The Club, located in Manorville, hosted a luncheon and presented checks to each organization.
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 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.
For more information about the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, call 631-893-4110.
Babylon Student-Artists Featured In Statewide Show
The artwork of 15 Babylon student-artists was recently featured in a statewide exhibit. Their pieces were displayed both online and in person at the annual New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) conference, held this year in New York City. This special opportunity, organized by the New York State Art Teachers Association,
allowed Babylon’s talented students to showcase their creativity to educators and school officials from across the state.The studentartists selected to take part were:
· Christian Lister, 11th grade, with teacher
Cheryl Schweider
· Carissa Arena, 10th grade, with teacher
Cheryl Schweider
· Olivia Lynch, 10th grade, with teacher Cheryl Schweider
· Mario Leon, second grade, with teacher
Elizabeth Losito
· Delia Peterson, first grade, with teacher
Elizabeth Losito
· Carlvens Lamothe, kindergarten, with teacher Elizabeth Losito
· Jackson Maurino, 11th grade, with teacher
Patricia Stork
· Gracie Kuntz, seventh
Ringing In 40 Years Of Service: Town Of Babylon Honors Salvation Army Bell Ringer Larry Gardner Recognized For Four Decades As Holiday Hero
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Town of Babylon celebrated resident Larry Gardner’s remarkable 40 years of bell ringing for the Salvation Army. During his decades of unwavering commitment to serving
those in need, Mr. Gardner has become a beloved figure in the Town. He has raised over $200,000 to support the Salvation Army’s mission of providing assistance to individuals and families facing life challenges, such
as food scarcity, house fires, and the loss of loved ones.
Mr. Gardner was honored with a proclamation recognizing his 40 years of meaningful service to the community, and the Town of Babylon ceremoniously
declared December 14 as Larry Gardner Day. Town officials and community members gathered at his bell-ringing station at the Stop & Shop in West Babylon on Route 109 to celebrate Mr. Gardner’s legacy of
generosity and compassion.
Mr. Gardner began fundraising with the Salvation Army as a newly sober 22-year-old seeking to make amends for his actions during his years of alcoholism. His sponsor suggested that he ring the bell for the Salvation Army and sponsor a child in Ethiopia with a monthly donation of $20. Mr. Gardner took this advice to heart and has continued to ring the bell for 40 years.
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 longterm 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.
Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, right, with the help of Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, second from left, and the Clauses, presents Salvation Army bell ringer Larry Gardner, left, with a proclamation honoring his 40 years of service.
The Town of Babylon celebrates Salvation Army bell ringer Larry Gardner’s 40 years of service to the community.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
THURS. DEC. 26 - 9:00AM
FRI. DEC. 27 - 3:00PM
HOLIDAY DISCOVERY DAYS
Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children. Sweetbriar Nature CenterECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. for more informatio, please call 631-979-6344
THURS. DEC. 26 & JAN. 2
11:00AM-1:00 PM
FESTIVE LIGHTHOUSES
Did you know lighthouses were lit with whale oil? Design and decorate a unique lighthouse of your own - complete with batterypowered tea light and mini wreath - to light up your home this winter. The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold spring Harbor. No registration required. For more information, please call 516-282-6426, Cristina Ainslie.
FRIDAY, DEC. 27TH
5:30PM Activities, 7:00PM Movie
A VERY GRINCHY PAJAMA PARTY
Wear your favorite pajamas and immerse yourself in a world of Grinchy mischief and holiday cheer. This special family evening is packed with activities, a beloved holiday movie, and delicious treats. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. For general info 516-5724111. Reservations 516-572-4066
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas
Hanukkah begins at sundown
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
TUES., DEC. 31st
8:30PM-1:30AM
THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Hosted by:The Holy Name Society. Music provided by: The Switch LI Food Catered by: Seaqua Catering Maria Regina Auditorium - Pontieri Hall. To Purchase tickets visit https://linktr.ee/hns_mariaregina and select "New Year's Eve Party Tickets", Choose the number of tickets you wish to purchase and then checkout. **TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR** Email: HolyNameSociety@ MariaRegina.com
TUES., DEC. 31st
8:00PM-1:00AM
NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA 2025
Celebrate New Years Eve at The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station with Cocktail Hour, Buffet Dinner, Ball Drop, & Live Music! Call 631-828-4818 to reserve your spot or get your ticket now on our website! https:// themeadowclub.ticketspice.com/ new-years-eve-gala
NOW THRU DEC. 31st
8:00AM-6:00PM
CHRISTMAS AT HICKS
Pictures with Santa, every day through December 23. Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures. A walkthrough Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart! Please bring your donation of a
non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. For more information, please call 516334-0066
NOW THRU JAN. 02, 2025
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
NOW THRU JAN. 04, 2025
Sunday-Thursday
5:00PM- 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday 5:00PM -11:00PM 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.
West Babylon’s Science Olympiad Teams Make Mark At Competition
On Dec. 14, two of West Babylon Senior High School’s Science Olympiad teams traveled to Connecticut to compete at a Science Olympiad invitational. Joined by 19 teams from New
York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island, West Babylon students competed in 23 different
STEM events. Coached by Andrea Durbin, West Babylon’s Science
Olympiad teams compete at invitationals to help prepare for the annual regional competition – of
which only the top six teams will move on to the state competition.
At the Connecticut Invitational, West Babylon’s Team A finished in fifth place while West Babylon’s Team B finished in 14th. Medals were awarded to the top three finishing teams in each event. The following students were awarded medals in their individual events:
• Second place in Air Trajectory: Melanie Jastrzebski and Nicole Rex
• Third place in Air Trajectory: James Graham and Leo Jin
• First place in Astronomy: Addie Eglin and Magdalena Obrycki
• Second place in Fossils: Addie Eglin and Erin Fider
• Third place in Wind Power: Julian Cruz and Magdalena Obrycki
• Second place in Write It Do It: Gabbie Gorczynski and Sofia Fuentes
Two of West Babylon Senior High School’s Science Olympiad teams traveled to Connecticut to compete at a Science Olympiad invitational on Dec. 14. Team A finished in fifth place and Team B finished in 14th. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
April and May of 2023, this heartwarming movie is available for streaming on multiple platforms, including Apple TV and Amazon Prime. Don’t miss out on this amazing holiday movie – it’s sure to bring all the festive cheer!
State Funding Keeps Adventureland Spinning Forward
New York State will help Adventureland remain a Fireball, as “Long Island’s Amusement Park since 1962” is set to receive $205,600 in funding for its five-year improvement project, Sen. Monica R. Martinez announced. The $10 million to $15 million modernization plan will introduce several new attractions to the park while retiring some long-time favorites. But don’t expect too much Turbulence from those closures. In their place will be the new thrill ride, Top Spin; a Miniature Pirate Ship; a refurbished Viking Voyage; and the installation of a water main
that will support additional attractions, all made possible in part by this grant.
Funding is being provided through a Market New York grant, a program that supports regionally themed marketing projects that promote tourism destinations, attractions and special events, as well as tourism facility capital improvement projects.
“Adventureland not only holds fond memories for nearly every Long Island child and family, but it also holds an important place in our regional economy,” said Sen. Martinez. “It employs over 650 local workers who keep the Train, and other
rides, moving throughout the park’s operating season. Supporting Adventureland’s improvement is good for patrons, impactful for our community, and beneficial for New York State.” The upgrades are expected to be Musik to the ears of visitors to the adventure park, which has operated rides, games, and attractions for children and adults of all ages on its East Farmingdale campus for more than 60 years. The multi-phased redevelopment project began earlier this year and is expected to continue until 2028, with park employment projected to increase by 10% upon completion.
MOVIE DEBUT FOR 9TH GRADE NORTH BABYLON STUDENTS - Get ready for an exciting debut! Two North Babylon students; Michael Mazur Jr. (9th grade) and Jaide Hussain (5th grade) made their big-screen debut on Friday, December 6th! After months of anticipation, the holiday film Ebenezer the Traveler, a unique twist on the classic A Christmas Carol, was finally released! Filmed in
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grade, with teacher Patricia Stork
· Lena Chaberek, seventh grade, with teacher Patricia Stork
· Cesar Lu, fifth grade, with teacher Laura Doherty
· Kelvin Avalo, sixth grade, with teacher Laura Doherty
· Michael Pergamo, sixth
grade, with teacher Laura Doherty
· Mael Henderson, ugs, with teacher Cristina Calvano
· Marco Sloss, ugs, with teacher Cristina Calvano
· Hunter Smith, ugs, with teacher Cristina Calvano
“We take great pride in fostering a love for art and nurturing our students’
talents throughout their time in Babylon schools,” said Director of Fine Arts Cheryl Schweider. “Providing opportunities for our students to showcase their work on a grand stage is just one of the many ways we achieve this.”
The exhibit can be viewed at https://www. nysata.org/nyssba-exhibit
Save Water
The U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program is encouraging home-owners to find and fix leaks to save more than 10 percent on utility bills now and help save water for future generations. For more information and tips about how to save water, visit www.epa.gov/water sense.
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12. Metal shackles
13. Joseph’s wife 14. Licensed professional 16. Partner to cheese 17. Mild fruits
CLUES DOWN
1. Of cadmium 2. Deliver a sermon 3. Inner regions of a shadow 4. Aggressive dog 5. Smells 6. Twofold 8. Former OSS 9. Computer language
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20. Province of Indonesia
21. Beloved grilled foods
25. Bar bill
26. Don’t know when yet 27. Whale ship captain
29. Touches softly
30. Mock
31. Red-brown Pacific sea bream
32. Summer entertainment options
39. Protective crust
41. Cool!
Indian groom 14. Automobile 15. Hairstyle 18.
42. Behave in a way that belittles
43. Denial
44. A place to sleep
45. Electronic counter-countermeasures
46. Intestinal pouches
48. SE Asia family of languages
49. Sound
50. Select
51. Give the impression of dishonesty
52. Witness
LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2024/2025 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.
She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2024 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2024 payable to January 10, 2025 without penalty. After January 10, 2025 one percent per month will be added on the first half to May 31, 2025 after which date, additional interest will be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.
The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer echeck and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAYTAX (1-800-2729829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be coHected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2024/2025 tax year is $880,757,568.90.
Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. First and Second half payments may be made at the same time.
JENNIFER MONTIGLIO RECEIVER OF TAXES
DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.
December 4, 2024
2024/2025 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON Valuation of Hamlets and Incorporated Villages
2024-2025
TOWN OF BABYLON
Jennifer Montiglio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS
2024-2025
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Monday, January 6, 6-8 pm 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:
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ENGLISH: BEGINNERS Tuesdays: January 7 & 21 6:15-7:15 pm Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
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Babylon Art Teacher Honored With Statewide Award
Babylon JuniorSenior High School art teacher and Fine Arts Director, Cheryl Schweider, has been honored with the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Art Educator of the Year Award. This prestigious award, the highest recognition NYSATA can bestow, celebrates the top art educator in the state, and one who has demonstrated an enduring commitment to the field of art education.
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Schweider was nominated for this rare honor by her peers, highlighting her dedication to fostering students’ artistic interests and talents. The award also acknowledges her contributions to NYSATA and her support of its mission to promote art education in public schools.
BABYLON ART TEACHER HONORED
- Babylon Junior-Senior High School art teacher and Fine Arts Director, Cheryl Schweider, has been honored with the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Art Educator of the Year Award. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District
“Cheryl has nurtured the artistic talents of generations of Babylon High School students,” said Principal Al Cirone. “Every day, she demonstrates her deep passion for art education, and we are thrilled to see her recognized for this commitment.”
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YOGA Wednesdays: January 8-29 WBA401 6-7 pm
Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 4-week January sessions: $8
PAINT NIGHT: WINTER’S CALM Thursday, January 9, 6:45-8:30 pm WBA112
Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5 ZUMBA Fridays: January 10-31
10:15-11:15 am WBA411
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UEPI ISLAND: SCUBA DIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD Monday, January 13 7-8:30 pm WBA204
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