January 1, 2025 Lindenhurst South by Long Island Media Group

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.

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Receives Donation

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) was one of three local breast cancer charities (BBCC, Lucia’s Angels and North Fork Breast Health Coalition) that received grants from The Peconic River Sportsman’s Club (The Club). The Club, located in Manorville, hosted a luncheon and presented checks to each organization.

For more information about the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, call 631-893-4110.

The Club raised $54,000 for the organizations this year and is very close to hitting $250,000 in total after ten years of hosting this important fundraiser, “Take a Shot at Cancer.” In addition, The Club also hosts other shooting events for the women currently being treated for breast or gynecological cancer, giving them a day away from thinking about cancer and treatment.

Presiding Officer McCaffrey And County Executive Romaine Announce Water Reuse Plan

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey joined County Executive Ed Romaine and environmental experts to announce Suffolk County’s plans for water reuse at the Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon!

“This project will let Bergen Point be known for helping water quantity, as well as water quality. This is a great step forward to see if we can effectively take the wastewater and, instead of letting it flow into the ocean, use the effluent for irrigation and other purposes to help recharge the aquifer and reduce the nitrates in our water,” said Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (LD-14).

The plan calls for internal usage at the plant and for irrigating the adjacent Bergen Point Golf Course, one of four 18-hole courses — all on or near the major water bodies of Long Island

— operated by Suffolk County.

“By proposing innovative solutions, we stand committed to decreasing stress on our region’s aquifer and improving water quality in Suffolk County. I thank the County Executive and hope all the planned projects will work together to improve Suffolk’s water quality,” said McCaffrey.

This project and the many expected to follow are a direct result of the adoption of the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act, penned by Presiding Officer McCaffrey, and the approval by Suffolk residents of a long-term effort to expand and upgrade Suffolk County’s aging wastewater infrastructure.

On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2 to grant the County the authority to establish a new, stable, and long-term funding source for wastewater improvement projects, and extends the current ¼ sales tax which funds water quality initiatives and open space acquisitions.

Officials joining McCaffrey and Romaine in support of water reuse efforts and the Bergen Point project included Deputy Presiding Officer Steven Flotteron (LD-11), Legislators Anthony Piccirillo (LD-8), Catherine Stark (LD-1), Tom Donnelly (LD-16), and Ann Welker (LD-2), Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Seatuck Environmental Association Executive Director Enrico Nardone

Senior Conservation Policy Advocate John Turner, and Deputy County Executive Jennifer Juengst, and Suffolk County Commissioner of Public Works Charles Bartha.

EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

Splish Splash Water Park Announces All - New Splash - Tastic Water Playground

From soak to spray there’s water every which way beginning next summer at Splish Splash Water Park, as the park debuts an all-new water playground. Set to open for visitors in summer 2025, the new kids’ zone will welcome the tiniest of tots as the water park celebrates its 35th summer season.

Opening in 2025 at New York’s Largest Water Park, the new kid-friendly zone will offer families more than 15 fun and silly ways to stay cool during their visit to Splish Splash. The all-new water playground will be decked out with three-pint sized water slides, six interactive spray features, five water play features, a dump bucket and fun for all to soak and spray.

“At Splish Splash, we want to make sure we are offering a variety of attractions fit for guests

of all ages,” said General Manager Mike Bengtson.

“This all-new water playground will offer our smallest guests pint-sized thrills during their visit with more than 15 exciting features. We can’t wait to welcome families back to the park for a splash-tastic summer.”

In addition to the

new water playground, Splish Splash has a little something for everyone including more than 30 thrilling attractions like the new light and sound experience, Hyperlight, the iconic Ailen Invasion water slide and the beloved Bootlegger’s Run water coaster. Plus, next summer visitors can once again

expect to enjoy a full lineup of events including Father’s Day Flop, Shark in the Park, Hero Appreciation week, Touch-a-Truck Day and more.

For more details on Splish Splash’s 2025 Season, all-new water playground, Black Friday Sale and more, visit splishsplash.com.

JANUARY HAPPENINGS

THRU THURS. JAN. 2nd

10:00AM-3:00PM

CHRISTMAS HOUSE

LONG ISLAND

If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273

THRU SAT. JAN. 4th

12:00 PM 1:30 PM

MAGIC OF LIGHTS

Jones Beach State Park. 1 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience, which features holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience this all from the comfort of your own car! One carload, one price. For dates, times, and ticket availability, visit magicoﬂights.com.

SAT. JAN. 4th

12:00PM-1:30PM

FOREST BATHING WALK

Start the new year with a Forest Bathing Walk with one of Sweetbriar’s nature educators and forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in a forest or other natural environment. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown.

HOLIDAYS

1st - New Years Day

20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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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

For more information, please call 631-979-6344

MON. JAN. 6th

7:30PM

BABYLON CHORALE AUDITIONS

The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus. All voice parts are welcomed. For further information, visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org

THURS. JAN. 9th

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 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 IslipField #2. Absolutely No: Baby Joggers, Rollerbladers, Skaters, Bikers or Pets Are Permitted! For more information, please call Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323

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 Games, Board Games, Life-Size Jenga, Connect Four, food and much more! Please RSVP to ofﬁce@armingdaleumc.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

Meet Jaden Harvey!

Meet Jaden Harvey! Born July 12, 2007: Jaden Harvey is currently ranked #2 in the USA at the 165-pound limit, thanks to his silver medal performance at the USA National Championships held in Richmond, VA from December 14 to 21 of this year. Jaden has also earned the role as an alternate for

the USA National Youth Team. His immediate goal is to gain the #1 ranking, which would qualify him to compete at the World Championships being held this September in Germany.

Not only is he a disciplined fighter, he is also a thriving senior at Lindenhurst High School (NY). Jaden has a

solid foundation in the sport (his dad/trainer was also an accomplished amateur boxer). We look forward to Jaden continuing his impressive growth as both a fighter and as a young man...making his mark on the sport of boxing for years to come.

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.

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7 Ways To Organize And Store Holiday Decorations

Decorating a home for the holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard.

Lombardo Homes polled 1,000 Americans and 94 percent said they celebrate Christmas in at least some way, and 84 percent said they decorate. With so many avid holiday decorators, individuals will need to find ways to organize and store their seasonal items.

Holiday decor comes in many different sizes — from the smallest tree ornaments to illuminated statues for the yard or inflatable items.

Figuring out a storage plan can take a little effort. These seven tips can help.

1. Purchase clear, similarly sized storage bins and shelving racks, hanging them where you plan to keep the decorations. Most people prefer an out-of-the-way spot, such as in the garage, attic or

basement. Label each bin by holiday and put the bins in chronological order to make finding items more convenient. Uniform bin sizes make it easier to stack and store.

2. Store smaller items inside larger decor items. Decorative baskets or wrapped boxes brought out for Christmas or Chanukah are ideal places to keep smaller tchotchkes like ceramics, dreidels, candlestick holders, or mantel hooks. Delicate items can be tucked into Christmas stockings or wrapped and stored in a fluffy tree skirt.

3. Label everything so you will not need to dig through boxes or bins to know what is inside. This might be a good year to ask for a label maker for the holidays!

4. Use overhead or wall storage for holiday decor. Overhead spaces in the garage or basement walls can be good spaces to

keep holiday decorations. Always keep bins and boxes off the floor so they are not vulnerable to damage related to leaks or floods.

5. Garment bags can protect larger decorations, such as wreaths, artificial trees or signs. If you have a large number of mechanical, illuminated or inflatable lawn ornaments, consider investing in a small shed where these items can be safely kept. Wrap the extension cords and any bracing stakes or strings used with the decorations so it’s easy to find.

6. Utilize pieces of cardboard as well as toilet paper or paper towel tubes to keep lights and wires tidy. Tuck cords into the toilet paper tubes, and wrap lights around the cardboard to avoid tangles.

7. Each year, take inventory of your decoration collection and toss out anything that is damaged or has seen better days.

Sparkling Wines

Sparkling wines can make special occasions even more enjoyable. That is why they're generally reserved for big events that warrant toasts, like weddings or New Year's Eve celebrations. But bubbly can be enjoyed at any time of year. Many people mistakenly believe that all sparkling wines are champagne, so much so that the term champagne has become something of an umbrella term. However, true champagne is made in the Champagne region of France from a combination of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes. It can only be made in the region's traditional method, called Méthode Champenoise, and the taste will typically be nutty and toasty. Sparkling wines can be produced across the globe in various ways. The taste will vary depending on how it is produced. Sparkling wines are named depending on where they are made. Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine, cava a Spanish variety and sekt is a German version.

that a public hearing will be held on the 4th day of February, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, at Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, on the question of the enactment of Local Law #32025, amending the Code of the Village of Lindenhurst as follows:

LOCAL LAW #3-2025

Chapter 185, Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Miscellaneous Provisions

BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst as follows:

Chapter 185, Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Miscellaneous Provisions

DELETE:

§ 185-35 Penalties for offenses in its entirety.

ADD:

§ 185-35 Penalties for offenses

Every person convicted of a traffic infraction for a violation of any provision of this chapter

that is not a violation of any provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York shall, for a first conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $250, or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; for a second such conviction within 18 months thereafter, such person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 45 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; upon a third or subsequent conviction within 18 months after the first conviction, such

person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The following provisions shall, however, apply to persons convicted of: A. Parking meter violations: not less than $35, provided that the summons is answered within 30 days; $50 if answered 30 to 60 days from the date of issuance; and $75 for violations answered more than 60 days after the date of issuance. B. Handicapped parking and fire hydrants: not less than $100 nor more than $250. C. All other parking violations not otherwise

indicated: not less than $75, provided that the summons is answered within 30 days of the date of issuance; $125 if the summons is answered within 31 days to 60 days of the date of issuance; and $175 if the summons is answered 61 or more days after the date of issuance.

Validity.

If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this law is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this law.

Effective Date.

This law shall become effective upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State.

Dated: December 24, 2024 Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Katie Schrader Village Clerk

LV N & S 744 - 1/1/25

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The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges healthconscious individuals make.

A recent Statista survey of hundreds of people across the globe found that eating healthier was the second most popular New Year’s resolution. In fact, 50 percent of respondents indicated they set goals to eat healthier in the year ahead. Though each year is different, it’s fair to assume a similarly large percentage of resolution-minded individuals will aspire to eat healthier over the next 12 months.

As people begin their journeys to a healthier lifestyle, they can consider these strategies to stay the course with a new diet.

• Do not eat too close to bedtime.

A study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics found that eating more of a day’s total energy intake in the evening is associated with a higher risk of being overweight or obese.

The researchers behind the study concluded that eating more of the day’s energy intake at midday can lower the risk of being overweight or obese. Individuals are more likely to stay the course when they see positive results, so try to eat dinner several hours before bedtime and resist the urge to snack after dinnertime.

• Treat yourself, but only periodically. It’s unreasonable and potentially counterproductive to completely avoid foods seen as treats. Cutting out indulgent foods may seem appropriate, but such an approach could make you miserable, and a diet that sparks feelings of misery will

prove harder to commit to than one that allows for the occasional indulgence. Moderation is the name of the game, and that should be a rule of thumb for both healthy foods and indulgences. Don’t make indulgences part of your daily routine, even if you eat them in moderation. Rather, save treats for special occasions, and even then only eat them in moderation.

• Consider eating less, but more frequently. Data is conflicting in regard to eating smaller but more frequent meals. A 2015 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that individuals who had six or more eating occasions in 24 hours had a lower mean body mass index than people who had four or fewer eating occasions in 24 hours. The researchers behind the study concluded that eating a larger number of small meals throughout the day may be associated with improved diet quality and lower BMI. This approach is commonly referred to as “grazing,” and some research has indicated it has no metabolic advantage over other approaches to eating. So what to make of the mixed results? Dieters can decide for themselves and eat more frequent but smaller, healthier meals to combat hunger pangs that can arise when switching to a new diet. If hunger is no longer posing a threat that can derail your diet, then this approach might increase the chances you stay committed to eating right. Millions of people will begin January on a quest to eat healthier in the year ahead. Some simple strategies can help them stay the course as they adjust to a new diet.