June, 5 2024 South Bay Shore

Scouts BSA Troops 43 & 430 Of Bay Shore Remember And Honor

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, members of Scouts BSA Troop 43, Chartered by AMVETS Post 76 of Bay Shore spent the morning with thousands of other volunteers at Calverton National Cemetery placing flags for our service men

and women. On Monday, May 27, 2024, Troops 43 & 430 started their day assisting with the Bay Shore Memorial Day Ceremony at the Bay Shore Memorial near the Train Station. They then marched in

the Bay Shore Memorial Day Parade with their charter organization and all the other volunteers and groups to honor our service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

To learn more about

the history of Memorial Day and the celebrations, we would suggest visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://www.cem.va.gov/ history/Memorial-DayHistory.asp

Any families with youth

of scouting age Cub Scouts grades 1-5 or Scouts BSA end of 5th grade through 18 years old, interested in joining a local pack or troop visit Beascout.org. For Families in the Bay Shore area or any parts of the towns of Islip or Babylon

interested in Troop 43 by the Sea feel free to email T43scout@gmail.com, for more information or to arrange a visit. We meet weekly on Friday Evenings during the school year and camp and do community service projects monthly.

Suffolk County Legislators Honor

Bay Shore High School Boys Basketball Team

BAY SHORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM HONORED - Legislators Steven J. Flotteron and Samuel Gonzalez recognized the Bay Shore Marauders and Coaches Parham and Dortonne on a most impressive season, leaving the Long Island Class AAA Boys Basketball Championship on March 9th at Farmingdale College against the Baldwin Bruins with another win – making the Long Island Champions! This was a highly anticipated event, given Bay Shore’s undefeated 23-0 record going into the game. With a final score of 66-45 the Marauders dominated the competition, winning their first Long Island Championship since 1981. Pictured Front Row (L to R): Legislator Steven Flotteron, Armani Smith, Tashawn Bumpers, Khamari Broomfield, Kingsley Rogers, Carter Wilson, Brandon Hunter, Tyler Brown, Isaiah DuBarry. Back row (L-R): Coach Gary Williams, Tyler Jordan, Rasheed Murdock, Corey Faines, Jonathan Boakye, Niall Haughney, Christian Smiley, Coaches Ken Parham and Joe Arcuri and Legislator Samuel Gonzalez. Missing from photo: Max DeBonis and Coach Will Dortonne.

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718

631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***

The Library hours are:

Monday through Thursday

9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Library will be closed on May 26th and May 27th.

LIBRARY BUS TRIPS:

June 11th – Tuesday –American Museum of Natural History – The bus will leave the library at 8:15 A.M. – The fee for this trip is $68.00 and includes coach transportation, driver gratuity, museum admission and timed entrance to two special attractions: Butterfly Vivarium and Invisible Worlds: An Immersive Experience. The fee also includes access to three additional themed events, as well as all permanent exhibits. Lunch is on your own. The bus will depart the Museum for our return to the Library at 3:30 PM. Payment is due when you sign up. No refunds are permitted. Call or stop by the circulation desk for more information. Information and an application may be printed from our website.

DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

Bay Shore School District students will be displaying their artwork in the Gallery and Inside and Outside showcases.

Mini Food Pantry – The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library has a Mini Food Pantry for those in the community that might need some extra help. If you are interested in contributing, please bring items to the Circulation Desk. Non-perishable food, baby items or paper products are greatly appreciated.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: All films begin at 2:30 P.M.

No registration is necessary.

June 5th – The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

June 12th – The Notebook (2004)

June 26th – Miss Juneteenth (2020)

ADULT PROGRAMS:

June 5th – Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 P.M. – Sunflower Seashell Art (BBA331)

The non-refundable fee for this class is $10.00. Spring into beach season with mixed media artist Anna Chan. Learn her simple technique to repurpose seashells into sunflowers using her unique self-hardening sand. Get ready to decorate your home with beach finds this summer.

June 8th – Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. –Free Shredding Day at the Library

Bring your unwanted documents for onsite shredding while you watch via closed circuit video. The shredding truck will be located in the library parking lot. There is a limit of two bags of paper per vehicle. Only paper is shredded.

June 12th – Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:15

A.M. – Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease (BBA332) –Concerned about dementia? Get the facts and dispel the myths regarding memory loss. This workshop offers an understanding of the causes and types of dementia.

June 12th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book

Discussion – The book to be discussed is The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org. The discussion is held in-person and on Zoom.

June 14th - Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

– Defensive Driving Class (BBA124) – The fee for this class is $30.00 which must be paid at sign up. Learn to be a better driver and save money on your auto insurance with the Empire Safety School Driving Course. Please bring your New York State Driver’s License with you to this class. There will be a half hour lunch break.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:

Registration for June Children’s programs begin on June 3rd at 9:30 A.M. –You must have a valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Card in order to register for any programs.

July 8th – Monday – 2024 SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS for Children ages birth through fifth grade. Earn prizes for reading or listening to any books you choose. Visit the library to sign up.

Community Service Hours – Middle and High School students can earn community service hours by bringing in travel size hygiene products. Four items will earn students one hour of community service. These products will be used in the library’s clean cabinet for our community members in need. Please bring your items to the teen or children’s desk.

Teen Community Service credits: June 10th – Monday from 4:15 to 4:45 P. M. –Craft Buddies (BBYA105) Help younger friends make a craft.

June 18th – Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. –Togetherness Buttons (BBYA604) – Make buttons for the community to promote kindness and togetherness.

Brightwaters Residents Pay Their Respect To Our Fallen Veterans On Memorial Day

RESIDENTS PAY THEIR RESPECT TO OUR FALLEN VETERANS - Former Congressman Rick Lazio and his mom, WWII Veteran Olive Lazio, were the guest speakers at the Brightwaters Memorial Day ceremony at the top of the canal. More than 200 residents came to pay their respect to our fallen Veterans. Pictured (L-R): Mayor John Valdini, Olive Lazio, Rick Lazio and his sister Gail DeSalvio, Suffolk County Legislator Steven J. Flotteron and TOI Councilman Mike McElwee.

Bay Shore Resident Ronnie Allen Honored At St. Patrick School Annual Golf Outing

- The 32nd Annual St. Patrick School Golf Outing was recently held at Southward Ho Country Club where Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recognized this year’s honoree Ronnie Allen for his life-long commitment in promoting Irish culture and for his more than 35 years of dedication and commitment to St. Patrick’s Parish. For more than 50 years, he has encouraged Irish step and Ceili dancing, putting on concerts, and introducing many great Irish artists to our area.

RONNIE ALLEN HONORED

June Happenings

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

7:30AM-3:00PM

5K RUN/WALK 4 LIFE

Held at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, Parking Field #6. Rain or shine. Adult $25, Students (ages 12-18) $15, Kids (under 12) are free. Entry fee includes hydration station on course, post-race refreshments, top finishers awards, run/walk bibs. For further information regarding sponsorships, donations, registration, and pre-sale raffles contact Regina at 516-798-8746 or email mpiccolo@lifecenterli.org

10:00AM-3:00PM

CRAFT FAIR/YARD SALE

St. Mark’s Islip will be holding their annual craft fair/yard sale at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. It will be held in the church yard at 754 Montauk Highway, Islip, NY. Shoppers throughout both Suffolk and Nassau Counties will get to explore merchandise from Long Island vendors who will display and sell their wares. If you have questions, please call Robyn LoCricchio at 516-459-2976.

7:00PM

KEEP ISLIP CLEAN

GENERAL MEETING

Please join KIC for its next General Meeting. Receive information and updates about the activities, events and any updates on Keep Islip Clean activities and volunteer opportunities, as we endeavor to end littering, beautify communities, increase recycling rates and educate our youth. For more information contact Keep Islip Clean at 631-224-2627 or email keepislipclean@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

3:00PM CONCERT SERIES

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 info, call 631.226.2636 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

The first in a series of concerts to raise funds for a new church organ. The First Presbyterian Church of Greenlawn presents, Craig Schulman on Broadway. Premium admission $65, includes seating in the front, and a post concert reception, including a question and answer meet and greet with Mr. Schulman. General admission $40, student admission $25. Call 631-275-3461 for tickets and more information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

7:00PM REPUBLIC AIRPORT MEETING

The next meeting of the Republic Airport Commission, which is open to the public, will be held at 7150 Republic Airport, Rm 201, Farmingdale NY. For information call 631-752-7707 x6109 or please emai them at info@republicairport.net.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

10:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

St. Patrick's Church in Deer Park is hosting a thrift shop/yard sale. Pack a bag for $5. Many new items in all categories. New and gently used women's, men's, and children's clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! For more info please call 631-242-7530.

7:30PM

LIFE - MUSIC OF THE 1970S

Presented by The Babylon Chorale at 666 Albin Ave, West Babylon. $25 for adults, $19 for students and seniors, $10 for children 10 years and under.

To purchase tickets online or for more information, please visit their website at www.babylonchorale.org or email them at info@babylonchorale.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

6:00PM

NORTH BABYLON LIBRARY MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its June meeting in the Library. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 631-669-4020.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

9:00AM

FEAST OF PENTECOST

The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost (50 days after Orthodox Easter) will be celebrated by Archbishop Michael of New York and New Jersey on Sunday, June 23 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. For more information, call 516-483-3649 or htocem@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

7:00PM-10:00PM

MUSIC BINGO

Yes Community Counseling Center will host a special fundraiser to support the mental health and wellness of local children. $50 per ticket, includes buffet and bingo. Raffle tickets available at event. For more info call 516-799-3203 or visit www.yesccc.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

10:00AM-1:00PM

WHITE ELEPHANT & BAG SALE

Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5 at the Simpson United Methodist Church in Amityville, 30 Locust Avenue. New Items & Thrift Shop Treasures for sale. New clothes are not included in the bag sale. Donations are accepted! For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098.

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Summer is a great time to enjoy recreational activities that take advantage of the great outdoors. This year summer arrives on June 20 with the summer solstice, which features the most hours of daylight of any day for the entire year. Celebrants who want to usher in another summer of fun in the sun can embrace these ideas for commemorating the start of summer.

• Watch the sunrise. Get up early and watch the sun come up on the longest day of the year. Then be sure to catch the sunset to enjoy every minute of daylight.

• Host a cookout. Memorial Day, Canada Day and Independence Day get most of the barbecue glory this time of year. But there’s nothing that says the first day of summer shouldn’t be a reason to

Fun Ways To Celebrate The Summer Solstice

gather friends and family for a cookout. June 20 falls on a Thursday this year, so the solstice provides the perfect excuse to take a four-day weekend and celebrate the official arrival of summer.

• Light a campfire. Traditional Mid-summer’s Eve/summer solstice celebrations featured bonfires. Hold on to the tradition by gathering people around a campfire or backyard firepit. S’mores make the perfect complement to a campfire scene.

• Grab some ice cream. Cool off on the summer solstice by visiting a nearby ice cream shop and indulge in a sundae or triple-decker cone.

• Go on a nature hike. Enjoy the great outdoors with a relaxing hike through a park or nature trail.

• Participate in a beach clean-up. Make a beach trip even more enjoyable by signing up for a cleanup to clear the sand of litter. Organize an impromptu beach cleanup session either solo or with some like-minded friends.

• Pick fresh fruit. Many berries come into season in the summer. Head to a nearby pick-your-own farm and grab fresh fruit to enjoy right away or utilize your pickings in recipes.

• Plant a flower garden. Clean up garden beds or go to the nursery and grab some colorful annuals to spruce up areas around the yard.

The summer solstice is an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of summer and all the fun that comes with it.

Memorable Ways To Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day

Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, for fathers,

thankfully) a relic of the past. Modern Father’s Day celebrations tend to involve more careful planning, and the following are some ways to make this year’s day for dads one to remember.

• Take Dad on a tour through his own history. The popularity of genealogy has skyrocketed over the last decade-plus, as various firms have made it easier than ever for individuals

to trace their family histories. If Dad counts himself among the millions across the globe interested in their family histories, moms and kids can work together to create a virtual tour through that history. Present the history as a printed book or as a video, sharing interesting things you learned about Dad’s ancestors but also highlighting key moments in his life. This presentation can be accompanied by a subscription to a genealogy service and a tour of some of Dad’s childhood haunts before the family enjoys brunch or dinner in the neighborhood where Dad grew up.

• Take to the great outdoors. Father’s Day is celebrated in midJune, making the day a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors (weather permitting). Plan a day

around Dad’s favorite outdoor activity. If Dad is an avid fisherman, book a family outing on a charter boat so Dad can focus on catching fish and not navigating. If Dad loves being in natural settings, camp out the night before Father’s Day so he can wake up to the sound of birds chirping in the crisp morning air. If Dad has a favorite baseball team, take him out to the ballgame so he can soak up some Father’s Day sun.

• Book a private chef. If Dad has a fascination with food, perhaps nothing can make Father’s Day more memorable than a delicious meal served by a private chef. Private chefs will do all the work, giving moms and kids more time to spend with Dad throughout the day, and then the whole family can enjoy a special meal made by

someone whose specialty is crafting delicious dinners. Offerings vary, but many private chefs handle all the cooking and cleaning. Identify Dad’s favorite dish and then look for a chef who specializes in that type of cuisine.

• Appeal to Dad’s inner adventurer. Some Dads may just want to relax on Father’s Day, while others may prefer a more adventurous celebration. If Dad falls into the latter group, book a fun and adventurous activity the whole family can enjoy together. A kayaking trip, a skydiving session, a round of paintball, or even tickets to a rock concert on Father’s Day weekend can connect Dad with his inner adventurer. There’s no shortage of ways for families to make this Father’s Day one Dad won’t soon forget.

Shrimp Dish Tailor-Made

For Warm Evenings

Lighter fare is more popular when the weather warms up, as many people don’t want to feel weighed down by their diet. Fish is a popular summertime meal for many reasons, not the least of which is that fish tends to be light but still flavorful. In addition, many meals featuring fish can be whipped up rather quickly. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Grilled Garlic Shrimp With a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing). Fresh and simple, this meal can be enjoyed as a change of pace at summer barbecues or simply as a light weeknight meal with the family.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp With A Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Serves 6w

For the marinated shrimp

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

12 6-inch wooden skewers

For the tomato sauce

3 pounds assorted large heirloom tomatoes

1 small sweet onion, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon honey, preferably sourwood honey

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade is the formal name for this cut), plus more for garnish

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. To marinate the shrimp, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the shrimp and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

2. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.

3. To make the tomato sauce, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place one or two tomatoes at a time into the boiling water. Watch them and, as you see the skin split, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of cool water. At this point, it will be very easy to slip off the skins.

4. Cut the peeled tomatoes into a small dice. Put the cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey. Stir gently to combine.

5. Skewer the shrimp, 3 per skewer. Grill the skewered shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they are pink. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and a couple grinds of fresh pepper.

6. Just before serving, add the basil leaves to the tomato sauce. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

7. Ladle the tomato sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the skewers on top of the sauce. Garnish with more basil leaves and enjoy!

A Cold Beverage Ideal For Summer

Summer is a season synonymous with relaxation. Sitting poolside or relaxing on a patio with a cold beverage is a great way to escape the daily grind and make the most of a warm evening, and the following recipe for “Summer Cantaloupe” from Andrew Schloss’ “Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits” (Storey Publishing) is tailor-made for summer nights.

Summer Cantaloupe

Makes about 1 quart

1 fifth (31/4 cups) 80-100 proof vodka

4 cups cantaloupe chunks

1 cup Simple Syrup (see below)

Finely grated zest of 2 lemons

Directions:

1. Muddle the vodka, cantaloupe and lemon zest with a wooden spoon in a half-gallon jar. Stir to moisten everything.

2. Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes strongly of melon, four to seven days.

3. Strain the mixture with a mesh strainer into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the solids to extract more liquid.

4. Stir in the Simple Syrup.

5. Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within one year.

Simple Syrup

Makes 3 cups

2 1/4 cups water

21/4 cups granulated cane sugar

Directions:

Mix the water and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar is all moistened. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate for up to three months.

Healthier Salad Makes Barbecues Better

WGreek Yogurt Potato Salad

Serves 6

2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)

1/2 onion

6 eggs

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

4 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 teaspoon fresh

1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped

Paprika, for garnish (optional)

Parsley, for garnish (optional)

arm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one such food that turns up regularly this time of year in many shapes and forms. Traditional potato salad is delicious, but it may not be so great for health-conscious individuals, as it’s typically swimming in mayonnaise. A lighter version featuring Greek yogurt in the dressing is ideal for those who want to eat healthy. Greek yogurt also adds gut-healthy live active cultures to the recipe, which may provide gastrointestinal benefits. Enjoy this recipe for “Greek Yogurt Potato Salad” courtesy of The Diabetes Council and Pitchfork Foodie Farms.

Directions:

1. Peel and dice potatoes and onions. Put them and a teaspoon of salt in a pressure cooker and cover with an inch of water. Close valve. Set pressure cooker to high pressure. Set timer for 5 minutes, cook and quick release when it’s done. Drain potatoes. Cool until just warm. (If you don’t have a pressure cooker, boil potatoes in a pot of water on the stove until tender.)

2. Set eggs on a rack in the pressure cooker. Add 1/2 inch of water. Close valve, set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Cook for 5 minutes, quick release, and leave lid closed for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, take lid off. Drain eggs and cover with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit in ice water bath for about 5 minutes, then peel eggs. (If you don’t have a pressure cooker, hard-boil eggs according to your favorite recipe.)

3. Add Greek yogurt, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, celery seed, and dill weed to a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. You can taste test to see if you need to add ingredients.

4. Add cooled, diced potatoes, pickles and hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir until potatoes are coated with dressing. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Notes: Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold their shape best in potato salad. White distilled vinegar is classic in potato salad, but you also can use cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or even lemon juice.

Superintendent’s Art Gallery

Bay Shore Schools

Superintendent Dr. Steven Maloney held the opening reception for his 2024 Superintendent’s Art Gallery. Artwork created by students from each building in the district was selected for the gallery and the young artists were recognized at the reception. The artwork will be on display at Bay Shore High School, the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, and will then be hung in District Office with artwork created by

students in previous years.

Congratulations to the following students:

Mateo Aliaga (Grade 2, Brook Avenue School)

Reynaldo A. Mendez Diaz (Grade 2, Mary G. Clarkson School)

Laila M. Velez (Grade 2, Fifth Avenue School)

Roselyn M. Tirado (Grade 4, South Country School)

Christian S. Aude (Grade 5, Gardiner Manor School)

Talia R. Kneer (Grade 8, Bay Shore Middle School)

Amelia E. Cleveland (Grade 8, Bay Shore Middle School)

Phoenix V. Liz (Grade 8, Bay Shore Middle School)

Britney V. Diaz (Grade 9, Bay Shore High School)

Anna L. Sweet (Grade 10, Bay Shore High School)

Emily Chen (Grade 11, Bay Shore High School)

Katherine N. Castillo (Grade 12, Bay Shore High School)

Jolainy A. Leon Duran (Grade 12, Bay Shore High School)

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Islip Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Spring 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.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the 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.”

In the coming months, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:

• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Monday, June 24, 10 am – 12 pm

• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Monday, June 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, June 10, 10 am – 12 pm

Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) Unveils New Community Mural

The Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) unveiled a brandnew 1,100-sq-ft public art piece that will serve as the fresh new "face" of the Museum for current and future generations of Long Islanders. Created by artist Viktoriya Basina along with Long Island children during a series of "paint parties" at the Museum over the course of three months, the collaborative process included community conversations with visitors to capture images and themes that reflect the Museum, its audience and Long Island. Feedback was shared during design review workshops before finally the process of painting the panels that make up the mural took place. The installation itself took five days.

Museum president Erika S. Floreska said, "We asked people to share their thoughts on what community means to them

and that's what we wanted the mural to convey. We're incredibly happy with the results of this collaborative community effort."

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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 troublefree 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 unveiling event was attended by local officials including Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (4th CD) along with NYS Assemblyman Edward P. Ra; Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Michael Reinhart, Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

The public art piece is part of LICM's Community Voices Take Shape grant supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation.

LICM UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY MURAL - Pictured: (Center) artist Viktoriya Basina, LICM president Erika S. Floreska, along with Congressman D’Esposito and other local officials. Photo courtesy of Russell Lippai

(NAPSI)-A recent online survey by Toluna/Greenfield Online, Inc. found that while most consumers try to protect their identity, many admitted to risky behavior that could put them at risk for ID theft. To help educate and protect consumers, world-renowned fraud prevention expert Frank Abagnale offers these tips:

• Shop smart: Limit the credit cards you carry.

•Keep receipts and check

Identity Theft Prevention Tips

your statements: Examine every charge on your statement before paying. Your receipts provide a great cross-reference check and guard against suspicious activity. You have 30 days from the date of your statement to notify your financial institution of any discrepancies; otherwise, you can be liable for any purchases.

• Protect your computer when online shopping: Make

sure your security patch and anti-virus software are updated regularly. Consider technology to protect against potential viruses.

• Watch where you shop online: Look for the lock icon on the site’s browser status bar, a sign that that site is safe. If you have never heard of a website before, see if it has security precautions in place and isn’t a fake site set up by identity thieves.

•Don’t write checks:

Give cash or gift cards. The information on a check— name, signature, address— can be used to steal identity.

•Strengthen passwords: Use passwords with at least eight characters, including a combination of letters, numbers and symbols that are easy for you to remember but difficult for predators to guess.

• Watch your wallet: Be careful at parties, restaurants, fitness clubs,

shopping carts and your car.

• Don’t take the bait on phishing scams: Also, beware of shoulder surfing (when a thief looks over your shoulder while you’re at an ATM, either directly or via a camera).

• Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you’ll be away from home.

• Consider an identity theft protection service: One low-cost solution monitors the online criminal underground where identities are bought and sold and instantly alerts you if your Social Security number or up to 10 credit card or debit card numbers are posted by thieves. The service also scans online directories and search engines, prime sources for spammers and thieves, letting you know where your information is available, and provides advice on how to remove it.

Brightwaters, NY

MLS# 3546343. $1,350,000.

Meg Smith, c.516.578.7153

Water Island, NY – PENDING MLS# 3483173. $4,250,000.

Meg Smith, c.516.578.7153

Nathaniel Larson, c.631.800.1301

Opened in February 2022, our Bay Shore office sits just a few blocks from downtown and a mile from the Fire Island Ferries. Serving Babylon to Blue Point, it connects our Hamptons and Rockville Center offices. Our agents are professional, knowledgeable, and community-focused, enriching lives through local events. With Robert Moses Beach and Fire Island nearby, it instills coastal charm and is in close proximity to a bustling downtown area.

Brightwaters, NY

MLS# 3542036. $739,000. Matthew Classie, c.631.255.2832

West Islip, NY

MLS# 3530771. $2,995,000.

Meg Smith, c.516.578.7153

Dawn Sofio, c.631.220.7056

Water Island, NY

$2,500,000

Nathaniel Larson, c.631.800.1301

Meg Smith, c.516.578.7153

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