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Northport-East Northport Public Library

151 Laurel Avenue, Northport 631-261-6930

185 Larkfield Road

East Northport 631-261-2313

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Robin Williams and Lewy Body Dementia Northport Public Library

Thursday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.

Lauren Vlachos, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, will present the documentary Spark: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

She will begin with an introduction to Lewy body dementia, show the short documentary, and hold an informative discussion. Resource materials will be

Elwood Names Onorato As Director Of

Instructional And Information

Technology

available. Registration is underway. NENA600

Skin Cancer Prevention and Sun Safety

Northport Public Library

Monday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.

Join Stony Brook Cancer Center’s Health Educator Specialist Jackie Grimaldi to learn more about sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it is also one of the most preventable. Learn about causes, symptoms, and steps for prevention. Registration is underway. NENA601

Local Summer Senior Advocate Schedule

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 2023 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.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Fridays, July 21 & September 22, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition, 48-C Cedar

Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, July 19, August 30 & September 20, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, August 2 & September 6, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, August 9 & September 13, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, July 25, August 22 & September 26, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursdays, July 27 & September 28, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, August 2 & September 6 8:30 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, July 19, August 16 & September 20, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Paumanack Village 3 & 4, 150 Duncan Elder Drive,

The Elwood School District has named Chris Onorato as its new director of instructional and information technology, effective July 10. He replaces the retiring Gene Tranchino.

Onorato has served since 2021 as director of technology and 21st century learning for Valley Stream District 30. He previously worked as a math teacher and sixth grade teacher at Forest Road School in Valley Stream 30, and as a math teacher and academic adviser at the School for Democracy and Leadership in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

“He is an insightful, passionate educator who really emerged as the perfect person to fill the void that is being left within instructional technology.”

Greenlawn: Thursday, July 27, Wednesday, August 23 & Friday, September 29, 10 am – 12 pm; residents only

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Tuesdays, August 15 & September 19, 10 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 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.”

A resident of Center Moriches, Onorato earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Hofstra University, his master’s in special education from Touro College, and his

school building leader and school district leader certifications from the College of Saint Rose.

“Chris looks to expand and continue our race for excellence and follow the wonderful trail that our technology department has blazed under Mr. Tranchino’s leadership,” Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert said.

“Through establishing meaningful partnerships with parents and the community, leveraging technology to enhance the rigor of instruction, supporting children in becoming creators of content and critical thinkers, and leading with a level of energy that is infectious to both students and staff, I aim to immerse children in a supportive environment conducive to academic, social and emotional growth,” Onorato said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the Elwood family.”

Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

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July Happenings

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Annual Jones Beach

Volleyball Tournament

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that they are hosting the 45th Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament comprised of 6-player coed teams. This event will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 and will be held rain or shine.

Tournament, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY, 11702, Attn: Recreation or by email to LIParksRecreation@ parks.ny.gov. Applications are available by calling 631-321-3510, emailing LIParksRecreation@parks. ny.gov , on our website www.parks.ny.gov and at your local Long Island State Park.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

7:30PM

COMEDY NIGHT

Comedy night with Mick Thinas at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh. Opening set by Chris Roach. Doors open at 7pm. Visit muls.com for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

6:30PM

PINK CHALLAH BAKE

What happens when the foremost breast cancer organization in the Hamptons and Chabad join forces?

You get the first ever PINK Challah Bake of the Hamptons! Hear from a doctor, from a cancer thriver and make challah at Chabad of The Hamptions in East Hamption. Visit jewishhamptons.com/pink for more information.

7:00PM-8:15PM

GROOVE DANCE

Held at the Freeport Memorial Library where you get to dance it in your own unique way. No dancing experience required. Bring water and a yoga mat. Register at freeportlibrary.info.

7:00PM-8:15PM

SOUND CIRCLE

A supportive and integrative gathering with the intentions of healing and empowering through sound, both created for and with the participants at Gateway Healing Center in Cold Spring Harbor. Call 631-987-5100 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

6:30PM-7:30PM

JESTER JIM SHOW FOR FAMILIES

Juggling, beatboxing, & comedy!

Head to Emma Clark Library's lawn in Setauket for Jester Jim's show! For more information please email kids@emmaclark.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

8:00AM-2:00PM

PADDLE FOR THE BATTLE

Visit the Oakdale Yacht Club for the annual Paddle Board and Kayak event supporting local families of breast, ovarian, and other gynecological cancers. For those who prefer to remain on land, there is entertainment, games and activities. Water Bound (Paddler) $50, Land Goer (Spectator) $35. Visit islipbreastcancer.com for more information.

9:00AM-4:00PM

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

This annual volleyball tournament is played on the sand courts at Jones Beach State Park. Advanced registration is required. There is no day of event registration. Call the Regional Recreation Department for an application 631321-3510 or LIParksRecreation@ parks.ny.gov.

10:30AM

KIDS YOGA AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Yoga Event July 22nd starting at 10:30am. Come down for a fun educational yoga class for kids of all ages. Call/ Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

7:15PM-10:30PM

PAMS & JAMS JINGO!

A spin on traditional bingo where bingo balls are replaced

with music beats. Held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge Tickets are $30 per person. For more information call Pat at 631-9220225 or Karen at 631-943-9113.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

9:00AM-12:00PM

BEACH CLEAN UP

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the Town of Hempstead are partnering to host a community beach clean-up at Lido Beach Town Park. Volunteers are able to sign up for a 1.5hour time slot. Registration is required so that we may contact you if we need to cancel the event due to the weather. Parking fees will be waived for all registered participants. Please email response@amseas.org if you have any questions.

9:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! Thrift Shop Special Event Of "Pack A Bag" ($5)Held at St. Patrick's Church in Deer Park. For more information please call 631-2427530.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

12:00PM

HONEY BEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Honey Bee Keeping Class July 30th starting at Noon. Come down for an educational class and learn all about honey bees. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

The tournament will begin at 9:00AM on the volleyball courts at Central Mall Field 4 at Jones Beach State Park. The first round of matches will be played as a round robin. All teams are guaranteed to play seven games. The top two teams from each round robin bracket will advance on to the quarterfinals which will decide the two final teams. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. The 3rd and 4th place teams will receive merchandise prizes.

Registration is FREE and is open until the roster is full. Players must be 14 years old or older to participate. Players of all skill levels are welcome to play and will be seeded accordingly. To register, please send your legible, completed application either by mail to Volleyball

This event is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the Natural Heritage Trust. Corporate contributors for this event include 102.3 WBAB and 106.1 WBLI. For further information on this tournament, please call the Long Island Regional Recreation Department at (631) 3213510, Weekdays 9:00AM – 5:00PM or Jones Beach State Park at (516) 7851600.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails, and boat launches. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Local Teens Earn Prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award during the annual Silver Award Ceremony and Breakfast, which included a keynote address by the Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Labor Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Rosalie Drago. The Silver Award program recognizes the power and dedication shared by each recipient as they join an elite group of young women who earn the highest Girl Scout honor a Cadette Scout can achieve. Members of the Huntington Service Unit 612 Harborwoods/ Centerport Unit 613; Julia Fasciano, Tatiana Marr, Taylor Busch, Jacqueline O’Grady, Maeve O’Connor, Megan Sully, Rebecca Stawecki, Emma Rothleder, Kylie Meehan, Brianna Mauro, Daniella Rehren, Ava Haddad, Louise Hartough, Megan

LaMena, Nora Truncale, Emma Barbo, Eva Barbo, Gabriela Solis, Ellie Schwartz, Kali Marketos, Riley Perinchief, Madison Vega, Sophia Vitevitch, Olivia LoBue, Maggie Brchnel, Elliot Baravarian, and Elizabeth Benavides were among those acknowledged for this great accomplishment.

“The Silver Award is the highest distinction that Girl Scouts in this age range can earn,” said GSSC President & CEO Tammy Severino. “It takes a great deal of responsibility, dedication, and confidence for these Girls to complete these important projects as they create a notable positive impact in their community. I applaud these girls’ commitment to making a difference and joining a highly distinguished group of accomplished young women.”

To achieve a Silver Award, Girl Scouts each tackled a project that held a deep significance to them and would greatly

benefit the world around them. To be eligible for a Silver Award, each recipient must complete their Cadette Journey before beginning their Silver Award project. To meet the Girl Scout Silver

Award requirements, each candidate must complete at least 50 hours toward their project.

Girls in grades 6-8 begin their Silver Award journey by identifying a civic or social issue they care about. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with the mission to create a positive impact in her community by addressing an issue she feels passionate about. Through the process, Silver Award Girl Scouts build invaluable problemsolving, organizational, and leadership skills while educating and inspiring others.

Troop 954 members Julia Fasciano, Tatiana Marr and Taylor Busch repurposed a former preschool playground that was closed due to the pandemic into a community herb and vegetable garden.

Troop 1619 members Jacqueline O’Grady, Maeve O’Connor, Megan Sully, and Rebecca Stawecki raised awareness about the importance of sea life and how they are affected by ocean pollution. They installed a beach recycling center at Crab Meadow Beach.

Emma Rothleder, Kylie Meehan, Brianna Mauro, and Daniella Rehren raised awareness about the contribution of women in various fields to society and to inspire young women to pursue their goals; as their group researched, educated and created a display.

Ava Haddad, Louise Hartough, Megan LaMena, and Nora Truncale built a greeting card station for a senior living facility. They collected hundreds of blank cards and spent hours with the seniors, completing greeting cards, connecting seniors with friends and family.

Elliot Baravarian, and Elizabeth Benavides raised awareness about the importance of bats and how to help with bat conservation. They also raised funds to build and donate two bat houses to a local horse stable.

For their project, Troop 286 members Emma Barbo and Eva Barbo made sustainable videos to inform dog owners on a variety of pet-related topics. They also made and donated “Adopt Me” bandannas to the Huntington Animal shelter.

Troop 192 members Gabriela Solis, Ellie Schwartz, Kali Marketos, Riley Perinchief and Madison Vega made over 65 blankets for residents in a nursing home.

Troop 2597 members Sophia Vivevitch, Olivia Lobue, and Maggie Brchnel created a website featuring the history of the Elwood Schools. Showcasing the building and functioning of the Little Red Schoolhouse and highlights interviews with former students and historic photos.

To learn more about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County or the Silver Award, visit: https://www. gssc.us/

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youthserving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www. gssc.us.

CLEANING A LOCAL PLAYGROUND - Julia Fasciano, Tatiana Marr, Taylor Busch cleaning a local playground to create Seeds of Hope Community Garden.

RECOGNIZED BY ELWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THEIR SILVER AWARD PROJECT - Daniella Rehren, Brianna Mauro, Kylie Meehan and Emma Rothleder being recognized by Elwood Public Schools for their Silver Award project.

Race To Save The Sea Turtles! 2023 Paddle Battle LI Event Saturday, July 29th

The New York Marine Rescue Center is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2023 Paddle Battle LI Event on Saturday, July 29th along the Peconic River in Riverhead, NY.

It’s a race to save the Sea Turtles! This family friendly event includes a 2.5-mile amateur race and a 5-mile competitive race course. First place medals will be offered to winners in each category, for each class and distance. We also have our Casual Paddle! This is not a race it’s just a great way for family and friends to get together and paddle casually on the beautiful Peconic River!

There is also a great opportunity for companies, organizations and unions to participate in the “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.” This 2.5 mile stand up paddle board and kayak race

designed for teams of four competitors to compete against one another for the Team Challenge trophy. The team with the overall best combined time will take home the championship trophy along with the bragging rights of winning the 2023 “Paddle Battle Team Challenge.”

All proceeds will go directly to the NY Marine Rescue Center, a not-forprofit 501c3 to help them save the Sea Turtles!

Registration starts at 7:30am on the Peconic Waterfront – Entry fees are $95/pp before the race day, or $105 on the event day. Rental canoes and kayaks are available for $40. Life vests are required; all participants must wear their own PFD (personal floatation device) during the race. Complete pre-registration details are at PaddleBattleLI.com

or find us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/ PaddleBattleLongIsland.

In the event of severe weather, Paddle Battle LI will be held on Sunday, July 30.

About the New York Marine Rescue Center:

The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.

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Do I need Flood insurance?

You’re not going to be visiting neighborhoods around West Point any time soon. Nor will you see a bucolic Montpelier, Vermont this summer. Both of these communities…. and many more….. have witnessed unprecedented flooding over the last few weeks. They are not in flood zones nor are they low lying areas. And, incidentally, Homeowner insurance will not pay for losses.

You may not live in a flood zone. This does not mean you can’t be flooded or that you are adequately insured. One-in-five floods do not happen in a flood zone. The flooding up north is not such an anomaly as you might think. Remember, NYC witnessed such a flood in the spring of 2022. Basement apartments flooded. People even drowned. Suffolk had such flooding on August 13, 2014.

Long Island’s population has doubled since a category 3 hurricane hit in 1938. The results then were catastrophic. What are you chances of being unscathed when the next hurricane hits? Are you living on what was then flooded land? Are your sewers capable of flushing a 4” or 8” rain?

As unusual weather events become the norm, should you research whether or not you might need or want Flood Insurance? What does it protect you against? How expensive is it? Who sells it? Call and ask your insurance agent.

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THE RIGHT PEDIATRIC CARE— RIGHT WHERE YOU NEED IT

We take pride in getting to know all our patients and families, allowing for individualized attention and personalized care. Our experienced, board-certified pediatricians work with the nationally recognized pediatric experts at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, one of the nation’s preeminent pediatric hospitals, to bring the most advanced and compassionate care to our community.

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2023 Sandcastle Contest To Be Held At Hither Hills State Park

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 2023 Sandcastle Contest at Hither Hills State Park. The contest will be held each Thursday through August 31, 2023. Sand sculptors may use sand, water, and any other natural materials native to the beach.

Prizes are provided by the Natural Heritage Trust, the program’s sponsor. Each week’s prizes will be awarded for the best

sculptors and castles in several categories.

Registration is held each Thursday 9:30AM at Hither Hills State Park Visitors Center. A $10.00 Vehicle Use Fee will be in effect.

Event Schedule:

Registration-9:30am

Build Time-9:30 am10:30 am

Judging-10:30 am

Awards Ceremony-11:00 am -12pm

For further information, please call Hither Hills State Park at (631) 668-

Harborfields High School Career Transition Class Raises $1,200 For Autism

2554. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which in 2022 were visited by record 79.5 million people. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

The career transition class at Harborfields High School raised $1,200 for the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America by selling dog biscuits, T-shirts, greeting cards, jewelry and candy throughout this past school year. These studentrun businesses provide them with opportunities to apply what they learn in

the classroom to real-world experiences. Guided by teacher Rhonda Lebit, the students are responsible for making all of the items, packaging, selling and managing our business bank account.

A parent-run organization serving over 4,000 families on Long Island, NSASA works to support individuals

with autism in local communities. Through its fundraising efforts, NSASA provides free educational, social, and recreational opportunities to families touched by autism. NSASA also provides grants for technology, classroom materials and community outings to local school programs that serve children with autism.

HARBORFIELDS HS CAREER TRANSITION CLASS RAISES $1,200 - The career transition class at Harborfields High School raised $1,200 for the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America by selling dog biscuits, T-shirts, greeting cards, jewelry and candy throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

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Harborfields High School’s “Newsies” Wins Two Hunting-Tony Awards

“NEWSIES” WINS TWO HUNTING-TONY AWARDS - Harborfields High School’s theater students recently took home two trophies at the 13th annual Hunting-Tony Awards ceremony, held at Huntington High School. The cast and crew of the school’s spring musical, “Newsies,” won for Best Stage Set Design for a Musical and Best Choreography. The Hunting-Tonys serve to celebrate the fall plays and spring musicals from the Town of Huntington’s nine public high schools. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

Student Leaders Visit Paumanack Village Pen Pals

STUDENT LEADERS VISIT PAUMANACK VILLAGE PEN PALS - Students from the Student Council and Leadership Club at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District recently visited their pen pals from Paumanack Village in Greenlawn. The students and the residents played musical instruments and made crafts, providing a wonderful experience for all involved. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

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Local Scout Presented With Boy Scout Jewish Religious Emblem

The first eleven points of the Boy Scout Law must be demonstrated in order to go from one rank to the next, including Eagle.  The 12th point --”A Scout is Reverent”-“-- can be demonstrated in a variety of ways including the earning of the religious award of the Scout’s individual faith.

As with all the religious emblems, these are not an award for Scouting skills, but rather an emblem authorized by the Boy Scouts of America to be worn on the Scout’s uniform after satisfactory completion of the necessary requirements.  This award, earned by Jewish Boy Scouts 11 to 18, requires study concerned with home observance, synagogue worship, Jewish study, the American Jewish community,

world Jewry, and a service project. It is one of the three recognitions earned as a Boy Scout that can be worn on their adult volunteer uniform – the religious emblem, the Arrow of Light (as a Webelos Scout) and the Eagle Scout knots.

In observance of the 12th point of the Scout Law, Fort Salonga resident Eagle Scout Rebecca Aronberg of Troop 539G of Kings Park was presented with her Ner Tamid Emblem on May 30, 2023 at her final troop meeting of the season, held at the troop’s weekly meeting place – William T. Rogers Middle School (Kings Park), by JCOS PR Chair Phyllis Stein.  Eagle Scout Rebecca Aronberg was presented with a medal,

certificate, and the special purple and silver “scouting religious emblem knot” that is sewn onto her uniform. Rebecca Aronberg is the first Female Boy Scout to have earned her Ner Tamid Jewish Scout religious Emblem in Suffolk County Council (Scouts BSA) the North East Region, and among the first to do so in the National ScoutsBSA. Eagle Scout Rebecca Aronberg is the daughter of Mark and Suh San Aronberg of Fort Salonga and younger sister of Matthew Aronberg (Eagle Scout 640 Troop #0240 Bronx, NY), Adam Aronberg (Eagle Scout 640 Troop #0240 Bronx, NY) and Cody Caballero (Eagle Scout Troop #539B, Kings Park, NY).

Accessing Schooling Options

(NAPSI)—Parents are more optimistic about their children’s academic, emotional, and social development and they increasingly support school choice according to EdChoice,

which wants all K–12 students to access the schooling options—public, private, charter, homeschooling or other—best for them. Learn more at www.edchoice.org.

LOCAL SCOUT PRESENTED WITH BOY SCOUT JEWISH RELIGIOUS EMBLEM -

Pictured: (left to right) Kings Park’s Troop 539G (ScoutsBSA) Committee Chair Craig Rome, Fort Salonga’s Mark and Suh San Aronberg, Ner Tamid Emblem recipient/Eagle Scout Rebecca Aronberg and Scoutmaster Vanessa Faro

Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

(Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

Grants | Rebates | Incentives | Assessments | Community Support

For more information, visit PSEGLINY.com/EcoDev