From Start to Furnished All Under One Roof
Come visit their recently renovated, massive two-story showroom and design center in Farmingdale… it is over 40,000 square feet of gorgeous.
For over 80 years, Seigerman’s has built a strong reputation for high quality merchandise and exceptional service. We visited the showroom and met with lead designer Ronelle Hills, who gave us a tour. “We have re-invented our showroom and have rebranded Seigerman’s for the millennium,” she said, “We offer our customers more than the typical furniture store.”
THE SHOWROOM
It felt as if we were walking through pages of an upscale design magazine…
Upon entering the showroom, it looks as if you are stepping into a home… there is a beautiful vignette of a living room, an office, a bedroom, a dining room, and a kitchen. Everything was so fabulously put together. “We purposely designed and arranged it that way,” stated Ronelle.
And yes… everything in the showroom is for sale.
The rest of the showroom is also filled with inviting furniture settings and a huge variety of styles from leading manufacturers. Contemporary, coastal, country, modern farmhouse, transitional, industrial, and traditional – they do a remarkable job keeping up with the trends as well as offering the never-go-out-of-style classics. The diversity of their showroom is also evident in their price points, offering mid-range to high-end furniture. ‘Quality at affordable pricing’ is their motto. Nothing compares to being able to sit on
the sofas and chairs; to touch the various fabrics, textiles and finishes; to see how the vivid or soft color palette combinations interact. It entices customers to stay and browse because it allows them to imagine how things situated in the showroom may look in their home. Every piece of furniture is custom ordered and available in multiple fabrics, finishes and sizes. If a customer needs assistance with selecting and coordinating multiple items, the design center is conveniently located right upstairs.
THE DESIGN CENTER
The full-service design center is staffed by professional interior designers. Customers frequently come in to purchase a piece of furniture, then, after browsing the showroom, decide to renovate an entire room. At the design center, customers can make an appointment with one of the designers to plan a renovation project, be it one room, or an entire home. No project, or budget, is too big or small. In addition to interior designers, their staff includes licensed and insured carpenters, plumbers, electricians, seamstresses, painters and more.
“We work hand in hand with our clients on their project. We create floor plans and space lay-outs; we help select flooring, rugs and carpet, wallpaper, artwork, accessories, window treatments, color schemes, and paint plans; we can create custom wall units, kitchens, bars …really anything they can dream up,” said Ronelle. “We do it all…start to furnished.”
As an added courtesy, the design center also offers a complimentary design consultation in their showroom, or at a customer’s home. Floor to ceiling, they cover every aspect of the renovation project,
and they don’t time-stamp it. If you wish to purchase something at a later date, a personal file will be made and kept until you are ready to proceed.
OPEN TO THE TRADE
Seigerman’s design center is also open to the trade, and they welcome customers that are working with their own designers. They encourage designers to utilize the showroom like it is their own; they want designers to feel comfortable working with Seigerman’s and their design staff. They also provide designers access to all of their suppliers and work with them to get the best pricing possible.
With springtime upon us, we are already thinking about getting our outdoor spaces ready for the season. Seigerman’s offers several beautiful collections of outdoor furniture at various price points from a variety of manufacturers. Many customizing options are also available. Creating a stylish and relaxing outdoor space will provide an oasis for you and your family to enjoy right through the fall.
Visiting Seigerman’s is an experience. Whether you’re shopping for a special piece, or a whole new look, they’ve got it all under one very large roof!
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Cover Story
2 Seigerman's Furniture & Interior Design Center
Must Have
4 House Plants
Green Décor and Powerful Purifiers
5 Eco-Conscious
Keeping a Clean Green Home
Must Go
6 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
22 What's Happening in March & April
23 Local Live Music
Recipes 26
Welcome to our first issue of 2020…our Home issue!
As a new decade begins, our team at The LIST is completely dedicated to living a more naturally balanced lifestyle, healthier for our homes and bodies, and respectful of our precious Earth's natural ecology. ‘Green’ and ‘sustainable’ have become our mantras, and we are thrilled to know many of you are completely onboard.
As an ongoing theme this year, we aim to bring awareness and incentive for movement towards greener, cleaner, more sustainable living. We’ll explore creative ways to repurpose and reclaim, non-toxic options for self-care and household products, and eco-friendly ways to decorate your home. With so many healthy alternatives on the market today…it’s easy being green!
As winter transcends into spring, it’s time to look forward to celebrations and sprucing up our homes. I hope this issue provides both anticipation and inspiration for the warmer days ahead.
Wishing you a wonderful new season!
House Plants GREEN
DÉCOR AND POWERFUL PURIFIERS
By introducing certain plants into your home, you may start to notice improvements to your health and overall happiness. As well as improving your mood and enhancing a soothing living space, according to WebMD, researchers found that rooms with plants have less dust and mold than rooms without any foliage. Leaves and other parts of the plants act as natural filters to catch allergens and other airborne particles. That stated, it is best to avoid plants with pollen or spores. Houseplants also add moisture to the air, which is especially beneficial during the winter months.
These are a few good ones to consider bringing into your home:
SPIDER PLANTS
They are great for removing formaldehyde from the air, which is emitted from many things you bring into your home. They are also good humidity boosters. They’re one of the easiest plants to care for and can be kept in almost any room since they don’t like direct sunlight.
LAVENDER
Best known for its stress-relieving mental benefits, catching a whiff of lavender may help soothe restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia. Placing a lavender plant in your bedroom may help you sleep better. Lavender plants prefer well-drained soil and lots of sunlight.
EXPLORING AN ECO-CONSCIOUS APPROACH
keeping a clean green home
We all want our homes free of dirt and germs, but the reality is conventional cleaners often contain harmful chemicals that not only put our health at risk but they pollute our waterways and harm the environment.
EMBRACE GREEN-CERTIFIED CLEANING PRODUCTS!
Here are some of our eco-friendly faves that get the job done:
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner Kills 99% of germs with botanical weapons.
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Tub and Tile Cleaner
This powerful cleaner is great on all bathroom surfaces and tough on soap scum, too.
Pure Essentials Air Purifier/Revitalizer
Tap water mixes with specially blended botanical extracts and essential oils to create an environmentally friendly foam. This foam gently scrubs the air of dust, smoke, pollen and other pollutants. Clean air is released back into your room, enhanced with the scent of the botanical blends. Available at Healthy Alternatives, Babylon Village.
ENGLISH IVY
Excellent for purifying the air of airborne mold particles that can trigger allergies. It is another great plant to put in your bedroom because it can help you breathe easier and get a restful night’s sleep if you have difficulty breathing at night. The plant thrives under fluorescent light but not direct sun. *Be aware that English ivy is poisonous and should be kept well out of reach from children and pets.
SNAKE PLANT
Another popular choice for improving indoor air quality. It works the night shift, converting carbon dioxide into oxygen as you sleep. In addition to formaldehyde, snake plants target carbon monoxide and other toxic air impurities as well. Keep anywhere from 6 to 8 snake plants that are about waist-high for optimal air purification. Considered to be one of the easiest plants to care for, snake plants do great when placed under indirect sunlight.
Tangie Laundry Paste
Handmade plant-based laundry soap made with only natural and environmentally safe ingredients. Even the packaging is compostable!
Tangie Stain Remover Bar Eco-friendly vegan antibacterial stain removing stick that really works.
Tangie products are available at O’Beehave, Babylon Village.
DRAGON TREE
(Dracaena Marginata) - Removes trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from your home’s air. Perfect for a beginner gardener, the dragon plant is slow growing, drought tolerant, and needs bright indirect light. *A word of warning: this natural air purifier is safe for humans but very toxic to dogs and cats.
BOSTON FERN
Said to be a natural humidifier, these are among the best air purifiers that combat formaldehyde, xylene and other unwanted toxins. Place this type of fern in any air-conditioned room of your home. It may also indirectly benefit any dry skin, which can often be a side effect of highly air-conditioned indoor spaces. Boston ferns are easy to grow and prefer indirect sunlight.
As always, especially if you have allergy sufferers, it’s best to do further research on the type of plant you chooSe and how to care for it before bringing it into your home.
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Books, Wisdom, & S and M
BY ANNIE NILAND
We’d be better off if we stopped commenting on S and M. Every time it’s mentioned a growing demographic gets marginalized. Ouch!
You guys are on to me and know that I wasn’t referring to sadomasochism. The “S and M” teaser stands for... wait for it…Senior Moments.
It’s a casually tossed around phrase that throws shade on those of us of a certain age. And when we announce that we’re having a Senior Moment simply because we don’t have instant recall, it raises questions. Are we unwittingly complicit in endorsing ageism? Do we help spread the epidemic in American culture by buying into stereotypes about getting older? Can you help me find my glasses?
Perhaps it’s time to change the narrative and remarket the expression, Senior Moments. Renaming it will change the association. Slow-Your-Roll Moments sounds like a plan. Hear me out…
Imagine at birth each of us is given a newly built room filled with empty shelves. Every memory, experience, or new sensation gets bound in a book and placed on a shelf. We begin to build a library that catalogues every event in our lives. Every year our inventory grows.
Very young children, who haven’t clocked enough time and experiences to build large libraries, have shiny new books on their shelves, but they’re small in numbers. We’ve witnessed their elephant-like memories and how effortlessly they recall details. Retrieving those books that stored them is a no-brainer. They’re easy to locate, and dust free….it hasn’t settled yet.
By adolescence, our libraries are considerable, especially the drama section. Fiction is chosen over facts…a better fit for brains still pink. Information and memories are located with agility and speed, but anything written before our time is outdated, especially, if our parents were the authors.
As young adults with expanding frames of reference, we boast
Annie started writing her column, Raging Gracefully, because she’s committed to the idea that regardless of how old one becomes, raging as opposed to simply aging, is the new paradigm for stalling Father Time. If we all get behind her ideology maybe Mother Nature will agree. We are counting on that.
libraries teeming with books on adventure, relationships, finances, child care, nutrition, travel and even books on how to write books. The selfimprovement section keeps growing, courtesy of television talk shows and podcasts that try to edify our lives. So we build a battery of self-help books to refer to when life doesn’t meet our expectations. Wine helps.
In middle age, there’s still plenty of room on the shelves for collecting wisdom. Scaling mountains of books that store long-term and short-term memories takes more time, but no one starts tapping their foot with impatience when there’s a delay in recall. Except for our grown kids, who are quick to cover their thinly veiled irritation when we repeatedly ask for help with technology. But they suck it up and do the math. Free child care?
Priceless….
By the time our grandkids are old enough to move in with other people’s grandkids, we’ll be the stewards of massive libraries with stunning collections of knowledge. Tomorrow’s memories, made today, will cover every inch of
Come Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 • 9:00AM
St. Patrick School Run for the Shamrocks 5k St. Patrick School, Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore. Run/walk through beautiful downtown Bay Shore and finish back at the school.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 • 12:00-1:00PM
Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mass St. Patrick’s Church, Main Street, Bay Shore.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 • 2:00PM
Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Starts off at Saxon Ave. and travels west down Main Street to St. Patrick’s Church. This year’s Grand Marshal is Fire Island Ferries president Tim Mooney.
our once empty rooms. Shelves will groan with the weight of life experience….knees and backs will follow suit. Will we rise to the occasion and work out our kinks in the gym? Hell yeah!
So, we need to remember, even while forgetting, that Senior Moments can be perceived as dignified Slow-Your-Roll Moments when viewed that way. We need to allow ourselves time to cull through all the information, memories, and wisdom we accrued while we were reeling in the years and stowing away the time. Let the young spit out instant responses while we roll ours out slowly. Wisdom needs time to percolate…like good coffee.
And, if we find humor in the joke Mother Nature plays on us when our lost rose-colored glasses are usually found on our heads, we just might see aging in a new light…hilarious.
There’s a silver lining to growing older….we’ve learned to laugh when it hurts. Take two Advils, and call me in the morning. By adding a little sunshine to our gray…old can be gold.
I see your true colors shining through…
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 • 11:00AM
Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Steps off at S. Snedecor Ave. and Montauk Hwy.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 • 12:00PM
58th Annual Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Head east to enjoy New York’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
SUNDAY, MARCH 22 • 11:00AM
May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 5K Walk/Run
Finest Fitness, 208 E. Main Street, Patchogue. Optional stops at favorite downtown watering holes on final ½ mile stretch. Patchogue Village St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Steps off after 5K race) Main Street, Patchogue.
Sports Enthusiast Eco-Friendly Tips
INSTEAD OF A….
…Disposable Water Bottle:
Sip from an eco-friendly reusable water bottle
…Re-sealable plastic bag: Choose reusable silicone storage bags. Some are freezer safe.
…Disposable paper coffee cup: BYO mug.
DONATE YOUR OLD SNEAKERS:
To a church or charitable organization.
NIKE’S Reuse-A-Shoe Program and NIKE Grind: Recycles used footwear from consumers and transforms them into reusable athletic materials.
PARTICIPATING STORES:
Nike Factory Stores; Deer Park, Woodbury, Riverhead, Oceanside
REPURPOSE YOGA MATS:
Bring your used mat to the local animal shelter to line crates for the animals.
SWITCH YOUR RIDE:
Whenever possible, walk, bike, or ride-share to work, the train station, or the gym.
12 Tips for 12 Weeks
Summer is coming…
There is still plenty of time to get in shape before bathing suit season is upon us. We asked Corinne Brown, owner of Fitness Incentive in Babylon Village, for some expert advice to help shed winter-weight and get beach-body ready for the summer.
HERE ARE HER 12 TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
1. The Right Attitude
One of the few things you have control over in life is your attitude! Strive to have positive, realistic goals as a way of life. You can do anything with the right attitude.
2. Consistency
Consistency is the key to success. Even on the days when you don’t feel your best, get your workout in anyway! Once you’re up and moving, you’ll feel better. Approach all that you do with the attitude that you’ll give it your best.
3. Get Enough Protein
Muscles need protein, so be sure to consume plenty of high-quality protein from sources such as lean meats, fish, chicken, eggs, and avocados.
4. Include Good Sources of Carbohydrates
Many have the impression that carbs are “bad.” This is not true for all carbs! The “bad” carbs are mostly found in processed foods that are loaded with sugar - avoid these. However, “good” carbs are absolutely essential, providing the energy your mind and body need to function at their best. Good carbs include foods like roasted, grilled, or steamed vegetables and garden salads. Be mindful of what type of, and how much, dressing you use – avoid those with added sugar.
5. Balance Work, Stretching, and Mediation
I always tell my students, “A balanced body is an injury-free body!” Your core is at the center of it all – it’s vital to keep it strong. Work your abdominals several times a week. I recommend planks – they’re simple and effective. Keep in mind that to achieve a truly powerful core, you must have a strong upper and lower body. Equally important is making time to stretch your hard working
muscles and relax your hard working mind. Your body does so much for you; it only takes a few minutes every day to show it some love with a few well-deserved stretches and quiet meditation time.
6. Lift
Build muscle! Working with weights is crucial for strength and bone density. You don’t need to lift very heavy weights – you can use lighter weights and still achieve a strong body. Additionally, muscle tissue is metabolically more active and burns more calories than fat tissue. The more muscles you have, the more calories you burn while doing nothing.
7. Get Your Heart Pumping
Good choices for cardio include: sprinting, cycling, stair climbing, fitness classes, and vigorous walking – do all of them, some of them, or mix them up. Moving is essential! Confession: cardio work is, and always will be, my favorite workout. I recommend cycling if you aren’t able to run or walk.
8.
Go Easy on the Alcohol & Sugar
I will never say, “Do not drink.” Just keep it moderated. I frequently enjoy a glass (glass, not bottle) of good red wine at dinner. Regularly indulging in an entire bottle of wine, or several mixed drinks (usually loaded with sugar) can certainly contribute to not being able to lose that abdominal fat. It’s also critical to eliminate as much sugar from your diet as possible. Read labels –you’ll be shocked to learn how much sugar is added to processed foods!
9. Meal Prep in Advance
Eating right often requires a lot of prep time. I find the best approach here is to make enough food for a few days. This allows you to have a healthy lunch and dinner readily available so you’ll always know what you’re eating.
10. Get Adequate Sleep
You will not be optimizing your workouts if you are sleep deprived. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, but adequate sleep is defined as 6 – 8 hours per night regularly. It’s important to understand what your body requires and to make sure you get enough. Never pass up the opportunity for a quick midafternoon power nap if you can squeeze one in – even 20 minutes can be beneficial.
11. Hydrate
Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, adequate daily fluid intake for men is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters); and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) for women. This recommendation includes fluids from water, other beverages, and food (about 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food). If you do any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to replace lost fluids. It's important to drink water before, during, and after a workout. I drink electrolyte enriched water to replenish myself after vigorous workouts. (Essentia and Core waters are good choices.)
12. Train with a Buddy
Most individuals do best when they are accountable to another. Working out with a friend can really help keep you on track. Whether you meet at the gym, or to walk, run, or cycle, develop consistent meeting times so it becomes a true routine, something you find yourself looking forward to. When I’m not teaching classes, I love to walk with my friends. We are loyal to each other and our conversations make the time pass quickly.
BEAUTY AND FUNCTION: A Redesigned Kitchen
Mary Middlemiss and Nancy LaCalamita, sisters and owners of Twice as Nice Interiors, shared before-and-after details of a recent kitchen renovation.
Our first step in this project was to figure out how this family of 5 was going to function better. Assessing a kitchen that had no counter space for the family to sit at was a problem; and sitting at the round table, which was pushed up against the back entrance door, was another issue in itself.
We decided to knock down the wall between the kitchen and dining room because they were not utilizing the dining room often. This would allow us to expand the kitchen and create a large island for the family to gather at.
Once we confirmed the space, we began the design process board. Here, we finalized the kitchen layout: how it was going to function, the color scheme, and the materials.
Our concept was chic farmhouse, which is just a touch more polished than the typical farmhouse look. The cabinetry is smooth shaker door in a custom color topped with a taupe quartz. We used a soft neutral pallet of taupe and flax and added pop with touches of copper, reclaimed wood, and multiple textures.
Our biggest challenge was re-configuring the powder room, pantry and laundry room. We were able to steal some space from the garage, so now the family has a mud room, home office, pantry, and gorgeous powder room as seen in the photos.
As part of their green initiative, Twice as Nice Interiors now offers a “Home Wellness Consultation.” It’s a fantastic new service created to educate people about eco-friendly and sustainable brands and products that are best for maintaining a cleaner, healthier home environment. They also discuss valuable holistic habits and many other homehealthy tips that can help improve physical and mental health.
Modern Farmhouse Goes Coastal
“Modern Coastal” or “Coastal Farmhouse” is the current catchphrase when talking home design. This design style is all about classic elements that are inspired by both the traditional farmhouse and coastal style.
“It is a modern twist on both that moves towards a more contemporary, minimalist aesthetic,” says Ted Orlando from Zimmerman's Home, “Lines are clean and straight; color is minimal or muted, creating an understated industrial vibe.”
Some of the main elements you often see reflected in this style are things like subway tile, painted wall paneling, stone (marble or quartz) counters, and exposed wood beams. Organic or natural accents are also popular design staples that can evoke both a farmhouse and beachy vibe – think reclaimed wood and natural fibers for curtains and rugs.
Fabric palettes are light; off-white, ivory and creams, pale, faded blues and beige all work beautifully to blend a coastal and farmhouse look. This style is all about “family-friendly” fabrics, which means they best be high-performance to handle the wear and tear of today’s family. High-performance fabrics can be cleaned simply and safely with just soap and water. Yes, even white. That’s the benefit of highperformance fabric in a high-performance home.
7 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR FARMHOUSE DECOR A MODERN TWIST
ADD MODERN LIGHT FIXTURES A traditional farmhouse-style kitchen feels completely different with the addition of two contemporary pendants.
MAKE AN ACCENT WALL Use wallpaper to create an accent wall in your home. Bedrooms are perfect for this, as you can quickly enhance your space by dressing up the wall behind your bed.
PAINT INTERIOR DOORS Brings a modern vibe to your space.
UPDATE ARTWORK Consider black and white photography for subtle drama; or graphic abstracts for color and texture.
OPT FOR SPLASHES OF COLOR A teal front door adds a completely different spin to the front porch of your traditional home.
INSTALL OPEN SHELVING Using rustic wood for your shelves will modernize your space while maintaining the farmhouse style.
TUBS ARE BACK, especially free-standing ones.
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NativeStone® Medocino freestanding tub
Hardscaping
Hardscaping is the trend transforming yards into outdoor oases. Patios, paths, outdoor dining and kitchen areas, fire pits, walkways, stairs, and even water features are popular design elements found in many backyards today.
Homeowners are choosing elements that offer “multiseason functionality” and can survive a range of temperatures. “We are incorporating fire features, heat lamps, and protective structures,” states Phil Terribile, owner of Terri Associates Landscape, “People want to extend and enjoy outdoor living way beyond summertime.” As a bonus, adding a hardscape design to your yard using natural materials will not only expand your living space, it’s likely to increase your property value as well.
In addition, hardscaping aligns with the current ecofriendly shift toward low-maintenance, low-water planting and environmentally friendly landscape design. Xeriscaping, or low-water landscaping, engages a mix of hardscape and drought-resistant softscape that features plantings native to the area.
Edible gardens are also all the rage right now.
Homeowners are planting gardens that produce favorite fruits, vegetables and herbs for farm-to-table dining. As an alternative, container gardens are an excellent option for both blossoms and edibles in smaller spaces. Lastly, one-click remote irrigation systems are gaining popularity. These systems deliver just the right amount of water to a landscape and can save owners money in the long run. These irrigation systems can be controlled from anywhere with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and smartphone apps allowing easy control for homeowners to shut the system and let Mother Nature get the job done if the weather is wet and rainy.
WHAT’S TRENDING IN FLOORING…
We asked flooring specialist, Eugene Coizza, who recently opened his second store, Argyle Flooring, to share with us what people are loving in flooring right now…
Waterproof vinyl plank flooring is very hot. It has a realistic representation of hardwood flooring and is easier to maintain. It’s economical and water resistant and can be installed in any room of the house.
Waterproof luxury vinyl comes in planks or tile, and its ease of installation allows it to lay over most existing floors. Most jobs can be done in one day.
Marble-look porcelain tile is also very popular. Porcelain tile is always popular, but marble-look porcelain tile is really trending right now. They look extremely realistic, and are a fraction of the price. Well known for water resistance, they can be installed anywhere in your home.
Wood-look porcelain tile is also in style. It is becoming a regular feature in many Farmhouse design styled homes. The
porcelain tiles look just like real wood. Also water resistant, they can be installed in any room of your home.
Natural fibers are making a resurgence. Wool carpeting is prized for its beauty. Wool is a natural sustainable fiber and its durability will retain its beautiful appearance for many years.
Eugene Coizza has been in the flooring business for over forty years; he is extremely knowledgeable about allthings-flooring. Long Islanders even voted Eugene’s Bethpage flooring company, All About Flooring, the Best of Long Island Flooring Specialist. If you are looking for flooring, stop in their new showroom on Main Street in Babylon Village…you won’t be disappointed. As a courtesy, they also offer a free shop at home service.
The Greek Garden
SEAFOOD TOWER TUESDAYS
Chilled 1 ¼ Lb. Lobster, Seared Tuna Carpaccio, 4 Shrimp, 4 Clams on the Half Shell, 4 Oysters on the Half Shell & Jumbo Lump Crabmeat served with a Trio of Sauces $34.00 (available all day)
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS ½ Price Select Bottles Available All Day in
and Dining Room (with the purchase of
entrée) LOBSTER TAIL THURSDAYS Cup of Lobster Bisque and Twin Lobster Tails or Surf & Turf with Potato & Vegetable $31.95 (available after 5pm) specials
NETTER BEACH ESTATES
OCEAN BEACH
Beach Cottage
Welcoming and adorable 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom cottage! Great residential block. Master bedroom en suite. Extras include, outdoor shower, bikes, beach chairs, umbrella, wagon and much more! Book today!
ROBIN CITRINITI
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
OCEAN BEACH
Super Beach Home
Are you READY for some Summer fun. 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home with updated kitchen and lots of room. Spacious and private deck for entertaining. Outdoor shower, wagon, umbrella, beach chairs, bikes and much more!
Book today
LISA CAMPBELL
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
SEAVIEW
Brand New Home
Bay Views, Bay Views, Bay Views. This home sleeps 13 comfortably and includes a lovely screened in front porch, 8person hot tub, outdoor entertaining with bar, outdoor kitchen, shower and lots of privacy! Extras include bikes, beach chairs, umbrella and a wagon! Book today!
LISA CAMPBELL
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
OCEAN BEACH
Newly Renovated
Centrally located home for that fabulous Summer vacation. Large screened in porch for great entertaining on those hot days. Extras include bikes, beach chairs, umbrella and a wagon. Book today!
LISA CAMPBELL
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
CORNEILLE ESTATES
Steps From The Beach
Beautiful, chic beach home in lush Corneille Estates. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 full bathrooms with privacy. Extras include, outdoor shower, umbrella, beach chairs, bikes and a wagon. Book today
ROBIN CITRINITI
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
OCEAN BEACH
Renovated/Close To Beach
Enjoy ALL the amenities a beach home has to offer right here on this quiet block. Large outdoor deck surrounds a pool ready for pure relaxation. Extras include, bikes, umbrella, beach chairs, and a wagon. Book today
ROBIN CITRINITI
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
OCEAN BEACH
Newly Renovated
Great outdoor entertaining in this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home that includes new pool, outdoor shower and much more! Book today
LISA CAMPBELL
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
SEAVIEW
New Beach Home
Gorgeous newly constructed home in centrally located Seaview with spa/pool. 2 master bedroom en suites. Beautiful Mezzanine offers quiet lounging. Entertainment room with a dining room, custom kitchen. Lovely screened in porch, outdoor shower. Extras include bikes, beach chairs, umbrella and a wagon. Book today
ROBIN CITRINITI
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
OCEAN BEACH
Four Homes From Beach
Bright and airy home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms just steps to the Ocean. Two master bedroom en suites. Great outdoor entertaining for those relaxing days. Book today!
ROBIN CITRINITI
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
SEAVIEW
Newly Renovated
Awesome 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in lovely Seaview with central air conditioning and washer/dryer. Enjoy the very private deck with outdoor shower that is surrounded by beautiful, lush gardens. Extras include, bikes, beach chairs, umbrella and 3 wagons! Book today
LISA CAMPBELL
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
WHAT'S HAPPENING
March Events
SUNDAYS IN MARCH • 1:00-3:00PM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum Free Winter Concert Series Presented by The Islip Arts Council The Upper Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River.
MARCH 15 Canta Libre. The concert will feature flute, harp, and strings
MARCH 22 Gemini Journey. The concert will feature violin and cello
MARCH 29 Kaplan Duo For info call 631-224-5420 or visit: bayardcuttingarboretum.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • 5:30PM 9th Annual Babylon Village Chinese Auction The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave., Babylon. $10.00 Admission at Door. Admission includes 25 raffle tickets, coffee, tea, and dessert donated from local Babylon merchants. Cash bar, additional food and ticket sheets available for purchase.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 • 7:00-11:00PM
Rock for a Cure: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fund and Awareness Raiser Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore. Tickets $65/person. Enjoy a great night out with the Rich Mahogany Band! Tickets include unlimited beer and light fare. Presented by Stefans Law Group.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 • 8:00AM-11:00AM Save the Great South Bay 4th Annual Community Creek Clean Up Join schools, civic associations, local businesses and neighbors to help clean up Carlls River from Sunrise Hwy. to Argyle Lake. Meet at the north side of Park Ave. just east of the Carlls Creek by the tennis courts. Open to the public. For info visit: savethegreatsouthbay.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 • 12:00PM
Registration for The Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim Allowing 120 applicants to register in all-online process. For info visit: greatsouthbayswim.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 • 9:00AM-12:00PM Babylon Village Breakfast with the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt American Legion Hall Post 94, 22 Grove Place, Babylon. $5.00/Family. Enjoy a
morning of family fun at "Breakfast with the Bunny.” Followed by the Easter Egg Hunt.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 • 1:00PM
Toss for a Cause Cornhole Tournament Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore. Ticket $40pp entries; $20 spectators. Join Team Islip Breast Cancer Coalition for a worthy cause and enjoy a fun day out! Enjoy raffles, food by Willie B's BBQ, music by Tom Cilmi and more.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 • 1:00-6:00PM
The Good Sam Jam! The Warehouse, 203 Broadway, Amityville. An Onslaught of Classic Rock! Enjoy a "battle of the bands” to benefit Good Samaritan Hospital Pediatrics. Times subject to change.
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, MARCH - EARLY MAY TIMES VARY
CRESLI Seal Walks Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Beach Great day out for the family. Walk is about 1.2 miles round trip. Dress warmly; wear waterproof shoes. May cancel due to weather. Registration required 631-319-6003
April Events
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 • 12:00PM
Sayville Spring Festival The Common Ground at Rotary Park, 46 Gillette Ave., Sayville. Family fun – arts & crafts, petting zoo, magician, face painting & more!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 4 & 5
Living Out Loud Ladies Retreat
The Ocean Bay House, 69 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore. 24-hour retreat for women focused on intentional living pursued through goal setting, growth mindset, and identifying and challenging limiting beliefs. Includes workshops, delicious healthy meals, guided mediation, and a yoga session lead by the gifted Cher Meli. Contact Diane Urso, LMSW, Coach, for more info: dianeurso@optonline.net
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 • 8:00AM–2:30PM Town of Babylon STOP Spring Collection Day Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center, 57 Field St., W. Babylon. Free Event. Bring down hazardous household wastes for safe disposal. No commercial waste is accepted.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11 • 9:00AM
FI Lighthouse Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour Follow a present day Lighthouse Keeper on his rounds. Tour takes you from the auxiliary generator and the Light Keepers workshop in the basement of the Keeper’s Quarters to the beacon in the lantern room of the
lighthouse tower. Reservations required 631-661-4879
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12 • 5:30AM FI Lighthouse Early Easter Morning Tower Tour Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunrise from the top of the tower. Tour includes a light breakfast. Bring a flashlight for walk to lighthouse. Reservations required 631-661-4879
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 17 & 18 • 8:00PM Elton John in Concert Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • 5:00-6:30PM Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar Reception for Seatuck Wild & Scenic Film Festival A pre-event reception for ticket holders which includes a complimentary food buffet and cash bar featuring Earth-Day-themed cocktails. Proceeds to benefit Seatuck.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • 6:30PM
Seatuck Wild & Scenic Film Festival Boulton Center, 37 W. Main Street, Bay Shore. The national film festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature through film.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 • 11:00AM-2:00PM LI Career Fair 2020 Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville. Meet and interview with hiring managers from small local businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. Learn about the businesses and what their hiring needs are.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 • 8:00AM
Blue Island Oyster Foundation 5K Run/Walk for the Bay 400 Foster Avenue, Sayville. Run benefits Blue Island Oyster Foundation & Save the Great South Bay.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 • 10:00AM-4:00PM Annual Seatuck Eco Carnival Come celebrate Earth Day! Nature programs, live animals, vendors, music, art, games and food! For more info visit seatuck.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 • 8:00PM
Kerry Kearny & Jack Licitra Boulton Center, 37 W. Main Street, Bay Shore. Tickets $25. Playing the best of his own brand containing an upbeat mix of American Blues & Roots.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 - SUNDAY, MAY 3
Spring Restaurant Week on Long Island Participating restaurants will offer a 3-course prix fixe menu for $29.95.
THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS HOSTING A Complimentary Dinner and Informational Presentation that will discuss various aspects of fostering and adopting children AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
TUESDAY MARCH 24 • 6:00-9:00PM Timber Point Country Club 398 Great River Rd., Great River
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 • 6:00-9:00PM
Watermill Caterer 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 • 6:00-9:00PM Giorgio’s Caterers 100 Fox Hollow Drive, Baiting Hollow
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE CALL 631-854-9200
LOCAL MUSIC
BABYLON
BABYLON CARRIAGE HOUSE
21 Fire Island Avenue
Fridays & Saturdays - DJ & Dance after 10:00pm
THE BRIXTON
111 Deer Park Avenue
Wednesday - Saturday
BABYLON BEAN
17 Fire Island Avenue Fridays & Saturdays
LILY FLANNIGAN’S
345 Deer Park Avenue
Friday - Sunday
POST OFFICE CAFÉ
130 W. Main Street
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 11:00pm Fridays 4:00pm – 8:00pm
WEST ISLIP
FARRELL’S OF BROOKLYN
263 Higbie Lane Fridays & Saturdays
BAY SHORE
BAY SHORE BEAN
47 E. Main Street, Bay Shore Friday & Saturdays
COASTAL KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
12 E. Main Street Thursday Evenings & Sunday Afternoons
NAPPER TANDY’S
60 E. Main Street Live Music Fridays
SOUTHSIDE BAR & RESTAURANT
5 Third Avenue
Live Music - call for dates
ISLIP
MAXWELL’S
501 Main Street
Great lineup of local musicianscall for dates
EAST ISLIP
SHANDON COURT
115 E. Main Street, E. Islip Wednesday - Sunday
OAKDALE
VIEW
3 Consuelo Place Friday & Saturdays 8:00pm – 11:00pm
All dates are subject to change. Please call venue to confirm dates prior to going.
THE BABYLON VILLAGE CHAMBER PRESENTS NUMEROUS EVENTS FOR EVERYONE!
Babylon Village 2020 Events Calendar
WED. 3/11 Chinese Auction | The Piermont SAT. 3/28 Easter Bunny Breakfast | The American Legion SAT. 5/30 Spring Fling Arts & Music Festival
THURS. 7/2 BABYLON BLOCK PARTY
THURS. 7/23 BABYLON BLOCK PARTY
THURS. 8/6 BABYLON BLOCK PARTY
THURS. 8/20 BABYLON BLOCK PARTY
SUN. 10/4 Shopping Crawl
SAT. 10/17 Fall Harvest Festival
SAT. 10/31 Halloween Party | The American Legion Safe Trick or Treat throughout Village
SAT. 11/28 Small Business Saturday
FRI. 12/4 Old Fashioned Night of Shopping
SUN. 12/13 Gingerbread Contest & Photos with Santa The American Legion
ProHealth Dental
OPENS NEW LOCATION IN BAY SHORE
Daniel Duggan of Duggan Dental Group, who has practiced in Bay Shore for many years, merged his practice with ProHEALTH Dental in December 2019 to better serve his patients. ProHealth’s coordinated medical/dental care offers expanded services, such as addressing the needs of patients with sleep apnea. “This partnership with ProHEALTH Dental allows us opportunities to grow while still offering the personalized quality of care our patients have come to expect from our staff,” said Dr. Duggan.
Most major dental plans are accepted at ProHEALTH Dental offices. For patients without dental insurance, a VIP Program is available which allows patients to pay a fixed nominal fee for all preventative care and receive a 25% discount off regular fees.
ProHEALTH Dental focuses on the importance of good oral health as part of overall patient wellness. “We believe that this is the model
of the future,” ProHEALTH Dental CEO Norton Travis said in a written statement. “It’s time to break down the historical barrier between medicine and dentistry and have these important healthcare professionals work together to improve the oral and overall health of their patients.”
Based in Lake Success, NY, ProHEALTH Dental partners with health systems and medical groups to coordinate dental services with primary care medical services. Under these partnership arrangements, ProHEALTH Dental develops state-of-the-art dental offices to provide both preventative and restorative dentistry, as well as all needed specialty services, for both children and adults. ProHEALTH Dental currently operates in Long Island, Queens, Westchester and New Jersey. For more information, visit prohealthcaredental.com or call 855-PHD-CARE.
DANIEL DUGGAN
Allergy Relief without Medication
Allergy season is upon us again. This year we experienced spring “flirting” with winter. That means many spring flowers surfaced prematurely and were in full bloom a little early. The same can be said about weeds and grasses. As early as February, many patients had come into the center with sinus congestion, runny noses and wheezing.
Attention allergy sufferers: NAET may be the answer you are looking for. NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) is a medication-free, allergy relief technique which incorporates the medical disciplines of chiropractic, acupuncture, biochemistry and kinesiology testing. I call it “Acupuncture-Fusion”. Needles are not even essential to the treatment protocol. We can use an acupressure devise or a cold-laser light to stimulate the acupuncture points for the “needle-shy” patient. The NAET protocol was created in 1983 and there are well over 16,000 practitioners worldwide. Simply stated, the NAET protocol resets the nervous system to accept the allergen without medication. There is no use of medications, inhalers or anti-histamines in the treatment protocol. A regular user of such drugs will be weaned off the drug protocol gracefully, and more importantly,
in a safe and timely manner.
An allergy can be expressed in many more ways than most people expect. Any system in the body can be affected by an allergen. The respiratory system may react with shortness of breath, wheezing, sinus congestion, sneezing and spontaneous sweating. The cardiovascular system may respond with a rapid heartbeat, atrial fibrillation and chest tightness. The integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails) often exhibits either a rash in patches or throughout the body; or open skin sores, which can be an extreme eczema condition or dry, itchy skin. The entire body system can shut down from an extreme sensitivity to an allergen, as in an anaphylaxis shock, which would require an immediate treatment, usually with an epi-pen injecting the body with epinephrine.
It is possible to be allergic to almost
BY ANTHONY CERABINO B.M.,LMT,M.S.,L.AC
anything, not just the usual suspects such as wheat, peanuts, animal dander, pollen and molds. Some common examples of allergens are salt, sugar, caffeine, spice, alcohol, food coloring/additives, cotton, paper, artificial sweeteners, cleaning agents, gold, silver, petroleum products and the list goes on. When least expected, an allergen could be the cause of your health problems. Other common pathologies, such as autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, depression, systemic inflammation, frequent common colds, psoriasis, irregular menstrual cycles, and many other illnesses may be allergy related.
Hundreds of NAET videos can be viewed on YouTube to gain a better understanding of this powerful, safe, clean and simple protocol. A very thorough and meticulous health history is paramount to getting results with NAET. I firmly believe proper care requires proper time spent with the patient. That should be the case when visiting any healthcare practitioner.
May you enjoy all this beautiful spring has to offer…including the flowers!
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw & Creamy Sriracha Sauce
INGREDIENTS
• 6 corn or flour tortillas
• 25 -30 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil plus 1 tsp. olive oil (for pan)
Cilantro Lime Slaw
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup cilantro, minced
• ½ jalapeno, seeded (optional)
Creamy Sriracha Sauce
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. Sriracha
DIRECTIONS
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. onion or garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. each kosher salt & black pepper (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
Fish Nuggets with Bang Bang Sauce
INGREDIENTS
1. Combine shrimp, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and spices in a medium bowl or ziplock bag; set aside. Heat a large heavy-duty or cast-iron skillet on high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan. Cook shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Combine all the slaw ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
3. Whisk sour-cream and Sriracha in a small bowl.
4. Place tortillas in a dry (no oil) stainless steel skillet over medium heat and cook for about 30 seconds on each side. Top each tortilla with 4-5 pieces of shrimp and scoop of slaw. Drizzle with Sriracha sauce. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!!
• 1 ½ lbs. halibut or cod, cut into 1 ½” cubes
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Bang Bang Sauce:
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup flour
• 1 Tbsp. sriracha
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a large bowl, set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat both eggs, set aside. Add flour to a third bowl. Coat cubed fish first in flour, shaking off the excess; next in egg; then roll in the breadcrumb/parmesan cheese mixture.
3. Place nuggets on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 minutes; flip nuggets over and bake an additional 7 – 8 minutes until golden brown. While nuggets are baking, make Bang Bang sauce: add all ingredients to medium bowl and mix well until blended. Serve alongside nuggets for dipping.
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Our advice offering, wet nosed resident expert on human behavior.
My humans constantly brush my coat to remove any hairs that are threatening to jump ship. Worse yet, they search for more on the floors of the house, sweep it into a thing called a dustpan and then squirrel it away. What’s up Doc?
Hairy
Dear Hairy,
Have you met Sally? The behavior you described is pretty universal among humans especially if they’re young. Next Sunday watch them closely in the morning. They’ll be moving slow and growling under their breath. One of them might even roll over and play dead. Push past the smell of regret and take note of what they’re drinking. They call it “Hair of the Dog”. Dr. Mil #daysofwineandnoses
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