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Affordable Health Screenings Coming To Lindenhurst
Residents living in and around the Lindenhurst, New York can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 will host this community event on 1/22/2025. The site is located at 883 S Broadway in Lindenhurst.
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 Arterial Disease
• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels
• 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 1-877-2371287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening. com. Pre-registration is required.
External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP,
is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who
fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.
Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
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Recipe Of The Week: Outrageous Barbecued Nachos
Serves 4-6
3 ounces (about 1 cup) pulled pork
3 ounces (about 1 cup) pulled chicken
3 ounces (about 3 slices) sliced and chopped barbecued brisket
1 1⁄2 cups favorite mild barbecue sauce
3⁄4 (10-ounce) bag tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
15 pickled jalapeño slices
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Combine the meats and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Spread half of the tortilla chips on a small cookie sheet. Cover the chips with half of the meat and sauce. Top with half of each cheese.
4. Repeat the process on top of this layer, using the other half of the ingredients.
5. Bake until the cheese is completely melted, about 10 minutes. Remove and top with the jalapeños.
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
1. CHECK YOUR GUTTER SYSTEM. Your gutter system is one of the most important structures to look closely at in the Winter. Ice dams can form when your gutters are not cleaned out or damaged. Ice dams form at the edge of a roof & prevent melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water then backs up & can leak into your home causing damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas of your house.
2. CHECK WINDOW & DOOR OPENINGS.
On a cold day put your hand up to your window and door openings to see if you feel any cold air. If you can feel the cold air from outside, heat is escaping your house. Use caulking or weather stripping to seal up the gaps and make the openings air-tight. If that does not work, it may be time to replace your windows or doors.
3. INSULATE YOUR ATTIC.
The best way to keep your home cozy & warm in the Winter is to make sure your home is properly insulated. UNIFIED recommends loose-fill insulation for your attic or crawl space to save up to 30% on your energy bills keeping you warmer in the Winter & cooler in the Summer.
Knight Of The Quarter Award
KNIGHT OF THE QUARTER AWARD
The OLPH Knights of Columbus awarded their Knight of the Quarter to Dr. Jeff Gaab, the Council’s lecturer. Jeff has redefined the role and has brought tremendous value to Council meetings and fraternal events by leading his seminars on historical topics within and surrounding the Catholic faith. Pictured: Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran and Chaplain, Msgr. Joe.
Garage Door Sale!
Garage Door Sale!
Did You Know?
Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects. A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music. The researchers behind the study examined the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.
Lindenhurst New Year’s Eve Celebration And Ball Drop
Several hundred people gathered in the center of the Village’s downtown to celebrate the start of 2025 in Lindenhurst. The event, which featured live music and entertainment, ended with a ball drop signaling the start of another year!
The NYE Ball, which was crafted by the Chivvis family, was dropped from the top of a Lindenhurst Fire Department truck with assistance from members of the department including Chief Dave Collins, Ryan Kienle, and Phil Santoli. Mayor Lavorata said, “It was such a pleasure to be in the heart of our Village, with so many members of our community, to celebrate the beginning of another great year here in Lindenhurst!”
Special thanks to the Lindenhurst Chamber of
Commerce and East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for providing giveaways, the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge for giving out free hot chocolate, and the Lindenhurst Fire Department for managing the evening’s pinnacle event – the ball drop. We look forward to another year filled with success and community spirit!
JANUARY HAPPENINGS
THURS. JAN. 9th
6:30PM-8:00PM CRAFTS & COCKTAILS: TRANQUILI-TEA
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Cozy up with us this winter to explore the thrilling history and surprising uses of tea! Discover how this drink changed the world and learn how drinking - or bathing - in tea may offer surprising benefits. Enjoy a Hot Toddy as you create your own tea-infused bath salts and body scrub to take home with you.for more information, please contact Cristina Ainslie, 631-367-3418
7:00PM LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT. JAN. 11th
8:45AM-10:30AM POLAR PLUNGEFreezin for a Reason
Get ready to take the plunge for an amazing cause! Join us for the Town of Huntington 2025 Polar Plunge and show your support for the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics! Location: Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. This event is about more than just a chilly
HOLIDAYS
1st - New Years Day
20th - Martin Luther King Jr. 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
dip, it’s about coming together as a community to celebrate and empower these remarkable athletes. Let’s make a difference together. For more details and to register, visit: www.polarplungeny.org/ Huntington
SUN. JAN. 12th
11:00AM-2:00PM
2025 NYS PARKS
WINTER RUN SERIES at Heckscher State Park, East Islip - Field #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted!
For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
TUES. JAN. 14th
10:00AM-12:00PM PC COMPUTER CLEAN-UP Learn how to clean & speed up your PC computer with Emma Clark's Technology Education Librarian, Jennifer Mullen. If you have a PC laptop, bring it with you! If you don't have one, don't worry, you can use ours to learn. Free Event. Open to all Suffolk County residents. Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. For more information, please call 631-941-4080
SAT. JAN. 18th
4:00PM-7:00PM FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale, invites the community to their Family Game Night. Come have fun with Duck Races, Cornhole
GENESIS FUEL OIL
Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to office@farmingdaleumc.org.
SAT. JAN. 25th
8:45AM-12:00PM
8:45AM 5K Start
9:00AM Half Marathon & Marathon Start
ICEBREAKER MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K at Eisenhower Park Field 2 Rain or Shine. Certified course and a Boston Qualifier! The course is a looped course and great for spectating. The course is fully stocked with water and nutrition stops. The course is on park paths and fully closed roads. For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
9:30AM–4:00PM
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. in Islip. Fee: $25 check or money order payable directly to New York Safety Training Associates (NYSTA) on the day of the program. For more information, please call 631-581-5933
6:30PM
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Will be held on Saturday, January 25,2025, at Wade-Burns VFW 7279, 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission $10.00. For more information, please call 631-888-9854.
What Are Clinical Trials?
Breast cancer treatments are highly effective, which is one reason why the National Cancer Institute can report that the five-year survival rate for non-metastatic breast cancer is 90 percent. However, in certain situations, doctors may feel that the existing standard for breast cancer treatment may not be enough to help women overcome their
disease. In such instances, doctors may discuss clinical trials with women battling breast cancer. The American Cancer Society defines clinical trials as research studies in which people volunteer to help doctors find ways to prevent or treat disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® points out that all current standards of treatment began
as clinical trials. However, that does not mean women diagnosed with breast cancer should automatically sign up to participate in clinical trials. There are pros and cons to participating in clinical trials, and breast cancer patients can speak with their medical teams about the advantages and disadvantages of each trial they’re considering. One
myth worth dispelling is that clinical trials are only an option for people who have been diagnosed with advanced stage cancer. In fact, the NCI notes that clinical trials are available for all stages of cancer. A database of NCI-supported clinical trials can be found at https://www.cancer.gov/ about-cancer/treatment/ clinical-trials/search.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP # 24-02 UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The Lindenhurst Union Free School District is requesting proposals from qualified agencies interested in administering the District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program for the 20252026 school year. Proposals will be received until 11:00 AM on January 22, 2025. Specifications and forms may be obtained by contacting the District’s Purchasing Agent Daniel Snyder via email at dsnyder1@lufsd.org or by calling 631-867-3041.
To submit a proposal, submissions should be mailed or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “RFP # 24-02 Universal PreKindergarten Program” to the address below.
McKenna Administration Building Attn: Daniel Snyder, Purchasing Agent 350 DANIEL STREET LINDENHURST, NY 11757
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any proposal containing informalities, to reject all proposals and make no award, or to award the proposer who best meets the District’s needs in accordance to the evaluation criteria.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT
HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20022, -against-
JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 4, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200
EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on January 31, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 717 SOUTH 9TH ST, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-021.0001.00-021.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 032448/2010. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York
11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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PLANNING BOARD OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 7 of the Village Law of the State of New York notice is hereby given a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Village of Lindenhurst on Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. located at: Lindenhurst Village
Interesting Facts About Winter
The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. .
Though it’s common to think of the winter solstice as an event that spans an entire day, it actually occurs for just a moment — specifically when a hemisphere is tilted as far away from the sun as it can be.
Winter is widely known as the coldest time of the year in most locales, but that’s not the only thing that makes the season unique. Explore these other cold, hard facts about wintertime.
• The Earth actually is closest to the sun in December, even though the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. The amount of daylight hours has to do with the tilt of the Earth on its axis rather than its proximity to the sun.
• The Southern Hemisphere, due to having less land mass and a more maritime climate, tends to have milder winters than the Northern Hemisphere.
• According to Smithsonian, ancient Romans used daylight and darkness to determine the time.
As a result, an hour in ancient Rome lasted 45 minutes in the winter and 75 minutes in the summer.
• Two islands, called Big Diomede and Little Diomede, are located in the Bering Strait, which divides Alaska from Russia. Big Diomede is owned by Russia, while Little Diomede is owned by the United States. The 2.5 mile stretch between these two islands often freezes over in winter, technically making it possible to walk from the U.S. to Russia, according to Alaska Centers Public Land Information.
• Snow is common in many areas during the winter. The highest snowfall ever recorded in a one-year period in the U.S. occurred at Mount Rainier, in Washington. Between February 19, 1971, and February 18, 1972, 31.1 meters (1,224 inches) of snow fell.
• Russia remains the coldest country in the world during the winter. Canada and Mongolia are not too far behind.
• The largest snowflake ever recorded measured 15 inches wide. It was
Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY to hear the following from the Building Department:
1. Subdivision Application: #1-2025 Application of Jamie Winkler, 474 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 for a Subdivision Application. The property is located at 210 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 and zoned “Business” SCTM#:103010-004-014
All cases will be heard in which they are advertised, to be followed by rescheduled cases.
By order of the Planning Board Chairman John Liebl
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found in Fort Keogh, Montana.
• A city in Sweden uses light therapy in bus stops to help combat seasonal affective disorder during winter, when 19 hours of darkness are common.
• Unlike hurricanes and
other summer storms, winter storms are not named by the National Weather Service.
• Snowflakes are translucent, not white.
• No country in the Southern Hemisphere has hosted or applied
to host the Winter Olympics.
• Most weather-related crashes in the U.S. happen on wet pavement during rainfall rather than during snow or sleet, according to the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Winter might be seen as a cold period marked by dark days, but there’s still a lot of interesting things going on between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
