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TOB SECURES OVER 5,000 BOOKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOOK FAIRIES

Historic Book Donation Drive: Town Of Babylon Secures

Over 5,000 Books In Partnership With Book Fairies

The Town of Babylon, in partnership with Book Fairies, has successfully collected over 5,000 books for local students. This historic effort brought together residents, educators, and community partners to foster a love for reading and support literacy initiatives throughout the community. The books will provide students with greater access to reading materials that encourage imagination, learning, and personal growth. This book donation effort also ties into the towns celebration of P.S. I Love You Day, founded by sisters Jaimie and Brooke DiPalma. The day promotes love, kindness, and positive mental health awareness. Much like the themes of this special day, the book drive shows how small acts of generosity can make a lasting impact on the community and the future of its students.

Spays & Neuters

Sauce w/ Fresh Garden Vegetables) 20. Fettuccine Primavera w/Garlic & Oil (Garlic, Oil & Fresh Garden Vegetables) 21. Fusilli Filetto Di Pomadoro (Sauteed Onions, Prosciutto & Filets of Plum Tomatoes w/ a Hint of White Wine)

22. *Fusilli Putanesca

(Sauteed Garlic, Onions, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Capers & Anchovies in a Light Marinara Sauce w/ a Hint of White Wine)

23. Festa Italiano - Over Your Choice of Pasta (1 Meatball, 2 Sausages in a Hearty Tomato Sauce Topped with Mozzarella Cheese)

24. Mussels Marinara or Fra Diavolo (Spicy) Over Linguine

25. Pasta Tutto Pazzo

(Rigatoni & Penne Mixed w/ Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese in a Pink Cream Meat Sauce, Topped w/ a Spoon of Cold Ricotta Cheese)

26. *Pasta D’estate

(Sun Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Peppers w/ Mushrooms, Black Olives Sauteed w/ Garlic, Virgin Olive Oil & Artichokes)

27. Penne Escarole

(Escarole w/ Cannellini Beans in Garlic & Virgin Olive Oil)

28. Penne Carcioﬁ

(Sauteed Artichoke Hearts w/ Garlic, Peas & Onions)

29. *Penne Alla Giusseppi

(Chopped Broccoli, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes & Mushrooms Sauteed w/ Garlic & Onions in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Then Topped with Mozzarella Cheese)

30. Angel Hair w/ Broccoli & Garlic

(Sauteed Broccoli Florets w/ Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

31. Fettuccine Alla Casalinga (Peas, Prosciutto & Sundried Tomatoes in a Pink Cream Sauce)

Chicken Bruschetta

(Golden Fried Chicken Cutlets Topped w/Diced Fresh Tomatoes & Red Onions Seasoned w/ Fresh Herbs & Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Chicken Spasso

(Lightly Battered Breast of Chicken, Cooked in a Light Wine Sauce w/ a Hint of Lemon and Butter, Topped wth Artichoke Hearts & Fire Roasted Peppers)

Chicken Alla Bella Malina

(Breast of Chicken Sauteed with Mushrooms & Spinach, in a Marsala Wine Sauce Covered with Mozzarella Cheese)

Chicken Francese

(Lightly Battered Chicken Breast, Cooked Till Golden Brown in a White Wine, Lemon & Butter Sauce)

Chicken Marsala

(With Mushrooms, Sauteed in a Marsala Wine Sauce)

Chicken Parmigiana

(Breaded Chicken Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella)

Chicken Rollatini

(Rolled up with Prosciutto & Mozzarella, Sauteeed in Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms)

Chicken Putanesca

(Breast of Chicken Sauteed w/ Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Onions, Italian Herbs & Capers with a Hint of White Wine & a Touch of Anchovies)

Chicken Siciliano

(Chicken Cutlet w/Ricotta & Eggplant Topped w/ Tomato Sauce & Melted Mozzarella)

Chicken Sorrentino

(Breast of Chicken w/ Eggplant & Prosciutto in the middle, in a Marsala Sauce Topped w/ Melted Mozzarella)

Chicken Alla Bella Maria

(Golden Fried Chicken Breast Topped w/ Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Balsamic Tomatoes, Red Onions, Italian Herbs and Spices)

EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Bereavement Support Group

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss.

The group starts on Saturdays May 3- June 28, 2025 from 11:30-1:00pm.

The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required.

If interested, contact OLPH rectory at 631-2267725 ext 200.

OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

Lutheran Bishop To Kick Off Lenten Season

Bishop Paul Egensteiner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will visit Lindenhurst on Ash Wednesday, March 5, to offer an invitation to Lent during a 7:00 PM worship service at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 36 East John Street, Lindenhurst.

“We are honored to welcome Bishop Egensteiner to our congregation,” said Rev.

Marc Herbst, pastor of St. John’s. “The community is warmly invited to join us for worship, which will include the Imposition of Ashes, and to meet our Bishop.”

Bishop Egensteiner leads the Metropolitan New York Synod, which includes congregations across Long Island, New York City, and seven upstate New York counties.

OLPH Knights Raise For LI Cares

LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP

BISHOP PAUL EGENSTEINER

At the Third Annual Long Island Cares Fundraiser hosted at Cebollines Grill and chaired by Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta, the OLPH Knights of Columbus raised money through generous donations and engagement of the local community.

MARCH HAPPENINGS

THURS., FEB. 27th

1:00PM-7:00PM BLOOD DRIVE

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker is once again joining forces with the New York Blood Center to host a blood drive at Syosset Fire Department Headquarters, 50 Cold Spring Road in Syosset. Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. Call 1-800-93-BLOOD (25663) or visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/321708 to make an appointment. For more information, contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s ofﬁce at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@ nassaucountyny.gov

SAT., MARCH 1st

10:00AM-12:00PM FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE

New York State Assemblyman

Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) and Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and Babylon Town Councilman

Terence McSweeney, are holding a drive-thru Food Collection Drive at the Babylon Village Gazebo located on Montauk Highway across from Argyle Lake Park in Babylon. All items collected will be donated to the First Presbyterian Church Babylon Food Pantry and distributed to individuals and families in need. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s ofﬁce at 516-541-4598.

HOLIDAYS

9th - Daylight Savings Begins

17th - St. Patrick's Day 20th - Spring Begins

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

SUN., MARCH 2nd

1:00PM

WINTER CONCERT SERIES

The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to experience fine classical music at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River. The concert is free and is sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with funding provided by Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Natural Heritage Trust, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at 631-888-3525.

WED., MARCH 5th

11:30AM-12:00PM DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES

Pastor Claire Wu of the Farmingdale United Methodist Church will distribute ashes to anyone in the community regardless of faith or denomination in front of the church at 407 Main Street. All are welcome. Church service will be at 7:00PM, all are welcome there, too! Text Box: ASHES TO STAY. For more information, please call 631-884-0149.

SAT., MARCH 8th

9:00AM- 4:00PM LONG ISLAND DECOY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ANTIQUE DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLES SHOW

IBEW UNION HALL #370 Vanderbilt/ Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. Admission - $10.00. Children 12 & Under Get In Free. Parking Is Free! MAIN EXHIBIT: Wildfowler & Herter’s Factory Fowl of the 40s, 50s & 60s.

Reducing Your Risk Of RSV: What You Need To Know

As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too.

The Risk of RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that mimics cold-like symptoms. While many people recover quickly, RSV can cause severe illness, hospitalization, and even death in certain groups, particularly older adults. The virus spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, and close contact.

encourage you to discuss your RSV risk with your healthcare provider. Nearly 95% of adults aged 60 and older have at least one chronic health issue, and almost 80% have two or more, so talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about whether you have eligible risk conditions.

Attendance or Vendor Information: Ben Sohm 516-776-4721, George Munkert 516-457-1636, Dick Richardson 631-475-4199. Tickets & Registration Available at www. lidecoycollectors.com

6:00PM

CHEF COMPETITION

Cook your favorite entree or dessert or just taste and cast your vote. Admission $10. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690, gumc.lindy@gmail.com

SAT., MARCH 22nd

5:00PM-8:00PM

ST PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & SHOW

First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. $30.00 per person. Entertainment~ MulvahillLynch School of Irish Dancers. Full Traditional Irish Meal, Irish Soda Bread beverages & dessert, Rafﬂe Baskets and a Door Prize! Call Priscilla for tickets and reservations 631-379-4889. RSVP by March 15.

SUN., MARCH 23rd

11:00AM-5:00PM

ST JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB

WINTER OPEN HOUSE

Located at the Mills Pond House in St James. Once again opening to the public with many new additions to the Layout There is a requested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50. PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible. For further information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631-543-8732

However, there’s a way to protect yourself: vaccination. Last year, RSV vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalization or emergency visits by 75%, making them a powerful tool in preventing severe outcomes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends RSV vaccination for:

• Everyone 75 years and older

• Adults aged 60–74 at higher risk due to chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, severe obesity, or diabetes, as well as those living in nursing homes.

Unfortunately, chronic conditions are widespread in older populations.

Public health experts

Taking Action Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity, and Progress (CVEEP), a trusted source of information that advocates for access to recommended vaccines, emphasizes the importance of vaccination for those most vulnerable to respiratory illnesses, especially in underserved communities.

RSV vaccines can be given alongside other vaccinations, and they’re free for most people. Both private and public insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover RSV vaccines. Adults who are eligible can get vaccinated against RSV at any time of year.

Find a Vaccine To locate an RSV vaccine near you and learn more about RSV protection options, visit www.vaccines.gov or www. CVEEP.org/RSVReady.

4 Interesting Facts About The Month Of March

March marks a turning point for many people each year. Perhaps because winter winds down and officially ends in midMarch, the month is easy to characterize as a turning point toward spring and all that entails, including warmer weather and additional hours of daylight. The vernal equinox is one of many interesting facts about the third month of the year.

1. March might mark the official return of spring, but the inspiration for its name is far less serene. According to Almanac. com, March is named for Mars, the Roman

god of war. That might not jibe with modern impressions of March, but it makes sense from a historical perspective. That’s because military campaigns were once routinely suspended during the cold winter months. Upon the return of spring and the more favorable conditions it produced, military campaigns would start up again, thus making March an aptly named month.

2. Though presidential inaugurations in the United States are now held in January, that wasn’t always the case.

In fact, March 4 was the official Inauguration Day until 1933, when the Twentieth Amendment was ratified and inaugurations were officially moved to January. Even George Washington, the first man to serve as President of the United States of America, was initially slated to be inaugurated on March 4. However, the Library of Congress notes that electoral ballots could not be counted as quickly as Congress anticipated, so the first inauguration was delayed until April 30,

1789. President Franklin D. Roosevelt holds the distinction of being the first American president to be inaugurated in January after he was sworn in on January 20, 1937.

3. March hosts one of the most beloved holidays across the globe, even though the day commemorates the patron saint of a small country in western Europe. St. Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland, a small island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean with a population of roughly seven million people.

Despite that, World Population Review reports that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more than 200 countries each year on March 17. The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is world-renowned, but the holiday is celebrated in other countries one might not immediately associate with Ireland and St. Patrick, such as Singapore, Russia and Japan.

4. College sports fans anxiously anticipate the arrival of March each year. That’s because the month marks the return of March Madness,

a college basketball tradition that annually draws millions of fans to watch and/or attend games in the weeks long single-elimination NCAA Tournament that culminates with the national championship game. The origins of the phrase “March Madness” are not precisely known, though many historians trace the phrase to high school basketball in Indiana in the 1930s. Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger is credited with associating the term with the NCAA Tournament in the 1980s.

The Long Island Pet Expo Returns March 1-2, 2025 Popular

The Long Island Pet Expo returns on March 1-2, 2025, with fur flying entertainment, dog sporting competitions and educational programs designed for the whole family. The event returns to Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus in the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena

Pet Showcase Features Entertainment, Education & Shopping

and features many special attractions, pet adoptions and outstanding shopping for pet lovers and their pets.

“The Long Island area is passionate about animals and pets of all kinds,” said show co-producer Karen Garetano of Family Pet Shows, which runs several similar events in the northeast.

The 100+ special exhibits always feature some of the hottest new products coming out often before they hit the retail shelves. Pets on leashes are always welcome, and several area rescue groups with adoptable pets will be on hand. Popular performers and presenters include Gail Mirabella and the Dynamo Dogs, Diana Frohman and her Beautiful Dancing Dogs, Schutzhund Demonstration by Maximum K9 Service, Zenos Dog Run Lure Course, Rainforest Reptiles Shows, TICA Championship Cat Shows, Rabbit Hopping, Parties by Parrots and more

“We always have fun at these events, but we also are strong supporters of responsible pet ownership and humane values when it comes to all issues involving animals and

pets,” said Garetano. “We partner with several community organizations, shelters, veterinarians and other animal lovers educate and inform when it comes to best practices for training, feeding and all aspects of pet care.”

Community and rescue organizations will be participating in the show where attendees can learn about pet adoptions as well as responsible ownership and care.

The event is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees over the weekend. Adult admission is $20, Kids 4-11 are $6, and those three years old and under are always free. Saturday March 2nd the hours are 10 am to 7 pm, and on Sunday, March 3rd, from 10 am to 5pm. For discount tickets and additional information, visit www. familypetshows.com.

We Will Be There For You

• Will they take professional photographs?

• How will they advertise/promote your home?

• Will they just list your home on MLS and make you do the rest?

• Will they be at every Showing and at Closing?

Pa y Vorilas

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

M 516.238.6756

pa y.vorilas@elliman.com

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Before hiring other agents, ask them the following:

• Will they take professional photographs?

Before hiring other agents, ask them the following:

• Will they take professional photographs?

• How will they advertise/promote your home?

• Will they just list your home on MLS and make you do the rest?

• Will they be at every Showing and at Closing?

When you hire us to sell your home, we’ll be there every step of the way, from Showings to Closing. To find out what your house is worth, call us today.

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WITH ANOTHER REAL ESTATE BROKER, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS OFFER. IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO SOLICIT THE OFFERINGS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE BROKERS. WE COOPERATE WITH THEM FULLY.

Laura Riportella

Lic. R.E. Salesperson

M 631.680.9211

laura.riportella@elliman.com

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Recipe Of The Week: Spicy Oven-Fried Cod Fillets

Cod is a popular saltwater fish that is mild in flavor with firm meat. This means it may hold up better than some other white fish in different meals, like a fish fry. This recipe for “Spicy Oven-Fried Cod Fillets” (The Pampered Chef®) from The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens is a flavorful, yet light dish.

4 servings

Sauce:

2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion with top

1 small garlic clove, pressed

1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island salad dressing

1/4 teaspoon chili powder Dash cayenne pepper

Directions:

Cod fillets:

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup dry Italian-style bread crumbs

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds cod ﬁsh ﬁllets

1. Preheat oven to 450 F. For sauce, thinly slice green onion. Press garlic. Add onion, salad dressing, chili powder, and cayenne pepper; mix well. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow ﬂavors to blend.

2. For cod fillets, lightly beat egg in a small bowl. Combine bread crumbs, chili powder and salt in a shallow dish. Dip fillets into egg, then into bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Arrange fillets on a pan; lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cod ﬂakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven; serve cod with sauce.

Why It’s Harder Than Ever To Make An Appointment With Your Doctor

(State Point) Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN.

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), here are the top reasons why it’s harder than ever to be seen by a health care provider:

1. Not enough doctors. With the U.S. population growing and aging, the need for physicians continues to grow. Yet, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the physician shortage is projected to reach 86,000 by 2036.

2. A broken Medicare system. With an aging population and more Medicare patients on the horizon, the Medicare system needs significant reform. Today, Medicare pays physicians nearly 30% less than it did in 2001, when adjusted for inflation. So while the overhead costs of running a practice—equipment, office space, staff salaries—have all soared, payment for caring for Medicare patients has decreased dramatically, making running a practice extremely

challenging.

“Physicians have shouldered the burden of a broken Medicare payment system for far too long. Especially in small, independent practices, and practices in rural and underserved areas, physicians have been forced to cut costs, eliminate staff, or limit the number of Medicare patients we see,” says Bruce A. Scott, M.D., president of the AMA. “These are steps we take simply to keep the doors open and the lights on. But unfortunately, because of this dysfunction, all patients—not just Medicare patients—are put at risk when our flawed and outdated payment system forces physicians to close their practices.”

3. Administrative burdens. Increasing bureaucracy and administrative barriers, such as prior authorization, consume significant time for physicians. Doctors today, on average, spend two hours on paperwork for every one hour they spend with patients.

4. Backlog and burnout. One of the ultimate legacies of COVID-19 is a backlog of services and screenings put off during the pandemic, now offered by fewer providers. Two in three doctors admitted to experiencing burnout during the pandemic,

according to a survey from the AMA, the Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine. That’s the highest level of burnout ever recorded by the AMA. One in five physicians surveyed during the pandemic said they planned to leave medicine within the next two years, while one in three said they’d cut back on their hours. While there is indeed a crisis in care, the AMA says that there are solutions to address the problem. They include:

• Fixing the broken Medicare payment system.

The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee has called for connecting physician payment to the Medicare Economic Index, which would ensure rising practice costs do not continue to overwhelm what Medicare pays.

• Adding voices to the chorus of patients and physicians calling for reform. Those concerned about this problem and worried about continued access to their physician, can visit FixMedicareNow. org.

“It is imperative that we take steps as a country to help all patients get the high-quality care they need and to ensure physicians can continue to deliver it,” says Dr. Scott.

EXPERIENCE WINTER at Woodloch

TULIO CABAL A/K/A TULIO E. CABAL, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 412 37th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 001.00 Block 03.00 Lot 049.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $457,646.70 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 004958/2014.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social

distancing.

Referee will only accept certified funds, made payable to the referee.

Michael Clancy, Esq., Referee File # 3000-000902

LIND N & S - 1555 - 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5/25

TWO FAMILY REVIEW BOARD OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST

Pursuant to the provisions of Articles XXX of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. notice is hereby given that the Two Family Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Municipal Building, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM to consider the following:

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO RENEW THEIR TWO FAMILY PERMIT:

1. Tomasz & Marian Rudz, 264 Davenport Street

2. William Kraft, 112 Spruce Street

3. John & Vincenza Rigney,

250 Park Avenue

4. Pina Mascio, 665 Roosevelt Avenue

5. Emad Himaya, 152 41st Street

6. Patricia Cilla, 674 East Drive

7. Sefki Redzepi, 291 North 6th Street

8. Esther Torres, 533 North Indiana Avenue

9. Kathleen Stevens, 235 South 7th Street

10. Ryan & Rachel Balz, 253 North Indiana Avenue

11. Anthony Spina, 473 South 5th Street

12. William Slowski, 565 Pecan Street

13. Robert & Phyllis Wilson, 353 West Gates Avenue

14. Krishendaye Sookwah, 121 North Broadway

15. Elizabeth Manos, 260 Daniel Street

16. Zulfi Bicer, 664 North Erie Avenue

17. Christina Dellaccio, 140 North 9th Street

18. Carolyn Coyle, 369 North Indiana Avenue

19. Timothy Brown, 296 North Broome Avenue

20. Dean & Lisa LeBrie, 424 North Greene Avenue

21. Nicholas Rippo, 475 Washington Avenue

22. Barry Tussman, 336 36th Street

23. Giovanni Montesanto, 572 South Strong Avenue

24. Joanna BiedrzyckaProscio, 298 36th Street

25. John Frontino, 79 Grand Avenue

26. Karen & Joseph Drago, 225 South High Street

27. Anthony Decaprio, 142 South 8th Street

28. Irena Bialek, 265 South 7th Street

29. Grazyna Paczos, 560 South 6th Street

30. Michal Ciecka, 459 East John Street

31. Melissa & William Maurer, 568 North Jefferson Avenue

32. Kenneth Straitz, 716 South Pecan Street

33. Maria Ferris, 110 Fir Street

34. Anna Sobczynski, 696 North Indiana Avenue

35. Craig Tupot, 128 41st Street

36. John Scandiffio, 513 North Jefferson Avenue

37. Lisa Fleischmann, 321 Pecan Street

38. Xu Zhemin & Xu Lei, 265 North Erie Avenue

39. Ivan Ramirez, 570 Pecan Street

40. Ram Tirath, 379 Charles Street

41. Jorge Espinoza, 366 South 4th Street

42. Application of Peter Amato, 826 South Walnut Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to renew a second kitchen for personal use for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned C Residence

SCTM#: 103-023-003-071

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO APPLY FOR THE TWO FAMILY PERMIT:

43. Application of Halyna Markiv, 472 South 9th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-018-001-010.3

44. Application of Diana LoCasio, 55 Ash Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “A residence” SCTM#: 103-018-004-032

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE JANUARY 23, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:

1. Joanne & Ronald Schomburg, 433 South Greene Avenue

2. Collins Bhola, 185 North

Jefferson Avenue

3. Janet Russo, 32 Palm Street

4. Dolores Calomino, 388 South 16th Street

5. Maureen Castro, 316 Kansas Street

6. Nancy Levy, 834 South Broadway

7. Thomas & Joann Rabot, 298 28th Street

8. Application of James & Nicole Campay, 141 East John Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-011001-094.1

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE NOVEMBER 25, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:

1. Gus Karagrozis, 134 32nd Street

Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in person or by agent or by attorney. Persons wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communications in writing in relation there to may be filed with the board before or at the meeting.

HOWIE BOYNTON, ACTING CHAIRMAN

LV N & S - 760 - 2/19, 2/26/25

Moose Corner

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ***

All of the Following events are for Members and Qualified Guests. For Members only our Main Dining Hall is available for your Special events,Showers, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Contact Coworker Theresa Restivo 631-252-4203 for Information.

Our Social Quarters Open ~ 6:00 pm - Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. & Sat. 6:00 pm the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays ( Darts)

* Event Tickets are available in the Social Quarters. Please ask your server. ***

~Saturday Nights~ Queen of Hearts

Drawing is at 9:00 pm every Saturday.. Tickets are ONLY available

in the Social Quarters to Members who are in good standing. Please have your I.D. card ***

~ Saturday Match 1st ~ Country Night

D.J. Neil and Line Dance lessons with Sandy 7:00pm - 11:00pm - Tickets at the door are $15.00 ***

~Monday March 3rd & 17th ~

Lodge General Member Meeting 8:00pm.

If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns. Please ask to speak with the Board Members on meeting nights, they are here to help you. Contact The Lodge

President Bridget Ahlers 631-834-4742 ***

~Tuesday March 4th~ Women of The Moose Social Meeting 7:00pm ***

~Saturday March 8th~ St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dining Hall doors open

at 6:00pm

Tickets are: $35.pp in advance - $40 pp at the door.

Tickets Include: Corned Beef Dinner, Domestic Tap Beer & Soda

Enjoy Irish Dancing, Music, Dancing, Karaoke, Raffles & 50/50. For Tickets, reservation or Information please contact:

Douglas M. 631-831-4195 or John P. 631-767-0788

Please get your tickets early. ***

~Monday March 10th & 24th ~ Lodge Officers Meeting 8:00pm.

If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns. Please ask to speak with the Board Members on meeting nights, they are here to help you. Contact The Lodge

President Bridget Ahlers 631-834-4742 ***

~Tuesday March 18th~ Women of The Moose Officers Meeting 6:30pm Continued On 26

OBITUARY Cecelia Pastore

Cecelia Pastore age 99 passed into eternal life on February 5, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 16, 1925. The daughter of the late Martin and Frances Schiralli. She was the devoted wife of Arthur Pastore who died in 1999. Cecelia was preceded in death by her six sisters, Grace, Mary, Minna, Jennie, Josephine, Rose, and her brother Sam.

She is the beloved mother of Maureen Conwell

and her husband Ray of Reading, MA, Annette Prete and her husband John of Lindenhurst, NY, Arthur Pastore and his wife Susan of Marion, NC, and Christopher Pastore of Smryna,TN. She is the much-loved grandmother of Laurie Lucey and her husband David, Tara Dabrieo and her husband John, and David Conwell and his wife Laura all of MA. Michael Prete and his wife Christina of MD, Steven

Ten great-grandchildren, Caroline, Derek, Rachel, Braden, Cameron, DJ, Beric, Wyatt, Emma, and Avery. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cecelia lived the last twelve years with her daughter and son-in-law, Annette and John Prete of Lindenhurst who took such loving care of her.

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Legislator Donnelly And Office For The Aging Announce

Babylon And Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedules

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2025 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or

recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I

hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 21, 9 – 11 am

• North Amityville

Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, March 19, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday March 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive,

North Babylon: Tuesday, March 25, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday March 27, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, March 12, 10 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior

Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 19, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, February 27 & March 27, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition

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