On Wednesday, January 8th, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey joined the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce for their first member mixer of 2025! The Mixer, hosted at Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails, kicked off what is sure to be another great year for the Chamber. Said Legislator McCaffrey: “Last year was a great year for our Lindenhurst small business community, and the Chamber has played a tremendous role in the successes of our downtown. We are excited for an even greater 2025!”
Pilot Traffic Changes On Catskill Avenue
The Village of Lindenhurst will be holding the fifth public meeting regarding the pilot traffic program implemented on Catskill Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to present recommended changes to the north and south ends of Catskill Avenue. There will be a brief presentation outlining the proposed changes and next steps.
Fifth Public Meeting Regarding Catskill Avenue Pilot Program
February 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM – Doors Open at 6:30 PM Rainbow Room (located at the Rainbow Center) 293 Buffalo Avenue (entrance is on Buffalo Avenue closest to 34th Street)
Questions and comments from the public will be heard following the presentation.
BRESLAU CEMETERY ASSOCIATION INC.
LINDENHURST, NEW YORK
NOTICE TO PLOT OWNERS
The Breslau Cemetery Association will hold its annual metting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 7pm at the cemetery office. The purpose of this meeting is to elect trustees to fill the expiring terms of: William Kramer and John Bopp and to act on any matterse that come before the board.
Roberty Dykstra President
LVN+S - 1552, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST NOTICE OF ADOPTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lindenhurst Village Board by resolution dated January 21, 2025 adopted the following Local Law amending the Code of the Village of Lindenhurst as follows:
Local Law 1 of 2025
Chapter 171 Taxation
Article IX
Tax Levy Excess Authority
Amending the Code of the Incorporated Village
of Lindenhurst, New York, Chapter 171, entitled “Taxation,” specifically by amending Article VII, “Tax Relief for Volunteer Emergency Workers” as follows:
§ 171-42 Purpose
The purpose of this article is to grant a partial exemption from taxation for certain volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for qualified property as provided in § 466-a of the Real Property Tax Law.
§ 171-43 Applicability
Volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers meeting the requirements of Real Property Tax Law § 466a and who have been certified as an enrolled member of a fire department or ambulance service for at least two (2) years shall be entitled to a real property tax exemption of up to 10% of the assessed value.
§ 171-44 Lifetime Exemption
Volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers who have been certified as enrolled members of a fire company, fire department, or ambulance service for at least twenty (20) years and
who reside within the Village shall be entitled to the lifetime exemption described in Real Property Tax Law § 466-a.
§ 171-45 Line of Duty Spouse Exemption
The un-remarried spouse of a volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker shall be entitled to the exemption described in § 466a of the Real Property Tax Law, provided that the deceased firefighter/ambulance worker (1) was a member of the fire department/ambulance service for at least two (2) years, (2) was killed in the line of duty, and (3) was receiving the exemption prior to their death.
§ 171-46 General Spouse Exemption
The un-remarried spouse of a deceased volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker shall be entitled to the exemption described in § 466a of the Real Property Tax Law, provided that the deceased firefighter/ambulance worker (1) was a member of the fire department/ambulance service for at least twenty (20) years, and (2) was receiving the exemption prior to their death.
This Local Law shall take effect on filing with the Secretary of the State.
Dated: January 23, 2025 Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Katie Schrader Village Clerk
LV N&S - 751 - 1/29/25
Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., Amityville, NY 11701 (off of New Hwy.) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 . 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.”
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS
STILL TO COME THIS MONTH!
THURS. JAN. 30th
2:00PM–3:00PM
WINTER BINGO
Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave. in Babylon. Shake off your winter blues with a few rounds of Bingo! Adults only, please. Registration is required. Please call Erin White for more information 631-669-1624
6:30PM-8:00 PM
TRIVIA NIGHT - TRIVIA ON ICE at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. A winter-themed trivia in film, music, nature, history, geography, and more with a whale or two added in, of course! Enjoy hot chocolatespiked or plain - and appetizers from Grasso's Restaurant. Prizes and bragging rights for winners! Adults 21+ For more information, please call Cristina Ainslie at 631-367-3418
SAT. FEB. 1st
11:00AM
LUNAR NEW YEAR PROGRAM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 4090 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. After a brisk hike, warm up with traditional New Year soups and sweets while enjoying a Presentation. Our Island’s Story: The Natural History of Long Island: This talk will discuss the features that make Long Island's geology distinctive and have shaped the peoples who have inhabited this island. Registration required. www. friendsofconnetquot.org
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Groundhog Day
14th - Valentine's Day
17th - Presidents' 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
2025 Summer Camp Lottery Applications Available Soon
Lottery applications for the 2025 Village of Lindenhurst Summer Camp will be available on February 3, 2025 and are due no later than February 28, 2025.
THURS. FEB. 6th
11:00AM
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. FEB. 8th
10:30AM-12:30PM FOREST THERAPY WALK
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy. in Great River. Join a certified forest therapy guide on a walk to slow down, wander, and notice the beauty of nature. This will be a lengthy walk, so please wear comfortable, study shoes and warm clothing. $45/pp.
11:00AM-3:00PM WINTERFEST 2025 Levittown Community Council WinterFest 2025, Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road in Levittown. Free admission, crafts, entertainment, and eye screening. OTHER: Featuring Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers, balloon magic by MsMatch the Clown, music by deejay Tim Aldridge. For information visit: levittowncouncil@yahoo.com
3:00PM
VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT Valentine's Day Concert
Featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690. A free-will offering will be taken.
TUES. FEB. 11th
7:00PM REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201 in Farmingdale. For information call 631-752-7707 x6109 or email: info@ republicairport.net
SAT. FEB. 15th
11:00AM-1:00PM MAPLE SUGARING
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. This interactive program geared for adults will teach you how to make your own maple syrup at home! Not recommended for children. Please call for Reservations: 631-423- 1770. Registration: Required
SUN. FEB. 16th
3:00PM-7:00PM ANNUAL OUTREACH DANCE SPONSORED BY THE LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS Join them for their Annual Fundraiser at Division 2 Hall in Babylon. $40 pp includes beer, wine, soda, buffet dinner, dessert, Irish coffee Bar. Bring a bag of non-perishable food for inclusion in a Special Raffle! Reservations are a MUST call or text Mary Gibbons 631-671-6178
We are pleased to announce that the Village will again sponsor the annual Summer Recreation Camp at the Village Park. The camp will begin on July 7, 2025 and continue until August 15, 2025. Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Campers are grouped by age (not by school grade) in the following groups: 5-7 year olds, 8-9 year olds, and 1014 year olds.
The camp is open to Lindenhurst children who are eligible to attend the Lindenhurst School District. Please note, children must complete kindergarten by the end of this school year to be eligible to register. Our staff is planning hard to offer the campers a summer of fun.
Please fill out the lottery
application. If your child is chosen, you will receive the registration documents via email. The application and all pertinent information (including instructions for registration such as time and place, required forms and fees) will be included in the email. Be sure to include all requested information on the lottery application, especially email contact. All remaining applicants who did not get chosen in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list for their age group.
A lottery application must be submitted for each child. If you cannot print the application or submit it via email, please call Village Hall (631) 9577500 between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Lottery applications must be returned by email (info@ villageoflindenhurstny. gov), fax (631) 957-4605, or to Village Hall no later than February 28, 2025. Lottery applications will not be accepted after that date.
Aptitude Assessment
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FEATURING
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest yearround professional theatrical venue, will present JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It will run through April 6. 2025. With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music
of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
“Jersey Boys is the perfect show to kick off 2025 at The Argyle Theatre. It’s an audience favorite with phenomenal music, an
unforgettable story, and a fantastic cast that will bring the magic of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to life. We can’t wait to share this electrifying production
with our Long Island community.” Evan Pappas, Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director
The cast includes Zane Zapata (Regional:
Jersey Boys) as Frankie Valli, Weston LeCrone (International: The Sound of Music) as Bob Gaudio, Milo Alosi (Broadway: Disney’s Aladdin, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Nick Massi, Bobby Guenther (Regional; Seussical,Noises Off) as Nick Massi as of 3/18, Evan Ross Brody (Regional: Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Tommy DeVito, Damien DeShaun Smith (Tours: RENT, Mamma Mia!) as Barry Belson, Annie Rubi (Regional: Company) as Francine, Kate Zulauf (Norwegian Cruise: SIX) as Lorraine, Samantha Tullie (Regional: Hair, Beautiful, Argyle’s A Christmas Carol) as Mary Delgado, Richard Costa (Broadway: Cabaret, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) as Gyp DeCarlo, Francis Kelly (Regional:Jersey
Boys) as Bob Crewe, Mikey Evangelista (Regional: Titanic: The Musical, Argyle’s A Bronx Tale) as Norm Waxman, Keenan Patrick Lyons ( Regional: Jersey Boys, Bright Star) as Joey, Andy Spinosi (Regional: The Wild Party, Rocky) as Hank, with David Scott Curtis (Argyle’s A Bronx Tale, An American in Paris), Shannan Lydon (Argyle’s A Chorus Line, West Side Story), Jenna Robinson (Regional: Fame), Josh Tanzer (Recent: Head Over Heels) and Justin Waite (Regional: Beautiful, Rock of Ages).
Jersey Boys will play Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, Saturday afternoons at 2:30 PM, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM. Check the website at www.ArgyleTheatre.com.
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WAREHOUSE WORKER/DRIVER
Clean License, Loading & Unloading Of Tires. Occassional Deliveries To Long Island, 5 boroughs & upstate. Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
Benefits: Medical/401K/Vacation/Sick No Experience Needed - Will Train Trotta 631.242.0800 Send Resumes To cnicoletta@trottatire.com
Trabajador de almacén/chófer
• cargar y desmontar llantas
• Ocasionalmente tendrá que manejar y hacer deliveries a long island, los 5 distritos y upstate
• Horario a cumplir de lunes-viernes de 7am-4pm
- Beneficios: Plan medico/401k/vacaciones y tiempo en case de enfermarse
Nota: Para poder manegar los camiones necesita una licencia limpia. No requiere experiencia - se la proveerá entrenamiento. Por favor enviar su resume al email cnicoletta@trottatire.com o llamar al 631-242-0800
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: Wednesdays, February 19 & March 19, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, February 5 & March 5, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday March 12, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, January 28, February 25 & March 25, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursdays, January 30 & March 27, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, February 19 & March 12, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, February 19 & March 19, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, January 30, February 27 & March 27, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only
Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
Friends Of The Knights The Pizzeria
Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Barley Soup
veryone knows there’s no cure for the common cold. Though colds can strike at any time, cold season tends to occur when the weather cools down and people spend more time indoors. Inside viruses can circulate and spread more easily, thus leading to elevated rates of infection. Though there might be no cure for the common cold, that does not mean people are helpless against it. Many people have their own remedies to help them manage and potentially shorten the duration of a cold, and chicken soup features prominently in those antidotes. Whether cold season is kicking into high gear or people are confronting the common cold at other times of year, they can incorporate this recipe for “Chicken Barley Soup” with Vegetables courtesy of Lines+Angles into their cold remedy routines.
Makes 6 servings
8 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup carrots, sliced
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
1 russet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1⁄2 cup barley
Salt, to taste, Pepper, to taste
1. In a large pot, combine chicken stock, water, marjoram, rosemary, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Add onion, carrots, cooked chicken, potato, broccoli, and barley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.
