The List Magazine, Holiday 2021 by The List Magazine

HOLIDAY 2021

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Happy Holidays

A LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR THE GREAT SOUTH BAY COASTAL COMMUNITIES.

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Season’s Greetings Dear Readers!

EDITOR IN CHIEF/PUBLISHER

Joanne Lifavi

ART DIRECTOR

Jennie Alberto CO-EDITOR

Michaela Connors GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Stephanie Vazquez

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Corinne Brown

of Fitness Incentive

PHOTO CREDITS

Ric Marder Imagery, Twice as Nice Interiors

On the Front Cover:

Very special thanks to talented home decor influencer Tamara for working with us and whose beautiful home graced our holiday cover.

With the holidays approaching, I write this with a joyful heart in anticipation of celebrating once again with family and friends this year. While I did enjoy being home for the holidays last year, I must admit, I really am looking forward to shopping, decorating, baking…pretty much doing all-things-Christmas this year! That was the wonderful inspiration for this issue. You may feel the same way, so we hope you enjoy looking through our holiday issue…we really had so much fun putting this one together! One thought I would like to share with you because, most importantly, ‘tis the season for giving. As you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, please be mindful that it is not always the most wonderful time of the year for everybody. A simple gesture may give someone a little much-needed joy. Please consider putting just one of these on your to-do list:

• Give your time; schedule time to take someone to a store or go shopping for them. • Leave a note or send a card to let someone know you are thinking of them. • Make a call to someone you know who may be feeling lonely or sad. • Drop off some treats, or a plate of dinner, and pay a visit to someone who may be alone for the holidays.

It may turn out to be the best gift you give this year. Remember to keep the joy of the season in your heart… the size of the box is not important; gifts of time and love are always the best presents beneath the tree.

From Our Family to Yours, Wishing you Peace, Love and Happy & Healthy Holidays! With Love, The List Magazine

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Published six times a year, The LIST Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for the Great South Bay coastal communities. Most of our distribution is mailed from Babylon to Great River, south of Montauk Highway, and to all of Brightwaters. In addition, our magazines are available for pick- up in shops throughout our local villages and, in the summer months, on Fire Island at select markets and restaurants.

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Beneath the Tree Gift Ideas Gift Card Checklist Argyle Jewelers: Natural vs. Lab-Created Diamonds Christmas Past Holiday Decorating FitLIST Tips on Holiday Fraud Protection

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9 Holiday Happenings 16-19 Restaurants & Dining Guide

Recipes

14-15 Holiday Cookie Recipes 28-29 Holiday Cocktails All artwork, design, stock images and layout by The LIST Magazine is the sole property of the publisher and may not be reproduced in whole or part. All recommendations and information in The LIST Magazine are our assessment based on our own market research and evaluation. We cannot be held responsible for individual differences of opinion. The publisher will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error, and such responsibility, if any, shall be limited to the first use of advertising in the case of repeated use. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising at its sole discretion. The advertiser shall represent that all art work and copy provided by the advertiser is owned by the advertiser and it has the right to utilize such in this publication.

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Beneath the Tree

Celebrating a joyful and uplifting holiday season is on everyone’s wish list this year. You can feel the holiday spirit in the air with everyone looking forward to holiday shopping, decorating, exchanging gifts, and, most importantly, gathering together again. Lucky for us, our coastal towns are full of spirit and brimming with gifts for everyone on your (and our!) list. Experiences, whether big or small, are more meaningful - and a huge hit - when presented as a gift. We’ve thought it through and came up with lots of great ideas for gifts that last long after your Christmas tree has been taken down… and they are all readily available right here in our local villages.

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Shop. Dine. Experience. 12 Months of Christmas

Subscriptions and memberships are fabulous ideas that can be given from a group or the whole family. Big-ticket memberships are extremely affordable when the whole gang chips in.

IDEAS WE LOVE:

Fitness/yoga/gym memberships, season theatre tickets, monthly wine clubs, bouquet of the month clubs, monthly fresh fruit baskets, a year’s supply of prime steaks, barber shop & hair salon memberships, monthly massage and/ or acupuncture memberships, monthly house cleaning services, doggie day care memberships, car wash memberships, magazine subscriptions, summer vacation house rental!

Special Days

Treat your loved one to something unique and special that they would never splurge on for themselves. Have some fun shopping for small items to fill a themed gift basket, or write a personal note with a descriptive itinerary to include with gift cards. Even better, be part of the gift… join them and enjoy the experience together!

EXPERIENCES WE LOVE:

Spa days, cooking or baking classes (kids LOVE these), surf lessons, paddleboard lessons, golf lessons, dance classes (ballet & hip hop for the young ones), sailboat or fishing charter excursions, an overnight bed & breakfast getaway, tickets to a show, fashion makeover with a professional stylist, beauty makeover, manicure & pedicure service, wine tasting, Night on the Town (dinner and a show!) Check out our Dining Guide on pgs. 16 - 20 for the perfect spot to pair a lunch or dinner with any of these services for a truly memorable outing.

Giving Gift Cards

It’s no secret that items, from electronics to traditional toys, are in short supply due to backlog and shipping delays. Especially this year, gift cards are an excellent choice for gifts: they make great stocking stuffers; recipients have the ability to tailor the resulting shopping spree to their own tastes; and gift cards can be incredibly fun and personal when given as part of a themed gift basket. Oh…and they are in stock!! There are seemingly endless options, from the nice-tohave gift cards to favorite boutiques and restaurants, or even useful ones for services or stores that provide essential items.

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For your convenience, we’ve comprised a list of local businesses that offer gift cards as well as fabulous merchandise that will make your holiday shopping fun and done!

ENTERTAINMENT ☐ The Argyle Theatre, Babylon Village p9

FITNESS & DANCE ☐ Fitness Incentive, Babylon Village ☐ Positions Dance, Babylon Village p11

GIFTS, FASHION & SPECIALTY SHOPS ☐ Argyle Jewelers, Babylon Village p6 ☐ Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop, Babylon Village p11 ☐ The Boutique, Babylon Village p4 ☐ Drew Patrick Home, Bay Shore Back Cover ☐ Eyes on Main Eyeware Boutique, Islip p5 ☐ Pellicouture, pellicouture.com p4 ☐ South Shore Paddleboards, Babylon Village p10 ☐ Willy Nilly Trading Company, Bay Shore p5 ☐ Zimmerman’s Home, East Islip p21

HAIR & SKIN CARE ☐ Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore Back Cover ☐ Incentives Organic Salon & Spa, Babylon Village p7 ☐ Village Salon & Spa, Babylon Village p10

HEALTH & WELLNESS ☐ Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore Back Cover ☐ Healthcare Wellness Center, Bay Shore p20 ☐ The Welcome Mat Yoga and Wellness, Islip p7

RESTAURANTS ☐ Argyle Grill, Babylon Village p18 ☐ Babylon Carriage House, Babylon Village p18 ☐ Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar, Babylon Village p18 ☐ The Bean, Five locations p19 ☐ Captain Bill’s, Bay Shore p16 ☐ Changing Times Sports Bar & Grille, Bay Shore p17 ☐ Da Noi, Islip p18 ☐ George Martin’s Strip Steak, Great River p16 ☐ The Greek Garden, Babylon Village p18 ☐ ITA Kitchen, Bay Shore p16 ☐ La Famiglia, Babylon Village p17 ☐ Mary Carroll’s Irish Pub, Babylon Village p18 ☐ Maxwell’s, Islip p18 ☐ Molto Vino, Babylon Village p17 ☐ Post Office Café, Babylon Village ☐ Salt & Barrel, Bay Shore p19 ☐ Tula Kitchen, Bay Shore p19 ☐ The Victorian Room, Bay Shore p16 ☐ View, Oakdale p19

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ARGYLE JEWELERS

With This Ring...

For centuries, diamonds have been symbolic for an everlasting love to be bound by marriage. The name “diamond” stems from the Greek word adamas, meaning unbreakable. Finding the perfect love usually leads to searching for the perfect diamond ring. The ‘General Rule’ when purchasing an engagement ring is to spend at least 2 month’s salary on the ring, a small price to pay for a lifetime commitment of love. There are so many options available today for creating and selecting gorgeous engagement rings…beginning with the type of diamond.

With so much buzz about “lab-grown” diamonds, and December being the most popular time for couples to get engaged, we spoke with husband and wife team Joseph & Tina Tavella, owners of Argyle Jewelers in Babylon Village, to get an expert’s perspective on labgrown vs. mined natural diamonds. “Originally I was very skeptical about lab-grown diamonds until I really looked into them and started comparing,” commented Joseph, “When I saw the first one, I was so impressed… I felt that this was going to be a great part of our future at Argyle Jewelers. Because they are so affordable, it gives customers more options for purchasing larger stones with better color and clarity for a lot less money.”

NATURAL VS. LAB-CREATED DIAMONDS Lab-created diamonds, also known as lab-grown or man-made, are real, manufactured diamonds that can be produced to order in any desired size. The difference between a lab-created and a natural diamond is its origin. Natural diamonds take billions of years to form down in the earth and are retrieved via mining operations. A lab-created diamond is “grown” over the course of several weeks inside a lab using cutting-edge technology that utilizes hightemperature carbon growing and compression procedures which replicate the natural diamond growing process. The result is a manmade diamond that is chemically, physically, and visually the same as one created beneath the earth’s surface. Lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds of the same quality look the same, even to a trained eye. Traditional jewelers' tools, such as microscopes or loupes, cannot detect the difference between a lab-grown and a natural, mined diamond. Joseph confirmed, “For the most part, you cannot tell the difference between an earth-mined and lab-grown diamond. They both have imperfections and various colors and are graded exactly the same by IGI (International Gemological Institute) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America). To distinguish the 2 diamonds apart, they have a laser inscription indicating the lab-grown status.”

Lab-grown diamonds have all the same physical and chemical properties of a mined natural diamond. Diamonds grown in a lab are atomically identical to the ones born in the ground.

Natural diamonds are a rare and precious gift from Mother Nature. A finite resource, they require extensive mining to unearth and locate where she has hid them. For years, the dark side of mining these brilliant gemstones was concealed by the diamond industry; however, the industry has worked hard at making change and most natural diamonds are now certifiably produced in non-conflict regions. Yet, some may argue the danger to the miners and damage to the environment via the diamond mines is not worth the prize. Less miraculous than natural diamonds, perhaps, but labgrown diamonds offer great value from their environmentally and ethically conscious approach: they are much kinder to the earth, much less dangerous to workers, and sustainably sourced. Natural diamond mines will eventually become depleted. And yes, one last difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds worth mentioning is their price tag. Lab-grown diamonds are competitively priced, generally ranging about 30% - 60% less than natural diamonds; however this can vary depending on the size and shape of the diamond.

“In my personal experience, the savings on smaller diamonds is about 50%, and as you get into larger caliber stones the savings can be up to 75%,” stated Joseph. "Our number one seller is engagement ring center stones,” said Joseph, “but we do also sell a lot of high-end and customdesigned jewelry made with lab-grown diamonds. Over 50% of our business is special order work. With our new CAD technology there is nothing we cannot create…if you can visualize it, we can make it. Also popular are larger purchases like diamond stud earrings, tennis bracelets, diamond pendants, eternity bands, and large diamond hoop earrings, which all render the most value compared to earth-mined diamonds. We do offer upgrade options on lab-grown diamond purchases at Argyle Jewelers. These diamonds are brilliant…you really need to see them to believe it.” Keep in mind, natural and labcreated diamonds are not in competition with one another; one is not necessarily “better” than the other. They are different. Regardless of your choice, Argyle Jewelers offers a wide selection of both lab-grown and natural diamonds.

The true significance of the diamond you choose isn’t in its origin, its size or price tag…the significance will only be about the love it represents. Congratulations and Best Wishes to all the couples who will celebrate their engagement this December!

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C H R I S T M A S PA S T

Finding Gifts & Joy this Holiday Season Holiday shopping mania has always been driven by FOMO. This year, the fear of missing out is amplified to maximum levels due to the fear of running out from the supply-chain backlog. As a mom, I've survived all sorts of holidays where hot items have been in short supply, from Cabbage Patch dolls in the ‘80s to Nintento and the pull-string Woody and Buzz Lightyear action figures in the ‘90s. I vividly remember feeling the agony of defeat after spending days traversing Long Island, hitting one shopping mall after another in a desperate attempt to locate the toy of the year, which was always inevitably at the top of my kids’ Christmas lists. Ugh…just thinking about it makes me want to reach for my wine glass. Many parents I knew waited on long lines into the wee hours of the night at toy stores, or paid exorbitant prices for “The Toy” so to have the perfect present under the tree on Christmas morning. But I just didn’t have it in me to do that. Time and budgets still ruled, maybe even more so during the holidays. I always wrestled with this. What reason would I tell my kids as to why Santa didn’t get them what they really wanted? Especially my son, who had a very short list this particular year, the only present he really wanted was the Woody action figure from Toy Story, and it was nowhere to be found. I’d felt the joy of the holiday season becoming overshadowed by the stress of the gift shopping. Reality check set in. I knew I had to turn things around… which, in doing so, resulted in a priceless life lesson. In the midst of unsuccessful gift-shopping madness, I had a magic moment of clarity about a gift I could give to my child that was far more important than having “The Toy” under the tree; here was a wonderful opportunity to teach my child empathy.

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So on this particular Christmas past, presents were piled under our brightly lit tree, and Santa’s cup of cocoa was empty with just a few cookie crumbs remaining on the plate put out for him. It was a Christmas morning like all the others my kids knew it to be. As usual, they snuck down to peek at the tree in hopes of a visit from old St. Nick, then bounded back up to our bedroom, dragging my husband and I out of bed to get the present party started. Now came the tricky part; kids want presents on Christmas, not explanations, so I had to get this right. When the unwrapping frenzy had finished, my son was clearly disappointed that his top-ofthe-list gift was absent. Before tears could start, I pointed out a festively decorated envelope propped up against Santa’s empty mug of cocoa. It had my son’s name on it beautifully written in gold. Inside the envelope was a letter written by Santa himself, explaining that it was an unusually busy year up at the North Pole because so many kids asked for the same toys. Despite the elves’ best efforts, they just plain ran out of time and the materials they needed to make his Woody action figure, one especially for him, and they hoped he would be understanding of their difficult situation. Since he was a very good boy that year, and they knew he would understand their predicament, his Woody doll would be delivered to him as soon as the elves had finished making a fresh batch, which would hopefully be by the first

snowfall. I will never forget the look on my son’s face and the excitement of receiving this special letter. Hands-down the best gift ever. Our Christmas Day went on to be very merry and bright; we all learned something valuable that year. Here’s the best part… Fast forward to late January: the stores are full of Woody action figures at a fraction of the price they were only weeks before. I picked one up and prayed for snow. A few days later, my prayers were answered. The wooden garden bench beside our front door was visible through our foyer windows. This morning, it sat

quietly on our front porch under a blanket of snow that had fallen overnight. Everything was covered in white as far as one could see through our glass front door…everything except Woody. I remember my son standing in our foyer, looking out at the snow, then suddenly seeing Woody sitting on the bench wearing his cowboy hat and boots…and a gold bow. He screamed with joy, “Mommy it’s my Woody doll!! HE’S HERE!!” He leapt outside to grab Woody and almost didn’t see that there was something else left for him. There, written in the snow on the porch, was another note: “To Michael, Thanks for waiting! - Santa”

Some shelves may be empty again this year; remember that the best gifts you can give (or receive!) are not always found beneath the tree. - JL

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Holiday Happenings Babylon Village

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 & 28 • ALL DAY Small Business Saturday in Babylon Village THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 • 4:00-7:00PM Annual Holiday Cookie Contest at The Conklin House. 280 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village. Bring 6 cookies on a non-returnable plate.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 • 5:00-9:00PM Babylon Village Old Fashioned Christmas Shopping Event. Dine, shop and stroll through

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 11:00AM-2:00PM Gingerbread House Contest & Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Judging Tent at Fitness

Other Events

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 11:00AM-3:00PM Babylon Beautification Society’s Christmas Market. Babylon Village Gazebo. Dozens of craft

a homemade ornament!

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • 3:30PM Bay Shore’s Small Business Saturday/Winter Festival. An old-fashioned holiday tradition on

Main Street…shopping specials and Santa!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER • 6:00-9:00PM Christmas at The Conklin House. 280 Deer

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • 10:00AM-4:00PM Snowflake Sale and Visit from Saint Nick.

Park Avenue, Babylon Village. Enjoy a festive visit to the beautifully decorated, historic Nathaniel Conklin House.

Historical Society’s Gibson-Mack-Holt House, 22 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore. Shop for holiday items and baked goods.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 4:00PM Argyle Lake Tree Lighting and Wassail Bowl.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 & 5 • 12:00-6:00PM Holiday Market at Great South Bay Brewery.

Wassail Bowl to be held at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., following the tree lighting.

25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore. Local artisans selling crafts, jewelry, apparel, and more.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 10:00AM-12:00PM Story Time with Mrs. Claus at The Conklin House. Must register on Eventbrite.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 12:00-5:00PM Psychic and Vendor Event at Fire Island Vines. 17 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. Schedule

W. Main Street, Babylon. Wear your holiday worst.

driveways and yards with beautiful luminaries. For info visit: beautificationsociety.com.

Incentive, 157 Deer Park Road, Babylon Village. Bring a pre-decorated gingerbread house and join in the fun of the village-wide Scavenger Hunt!

the village while Deer Park Avenue is closed to street traffic.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 1:00-3:00PM Ugly Sweater Contest. Babylon Village Hall, 153

Light the Night. Light your sidewalks, walkways,

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NEW YEAR’S EVE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 • 5:00PM Bay Shore Beautification Society Presents

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • 10:00AM-3:00PM Fire Island Lighthouse Tree Trimming. Bring SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • 5:30PM Connetquot River Christmas Boat Parade.

View Restaurant, 3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • 5:00PM Town of Islip Menorah Lighting.

Islip Town Hall, 655 Main Street, Islip.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • 4:30PM Islip Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting.

Holiday light parade begins at Ocean Ave. and travels to Town Hall. Santa will be there!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 • 6:00PM East Islip Tree Lighting. Craig B. Gariepy

Memorial Park, Connetquot & Lowell Ave.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 • 11:30AM-12:30PM FI Lighthouse Annual Reenactment of the Flying Santa. Santa arrives at the Lighthouse.

Holidays at Argyle Theatre. 34 W. Main St., Babylon

PERFORMANCES UNTIL JANUARY 2 Elf the Musical. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 • 7:30PM A Holiday Tribute to Motown: Shadow of the 60's. Enjoy upbeat hits of Motown and holiday

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All Through the House Simple Inspirations for the Holiday Home. Let Mother Nature be your guide for setting a beautiful table…use pinecones, birch logs, and evergreens paired with red accents, like ribbons and berries, to showcase the beauty of the winter season. Real greens mixed with faux create a lush centerpiece that twinkles with candlelight.

Classically wreathed with fresh greens and garland, these French doors welcome all who enter. Framing the garland with white string lights illuminates the greens and brightens the entry.

Deck the halls with a merry mix of traditional and modern because there can never be too much holiday magic! Festive & fun, this family room is an inviting spot to snuggle and watch holiday favorites.

Whimsical touches with bows, snowflakes and Santas make this kitchen merry & bright.

Nurture your holiday spirit with a warm and cozy bedroom adorned with overstuffed seasonal pillows and chunky knit plush throws. You will look forward to tucking in for a long winter’s nap.

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Enjoy the Holidays!

Just Don’t Give Up the Ship The holidays are all about family, friends and food. Spend as much time as you can enjoying all of them…but do try to keep a healthy balance. Indulging in rich foods and treats not usually on the everyday menu is a large part of what we love about the holidays. We look forward to Christmas Eve dinner and dessert all year long. And the parties…yes, holiday parties will be a thing again this year. It’s ok to skip your regular after-work workout and go out for a holiday Happy Hour. Don’t beat yourself up for missing a Spin class or two. That said, boycotting the gym until after New Year’s while overindulging on cheesecake and Christmas cookies is just not a good idea. Trying to get back into a routine is hard, especially if you are carrying around a few extra pounds from the holidays…maybe even dating back to Halloween (who doesn’t love Twix bars?) Permission granted to enjoy the holiday feasts, but take these suggestions with you:

Chocolate Snowball Cookies

These nut-free rich chocolate cookies are favorites’ of kids and adults alike. Try to save a few for Santa! IN GR ED IEN TS

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened • ½ cup powdered sugar • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Special Dark is recommended) • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla • 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp. salt • ¾ cup mini-semi-sweet chocolate chips • Additional powdered sugar for rolling (about 1 – 1 ½ cups)

D IR EC TIO N S

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. Mix butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together. Stir in the chocolate chips. If dough is too soft, chill it until you can work it easily with your hands. 3. Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place on prepared cookie sheet. 4. Bake cookies for 7-10 minutes until bottoms are just slightly brown and the tops are no longer glossy. Cool for 5-10 minutes, until you can handle them. Fill a small bowl with 1 cup powdered sugar and roll each cookie in the sugar until coated. Place on a rack to cool. Once cookies are cooled, you may want to re-roll them in more powdered sugar.

Stay consistent on days you can.

It’s likely your regularly scheduled workouts will get dropped, so try to be consistent when you can. This will not only help keep the keep extra pounds from creeping on, it’s a major stress reducer and will help clear your head. It’s also a good way to have some time for yourself away from all the crazy.

Be flexible.

Even a little exercise is better than none at all; try to squeeze in any activity when you can. If your regular routine gets interrupted, do something different. Try an exercise class that you don’t normally go to; pair a few minutes of cardio on a treadmill or bike with a few short sets of weights; or even take a brisk walk around your neighborhood. 20 – 30 minutes of movement will benefit both body and mind.

Eat clean between holiday get-togethers.

This applies to drinking as well…avoid alcohol and increase your water intake. Corinne Brown, Owner/Instructor of Fitness Incentive, Babylon Village agrees: "The holidays are a time of year when our healthy habits can often go off the rails. Partying and feasting often replace clean eating and exercising. It's important to remember that healthy and holidays are not mutually exclusive. You can enjoy the holidays while keeping up with your workout routines between the festivities, and by making the healthiest food choices possible. Health and happiness are all about balance, consistency, and commitment, never more so than when we find ourselves over-indulging in seasonal fun. You can enjoy the season AND stick with your exercise and diet. Come January, you'll be glad that you did!”

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Red Velvet Krinkle Cookie

These chocolatey velvet cookies look festive and taste delicious. IN GR ED IEN TS

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1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. red food coloring

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2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt ¾ cup white chocolate chips

D IR EC TIO N S

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 2. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl and add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition. Add the vanilla and red food coloring, and mix well. 3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and beat together until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips. 4. Fill one bowl with granulated sugar and one bowl with powdered sugar. Use a 1 tablespoon-sized spoon to scoop cookies out. Roll the balls first in the granulated sugar and then in the powdered sugar to completely coat the cookie balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet an inch apart. Bake for 10 -12 minutes or until the cookies have puffed up and cracked, but are still a little gooey in the center. Allow to completely cool on wire rack.

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Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are so easy to make and just melt in your mouth. Use festive cookie stamps to make them look as beautiful as they taste! IN GR ED IEN TS

• 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • Decorative cookie stamps (optional)

D IR EC TIO N S

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, whip for one minute, or until nice and fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour and stir until combined and the dough is smooth. 3. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons), scoop out the dough and roll into a ball. If using stamps, lightly flour the stamp. Then press down on the dough ball with the stamp until the dough is about 1/4″ thick. Gently pull the stamp away. Bake cookies for 10 - 12 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly golden. Be careful the tops or edges don’t brown. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Pecan Pie Squares

These sweet & tasty bars are a fun twist on the traditional classic pecan pie. Chocolate can be added, which pairs wonderfully with the pecans. Give these a try…you may have a new family favorite for the holidays! ING RE DI E N TS

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1 ½ cups flour ¼ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup butter, softened 3 eggs, slightly beaten ½ cup sugar ¾ cup corn syrup 2 Tbsp. melted butter

• ½ tsp. salt • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 ½ cup pecan halves, chopped • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

D IRECT I ON S

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 pan. 2. Prepare crust: combine flour, brown sugar, and softened butter in a medium sized bowl and beat with an electric mixer until crumbly. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes. 3. While crust is baking, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, corn syrup, and melted butter in a medium sized bowl. Fold in pecans and chocolate chips if using them. 4. When crust is done baking, pour mixture over top of warm crust and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until filling is set. 5. Allow to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into squares.

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6 Grove Place, Babylon Village 631-422-4722 Babylon Village’s hidden gem…this family-owned restaurant has been serving authentic Greek food in Babylon Village for over 20 years. A friendly and casual atmosphere, you’ll find delicious versions of all your favorites from gyros, souvlakis and Greek salads to spinach pies and more.

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Guidelines to help protect yourself from holiday fraud and shopping online. Experts say fraud attempts increase about 30% during the holiday season. Here are some tips for safe online shopping.

1. Closely monitor your debit/credit card transaction history It’s important to review your account regularly, but it’s critical during the holiday season when you are using your cards for more purchases than usual. Report unauthorized transactions or discrepancies in your account immediately to your bank or credit card company.

2. Do your holiday shopping with reputable retailers.

Stick with retailers you know and trust. Bookmark their sites to go there directly rather than clicking on offers in ads, emails, or text messages. That will help protect you from realistic looking fake stores designed to look just like the sites of trusted retailers.

3. Only shop on secure sites

If you're sticking with well-known retailers, their sites should be secure. But if you're shopping at smaller or independent shops, look for a little lock icon in the top left corner of your

browser bar when you're on the site. A secure site's URL should start with HTTPS and not HTTP. You might have to click on the URL to see the HTTPS. Secure sites use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to keep data in transit hidden from hackers.

4. Learn to spot holiday shopping scams.

Common scams include advertising amazing "deals" and setting up fake online stores to collect credit card numbers and other personal info from unsuspecting shoppers. Stay away from offers and sales that seem too good to be true.

5. Safeguard store accounts with strong passwords.

Did you create an account, instead of checking out as a guest? Make sure to protect that account with a strong password so a hacker can't get into your account, steal your information, or make a purchase with your card. Keep in mind, it's also a good idea to decline to save

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your card information on a retailer's site to keep yourself even safer.

6. Don't shop on public Wi-Fi.

It may sound nice to do your holiday shopping at a local coffee shop, but shopping online from your laptop, tablet, or phone while connected to public Wi-Fi can open the door to hackers. Public WiFi connections are often unencrypted and unsecured, leaving you vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack that could allow a scammer to grab your name, address, credit card number, and other personal information.

7. Use digital wallets to pay.

Take advantage of the latest forms of encryption protection digital wallets provide for personal information. Use Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or other digital wallets to purchase items whether you are buying in-store or online.

8. Banks don’t text

Your bank will never ask you for personal information by text or phone. Anyone who contacts you directly asking for personal information over the phone, via email, or social media is likely not authorized to do so. Avoid giving out personal information or clicking on links that claim to be sent from your bank or financial institution.

9. Set account alerts

Most financial institutions offer customizable transaction alerts via email or text, so you can be notified every time a transaction over a specific amount is made in your account. Setting alerts will give you peace of mind that no one else is shopping with your cards.

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Realtors

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

Warm Holiday Wishes and Peace on Earth to All. LE

A RS

BRENTWOOD, 29 4th Ave. “The Jewel” Shy 1 Acre

$599,000

A RS

ISLIP, 283 Ocean Ave

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$1,500,000

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DIX HILLS, 380 Deer Park Rd. 3 Lots, 8 Car garage, Barns, Cottage, 4000 SqFt. Manor house, Cape Cod house, Pond, On Priceless rolling Landscape.

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EAST ISLIP, The Helm $2,299,000 Listing Agent

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ISLIP, 377 Ocean Ave Listing Agent

Listed at:

$899,000

BAY SHORE 212 Pleasant Dr Selling Agent . . . LISTED AT: $609,990

DAVID P. SANDERS

Licensed Sales Associate

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OAKDALE, 170 Connetquot Dr.

Scenic Bayard Cutting Arboretum on The Connetquot River

$1,595,000

With the market being hotter than ever I have a large list of buyers seeking particular homes. I feel now may be an opportunity not to be missed by sellers that are contemplating a move. Call me… I can help with your future plans.

Dave Sanders, 631-335-1914 Your “Neighborhood Specialist”

236 West Main Street | Bay Shore | P 631.665.1500 | F 631.665.1985 | www.ericramsay.com

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PATRICIA “TRISH” BERGIN-WEICHBRODT

Lic. R.E. Salesperson 631-275-8146 trish@ericramsay.com

Eric G. Ramsay, Jr. Associates, LLC.

BAY SHORE

$1,199,000

This sprawling ranch is a MUST SEE! Beautifully renovated kit . Baths all updated . New roof & windows . You won’t have to lift a finger when you settle into this immaculate 5Br 3 full bth home situated on a cul-de-sac . The dining rm is lg & inviting . So is the spacious living rm & den . There is rm for mom in her own private quarters w/full bth . 1 acre lot features a beautiful swimming pool, plus deeded boat slip . There is also deeded rights to a dock slip of your own . You can’t miss this one . Trish Bergin, Lic. R.E. Agent

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

Happy Holidays!

DOROTHY ZICCARDI

Lic. R.E. Salesperson 516-729-7851 dorothyziccardi@ericramsay.com

GREAT RIVER

$1,299,000

Great opportunity to create your own FOREVER Home . 4 Br/2 .5 Bth Cust Colonial . Large EIK with 9’ Island w Stainless steel Appl . WI Pantry/Wet Bar/ Wine closet . Cath Ceilings/Crown molding/ Radiant heat thru out the first flr . Open concept thru out . Perfect for those Special Gatherings . Great outside living . Beautiful front Porch (32 x 8) and outside Patio . Purchase price includes Customized Colonial w/paved patio & IGP . Many options in the video available for addl cost . Dorothy Ziccardi, Lic. R.E. Agent

BOHEMIA

FARMINGDALE

15 Oakwood Road Sold for: $1,200,000 Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

23 Buckingham Lane Sold for: $700,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin/Dorothy Ziccardi

12 Buckingham Lane Sold for: $735,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin/Dorothy Ziccardi

20 Hazel Avenue Sold for: $580,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin/Dorothy Ziccardi

ISLIP

ISLIP TERRACE

OAKDALE

11 Creekside Court Sold for: $710,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin

15 Creekside Court Sold for: $680,000 Listing/Selling Agent: Trish Bergin

23 Woods Road Sold for: $515,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin

1 Wateredge Court Sold for: $825,000 Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

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SAYVILLE

WEST ISLIP

BAYPORT

BOHEMIA

65 Mobile Street Sold for: $549,000 Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

1 Athena Court Sold for: $890,000 Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

85 Oak Road Sold for: Over Asking! Listing/Selling Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

891 Union Street Sold for: Over Asking! Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

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DEER PARK

OAKDALE

SAYVILLE

320 W 13th Street Listed for: $499,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin/Dorothy Ziccardi

116 Edgewood Avenue Sold for: Over Asking! Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

40 Terry Road Sold for: Over Asking! Listing Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

91 E Golf Street Sold for: $649,000 Listing Agent: Trish Bergin/Dorothy Ziccardi

SOLD

BAYPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold For: $1,400,000

EAST ISLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold For: $1,375,000

BOHEMIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sold For: $799,000

ISLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sold For: $525,000

280 Suydam Lane 3 Cedar Court

Selling Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi Selling Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

85 Meadowfarm Lane 76 Juniper Street

Selling Agent: Trish Bergin

UNDER CONTRACT

BAY SHORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listed for: $1,200,000 80 S Montgomery Ave

Selling Agent: Dorothy Ziccardi

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Santa's Favorite Cup of Cheer Well, we didn’t really ask him, but in our hearts, we think this is what Santa wants for his holiday refreshment. I mean, he must get really tired of all that eggnog, right?

Frosted Cranberry Gin Cocktail SERVES 4

ING RE DI E N TS:

• 1 sprig fresh thyme • ice • 2 cups cranberry juice • Juice from 1 orange • ½ cup gin • ¼ cup Grand Marnier

Blackberry Bourbon Splash

Blackberries make this fresh and citrusy, but not too sweet. The perfect cocktail to warm Santa after a long night’s ride. I N G R ED IEN TS :

• Frozen cranberries • Orange peel, julienned or thinly sliced • Fresh thyme

• 2 - 3 tsp. sugar • 3 – 4 fresh basil leaves • ½ fresh lime • 1/4 cup blackberries • (or 1 tbsp blackberry preserves) • 2 oz. bourbon whiskey • ice cubes • 2 oz. club soda

D IRECT I ON S

D I R E CTIO N S

1. Place thyme in a cocktail shaker and bruise it gently using a spoon or muddler.

1. Into a cocktail shaker, combine sugar, basil leaves, lime, and blackberries. Muddle to break up the berries, basil, and lime, and to dissolve the sugar. Add bourbon.

For Garnish

2. Add ice, cranberry juice, orange juice, gin, and Grand Marnier. Shake well. 3. Fill 4 glasses with ice, pour in the cocktail, and garnish with frozen cranberries, orange peel and fresh thyme.

2. Add a generous amount of ice, shake to chill and combine. 3. Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Strain cocktail over ice, top off with club soda. Garnish with additional basil, berries, and lime if desired. Enjoy immediately.

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Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

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BRIGHTWATERS 10 Phelps Drive

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139 Wagstaff Lane

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$1,300,000

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$999,000 Listing Agent

WEST ISLIP 19 Viking Drive

$1,499,000 Listing Agent

BRIGHTWATERS Pine Acres Boulevard

UNDER CONTRACT

Closed at $597,500 Selling Agent

AQUEBOGUE . . . . . . . . . Selling Agent 65 Wake Robin One BAY SHORE

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Milk & Cookies Cocktail for Santa & Mrs. Claus SERVES 2 These are also perfect to sip beside the camp fire. Yum!

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I N GRE D I E N TS :

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• 2 marshmallows • 2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup • 2 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs • ice

• 2 oz. vodka • 4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream • 4 oz. cold milk (2% or whole milk)

ED KALECK, LSA

Cell: 516-297-0171 ed@ericramsay.com

Specializing In Fine South Shore Residential Waterfront Properties

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DI RE C T I O N S

1. Place your marshmallows in a small saucepan, over low-medium heat, and toast sides until browned (1 - 2 minutes). 2. Meanwhile, pour the chocolate sauce into a shallow dish; pour the graham cracker crumbs into a separate shallow dish. 3. Rim 2 lowball glasses with the chocolate sauce, then immediately dip in graham cracker crumbs. 4. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add vodka and Baileys then shake vigorously (the longer the better - it should be FREEZING cold and well blended).

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57 SHORE LANE

5. Place 2 - 3 ice cubes in each glass, pour half of the liquor mixture into each glass, then add 2 oz. of cold milk to each glass. Top with toasted marshmallows and enjoy!

WATERFRONT

$1,174,000

Historic Home Built Circa 1910. 3 Story Colonial. Butler or Nanny Suite. 5 or 6 Deep Water Boat Slips. Co-listed with Eric G. Ramsay III

55 SHORE LANE

$1,150,000

Legal 2 Family Waterfront. 105 Ft. Bulkhead. 16 rooms. Co-listed with Eric G. Ramsay III

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MASSAPEQUA PARK

167 Harbor Ln.

$1,200,000

SOLD

ISLIP

BAY SHORE

Sold for $600,000 174 Maple St. Co-Listed w/ Warren Barta, Selling Agent Linda Kerr Listing Agent LK

$199,999

WEST ISLIP

Sold for $1,250,000

EAST ISLIP

Sold for $465,000

Listed at $449,000

ISLIP

Sold for $585,000 253 Union Ave Sold for $651,000 Listing Agent/Selling Agent LK

SAYVILLE

17 Gibbons Ct. Listed at $939,999 Co-Listed w/ Eric G. Ramsay III

EAST ISLIP

BAY SHORE

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Listed at $610,000 12 Hecksher Spur Dr. Listing/Selling Agent

15 Lakeside Ln.

2449 Union Blvd #J

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29 Cedar Ridge Ln. Listed at $559,000 3 Lakeside Ln. Co-Listed/Co-Selling Agent w/ Warren Barta Listing/Selling Agent

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631-848-6046 LindaKerr@ericramsay.com

EAST ISLIP

Sold for $1,775,000 140 Adelhaide Ln. Listing Agent/Selling Agent LK

227 W Islip Rd. LK Selling Agent, Listing office Netter Real Estate

20 1st Ave. LK Selling Agent, Listing office Signature Premier

14 Rose Ct.

LK Listing Agent

EAST ISLIP

ISLIP

Sold for $480,00 11 Creekside Ct. (Ramsay Agent Listing)

WEST BABYLON

Sold for $710,000 855 Peconic Ave. LK Listing Agent

Sold for $555,000

35 Pine St. LK Selling Agent

KISMET

Sold for $1,100,000

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1455 Brooklyn Blvd

LISTED AT $399,000

BAY SHORE

99 S. Saxon Ave

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Listed at $425,000 64 Redmond Ave

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Sold for $770,000 50 Paumanake Ave

WEST ISLIP

Sold for $3,350,000 179 Pace Drive S.

BAY SHORE 57 Jan Ct. . . . . . . . Sold for $435,000 BAY SHORE 1110 Hyman Ave . . . . Sold for $625,000

Listed at $449,000 1374 Richland Ave

Selling Agent, Listed by Ramsay Realtors

HUNTINGTON STATION . . . . . Sold for $450,000 107 Cedar Shake Ct. Selling Agent, Listed by Prime Properties Long Island

ISLIP

Sold for $1,240,000 155 W. Bayberry Road

UNDER CONTRACT

WEST ISLIP 45 Sylvia Drive . . . . . . . . . . $459,000

Selling Agent, Listed By Ramsay Realtors PORT JEFF STATION 52 Miller Ave . . . . $599,999 Selling Agent, Listed By Exit Realty Achieve PATCHOGUE 14 Fairharbor Dr . . . . . . . . $369,900 Selling Agent, Listed by Meridian Commercial Mgmt Inc

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15 W Hemlock Street LISTING AGENT

ISLIP

Sold for: $445,000

LIZ DELESIA

516-398-8633

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Licensed Sales Associate

BAY SHORE

SOLD

Selling Agent, Listed by Exit Island Realty HOLBROOK 129 Fairfield Dr . . . . Sold for $489,000 Selling Agent, Listed by Exit Island Realty DEER PARK 119 W. Fifth St . . . . Sold for $600,000 Selling Agent, Listed by Coldwell Banker American Homes

Listed at $565,000 13 W. Bay Shore Rd

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LAKE Listed at $539,000 BAY SHORE RONKONKOMA 12 Lakeside Drive LD

LISTED AT $1,150,000

236 West Main Street, Bay Shore P 631.665.1500 • F 631.665.1985 www.ericramsay.com

Sold for: $469,000

BRIGHTWATERS

559 Pine Acres Blvd. LISTING AGENT

Sold for: $450,000

SOLD

CENTER MORICHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selling Agent 55 Union Ave

Listed by Compass Greater NY LLC

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Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours! You don’t need a city broker when Rick & Tammy are two locals who know the area and receive constant requests from the buyers who want to move here.

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5 Parsons Landing

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23 Sutton

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ISLIP

300 Maple Street

LISTED AT $4,495,000 by Rick Ramsay

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LISTED AT $579,999 Listed By Tammy Ramsay Sold by Ramsay Agent

WEST ISLIP

2 Carol Ann Court

LISTED AT $869,900 Listed & Sold by Tammy Ramsay

BAY SHORE

55 Awixa Avenue

LISTED AT $1,695,000 by Rick Ramsay

BAY SHORE

LISTED AT $735,000 by Tammy Ramsay

1 Captains Walk

BRIGHTWATERS

110 Bayway Avenue

LISTED AT $529,999 Listed by Tammy Ramsay Sold by Ramsay Agent

BAY SHORE

98 Awixa Avenue

SOLD FOR $1,175,000 Listed by Tammy Ramsay Sold by Rick Ramsay

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WEST ISLIP . . . . Rick Ramsay’s Buyer Agent 266 Secatogue Lane Listed By Douglas Elliman

WEST ISLIP . . . . Rick Ramsay’s Buyer Agent 4 Shoal Dr. Listed By Compass Greater NY LLC

BAY SHORE

11 Aldrich Court

SOLD FOR $950,000 Listed By Rick Ramsay

WEST ISLIP 179 Pace Dr.

SOLD FOR $3,350,000 Listed By Rick Ramsay Sold By Eric Ramsay IV

BRIGHTWATERS 275 Woodland Dr.

SOLD FOR $1,100,000 Listed by Meg Smith R.E. Sold By Tammy Ramsay

EAST ISLIP . . Tammy Ramsay’s Buyer Agent 109 Keswick Dr. Listed By Douglas Elliman

TAMMY RAMSAY

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

516-319-8605 | tammy@ericramsay.com

ERIC G. RAMSAY III “RICK” Licensed Real Estate Broker

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