WEST ISLIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY HONORS LIZZY THE LION
The West Islip Historical Society recently honored Lizzy The Lion, West Islip’s Goodwill Ambassador, at a special event at the West Islip History Center. A special appearance by West Islip High School’s Mascot delighted the children. The event featured displays of Lizzy’s Adventures, scavenger hunt, prizes and giveaways. The children, as well as, the adults had a wonderful time. Inspired by West Islip Mom, Tiffany Kennedy-Stekelenburg, Lizzy the Lion brings joy & happiness to the West Islip community.
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FIRST COURSE (Choose one)
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•Baked Ziti
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APRIL HAPPENINGS
THURS., APRIL 24th
1:45PM–7:30PM
BLOOD DRIVE
Levittown Fire Department with Senator Steve Rhoads 120 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown
Follow the link to schedule an appointment: https://Donate. nybc.org/Donor/Schedules/ Drive_schedule/323184 or call 1-800 933-BLOOD. For more information, or help scheduling an appointment, please contact Ron Hlawaty at ronhlawaty@yahoo.com or Jodie Behrens email resqchick048@gmail. com. Appointments Preferred. Walk-Ins Welcome!
5:30PM-10:45pm
BENEFIT CONCERT DINNER
LIU Post's student-run radio station, The Wave, is holding an event that's open to the public to raise money for the Save The Music Foundation. Location: Long Island University Post Campus, Winnick Dining Hall(Lower level). Purchase tickets at bio@ thesoundofliu on Instagram - 100% of the proceeds go to the Save The Music Foundation. For more information, please contact: Avery Cochikas 516965-5133 Avyerini.Cochikas@my.liu. edu
6:30PM A NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO
The Heritage Club in Farmingdale is hosting a A Night in Monte Carlo. Cocktail reception, followed by an elegant buffet dinner and extensive Viennese display. The event will feature casino gaming, raffle prizes and art pieces available for purchase
HOLIDAYS
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15th - TAXES DUE
20th - EASTER
22nd - EARTH DAY
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and created by UCP-LI artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island! To purchase tickets, please visit https://specialevents. ucp-li.org/2025MonteCarlo. For more information, please contact cschramm@ucp-li.org | 631-232-0011 ext. 450
SAT., APRIL 26th
10:00AM
ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The community is invited to the annual Arbor Day Celebration in Amityville at the corner of South Bayview Ave. and Bayview Pl. in Amityville. (south of Merrick Road). Get educational information on tree planting and maintenance and celebrate the day with a tree planting to beautify the open space known as The Mary Carroll Marsden Community Garden.
SUN., APRIL 27th
11:00AM-3:00PM
DOGGIE GARAGE SALE
Volunteers of Babylon Doggie Garage Sale. 691 S 9th St. in Lindenhurst. Lots of pet related items for dog, cats, guinea, pigs, and even reptiles. All proceeds support the residents of Babylon Animal Shelter. For more information: Babylonvolunteers@ gmail.com or call 516-606-5369
11:00AM-4:00PM
L.I.’S LARGEST CAR SHOW RETURNS
TO TOBAY BEACH
Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of
automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and also check out numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of Saturday, May 3rd has been arranged. For more information, visit www.carshowli.com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
2:00PM-4:00PM BOOK PRESENTATION
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet presents Robert Viagas's presentation of his book "Right This Way: A History of the Audience". The program covers a pop history of audiences through the ages - everything from the ancient Greeks, Lincoln's assassination, history of applause (and booing), group reactions at sports events up to and including binge-watching TV - what the audience experience brings us and how it may evolve in the 2020's. At the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631-559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory.org.
MON, APRIL 28th
6:00PM PSYCHIC DINNER
Brunello Italian Kitchen, 1945 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. One on One Psychic Reading, 3 Course Meal. Reservations required. For more information, please call Diane 516-6396903 or @ empoweredpathexpos
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Town Of Islip Paves Way
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The Town of Islip announced a plan for private investment at Long Island MacArthur Airport including a terminal and direct connection to the Long Island Rail Road’s Ronkonkoma Station. The Town plans to create a stateof-the art, comfortable, and modern terminal with a direct connection to the Ronkonkoma Station that will increase passenger traffic at Long Island MacArthur Airport, benefit local residents, and provide a better customer experience. The plan will provide the New York region’s only single-seat plane-to-train connection to either Grand Central or Penn Stations in midtown Manhattan.
“Long Island MacArthur Airport has the opportunity to become a more viable, convenient and affordable option for air travel in the region,” said Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter in announcing the plan for a privately financed, built, and operated terminal at one of two sites at MacArthur Airport. “We are going to ensure that it can grow Long Island to provide more travel destinations for the current and next generation of travelers. We will do so while preserving the hometown appeal and convenience that will make MacArthur Airport the envy of the region,” said Supervisor Carpenter.
The private developer will have two terminal options to evaluate – either on the property adjacent
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to the Ronkonkoma Station or on the site of the existing terminal on the south side of MacArthur Airport. Notwithstanding the site, the developer will be required to provide a convenient, direct connection to Ronkonkoma Station. The Town will retain ownership and responsibility for MacArthur Airport operations.
“In partnership with the private sector, the terminal project will create highpaying jobs, spark huge economic opportunity, and make Islip even more attractive for sustainable business development that will help keep our highly educated workforce here for future generations,” Supervisor Carpenter commented in announcing the program.
In 2024, Long Island MacArthur Airport, known by its airport code as ISP, served almost 1.3 million passengers on four commercial carriers: Southwest, Frontier, JetBlue, and Breeze. JetBlue began service to ISP in 2024 and announced additional service to a fourth destination in 2025. Avelo Airlines’ recent announcement of new service to three
destinations from ISP beginning in May 2025 will make Avelo the fifth commercial carrier at MacArthur Airport and bring to 18 the total non-stop destinations from ISP. Ten years ago, MacArthur Airport had only two airlines serving six destinations.
Airports throughout the United States and the world have seen the advantages of partnering with the private sector in developing modern, customer-friendly terminals. The success of private investment projects at both large airports like LaGuardia and JFK and smaller airports like Seattle’s Paine Field and Tweed-New Haven Airport demonstrate the value of these opportunities.
The Town formally issued a Request for Qualifications for private developers today. The RFQ is available at www.ispterminal.com. Proposers will need to register by May 2, 2025, and have until August 14, 2025 to submit their statements of qualifications. After that, the Town will follow a rigorous multi-step process for evaluating the proposers’ qualifications and, ultimately, selecting a private sector development and financing partner.
Affordable Health Screenings Coming To Bay Shore
Residents living in and around the Bay Shore, New York can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus Bay Shore will host this community event on 5/5/2025. The site is
located at 13415th Ave in Bay Shore. Screenings can check for:
• The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
• Narrowing of the smaller arteries of your ankles and feet, called Peripheral
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• Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www. Iifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.
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South Shore Audubon Society Offers Scholarships
The South Shore Audubon Society is offering two $2,000 college scholarships this year: one funded by Evelyn Bishop and her family, and one funded by Jay Koolpix. Each scholarship will be awarded to a different college junior, senior, or graduate student who is taking courses to prepare for a degree in an area of biological or environmental science. This includes wildlife management, forestry, animal behavior, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, mammalogy, ornithology or the field of sustainable and renewable energy.
To be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.
Applications are available at the SSAS website, www.
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They should be emailed to either Betsy Gulotta, betsy.gulotta@ncc.edu, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net. For more information and for assistance with application forms, contact Betsy Gulotta or Betty Borowsky at the email addresses above.
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Recipe Of The Week: Pasta Primavera
Warmweather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking animals. Spring also can be a time to refresh meal-making. Now is the time to trade in those hearty, filling dishes that are perfect for cold winter nights for lighter fare. Recipes like “Pasta Primavera” from “Seasoned America” (William Morrow and Company, Inc.) by Chef Paul Prudhomme can be brought out in spring and enjoyed throughout the warmer seasons. In Italian, “primavera” means “spring,” making this classic, vegetable-infused pasta dish a favorite this time of year. The vegetable inclusions below can be switched out for your own favorite produce as well.
Makes about 8 cups
Seasoning Mix:
2 1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup thin strips prosciutto
Directions:
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced carrots (cut on the diagonal)
2 cups sliced zucchini
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 cup asparagus tips or 3/4 cups snow peas
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups heavy cream
9 ounces of your favorite pasta
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. When oil is very hot, add the prosciutto, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini. Add the butter and, as it melts, stir in the garlic and the seasoning mix. Stir in asparagus tips or snow peas and green onions. Stir well and cook just until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened a bit, about 3 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
Helping Hands Easter Drive
The Helping Hands Easter drive, held on April 8th at the Babylon Beach Estate Association in West Islip, was a big hit. Volunteer bunnies, young and old, gathered together to create beautiful gifts for over a thousand Long Island children. The children were given homemade quilts, crocheted stuffed animals, and holiday outfits. Helping Hands has been proud to instill a sense of tradition for the last 35 years by caring for
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The South Shore Audubon Society is offering two $2,000 college scholarships this year: one funded by Evelyn Bishop and her family, and one funded by Jay Koolpix. Each scholarship will be awarded to a different college junior, senior, or graduate student who is taking courses to prepare for a degree in an area of biological or environmental science. This includes wildlife management, forestry, animal behavior, ecology, marine biology, oceanography, mammalogy, ornithology or the field of sustainable and renewable energy.
To be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-we-serve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.
Previous winners have used their scholarships to help purchase books, to pay for travel expenses to field sites, for specialized equipment or other educational needs.
Applications are available at the SSAS website, www.ssaudubon.org, or from the emails listed below. Applications are due by April 30, 2025.
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Tea has been enjoyed as a beverage for thousands of years and has featured prominently in many cultures during that time. The cultural practice of drinking tea is believed to have originated in ancient China. Although there are many different types of tea, the World Tea Council says black tea is the most consumed tea across the globe, comprising around 75 percent of total tea consumption. The most popular type of black tea is Assam tea, which is grown in India. The second-most widely consumed tea is green tea, which accounts for approximately 20 percent of total tea consumption.
2025 Earth Day Free Fun Fair
Hosted by Gabriel’s Giving Tree/F.I.S.T./LICADD
Sunday, April 27, 2025 (Rain or Shine!)
The Suffolk County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate, 550 South Bay Avenue in Islip will be transformed into an Earth Day fair on Sunday, April 27, as the non-profit Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT) and Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (LICADD) host a free family fun day at the garden. The fair runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include dozens of vendors; a live animal show by Ranger Eric Powers; live music by Victoria Said; a scavenger hunt for the little ones; make your own bouquet (small fee); food; social media photo ops; nature walks; Narcan Training by the Suffolk County Police Department; The Purple Rock Project; and experts and resources on addiction, recovery, healing and grief.
Clean Up from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, gardening tools will be supplied GGT is a non-profit that assists families with
funeral expenses following the death of a loved one by substance use. Paulette Phillippe is founder of Gabriel’s Giving Tree, named in honor of her grandson Gabriel, who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2014 when he was just 15 years old. GGT is under the LICADD umbrella.
Clean-up of the Tree Memorial and Serenity Garden section of the estate will begin at 10 a.m. Volunteers are welcomed
and gardening tools will be supplied.
The garden is also home to a Wind Phone, an old rotary phone, which is not “connected” to anything, but is used as a comforting tool for those grieving the loss of a loved one. There are over 160 wind phones worldwide, modeled on Japan's first wind phone in 2011.
For more information: 631-786-0368, gabriel. givingtree@gmail.com
