December 22, 2025 West Babylon South by Long Island Media Group

South Bay's Neighbor

The Nassau Coliseum recently hosted the Town of Babylon night, featuring a basketball game between the Long Island Nets and the College Park Skyhawks. Various groups from the Town of Babylon showcased their talents. The evening commenced with firefighters from multiple Babylon fire departments proudly presenting the national colors. The Long Island Nets honored Wyandanch resident and Town of Babylon Deputy Commissioner of Parks, Marlon Marshall, and Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory of Copiague, recognizing their dedicated military service to the nation.

Students Gifted With Literacy

GIFTED WITH LITERACY - Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District recently collaborated with Reading is Fundamental and Marchon Eyewear, a VSP Vision company, to give students the holiday gift of reading. Every student at Forest Avenue Elementary School received a Gift of Reading bag for the holidays. The Gift of Reading bag included three books with bookmarks, postcards and a coloring sheet. Students were filled with gratitude as they enjoyed their new books over the break. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District

LI Nets Celebrate The Town Of Babylon

LI NETS CELEBRATE THE TOWN OF BABYLON - On Thursday, January 9, the Nassau Coliseum hosted Town of Babylon night, featuring a basketball game between the Long Island Nets and the College Park Skyhawks. This event was particularly significant as various groups from the Town of Babylon showcased their talents, including the St. Cyril & Methodius youth basketball league and a performance by the South Bay dance team during halftime, drawing a crowd of local supporters. The evening commenced with firefighters from multiple Babylon fire departments proudly presenting the national colors. Additionally, the Long Island Nets honored Wyandanch resident and Town of Babylon Deputy Commissioner of Parks, Marlon Marshall, and Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory of Copiague, recognizing their dedicated military service to the nation.

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West Babylon Public Library

211 Route 109

West Babylon (631) 669-5445

www.wbpl.us

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LEARN HOW: WINTER BEANIE WBA806

Wednesday, January 22, 11 am-1 pm WBA200

Learn how to design your own winter beanie using our Makerspace Cricut machine.

Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5

SAND & SEASHELL ART: BE MY VALENTINE

Monday, February 3, 7-8:30 pm WBA117

Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesdays: February 4 & 18 WBA200

6:15-7:15 pm

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

VALENTINE’S

CHOCOLATE TALK

Tuesday, February 4, 7-8:30 pm WBA601

Forget the pressure of grand romantic gestures and embrace the reality of life’s everyday chaos. We’ll explore how chocolate can be the perfect companion to those busy, messy, and reallife moments that make up our relationships.

YOGA

Wednesdays: February 5-26 WBA402

6-7 pm

Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week session: $8.

ESTATE PLANNING BASICS

Thursday, February 6, 4-5 pm WBA206

Join us as we discuss the importance of having basic estate planning documents in place including advance directives. We will also touch upon new changes that could affect your estate planning.

ZUMBA

Fridays: February 7-28 WBA412

10:15-11:15 am

Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week session: $8.

FRIDAY FLICKS

Movies begin at 1 pm WBA720

Fridays: February 7: It Ends with Us (PG-13, 131 min)

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Recipe Of The Week: Deep-Fried Wontons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with deep-fried wontons. The Chinese New Year is a unique celebration with a global footprint. While many of the more awe-inspiring celebrations may occur within China, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to commemorate this unique event elsewhere. Celebrations can even take place at home, where individuals can whip up homemade Chinese fare to lend their festivities a more authentic feel. This Chinese New Year, those who want to bring this unique event into their homes can try the following recipe for “Deep-Fried Pork Wontons” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Directions:

1. Mix together the ingredients for the filling, stirring in one direction only.

2. Place double layers of wonton wrappers in front of you in a diamond shape. Place a little of the filling on the bottom half of the dough. Fold the bottom corner of dough over the filling and roll it once. Take the outside corners and bring them together, sealing with a little water. Stand the wontons on their flat bases and gently separate the two top flaps. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Heat about 4 inches oil in a deep pan until gently bubbling, then fry the wontons in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels then serve on beds of the mixed leaves with the sweet and sour sauce alongside.

Tip: This recipe may also be steamed or boiled.

JANUARY HAPPENINGS

FRI. JAN. 24th

10:00AM-11:00AM TINY TOTS:

WINTER PUPPET THEATER

Hempstead Lake State Park. Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com. Registration: Required

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. Certiﬁ ed course and a Boston Qualiﬁ er! 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

10:00AM-4:00PM

PET ADOPTION-DONATE EVENT

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

INDOOR EVENT

Come Adopt or Come and Donate Animal Garage Sale Lots Of Vendors Lots Of Items. 1172 Route 109 in Lindenhurst. Items needed: dry food, canned food, treats, collars/leashes, cat litter, chew toys, cat toys, blankets.

12:00PM

SATURDAY SPACE LAB: SPACE TELESCOPES & THE WONDERS OF LUNAR NEW YEAR

Learn about the incredible space telescopes like Hubble and James Webb, which orbit our planet and capture stunning solar system images. Then, discover the history, traditions, and signiﬁ cance of the Lunar New Year. Space Labs are held at The Cradle Of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. Led by talented interns, astronomy docents, and museum educators. Reservations 516-572-4066

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.

TUES. JAN. 28th

8:30AM

BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK CASINO BETHLEHEM, PA Hosted by Joseph Barry Columbiettes located in Hicksville.

Cost: $55 pp, includes driver’s tip. Give back: $35 slot play. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return approx. 8:30 p.m. Parking: 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end) Reservations: call Barbara at 516-935-5576

THURS. JAN. 30th

6:30PM-8:00 PM

TRIVIA NIGHT - TRIVIA ON ICE at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. A winterthemed trivia in ﬁ lm, music, nature, history, geography, and more with a whale or two added in, of course! Enjoy hot chocolate - spiked 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

UPCOMING

FEBRUARY EVENTS

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

Science Olympiad Students Medal At Invitational Tournament

Under the direction of head coach Andrea Durbin, two of West Babylon Senior High School’s Science Olympiad teams competed at the Mount Academy Invitational on Jan. 11. West Babylon’s Science Olympiad teams have spent the last five months preparing for the upcoming regional tournament by competing at invitationals such as this one.

West Babylon’s Team A finished ninth out of 30 teams and Team B

finished 20th. Of the 23 events, West Babylon finished in the top six for six different events, bringing home medals.

Congratulations to the following medal winners:

• Melanie Jastrzebski and Nicole Rex: Fourth in Air Trajectory

• Ryan Znachowski and Gianfranco Cardenas: Second in Bungee Drop

• Joel Colas and Julian Cruz: Fifth in Electric Vehicle

• Addie Eglin and Erin Fider: Fourth in Fossils

• Nicole Rex: Sixth in Microbe Mission

• Lindsey Kutchens and Joel Colas: Fifth in Write It Do It

All three West Babylon teams will now prepare for the Suffolk County Regional Tournament on Jan. 25 at Hauppauge High School. This tournament is the largest in the state with more than 60 teams competing and the top six moving on to the state tournament.

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The “PS I Love You Day” initiative, founded in 2010 by Jamie and Brooke DiPalma, aims to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Its objective is to provide hope to those affected by mental illness while fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels appreciated. Since 2018, Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney has collaborated with the DiPalma family to raise awareness about this critical mental health issue. He echoes their message this year, stating, “A brighter tomorrow begins today.” Councilman McSweeney, who has served as a firefighter with the FDNY for 21 years and as a volunteer firefighter with the North Babylon Fire Company for 24 years, announced that his office will be collecting handprint heart posters to distribute to various first responder agencies in the Town of Babylon. He will also collect new and used books for “PS I Love You.” McSweeney emphasized that “this initiative aligns with the Sustainable Library Initiative by encouraging book reuse, promoting literacy, and enhancing community involvement while supporting environmental sustainability. By donating gently used or new books during this campaign, community members can significantly impact access to reading resources.”Contributions of posters and books can be made at Babylon Town Hall until February 11. For further inquiries, please contact Councilman Terence McSweeney’s Office at 631-9573081.

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