APRIL HAPPENINGS
FRI., APRIL 4th
7:00PM DAVE PETTIGREW LIVE IN CONCERT
This is a benefit show to bring awareness to liver disease and living donors. An offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
SAT., APRIL 5th
10:00AM-1:00PM BOOK SALE
Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library Book Sale. The Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library will sponsor a Book Sale. The hours of the Book Sale will be 10:00am - 1:00pm, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am - 10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the Sale. Applications are also available in The Wave library newsletter. The address is One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst.
10:00AM-4:00PM
FUNDRAISER
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18, located at 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip, is having a Craft and Vendor Sale as a FUND RAISER to support our many projects... come on down and bring a friend, browse our table find Easter and/ or Mother's Day gifts.Inside Event Admission: For more information, please call Gloria Morck, 631-277-9842 or 516.885.1410
HOLIDAYS
12th - PASSOVER BEGINS
15th - TAXES DUE
20th - EASTER
22nd - EARTH DAY
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
TUES., APRIL 8th
2:30PM-4:45PM
HELPING HANDS EASTER GIFT DRIVE
944 W. Baydrive, W. Islip
BBEA, (Babylon Beach Estate Association) Contact info: https://www.facebook.com/ share/1FSMFWJDCp/ or jennifergallozzi@gmail.com
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 in Farmingdale. For more information, please call 631-7527707 x6109 or email: contactus@ republicairport.net
THURS., APRIL 10th
7:00PM
THE HISTORY OF MASSAPEQUA
On Thursday April 10, at 7PM, at the museum, the Historical Society will host Mr. Bill Colfer who will talk about the history of Massapequa with focus on their historical complex at the Old Grace Church. The presentation is free to members, others $5. Refreshments will be served. Raffles and 50/50 will be held. Seaford merchandise will be available for sale. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
SAT., APRIL 12th
11:00AM-3:00PM FUNDRAISER
The Giovanni Caboto Lodge is holding a Brunch Fundraiser, along with a Comedian/Psychic Medium, at the Seaford American
Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford, includes open bar, dessert and coffee. Please contact Rosemarie DiChiara at 516-4580097 for a reservation or any questions.
THURS., APRIL 17th
7:00PM
VOICES AT THE TABLE
Farmingdale United Methodist Church Presents "Voices At The Table", 407 Main Street, invites the community to a live retelling of the story of the Last Supper on Maundy. For information please contact the church at office@ farmingdaleumc.org or call 516 694-3424
SAT., APRIL 19th
10:00AM-2:00PM FOOD DRIVE
N. Babylon Lions Club Food Drive at ShopRite 1960 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please contact donnaquarant@gmail.com
11:00AM-2:00PM PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Costello's Ace Hardware of Farmingdale presents photos with the Easter Bunny. Free for everyone! The Easter Bunny will take pictures with your family, kids, and pets on Saturday, April 19th. Make sure to bring your camera. 242 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. For more information, please call 631-694-1100
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION
APRIL 8, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District (the “District”), Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., Amityville, New York 11701 (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, between the hours of 10:00am and 9:00pm, for the purpose of voting on the following items:
1) To adopt the annual budget of the Amityville Public Library for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and
2) The election of one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2030, as a result of the expiration of the term of office presently held by Sharon Tener.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of a statement of the estimated library expenses for the fiscal year 2025-2026 may be obtained at the Library (address above) and in the Office of the School District Clerk, located at 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, daily except Saturday and Sunday, beginning March 10, 2025, between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public informational meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2025-2026 Library Budget on March 24, 2025. All residents of the District are invited to attend at the Library.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees shall be nominated by petition. Petitions must be filed with the School District Clerk (address above), between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm no later than Monday, March 10, 2025. Forms of petition may be obtained from the School District Clerk. Each petition must be directed to
the School District Clerk; must state the name address of the candidate; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District and list each signer’s address.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. Registration is available in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, through April 8, 2025. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an annual or special meeting or election, and who shall have voted at any annual meeting or election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail or absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the School District Clerk (address above). Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail or absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk, or in the polling place at the Library, not later than 5:00pm, prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A list of persons to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability, and
whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 14, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Dated: Amityville, New York February 19, 2025
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY DISTRICT CLERK
AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE
VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL FIDEICOMISARIO
8 DE ABRIL DE 2025
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Reunión Especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Amityville (el “Distrito”), Ciudad de Babylon, Condado
de Suffolk y Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville, 19 John St., Amityville, Nueva York 11701 (la “Biblioteca”) el martes 8 de abril, 2025, entre las 10:00 a.m. (mediodía) y las 9:00 p.m., con el propósito de votar sobre los siguientes puntos:
1) Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville para el año fiscal 2025-2026, y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito; y
2) La elección de un (1) miembro de la Junta Directiva por un período de cinco años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2025 y expira el 30 de junio de 2030, como resultado de la expiración del mandato que actualmente ocupa Sharon Tener.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que se pueden obtener copias de una declaración de los gastos estimados de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2025-2026 en la Biblioteca (dirección anterior) y en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, ubicada en 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, todos los días, excepto sábados y domingos, a partir del 10 de marzo de 2025 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que la Biblioteca organizará una reunión informativa pública con el fin de discutir el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para 2025-2026 el 24 de marzo de 2025. Todos los residentes del Distrito están invitados a asistir a la Biblioteca.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca serán nominados por petición. Las peticiones deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior), entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. a más tardar el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025. Los formularios de petición se pueden obtener del Secretario del Distrito Escolar. Cada petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe indicar el nombre y la dirección del candidato; debe estar firmado por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito y enumerar la dirección de cada firmante.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se dispone a continuación, excepto que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. La inscripción está disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hasta el 8 de abril de 2025. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que hayan sido registradas previamente en virtud del presente para una reunión o elección anual o especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante. Las boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o en el lugar de votación en la Biblioteca, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 8 de abril de 2025. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrá emitido una boleta anticipada por correo o en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los sábados y domingos, y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para
comparecer personalmente en el lugar de votación se vea sustancialmente afectada por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro de registro haya sido marcado como “discapacitado permanentemente” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto ausente sin hacer solicitudes separadas por ello.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito de Bibliotecas pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 14 de marzo de 2025. No se realizará el escrutinio de ninguna boleta militar a menos que sea recibida por la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección.
Fechado: Amityville, Nueva York 19 de febrero de 2025
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE, LA CIUDAD DE BABILONIA Y LA CIUDAD DE BAY, SUFFOLK COUNTYOYSTERNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
POR SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE AMITYVILLE, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
AM, MASS, MP - 274 - 2/19, 3/5, 3/19 & 4/2/25
Councilman Hand Announces NY Islanders Street Hockey Clinic
In partnership with the New York Islanders, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites boys and girls interested in learning hockey to a special Street Hockey Clinic at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. This 6-week program will introduce children aged Pre-K through 5th grade to the game of hockey in a non-competitive and instructional clinic.
Councilman Hand stated, “We’re pleased to partner with the New York Islanders to offer this incredible program to boys and girls of all skill levels. This unique clinic is the perfect opportunity to develop skills in stickhandling and shooting, build confidence, and have fun on and off the rink!”
Wednesdays at the following times by age:
The program begins April 9th and meets on
Pre-K – K: 5:30 pm- 6:15 pm 1st & 2nd Grade: 6:15 pm- 7:15 pm 3rd- 5th Grade: 7:15 pm8:15 pm
Registration fee is $165 per child. To register and for more information, please visit www. newyorkislanders.com/ streethockey.
Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Hosts First Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its First Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, 2025!
The parade was the vision of Chamber President Robin Hepworth, who had long believed that Massapequa deserved its own St. Patrick’s Day celebration. She worked tirelessly to bring this event to life, collaborating closely with Parade Chair Keith Wilson to ensure everything was a success.
Hepworth shared her excitement, stating: "This event is something I have long believed was overdue for our community, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see it finally come to life. We invited all Chamber member businesses, Massapequa schools, and community organizations to march and participate in what we hope will become a cherished annual tradition."
With over 67 groups participating, the streets were packed with spectators, and the excitement was in the air. The community came together in the spirit of unity and festivity, making it a truly special day for all.
We were honored to have Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder and Past Chamber President Gary Slavin serve as our Grand Marshals for this inaugural event.
A special thank you to our Main Event Sponsor, Embassy Diner, whose generous support helped make this celebration possible.
The parade featured a vibrant display of local organizations, marching bands, Irish dance groups, and decorative floats, all bringing the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to life. Families, friends, and community members lined the streets, waving flags, donning festive green a ire, and cheering on the participants.
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce extends its deepest gratitude to all who sponsored, participated, volunteered, and contributed to the success of this event. Given the overwhelming turnout and enthusiastic response, we are confident this will become a beloved annual tradition.
We look forward to seeing you all next year March 14TH for an even bigger and be er St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Sláinte!
Calling all young artists and environmentalists! Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Andrew Monteleone are excited to announce the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all 4th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s theme, Trees for Tomorrow, encourages students to showcase the vital role trees play in preserving our environment.
“This contest is a fantastic way to inspire young minds about the importance of protecting our natural resources,” said Supervisor Saladino. “By learning about the benefits of trees, students gain a greater appreciation for the environment and the role they play in safeguarding it for the future.” Students are invited to get
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Massapequa Technology Coach An Asset To Teachers And Students
As a classroom teacher, Meredith Marin always embraced the use of new technology. In her current role as a technology learning coach in the Massapequa School District, she strives to bring that same passion to others. That’s why she was one of 21 Long Island technology educators to receive the Bright Light award from the Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies.
Ms. Marin was recognized at ASSET’s recent awards luncheon at the Bethpage Heritage Club. She was nominated by Alison Morgan, Massapequa’s executive assistant for instructional technology and innovation.
“Meredith was deserving of the award because of her dedication to supporting staff in integrating technology into their classrooms,” Ms. Morgan said. “She goes above and beyond to offer practice, collaboration and time for sharing new ideas,
ensuring that every staff member feels confident and capable when adopting new technologies. Her efforts directly contribute to improved student outcomes, as teachers feel more equipped to enhance learning experiences with technology.”
Ms. Marin joined the district in 2006 and taught third, fourth and fifth graders as well as the Magnet program before moving in the role of technology learning coach in 2019. She is assigned to Berner Middle School and Unqua Elementary School. She is one of three technology coaches in the district whose collective efforts ensure that teachers are well-prepared to integrate new technologies, ultimately enhancing the learning experiences for Massapequa students.
On its value in classrooms, Ms. Marin said that technology is not a replacement for teaching, but rather a tool to enhance
it and increase student engagement. Ultimately, she said, when technology serves as a time-saver for teachers, it increases the time that they can work directly with their students.
One example of that, Ms. Marin said, is educating teachers on the use artificial intelligence to create lessons and assignments. She has also been working with teachers on the upcoming launch of Rooms, a teacherparent communication feature.
In a typical day, Ms. Marin has one-on-one meetings with teachers to help them plan technology-based lessons. She familiarizes teachers with programs such as BookCreator, Canva and Google apps. Often, she will work alongside teachers in the classrooms to help students learn the features of these digital tools. Her supportive approach empowers teachers to enhance learning through technology and directly
contributes to improved student outcomes.
Ms. Marin takes pride in being known for her responsiveness to teachers to assist with any technology needs that arise. She also stays up to date with new
technologies and initiatives, attending conferences hosted by the Long Island Technology and Education Summit and Nassau BOCES.
“It’s very exciting and I was honored,” Ms. Marin said of receiving the
Bright Light award. “I felt very appreciated. I love technology and it’s nice to be recognized for doing my best to support my colleagues and, ultimately, our students.”
Meredith Marin, technology learning coach at Berner Middle School and Unqua Elementary School, was one of 21 Long Island technology educators to receive an ASSET Bright Light award. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
ELPIS HARDIMAN Gold Award
JOHN AND CINDY SUCCOSO President’s Circle Award
GINGER FRECK Leading Edge Award
MARIA GOLDBERG President’s Circle Award
MARK COHEN Leading Edge Award
ELLEN FUSCHILLO Leading Edge Award
THE MICHELE AND MARK GOODMAN TEAM President’s Circle Award
ROXANNE DEVITO Leading Edge Award CHRISTOPHER KOCAJ Leading Edge Award
