safe.”
committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. With over 15,000 members, they are one of the largest youth-serving agencies in Suffolk County. Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full individual potential, relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect, develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making, and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www.gssc.us. Follow Girl Scouts of Suffolk County on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
On Tuesday, October 21st, the Suffolk County Fire Marshal’s Office will host a hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training, where they will explain to attendees the different types of fire extinguishers, how and when to use them, and the importance of fire extinguisher maintenance!
The Series will conclude on Thursday, November 6th, with a Lithium-Ion Battery Workshop, where fire service professionals will teach attendees the basics of lithium-ion batteries, starting with a basic understanding of what a lithium-ion battery is and including tips for safe storage, handling, and use of batteries. It will also include other related fire safety information.
Attendees can find out
“The greater Lindenhurst and Babylon communities are no stranger to the dangers of coastal storms, and it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to share the message of preparedness to keep ourselves, our families, and our neighbors safe during times of disaster,” said Presiding Officer McCaffrey. “I urge all my constituents to attend these great sessions and thank the Lindenhurst Memorial Library and Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services for their tremendous partnership.”
Said Suffolk County Chief Fire Marshal, Dr. Donald G. Lynch: “The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue
Lisa G. Kropp, Lindenhurst Memorial Library Director said: “As a certified sustainable library, we focus on empowering the local community by providing tools to help them prepare for weather-related and other emergency preparedness events that affect our area. The library enjoys working with local and regional government entities, as it is a great example of collaboration and partnership in support of the shared audience that we all serve. I want to thank Presiding Officer McCaffrey for using his local library as an information gateway.”
As the Suffolk County Legislature’s Presiding Officer, Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey represents Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, which encompasses the Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon, West Babylon, portions of Copiague and North Lindenhurst, and Babylon’s barrier beach communities.
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Bereavement Support
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, from 11:30-1:00pm.
The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required.
A donation of $25 wold be appreciated. If interested, contact
Group
Linda Arpino, 631592-1062 or email Forubabe77@aol.com
OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst,NY 11757.
PRESIDING OFFICER
KEVIN J. MCCAFFREY
Presiding Officer McCaffrey Presents Lifesaving AED To Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey and officials from the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services visited Our Lady of Perpetual Help to deliver a new Automated Externa Defibrillator (AED).
The delivery stems from a new outreach initiative by the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (FRES) to strengthen emergency
preparedness among houses of worship across Suffolk County. FRES partnered with each Suffolk County Legislator to distribute an AED to a house of worship in need of lifesaving equipment within their district. Additionally, FRES also worked with Legislators to provide Narcan kits and Stop the Bleed kits to other houses of worship in need. Said Presiding Officer McCaffrey: “Although we hope an incident that would
require the use of this AED never occurs, if one does, it’s going to be here to make our parishioners and everyone who comes into the church feel safer and more secure. Keeping people safe is our number one priority here in Suffolk County, and I thank Commissioner Rudy Sunderman and the entire FRES team for taking on this great initiative!”
The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
(FRES) is committed to serving the 1.5 million residents of Suffolk County and the over 10,000 emergency responders who are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) functional area of FRES coordinates the components of the Emergency Medical Services
system with an emphasis on emergency preparedness efforts, expanded educational offerings and opportunities, and a focus on EMS system quality in conjunction with the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
Pictured, from Left to Right: Suffolk County Chief of EMS Operations Paul Marra, Our Lady of Perpetual
Suffolk County Deputy Chief of EMS Operations Daniel Keegan.
To learn more about their work, visit: https:// www.suffolkcountyny.gov/ Departments/FRES
Women In Business From Across Long Island Gather In Farmingdale For Annual Multi-Chamber Networking Event
On August 5, women professionals and entrepreneurs from across Long Island came together in the heart of Farmingdale for the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women in Business Multi-Chamber Networking Event. Held at the lively and welcoming 317 Main Street, the gathering brought together talent, leadership, and community spirit for an evening of networking, collaboration, and celebration.
The event—hosted by the Farmingdale Chamber’s Mind Your Business women’s group—welcomed members from multiple Long Island chambers of commerce, reinforcing the power of connection among women in business. This year’s program was co-chaired by Catherine Gabreski and Christa Lucarelli, with Roberta Perry of ScrubzBody® Skin Care Products volunteering
as the evening’s energetic emcee.
Attendees were inspired by guest speakers Faith Lovell and Elizabeth Hashagen, who shared empowering messages about leadership, resilience, and building strong professional networks.
The evening was filled with inspiration, connection, and community spirit—plus it raised $2,000 for Bethany House, helping women and children in need.
Local businesses added special touches that made the evening unforgettable:
• 317 Main Street and The Nutty Irishman Recovery Room – for food, desserts, and warm hospitality
• Mionetto Prosecco – for adding sparkle to the celebration
• Signature Sounds Entertainment – for the fun photo booth
• Balloons and Bouncers – for the festive backdrop
• KarinaCPhotography –for capturing the event beautifully
• A Plus Linens – for donating décor elements
“The energy in the room was incredible,” said Roberta Perry. “It’s a testament to what’s possible when women from all backgrounds come together to support each other’s success—not just in business, but in community.”
Guests enjoyed a supportive, empowering environment designed to foster meaningful relationships and promote professional growth among women-led businesses.
For more information about upcoming events or to join the Farmingdale Chamber’s Mind Your Business initiative, visit www. farmingdalenychamber.org.
Gerry Chille, Legislator
Kevin J. McCaffrey, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Pastor Msgr. Joe DeGrocco, and
Application Open For Spring 2026 Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse And Caregiver Scholarships
Now through September 30, applications are being accepted for the spring 2026 semester for the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program. Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year. The nationwide program recognizes and rewards post-9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well-being
of their families. Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. Unique to the program is a scholarship for spouses of the fallen, Restoring Family.
Honorary Scholarship –awarded to those seeking graduate or post-graduate degree.
New Beginnings Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing an associate degree, entry level classes or training.
Funeral Home, Inc.
Restoring Family Scholarship – awarded to spouses of the fallen.
Restoring Hope Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a master’s or doctorate of social work, psychology counseling, or mental health counselingrelated field.
Restoring Self Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Since the program’s inception, Hope For The Warriors has granted 290 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships totaling $737,107.
To receive an application to apply for the spring 2026 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors.org and connect to services.
About Hope For The Warriors: Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a
national leader driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. military community (including veterans and active-duty service members as well as military caregivers, spouses and family members, and families of the fallen). At HOPE, our mission is to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their
families as they navigate the complexities of military life. We are committed to fostering resilience and a sense of purpose, ensuring that those who have served our nation will thrive. Together, we forge a strong community that champions courage, commitment, and grit. To learn more or support our mission, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Pursuant to resolution adopted by the Village Board:
Sealed Bids, invited by the Village of Lindenhurst, will be received by the Village Clerk in the Village Hall located at 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York, 11757 on or before 10:00 AM prevailing time on September 15, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read, and the Contract awarded as soon as practicable.
PROJECT:
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST – LINDENHURST HOUSE
MUSEUM – RENOVATION OF PARKING LOT WITH PERMEABLE PAVERS AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Description: This project involves renovating the
Lindenhurst Historic House Museum’s site by replacing its existing impervious asphalt parking lot with permeable pavers to mitigate stormwater runoff and enhance beneficial infiltration, while reconfiguring the layout to optimize parking capacity. The scope also includes landscape renewal, removing failing shrubs, introducing new appropriate plantings (including restoration of the Victory Garden), and installing a sustainable irrigation system, and further enhancements such as historically appropriate solar lighting and decorative yet designed to minimize light pollution. In addition, the work covers the replacement of the front and back decks including railings, and installation of new picket fencing with gates in two locations.
Drawings and Specifications may be examined and obtained
at the Village Hall, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, on and after September 3rd ,2025
A fee of $25.00 is required for each set of Contract Drawings. This deposit is non- refundable.
Each Proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Village of Lindenhurst in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid.
The Village (also referred to as the “Owner” throughout this document) reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Village Clerk Village of Lindenhurst
LV N & S 800 - 9/3/25
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, -againstALLAN E. SUDMANN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 19, 2017, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ALLAN E. SUDMANN, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY,
NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 10, 2025 at 9:00AM, the premises known as 155 WYONA AVENUE, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757; tax map identification 0100-226.00-01.00-081.000; and description:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LINDENHURST, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK . . .
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 021095/2013; Jeffrey Arlen Spinner, Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
LIND N & S - 1557 - 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 & 9/3/25
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