NYS ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
On August 3rd, 2024, the Babylon Town Board gathered to celebrate Anthony LaFerrera, affectionately known as “Laff,” for his election as President of the NYS Association of Fire Chiefs council. Remarkably, he’s just the second person from the Town of Babylon to hold this position since the association’s inception in 1904.
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Scholastic sports can teach student-athletes valuable lessons they take with them for a lifetime, all the while engaging them in the thrill of competition. High school student-athletes may aspire to continue their playing careers in college, but data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association indicates only a small fraction of young people will get that chance. The NCAA reports that roughly eight million students currently participate in high school sports in the United States, while less than half a million athletes compete at the collegiate level. Football is among the most popular sports at both the high school and college level. Though more than one million student-athletes compete in high school football, data from a recent NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Report indicates that just a little more than 73,000 played college football during that school year.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
11:00AM-12:00PM
SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY
Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
6:00PM – 7:00PM THE POWER OF MOVEMENT
Join physical therapist Catherine Tuppo at the Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., as she discusses the health benefits of activity and exercise, and how you can get active and stay active. Please register for this program. For more information, please call 631-669-1624
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6:30 PM
ELLA FITZGERALD AND TONY BENNETT EXHIBIT
The Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett exhibits opening at the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets: $25 General Admission. For more information, please call 631-751-1895
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM
PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https://www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. Free. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
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CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
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31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
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Suffolk Bus Corporation Teams Up With Transit Workers Union Local 252, North Fork Transit & EBT To Honor Our Veterans
Starting this month, Suffolk County transit drivers who served our nation will be honored with a special uniform patch bordered in gold, where the word “veteran” is stitched in silver letters under the United States Flag for display on each driver’s sleeve.
To commemorate this special honor, a ceremony was held at Suffolk Bus Corporation’s (SBC) Ronkonkoma bus depot to thank the drivers, mechanics, and office staff for their service to our country and their dedication to the Suffolk County transit system. Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa, who serves as chair of the Legislature’s Veterans
Committee and the Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee, was on hand to recognize the commitment, sacrifices and extraordinary contributions of America’s veterans.
The concept to honor our veterans in this special way was initiated by Suffolk Bus Corp. driver, Luis Mercado, a veteran of the US Marine Corps and the Navy Reserves, and chair of the Transport Workers Union Local 252 Veterans Committee.
Suffolk Bus Corp. worked with North Fork Transit and EBT, the other transit service providers in Suffolk County, and Transport Workers Union Local 252, to implement this program.
“I am so pleased that we
were able to find a way to honor this special group of drivers. Thank you to Luis and his committee for helping to make this happen,” said John Corrado, Suffolk Bus Corporation President.
“Suffolk County is very proud of the job that our transit workers do every day. We’re especially proud to know of the men and women who serve our system and who also served our country. These are great people doing great work. The distinctive patch is a well-deserved thank you for their service,” said Legislator Caracappa.
“Suffolk County is the first county in the country to honor their veterans in this way,” said Debra Hagan,
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Study Tips For A Strong Start In School
Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.
• Find your optimal study space. The ideal study spot varies from student to student. Some need a quiet nook in the library, while others may prefer the sounds of nature while seated on a park bench.
There’s no one-size-fits-all study location, so students may need to experiment with what works best for them. Also, The Princeton Review says that a student doesn’t need just one study space. He or she may find a change of scenery can prompt the brain to retain information better.
• Devise a study plan. Setting goals and a plan of attack allows students to space out their studying over several days. This can reduce stress and make the task seem less cumbersome.
• Avoid cram sessions. Devising a study plan is better than cramming the night before a test. The
American Psychological Association says students may perform well on a test for which they’ve crammed, but that doesn’t mean they’ve truly learned the material. Studying with a goal of retaining the material long-term is important.
• Learn how to actively
study. Some students think that studying requires reading over the material or highlighting text. Active studying involves engaging with the material and constructing meaning from the text. One way to engage with the material is to try acting as the teacher and explaining concepts to
another person. Creating a study guide or even concept maps also helps one actively study.
• Balance intensity with laid-back study approaches. Students may procrastinate with their studying because they don’t want to devote a lot of time to the task. Instead, they can do shorter sessions mixed with longer sessions of studying. In fact, The Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says shorter, intensive study time can be more effective than drawn-out studying.
• Ask for help. Asking a teacher or another
student for help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a good strategy to develop early on. The longer one waits, the more difficult it may be to catch up on material. Asking for help goes hand-in-hand with setting up a buddy system for studying. Study groups enable students to go over material together, which can provide different perspectives and help the material resonate more effectively.
Students will spend a lot of time studying while in school. Learning how to do it effectively is vital to fulfilling one’s academic potential.
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