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EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

Moose Corner

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757

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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.

Sunday, 02/09/2025:

“Super Bowl Party” – Come down and root for either the AFC or NFC Champions in the Super Bowl Championship Game. Enjoy a delicious Half-Time Buffet and have a fun time. Tickets are $ 25, available either in advance or at the door. The doors open at 5:00 pm.

Saturday, 03/01/2025:

“Country Night” – Enjoy an evening of County, music by Country DJ “Neil” and Line Dancing lesson by “Sandy”. Tickets available at the door at $ 15, dancing starts at 7:00 pm.

Saturday, 03/08/2025:

“St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance” – Everyone is Irish for St. Patrick’s Day, so come and wear your green at our annual Dinner Dance. Enjoy a traditional Corned Beef Dinner with all the fixing and Soda & Domestic Tap Beer included. There

will be Irish Dancing, Music, Dancing, Karaoke, Raffles & 50/50. Advance Tickets are on sale now for $35, but also at the door for $40. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

General Membership Meetings every 1st & 3rd Monday, starting at 8:00pm. We also have Dart’s Night on every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Social Quarters. Events Tickets are available in our Social Quarters, or contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, or via email at Lodge1421@gmail.com

If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact us or go to our website at www.MooseLodge1421.com

All Members must present their Membership Card upon entering the building, If you do not have your Membership Card you must sign the guest book. Please Call the Social Quarters after 6:00pm 631-226-4364

Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & Our Lodge. LIKE us on FacebookLOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page) & Our Lodge. LIKE us on FacebookLOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page).

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.

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS

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

FRI. FEB. 7th

10:00AM-1:00PM

$5 BAG SALE

Simpson UMC will be having a $5 bag sale. Come and ﬁll a bag which will be provided.Lots of other treasures will be available for purchase as well. Something for everyone! Simpson is located at 30 Locust Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Call Mary for additional information 516-991-8098

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. https://www.forestbathingﬁnder. com/

HOLIDAYS

2nd - Groundhog Day 14th - Valentine's Day 17th - Presidents' 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

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

7:00PM

NARCAN TRAINING

Learn to save lives, free Naloxone/ Narcan training, sponsored by St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive in Smithtown. It’s a medication to reverse effects of an overdose of opioids and is taught by CN

Guidance & Counseling Services. Limited seating, RSVP: TEXT: 631374-9281, Pat Reynolds or EMAIL: stthomassundayschool@gmail.com

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

FRI. FEB. 21st

6:3-PM

TRIVIA NIGHT

N. Babylon Lions Club Trivia Night at North Babylon A. Tatti Youth Center, 213 Phelphs Lane in N. Babylon. $35pp includes Prizes, pizza, salad. Rafﬂes and 50/50. RSVP by 2/10 to Diane @ 6315530217 or Judy @ 631-745-3007

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Recipe Of The Week: Spicy Soy Chicken Wings

Whilethe exciting action on the gridiron is a cause for celebration among millions of football fans, the food enjoyed during game day provides much to look forward to as well. Certain foods have become part and parcel of watching a particular sport. For example, who can attend a baseball game and resist the temptation to indulge in a hot dog? For football fans, chicken wings are the go-to game day dish. There’s no shortage of ways to prepare chicken wings, but fans who like their game day grub to have a little kick can try this recipe for “Spicy Soy Chicken Wings” courtesy of Andrew Schloss’s “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books).

Makes 4 servings

4 lbs. chicken wings, cut into sections at the joints, tapered wing tips trimmed and discarded

Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2⁄3 cup soy sauce

Directions:

2⁄3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1⁄8 teaspoon hot chili powder, preferably habanero

2 garlic cloves, minced

Combine the chicken wing pieces with a generous amount of salt and pepper in a large zippered plastic bag. Close the bag tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 225 F. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish in a single layer without crowding. In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cayenne, chili powder, and garlic and heat to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour over the chicken. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook until the chicken is nearly falling off the bone, about 3 hours.

Raise the oven temperature to 450 F and continue baking until the chicken browns and the sauce thickens into a glaze, about 10 minutes longer. Watch carefully near the end of the cooking time to avoid burning. Toss the wings in the sauce to coat and serve.

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.

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.”

FEATURING

INCORPORATED

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

Unified Window Systems Inc. Honors Founder

from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dated: January 31, 2025

Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk

LV N & S - 752 - 2/5/25

Please take notice that on January 21, 2025, the Lindenhurst Village Board resolved to adopt the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year as heard at the January 7, 2025 public meeting. Copies of same are available for inspection at the Lindenhurst Village Hall,

Steven Joseph DiMare, Welcomes His Son As New

It is with great sadness that Unified Window Systems Inc. announces the passing of its founder and CEO, Steven Joseph DiMare, on January 6, 2025.

Steve established the family-owned and operated business in 1989 with a vision of providing highquality home improvement services while treating every customer like family. Family meant everything to Steve, and he made sure to treat his employees and customers as such. After all, home is where the heart is.

Steve’s journey in the construction industry began humbly, working as a young laborer carrying windows up multiple flights of stairs in New York City. Over the years, he advanced from laborer to installer to foreman, before eventually founding Unified Window Systems Inc. in 1989, starting as one showroom in Hempstead

CEO To Continue His Legacy

Village. His grit, dedication, and ambition turned Unified into a trusted name in the home remodeling industry, completing over 350,000 projects across the New York Metro area. In 2019, with the help of his son, Steven Michael DiMare, the company obtained a DBA as Unified Home Remodeling in order to showcase its evolution into a full-service remodeling provider. What began as a window installation company now offers a wide array of home improvement services, including doors, siding, roofing, masonry, fencing, decking, and more.

Steve’s commitment to quality and customer care extended beyond his business. He was heavily involved with New Ground, a local charity dedicated to helping veterans and families break the cycle of homelessness. His contributions to the

community and generosity of spirit will remain central to Unified’s mission.

As Unified moves into the next chapter, the company is proud to announce that Steven M. DiMare will assume the role of CEO.

Steven began working for the family business in high school, learning the company from the ground up—as his father did before him— beginning as a warehouse worker, then a laborer, a quality control inspector, and a home remodeling expert. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Steven began working as Unified’s marketing director in 2019, before being promoted to Vice President, where he worked diligently alongside his father in anticipation of Steve’s intended retirement in the next few years. Though that timeline has now been moved up, Steven is confident that Unified’s

legacy as a dependable and beloved provider of home improvements will continue.

“Unified Home Remodeling is more than just a company; it’s a family,” remarked Steven M. DiMare. “My father’s dedication to quality, honesty, and treating every customer like family has set the standard for everything we do. With the incredible team my father built and the support of my family, we will continue to uphold those principles and grow Unified for generations to come.”

Unified’s success has been driven by its team, many of whom have been with the company for decades. This loyalty, coupled with a 99.6% customer satisfaction rating, underscores Unified’s dedication to excellence and the legacy Steven Joseph DiMare leaves behind.

Babylon Officials Secure Grant For 1st Responders

Officials from the Town of Babylon recently awarded a $150,000 grant to the North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department for infrastructure maintenance, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The fire department identified necessary repairs for the gas pumps that service their vehicles and equipment. Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, and the town board presented the grant check to the fire department. Additionally, the Town of Babylon has leveraged the American Rescue Plan Act to enhance public safety by providing grants to various municipalities and fire departments for lifesaving equipment. With these funds, the Wyandanch Fire Department acquired a new ladder truck, while the Lindenhurst and West Babylon Fire Departments received LUCAS devices to aid in CPR. The Copiague Fire Department obtained three AEDs, and Babylon Village purchased a second ambulance.

Pick The Perfect Valentine’s Day Flowers

Valentine’s Day is steeped in tradition. Giving flowers is a popular tradition each February 14, and the National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2.6 billion on flowers for Valentine’s Day, when an estimated 250 million stems of flowers are sold globally. Valentine’s Day is the most lucrative day for florists, with the red rose the most popular flower given on this day for lovebirds.

Just because millions of roses are prepared in

advance of Valentine’s Day sales doesn’t mean this is the type of flower that one has to choose for a bouquet or arrangement. A surprise bouquet can feature unique blooms. Here are tips to give the perfect bouquet to the person who claims your heart.

• Identify your loved one’s favorite colors and flowers. Understanding your partner’s floral preferences is the first step in choosing a Valentine’s Day arrangement. Many

have a favorite flower type or color, and everyone’s isn’t necessarily a red rose. Some people love bright daffodils, while others like exotic lilies. Pay attention to these likes to select flowers that will delight your partner.

• Select fresh flowers. When buying flowers in person, make sure they are fresh by gently feeling the part of the petal that meets the stem. If this part is firm, then the flower is fresh.

• Opt for neutral tones. If you’re unsure of which flowers to buy, stick with varietals in white and soft, neutral tones. This will lend a more romantic vibe to the bouquet. Bright, high-contrast florals may come off as tacky unless you can guarantee that the person prefers them.

• Keep allergies in mind. Valentine’s Day should be about offering love, not a case of the sniffles. If the person in your life suffers from floral

allergies, avoid certain blooms, like sunflowers, chrysanthemums and hyacinths, suggests Funny How Flowers Do That, a United Kingdom-based flower company. Tulips, irises and hydrangea are

less likely to cause an allergic reaction.

• Order early. Time is of the essence when getting flowers for Valentine’s Day. Florists may rush or have fewer flowers to work with as Valentine’s Day draws

closer. Ordering well in advance means you’ll get your desired arrangement. Choosing flowers comes down to a few simple steps to offer a gift of love on Valentine’s Day.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the following dashboard permits are available for purchase now through March 31, 2025, for the upcoming 2025 season: Fishing 4-Wheel Drive Access Permit, Surfing 4-Wheel Drive Access Permit, Stargazing, Night/ Sport Fishing, Camp Hero Fishing, Nighttime Photography, and Regional SCUBA-Diving. Permits can only be purchased online, there will be no in-person sales. All permits will be mailed to the applicant once processed.

Purchase online through New York State Parks Reserve America: visit the New York State Parks Reserve America website. A valid email, and credit card is required for payment. Orders will be processed in the order received and permit(s) will be mailed to the applicant once processed. Please allow 10 – 14 business days for your permit(s) to arrive in the mail.

Details on each permit is as follows:

FISHING 4-WHEEL DRIVE ACCESS PERMIT

– available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.

Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, and valid NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID #

Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING at:

• Hither Hills (Year-round)

• Montauk Point (Yearround)

• Napeague (Year-round)

• Robert Moses (Democrat Point, Gilgo and Sore Thumb) - April 1December 31, hours vary This permit also allows the permissions of the NIGHT/SPORT FISHING PERMIT

SURFING/WINDSURFING

4-WHEEL DRIVE ACCESS

PERMIT - available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.

Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00-Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase.

Permit is ONLY valid for

Long Island State Park Dashboard Permits For 2025 Season

DAYTIME SURFING and WINDSURFING at:

• Hither Hills and Napeague (Year-round)

• Montauk Point – January 1 – March 31 only

• Robert Moses (Democrat Point and Gilgo) – January 1 - December 31, hours vary & Fields 3 & 4 from September 15-December 31

STARGAZING PERMITavailable for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration and driver’s license Permit allows after sunset parking for STARGAZING ONLY, valid January 1 - December 31 at:

• Hither Hills - Except July & August

• Jones Beach - West End 2 and Field 6

• Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot

• Robert Moses - Field 2

• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 & Field 3

• Wildwood – Main Parking Lot

NIGHT/SPORT FISHING

PERMIT – available for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $35.00 in state, $60.00Out of State Requirements: Valid vehicle registration,

driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID # Permit is valid ONLY for FISHING after sunset from April 1-December 31, except where noted:

• Captree - Main field, Overlook, Launch Parking Field (September 15 to December 31 only) and Captree Drawbridge (north side only – 24 hr. access)

• Hallock - Main Field, Main Beach, Sunset to 7am access

• Hither Hills - Except Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

• Jones Beach - Fields 6, 10, West End 2, West End Boat Basin, West End Dock Area (24 hr. access) & Green Island (24 hr. access)

• Montauk Point - Lower Parking Lot ONLY

• Orient Beach – Main Field

• Robert Moses - Field 2 April 1 to December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 3 September 15 to December 31 (24 hr. access), Field 4 April 1 to June 23 (7pm-7am) and September 15 to December 31 (24 hr. access)

• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 and Field 3 (24 hr. access)

• Wildwood – Main Field

CAMP HERO FISHING PERMIT - available for purchase now through

March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025. Fee: $40.00 in state, $75.00-Out of State. Requirements: Valid vehicle registration, driver’s license, NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/ Marine Fishing ID #. Permit is ONLY valid for FISHING after sunset at:

• Camp Hero State Park, April 1 - December 31

NIGHTTIME PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITavailable for purchase now through March 31, and the Tuesday after Labor Day through December 31, 2025.

Fees: $35.00 in state, $60.00-Out of State Requirements: Vehicle Registration and Driver’s License. Permit allows after sunset parking for the purpose of NIGHTTIME

PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY, valid January 1 - December 31 at:

• Hither Hills - Except July & August

• Jones Beach - West End 2 and Field 6

• Montauk Point – Upper Parking Lot

• Robert Moses - Field 2

• Sunken Meadow - Field 1 & Field 3

• Wildwood – Main Parking Lot

REGIONAL SCUBADIVING PERMIT - Sold

year-round. Permit is valid April 1 to December 31, 2025, hours vary. Fee: $80.00 in state, $125.00Out of State. Requirements: Vehicle Registration and Divers Certification card. Valid for SCUBA-DIVING only:

• Caumsett – Fisherman’s parking lot only – 24 hr. access

• Jones Beach - East End of Field 10 only, 24 hr. access

• Orient Beach – 8am to sunset

• Robert Moses – *Democrat Point (four-wheel drive needed to access this area; hours vary) For more detailed information on Dashboard Permits, please review our Long Island Permit Guide. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and the OPRHP Blog.

Photos courtesy of NY State Parks

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The Town of Babylon Green Homes program celebrated the completion of its 2,000th energy retrofit project at a press conference on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Town’s sustainability fair. This milestone has been a remarkable achievement

Town Of Babylon Green Homes Celebrates 2,000th Energy Retrofit Project

in the program’s ongoing efforts since 2008 to promote energy efficiency and sustainability. Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer also announced the award of the new “Bridge the Gap” grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, totaling $235,330.

The grant will enable the Green Homes program to assist more residents this year in affording airsource heat pumps and weatherization projects. The grant provides retrofit funding in disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged communities, aligning with

state and federal goals to ensure equitable access to renewable energy solutions. The announcement also highlighted the program’s future plans, including leveraging increased townallocated funding in 2025 to expand outreach and educational efforts to

accelerate the transition to clean energy for more homeowners, particularly those with low to moderate income.

The Town’s sustainability fair provided innovative and informational presentations, booths, and activities to help residents live greener,

healthier and moare costefficient lifestyles. Residents had the opportunity to learn about electric vehicles, cold climate air-source heat pumps, nutritious mealprep, exercise routines, and local, state, and federal incentives, rebates, and lowinterest financing.

Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer discusses the positive impact of the Town of Babylon Green Homes program.

Town of Babylon resident Nancy Tyson explains the transformational effects of the work done by the Town of Babylon Green Homes program on her bills.