Legislator Kevin McCaffrey recently served as the guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the
Lions Club! McCaffrey provided an abridged “State of the County” presentation and discussed several infrastructure projects that have become priorities, including actions to be taken under the Suffolk Water Quality Restoration Act passed at the end of last year. Said McCaffrey: “I thank President Matt Morse and the Babylon Lions for the invitation and the great dialogue on happenings in our community!”
Assemblyman Michael Durso announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 9th Assembly District who are currently enrolled in a
higher education program or are high school seniors entering college. Students can access and complete the application by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl.org/ apply-for-scholarship-form
The application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2025.
“This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 9th
Assembly District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,” said Assemblyman Durso. “With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.”
Applicants need not be of Italian American heritage to apply. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April and contacted directly. Winners should plan on being in Albany on Monday, May 19th to receive their award at our Italian-American Day Celebration.
For additional information, or to inquire if the student lives in the 9th Assembly District, please call Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598.
Affordable Health Screenings Coming To Babylon
Residents living in and around the Babylon, New York can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. American Legion Post 94 will host this community event on 3/28/2025.
The site is located at 22 Grove Place in Babylon. 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 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www. lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.
TO ENTER, VISIT www.longislandmediagroup.com/contest and submit an entry form. TWO WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN!
All entries must be submitted by March 31. Winners will be noti ed on April 1. One entry per person. Long Island Media Group • 631.226.2636 • info@longislandmediagroup.com
2025 MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9 AM: Conklin House
Thursday, May 1, 2025 (April & May Meetings), 9 AM: The Piermont - Volunteers who can stay after this quick meeting to help set up for the Annual Basket Raffle Auction would be very much appreciated!
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6 PM: The Never Ending Story Book Store
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9 AM: Positions Dance Studio
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6 PM: TBD
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9 AM: TBD
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6 PM: TBD
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9 AM: TBD
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6 PM: TBD
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
FEATURING
MARCH HAPPENINGS
SAT., MARCH 22nd
10:00AM-1:00PM
LENTEN COLLECTION FOR SOLES4SOULS
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, invites the community to join their Lenten Collection for SOLES4SOULS, a nonprofit organization that collects new/slightly used shoes and distributes them to people in need. Donations can be brought to their Grant Avenue entrance.
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
12:00PM-4:00PM
ANNUAL ST JOSEPH CELEBRATION
Long Island Society of Italian Americans (LISIA) are getting ready for their annual St Joseph Celebration at The Inn at New Hyde Park. $100.00 per person includes antipasto, complete dinner, beer, wine & soda and dancing. Call Diane Langella @ 516-398-3484 for additional information and reservations.
TUES., MARCH 25th
7:00PM
N. BABYLON LIONS CLUB GENERAL MEETING
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
151 Phelps Lane - In the Blue Room, in N. Babylon. We're not just Pancakes and Pasta. Join us in helping others while having fun. Contact: Joefatuzzo@gmail.com
THURS., MARCH 27th
6:30PM-9:30PM MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER
The Seaford Historical Society will host a fundraiser, Music Bingo, at the museum. The event is $25 per person, which includes 2 bingo cards. There will be raffles, door prize and a 50/50. Coffee and water will be available. The museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Tickets can be purchased at their website seafordhistoricalsociety.org/musicbingo. Seating is limited. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
FRI., MARCH 28th
10:00AM-1:00PM
FIND YOUR TREASURE SALE
Simpson UMC Presents A Find your treasure sale. Clothing $5 a bag. New Clothing $3 a garment, Household Items, Children’s clothing, toys and furniture, Small animal needs. Something for everyone! Simpson UMC, 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Call Mary for more information 516-991-8098
SAT., MARCH 29th
8:30AM-11:30AM
HECKSCHER STATE PARK
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
1 Heckscher State Parkway, Field 6 in East Islip. Rain or Shine. Boston
Qualifier Marathon and USATF Certified 5K and Half Marathon! The
GENESIS FUEL OIL
course is fully stocked with water and nutrition stops. The course is on fully closed park roads. This is one of the 1st Marathons & Half Marathons of the spring - come run a well supported event at Scenic Heckscher State Park! Each runner will receive a long-sleeved shirt & a finisher medal! For more information, please contact Brendan Dagan 516-531-3323
SUN., MARCH 30th
12:00PM-5:00PM NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB DART TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Sand City Brewery, 150 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. $39pp to play, includes cold foods and cash bar. $15pp to be a guest, includes cold foods and cash bar. Raffles, 50/50. Come join the fun and support one of their causes. For more info https://www.ourgroupline.org/ TheLionsClubofNorthBabylon/ or contact gail315@optonline.net
2:00PM FREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Echoes of Sinatra at the Hicksville Public Library – Keeping the “Sinatra” memory alive! The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call 516-797-7900 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com/CAPA.
State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.
State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside.
Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.
Babylon Public Library
S. Carll
Babylon, NY
Erin White 631.669.1624 *** ADULT PROGRAMS
Maria’s Mexican Cooking: Flautas
Thursday, March 20, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Learn how to make crispy flautas filled with tender chicken. Topped with fresh lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and a tangy green salsa - a delicious bite of flavor in every roll! A non-refundable $5.00 fee is due at registration. Registration for nonBabylon patrons begins 2/18.
AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop Friday, March 21, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Learn all about what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road. Please register for this program.
Sagtikos Manor
House Tour
Monday, March 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm Join us for a tour of Sagtikos Manor, the oldest house in the Town of Islip. Sagtikos Manor is located at 677 West
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AARP’s Smart DriverTEK is a 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.
Garage Door Sale!
Babylon Public Library 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,
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Montauk Highway in West Bay Shore. We will meet at the front of the house at 10:15am. Please be aware that the tour requires going up and down stairs. A non-refundable $5 fee is due at registration.
Friday Films: The Quiet Man Friday, March 28, 2:00pm – 4:00pm We will be watching The Quiet Man (1952). A retired American boxer (John Wayne) returns to the village of his birth in
1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead (Maureen O’Hara) whose brother (Victor McLaglen) is contemptuous of their union. Rated PG. Running time 129 minutes. No registration required.
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.
Medicare Workshop Wednesday, March 26, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Join us for an educational seminar to help you understand how the Medicare system works. We will discuss: Medicare Parts A, B, C & D; Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug Plans. This workshop is beneficial if you are either turning 65 or if you are currently enrolled in Medicare and interested in learning more. Presented by Mary Parker and Steve Maisto of Senior Health Care Solutions. Please register for this program.
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IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO SOLICIT THE OFFERINGS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE BROKERS. WE COOPERATE WITH THEM
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Moose Corner
Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ***
The following is a listing of our upcoming events at the Moose Lodge,
Tuesday, 03/25/2025: “Family Pasta Night” - Enjoy an All You Can Eat Pasta Night with cook to order Pasta Station and Italian Cuisine Buffet. Admission is $15 per person, Children under 12 - Half Price. Cash Bar is also Available, also gluten-free and whole wheat pasta available upon request. So, call early for reservations, or for questions, please contact Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.
Saturday, 03/29/2025:
Sunday, 04/06/2025: “Family Brunch” – Featuring our “All You Can Eat Brunch and Egg / Omelet Station”. So come down and enjoy a relaxing and delicious brunch at the Lodge from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. So, call early for reservations, or for questions, please contact Bridget Ahlers (631) 834-4742.
General Membership Meetings every 1st & 3rd Monday, starting at 8:00pm. We also have Dart’s Night 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
BUYING? SEL LING? RENT ING? Place your ad in the Classi fieds 631 -2 26-2636 Ext. 27 6 Call Today and Ask
“Lindenhurst WOTM Chapter 690 - Chinese Auction Fundraiser” - Doors open at 6:00 pm with an Admission of $10 per person, which includes one entry sheet of tickets. Additional ticket packages are available at a moderate cost. Raffles from XXL to SM, food will be available for purchase. Coffee and Tea will be included. For questions, please contact Linda Vanderhoof (631) 848-1846.
Our Main Hall is available for your Special events, Shower, Weddings, Birthdays, etc. Please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 for information.
All events are for members and qualified guests, and members must present their membership card upon entering the building. If you do not have your membership card, you must sign the guest book.
Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, ext. 276
BUYING? SELLI NG? RENTING? Place your ad in the Classifieds. 631-226-2636 Ext. 276
LOOKING TO ADVERTI SE YOUR BUSINES S? Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you. BIG BUDGET? SM ALL BUDGET? 631-226-2636, press 276
Village of Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade Starts at 12 noon - Volunteers Needed
Contact Theresa Restivo 631-2524203
Saturday, 04/05/2025: “Country Night” – Enjoy an evening of County, music by Country DJ “Neil” and Line Dancing lesson by “Sandy”. Tickets are available at the door at $ 15, dancing starts at 7:00 pm.
North Babylon High School
Class Of 1985
A 40th reunion is planned for July, 19, 2025, at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore. Visit our Facebook group “NBHS Class of ’85” or email pmiller1767@ gmail.com for invitation and other reunion events.
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, via email at Lodge1421@gmail.com
For all events and our calendar, please visit our website at www. MooseLodge1421.com
Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & our Lodge. LIKE us on Facebook – LOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page)
New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency
Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_Urgent
Town Of Babylon Supervisor Wins Sustainability
TOWN OF BABYLON SUPERVISOR WINS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD -
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, representatives from the town board attended the Long Island Sustainability Awards, where Supervisor Rich Schaffer was recognized as an “Environmental Leader in Policy” for his commendable and fiscally responsible initiatives in the Town of Babylon. Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, along with the town’s Sustainability Team, accepted the inaugural Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island on behalf of the Supervisor and the Town.
OLPH Knights Present Emblem To Mary Cascone
OLPH KNIGHTS PRESENT EMBLEM TO MARY CASCONE - At the World War Veteran’s Club, the OLPH Knights of Columbus presented their Emblem of the Order to Town of Babylon Historian Mary Cascone. During this visit, Mary installed the historical artifact case from the Veterans, flanked by Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna.
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
FIRST COURSE (Choose one half tray)
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Traditional Baked Ziti
• Penne alla Vodka
• Manicotti
• Stuffed Shells
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast
• USDA Prime Stuffed Flank Steak Roast
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham *4-5lb.
VEGETABLE (Choose two quarter trays)
• Sautéed Broccoli Garlic & Oil
• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• String Bean Casserole
• String Bean Almondine
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)
• Imported Italian Colomba
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Platter
SALAD (Choose one)
• Crispy Green Garden Salad
• Traditional Caesar Salad
• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries
FIRST COURSE (Choose one full tray)
• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna
• Traditional Baked Ziti
• Penne alla Vodka
• Manicotti
• Stuffed Shells
DESSERT (Choose one)
• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl
• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)
• Imported Italian Colomba
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
• American Spring Leg of Lamb
• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast
• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast
• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham
