April 12, 2023 West Islip

631-260-7777

ROBOTICS TEAM COMES HOME WITH THE QUALITY AWARD - The West Islip High School

Robotechs competed at the regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Hofstra University on March 24th and 25th. The schools robotics Team No. 871 won the QUALITY Award and performed exceptionally well in this year's competition.

New Record in West Islip

West Islip | 209 Willetts Lane

Georgian-style 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home, with full finished basement. Located on the desired Willetts Creek and the G reat South Bay. T he approximately 115ft bulkhead, 36x24ft boat slip and 25x40ft in-ground swimming pool makes this waterfront home a dream come true.

Amenities: Bulkhead, formal dining room, full finished basement, en suite primary bathroom, lawn sprinkler, home office, in-ground pool, cabana.

Lifestyle: West Islip is a small city in Suffolk County along the South Shor e. T his oceanfront town features some of the best beaches and is just a ferry ride away from Fire Island. West Islip is easy to navigate to with a 55-minute express train ride to New York City, making this town ideal for anyone.

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Recycled Art In Honor Of Earth Day

2nd Annual Easter Food Drive

RECYCLED ART IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY - In honor of Earth Day, students at Beach Street Middle School in the West Islip School District collaborated and created an ocean sunrise mural out of recycled bottlecaps. It took several months for the students to collect more than 2,000 bottlecaps, which were then cleaned and sorted into colors. An underpainting was created based on the colors collected. During their art classes, the students hot glued the bottle caps onto a canvas and a masterpiece was created. The students made something beautiful out of potential trash and saved more than 2,000 bottlecaps from the landfill. Pictured are Eric Albinder, West Islip School District’s director of art and music, Beach Street Middle School art teacher Jill Culver, eighth graders Isabella Virgilio, Addison Masotti, Grace Pesci and Matt Mushorn, and Beach Street Middle School Principal Andrew O’Farrell. Photo courtesy of West Islip School District

QUESADILLA

2ND ANNUAL EASTER FOOD DRIVE - Boy Scout Troop 95 held its 2nd annual Easter Food Drive at The Church of Christ in West Islip. Twelve families in the community received a gift of various food items to enjoy for Easter dinner.

Autism And Children

According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of

12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.

April Happenings

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 nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

This event is sponsored by Long Island University. Adopt an animal at LIU Post, the Pratt Recreation Center Lot. Follow @ourcauseforpaws on instagram for updates. Rain date is April 16th.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy classic show cars, vendors fair food and live music. Visit LongIslandCars.com for more information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum" at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. For questions call Joanna Rekas at 631-315-2916. To register visit communityresourcefinder.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00PM-10:00PM

HARD LUCK CAFÉ CONCERT

The concert will feature Rachael Sage and Avi Wisni. An open mic precedes the concert. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at cinemaartscentre. org or at the box office now through the evening of the event.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

1:00PM-4:00PM

SPRING LITURGY & LUNCHEON

Calling all alumni, The Academy of St. Joseph will be hosting their 2023 Spring Liturgy and Luncheon on the Brentwood Campus. Call for reservations at 631-2731187 ext. 154.

1:30PM BUNCO

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes, the auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, will be hosting BUNCO. Games begin at 2:00PM, $12 per person and it includes coffee, tea and snacks. For reservations call Susan at 516-680-8487 or email SueSarandis@gmail.com.

3:00PM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Call the library at 631-669-4020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

8:10AM-10:30AM

BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker is partnering with NuHealth to provide free mammograms to women over the age of 40 at the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

8:00AM-2:00PM

VENDOR MARKET/YARD SALE

The Grace United Methodist Chuch in Lindenhurst will be hosting an indoor vendor market and yard sale. This event

is rain or shine. For more information call 631-226-8690 or email gumc.lindy@ gmail.com.

1:00PM-4:00PM

EARTH DAY CLEAN UP

The Levittown Community Council invites Levittion families, organizations and business groups to help clean up various locations throughout Levittown. All participants will meet at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com.

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine, live music with Dennis & Ivan, and of course multiple short films shown on the big screen.Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-8461459 for more information.

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The annual raffle fundraiser to benefit AiArthritis at the Lindenhurst Gazebo. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/aiarthritis. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 16th. Email auctionforarthritis@gmail.com with any questions.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for April is Rebuilding Together Long Island

www.rebuildingtogether.org

Rebuilding Together

Long Island (RTLI) is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Farmingdale, serving Nassau County and most of Su olk County. As an a liate of the national organization, Rebuilding Together, their mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives.

To accomplish their vision of safe and healthy homes for everyone, they provide free essential home safety repairs and modifications for economicallydisadvantaged homeowners, whether they are older adults, veterans, families or persons with a disability or limited mobility.

Although RTLI’s teams work year round, April is a particularly important month because it is National Rebuilding Month. “Too many Americans su er from the health and economic consequences of living in substandard housing and under served communities,” said Caroline Blakely, President & CEO of Rebuilding Together. “National Rebuilding Month serves as an annual month-long call to service to encourage people to support their neighbors, strengthen their community and ensure everyone is living in safe and healthy homes.”

RTLI together with its 120 sister a liates will all look to surpass last year’s accomplishment of working with over 13,000 volunteers to repair close to 800 homes and over 150 community centers nationwide. As you drive around Long Island, watch for RTLI’s lawn signs. If you see one, you will know their volunteers are hard at work helping someone who needs a helping hand.

Once accepted into the program, each home receives a safety check of every room. Each home has its own challenges. RTLI also listens to the homeowner to determine their priorities. Hazards and unsafe conditions are noted and given to the volunteer crews so they can prepare a materials list and then

get to work. Minor plumbing and electrical repairs may be made, but they may also do weatherization, flooring (if the current floor is a hazard), sheet rock repair and a myriad of other repairs. If someone has limited mobility, a wheelchair ramp may be constructed, grab bars and railings installed, doorways widened where possible to accommodate a wheelchair. Conversions of bathtubs to walk-in showers can also be done and under certain circumstances, a stair glide may be installed. While RTLI cannot always take care of every issue in the home, they will tell you that every home they work on is left safer than is was and the lives of its residents are improved when the project is complete! So how can you help?

•If you know someone who may benefit from their services, have them call the RTLI o ce at 631.777.7894, Monday – Friday, to see if they qualify for the free program.

•Join the RTLI team! Volunteers can sign up at rebuildingtogetherli.org/ volunteer-today. Currently they are looking for individuals who are fluent in Spanish and for an o ce person, particularly if they are familiar with Salesforce. Additionally, if you are handy with tools, the Nassau and Su olk crew teams are always looking for more help.

•Donate at rebuildingtogetherli. org. RTLI relies on the donations of our neighbors, some grants and corporate sponsorships, as they do not receive any government funding.

•RTLI encourages local business to get involved and sponsor a project. The organization can find the right project for your business to sponsor and you can then promote your generosity on social media to show your commitment to improving the health and safety of someone in need locally.

When we work together, we can bring about transformational change quickly in our communities. Stay tuned for next week’s article to learn more.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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West Islip Public Library 2023-2024 Budget Approved

West Islip residents approved the 2023-2024 Library Budget in a vote held at the Library on Tuesday, April 4. The $4,325,300 operating budget was approved by a vote of 257 yes to 49 no. Dana Waite Esposito was re-elected to a five-

year term as Library Trustee with 283 votes.

“Everyone at the West Islip Public Library wishes to express their appreciation to all who participated in the budget vote process this year” said Director Andrew Hamm. “The

Board of Trustees and the library staff look forward to working together with the community to expand on our role as a center of civic life in the West Islip community.”

Engineer, Electrical sought by Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Melville, NY. Dsgn analog circuits incl power supply, ampli ers/ sensors, & digital, microprocessor-based circuits considering rmware reqmts; troubleshoot eld problems/test prototypes/integrated systems as a part of dvlpmt process; perform tolerance analysis; review dsgns; dvlp product specs w/ dvlpmt/mktg team; dvlp/improve product dvlpmt processes & other engg processes; prep accurate, up-todate reports for eld & executive mgmt. Req’s: Bachelor’s deg in Electrical Engg or Comp Sci & Engg plus 2 yrs’ exp w/ dsgn & dvlpmt of consumer electronic products w/ AFCI & GFCI technologies, sensor interfacing & signal conditioning, circuit dsgn using discrete semiconductors & magnetics, & product validation tests for UL, FCC, CSA & similar agencies. Up to 10% domestic & int’l travel reqd. Salary range: $91,250-$115,000. Send resume to humanresources@leviton.com or 201 N Service Rd, Melville, NY 11747. 410507N041223

Public Relations Specialist (Hicksville, NY) Salary $68,000/yr. Act as PR Specialist of our org & clients; Understand PR objectives, dsgn & plan PR campaigns & media relations strategies; Write press releases & prep pitches for media, create multimedia content on social media, & dsgn event posters & other visual materials; Build Visual Identity System, & rltd duties. Master’s in PR or Communication Arts, 2 yrs exp as PR Specialist, Art Director or rltd involving branding using Visual Identity System dsgn & managing media relations. Mail resume to Chinese American Better Life Promotion Center Inc, 43 E Barclay St, Hicksville, NY 11801

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It is our pleasure to announce that your well-known, local real estate agent, Elizabeth “Liz” Glass has joined Douglas Elliman Real Estate. As a Village of Brightwaters resident, Liz has extensive knowledge of the South Shore and all that it has to offer!

Liz's in-depth local market expertise is now paired with one of the nation's largest independent residential real estate brokerages with the largest global network. With Liz Glass, you are guaranteed the best level of service for all of your real estate needs!

Liz Glass’s business is about 90% referral, which to her, is the highest indicator of success. Some of her best friends are former clients and she can't wait to meet you!

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South Shore Audubon Offers Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a

degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one

of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents

of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

May 31,2023 is the deadline for submission of applications. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the

reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply for both scholarships but cannot

be awarded more than one. For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy Gulotta eagulotta@optonline.net, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net.

YONKERS | $230,000 | MIDLAND PLAZA CO-OPS

This Well Kept 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Co-Op Unit Boasts Ample Closet Space, Spacious Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors, Dining Area, Large Living Room & Eat-In Kitchen. On-Site Laundry Facilities & Pet Friendly With No Weight Restrictions. Easy Commute To NYC And Minutes To The Cross County Shopping Center. Close Proximity To Hospital, Amazing Restaurants & Shops That Bronxville Offers!

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CORAM | $599,000 | WINDERMERE OAKS

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WEST BABYLON | $729,000

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MASSAPEQUA | $999,999 | CANAL FRONT

Just In Time For Summer! Boater’s Paradise! 120 Ft. Of Navy Bulkhead At The Top Of The Canal! Just Shy Of 3,000 Sq. Ft., This 4 Bed, 2 Bath Spacious Ranch Was Completely Updated After Sandy. Featuring A Primary Bedroom With Full Bath & Walk-In Closet, Updated Kitchen & Baths, Multiple Closets, Storage Room, Separate Laundry Room, Den With Fireplace, 3 Season Room, And Beautiful Moldings And Floors Throughout. Perfect Home To Entertain Or Just Relax With The Spectacular Water View.

WEST BABYLON

Located South of Montauk Hwy, This FULLY Renovated Hi-Ranch Features Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding, Central Air, Large Living Room, Dining Area And A Gorgeous Kitchen With Quartz Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances And Large Center Island. Also Including A King Sized Primary Bedroom w/Full Bath, Family Room, Laundry Room, Tons Of Storage Space, And A 2 Car Attached Garage.

NORTH BABYLON

Beautifully Maintained 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath Expanded Split Featuring Hardwood Floors, Central Air, Solar Panels, Alarm System & Gas Heat. Perfect For Entertaining! Bright And Open Living Room With Vaulted Ceilings & Skylights, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room & Finished Basement. Plenty Of Storage Throughout. Spacious Backyard Featuring Brand New Patio w/ Brick Pavers. Young Roof, New Driveway With Apron, New Brick Walkway, In-Ground Sprinklers & Attached 1 Car Garage.

MINEOLA

Beautiful Improvements In The Absolutely Immaculate Wide Line Cape In East Williston S.D. Featuring 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, A Beautifully Renovated Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances & Durable Quartz Countertops. Updated Bath w/Step-In Shower & Marble Top Vanity, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closets, Built-In Storage Spaces, And A Newly Renovated Basement. Corner Lot Property With 2 Car Garage, Side By Side Driveway And 4 Yr Roof. Super Clean And Well Maintained With Many More Updates!

LEVITTOWN | $579,000 | OPEN HOUSE APRIL 15TH & 16TH, 12PM-2PM (289 ROSELLE ST.)

Gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape Style Home Featuring An Open Concept Layout With Dining Room, Recently Renovated Kitchen With Corian Counter Tops And New Appliances, Hardwood Floors Throughout And A Large Living Room With Sliders To The Impressive Outdoor Space. The Entertainer’s Yard Includes A Large Paved Patio With Gazebo And A Semi In-Ground Pool With Trex Deck... Perfect For Summer Gatherings And BBQs.

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