West Islip High School senior Ege Ulusoy has been selected as a QuestBridge Scholar. Ulusoy has been matched with Stanford University starting in fall 2025, where he plans to study chemistry. QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects highachieving students with full scholarships to top colleges across the United States. From left: West Islip High School Principal Andrew O’Farrell, Assistant Principal Brittany Probst, QuestBridge Scholar Ege Ulusoy, guidance counselor Evelyn Hanlon and West Islip Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Romanelli. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
How To Care For Winter Birds That Visit Your Yard
The pristine, white backdrop of a snowy winter day can be a wonder to behold. While fresh snow on the ground can make for aweinspiring landscapes, the absence of greenery amid the starkness of winter poses challenges for animals that do not ride out winter in a state of hibernation.
Several bird species stay in colder climates over the winter. Red-winged crossbills, snow buntings, bohemian waxwings, evening grosbeaks, and cardinals are just some of the birds one may find while gazing outside on a chilly winter’s day. Birding in the winter can be a rewarding hobby because, despite
the chilly conditions, birds tend to be easy to find in bare trees. Furthermore, the colder temperatures may keep many people inside, meaning neighborhoods, trails and parks can be very quiet, making it easier for those who brave the cold to see birds.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds indicates that winter is a difficult time of year for birds due to the weather and the scarcity of food. Furthermore, birds must consume a lot of food in a short amount of time to have the energy and body warmth to survive each day. Even birds that
get crafty by spreading peanut butter onto pine cones and sprinkling seed on top. Hang the pine cones tied to pieces of string from tree branches for homemade feeders.
Birds likely need a little help surviving the winter, when conditions can be bleak. Offering food and observing backyard visitors can be a great way to unwind on winter afternoons.
store food in caches or have developed special scavenging strategies to find as much food as possible can benefit from a little wintertime help. Penn State Extension suggests providing a variety of foods to attract the greatest number of species. Small, blackoil sunflower seeds are preferred by many smaller species of bird and have a high oil content that is nutritionally important for birds. Other sunflower seeds will be appropriate for blue jays and cardinals. Some other popular foods include white proso millet, thistle seed, niger seed, and peanuts. Consult a wild bird store, which likely sells a birdseed mix that enables you to place a variety of seed into one feeder. In addition to seed, suet, which is made from high-quality animal fat, is crucial for birds in the winter. Families can
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
• Dormers/Extensions • Kitchens
• Bathrooms • Roofing/Siding
• Garages • Basement Conversion
• Replacement Windows
• Fire Repairs • Design/Permit Service
• New Homes Custom Built
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
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20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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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
Recipe Of The Week: Deep-Fried Wontons
The dawn of a new year marks a great time to turn over a new leaf. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions, and aspiring to eat healthier is annually among the most popular pledges health-conscious individuals make.
A recent Statista survey of hundreds of people across the globe found that eating healthier was the second most popular New Year’s resolution. In fact, 50 percent of respondents indicated they set goals to eat healthier in the year ahead. Though each year is different, it’s fair to assume a similarly large percentage of resolution-minded individuals will aspire to eat healthier over the next 12 months. As people begin their journeys to a healthier lifestyle, they can consider these strategies to stay the course with a new diet.
• Do not eat too close to bedtime. A study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition
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.
For the filling:
7 ounces minced pork
2 spring onions
1 green chili, deseeded
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
32 square wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil, for frying
To serve:
Mixed leaf salad; cabbage, lettuce and coriander
Add sweet and sour sauce
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.
Tips To Stay The Course With A New Diet
and Dietetics found that eating more of a day’s total energy intake in the evening is associated with a higher risk of being overweight or obese. The researchers behind the study concluded that eating more of the day’s energy intake at midday can lower the risk of being overweight or obese. Individuals are more likely to stay the course when they see positive results, so try to eat dinner several hours before bedtime and resist the urge to snack after dinnertime.
• Treat yourself, but only periodically. It’s unreasonable and potentially counterproductive to completely avoid foods seen as treats. Cutting out indulgent foods may seem appropriate, but such an approach could make you miserable, and a diet that sparks feelings of misery will prove
harder to commit to than one that allows for the occasional indulgence. Moderation is the name of the game, and that should be a rule of thumb for both healthy foods and indulgences. Don’t make indulgences part of your daily routine, even if you eat them in moderation. Rather, save treats for special occasions, and even then only eat them in moderation.
• Consider eating less, but more frequently. Data is conflicting in regard to eating smaller but more frequent meals. A 2015 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that individuals who had six or more eating occasions in 24 hours had a lower mean body mass index than people who had four or fewer eating occasions in 24 hours. The researchers behind the study concluded that eating a
larger number of small meals throughout the day may be associated with improved diet quality and lower BMI. This approach is commonly referred to as “grazing,” and some research has indicated it has no metabolic advantage over other approaches to eating.
So what to make of the mixed results? Dieters can decide for themselves and eat more frequent but smaller, healthier meals to combat hunger pangs that can arise when switching to a new diet. If hunger is no longer posing a threat that can derail your diet, then
this approach might increase the chances you stay committed to eating right.
Millions of people will begin January on a quest to eat healthier in the year ahead. Some simple strategies can help them stay the course as they adjust to a new diet.
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New York Blood Center And New York Islanders Ring In The New Year With Annual Blood Drive
On Monday, January 6th, New York Blood Center (NYBC) partnered with the New York Islanders for their annual blood drive at the UBS Arena in the Acrisure Great Hall. All blood donors at this blood drive received a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select 2025 New York Islanders home game. The Islanders have been
long-time supporters of NYBC, hosting blood drives since 2000 and collecting a total of 2,875 donations over the past two decades.
January is National Blood Donor Month, which is always a difficult time for the blood supply, since school breaks, family vacations, holiday travel and cold weather all contribute
to making blood donations less of a priority. NYBC has seen a nearly 40% drop in donations in the last several weeks, resulting in more than 3,000 fewer donations during a critical time of year.
“This National Blood Donor Month, New York Blood Center is grateful to the New York Islanders for decades of partnership in helping us meet the critical need for blood donations, particularly during the difficult winter months,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “This partnership unites Islander fans and blood donors to make a meaningful impact on the region’s public health, and we are grateful to the Long Islanders who stepped up in 2025 to support both our community’s health and their home team.”
“We are proud to
partner with the New York Blood Center for over two decades to encourage blood donation in our community,” said Ann Rina, Executive Director for Community Relations, New York Islanders. “Blood donations are essential to saving lives, and we thank our loyal and passionate fans for joining us in
making a difference during National Blood Donor Month.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800.688.0900.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800-9332566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time.
Udall Road Vocal Ensemble Spreads Holiday Cheer
to spread some holiday cheer with its residents. Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
UDALL ROAD VOCAL ENSEMBLE SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER - Prior to winter break, the Udall Road Middle School vocal ensemble from the West Islip Union Free School District performed holiday carols and selections from their winter concert at MacArthur Airport on Dec. 20. Led by music teacher Pamela Cirasole, the singers serenaded the travelers while they waited to collect their luggage at baggage claim. After performing at the airport, the group went to The Bristal Assisted Living in Holtsville
Manetuck Welcomes Local Author
- Fourth graders at Manetuck
School in the West Islip Union Free School District had a special visit from a young, local author on Jan. 3. Meghan Miller, a junior who attends Connetquot High School, recently became a published author. She shared her new book, “The Great Adventures of Martha Mae,” a story based on her own hamster, with the classes. After taking a children’s literature class in high school, Miller told the Manetuck students that she was inspired to write a book and have it published. She spoke about the writing, editing, illustration and design processes before a question-and-answer session with each of the classes. Photos courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District
Seasonal Produce
Seasonal produce makes it possible to enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables. Various fruits and vegetables are in-season at different times of the year, and Nature’s Path Organic foods provides this monthby-month list of in-season items.
January: Asparagus, avocado, cabbage, green peas, mustard, naval oranges, strawberries, passion fruit
New York State Parks On Long Island Celebrate Black History Month
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce Black History Month 2025 at your Long Island State Parks.
The month-long celebration highlights some of America’s notable African Americans and their accomplishments through informative posters and pictures. We invite you to visit us to learn more about these great Americans and their impact on American history and culture.
Displays throughout the month of February are at these Long Island State Park locations:
Hempstead Lake State Park Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, West Hempstead
Open daily 9am - 4pm, for information call 516-7661029
Celebrating Black History – Free Family Program –February 1st 10am – 11am – Ages 6+
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center-West End 2, Wantagh
Open daily 9am - 4:30pm, for information call 516-
809-8222
Jones Beach State Park, Administration Building, Wantagh
Open daily 8:00am – 4:30pm, for information call 516785-1600
LI State Parks Regional Headquarters Lobby, West Babylon
Open Monday through Friday 10am – 4pm, for information call 631-321-3510
Planting Fields Arboretum Hoffman Conference Center, Oyster Bay
Open daily 10am – 4pm, for information call 516-9228600
Nissequogue River State Park – Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park
Open daily 8am – 4pm, for more information call 631269-4927
Additional to displays, there will be special programs and workshops being offered through Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center and the Long Island State Parks
Environmental Education Department. Please visit www.jonesbeachenc.org/programs and www.eventbrite. com/o/nys-parks-long-island-environmental-education33908178297 for information on program dates, times, locations, and how to sign up.
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, and welcomes over 80 million visitors annually. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.
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Welcoming The New Year: A Roadmap For Success And Gratitude
By JoAnn Cilla Happy 2025!
I love January 1st. It’s a great day to celebrate the victories from last year, while getting a second chance to finish incomplete work or start new projects. Each New Year brings with it a clean slate, a chance to realign with our goals and dreams. If you think the same way, here’s how you can set the tone for a successful and fulfilling year.
1. Seize New Opportunities
Every New Year is like an open door—full of promise but you must walk through it. For business owners, this might mean “Out with the old and in with the new!” Decide today where you want your business to be on December 31, 2025 (usually it’s a revenue number but you can choose any goal that is specific and measurable).
Once you have your goals in place, break them down into manageable quarterly milestones. If you’re aiming for a 20% increase in revenue, for instance, focus on steps like launching new products or services, expanding your customer base, or enhancing your marketing strategy. Sometimes, what worked for you last year might not work for you this year. Be ready and open to
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making necessary changes.
For individuals, opportunities often come disguised as challenges. Whether it’s learning a new skill, networking, or saying “yes” to projects outside your comfort zone, welcome the new opportunities/challenges with open arms.
2. Avoid Common Obstacles
A lack of focus can derail even the best intentions. Business owners today should prioritize clarity: Do your employees know and understand your goals for 2025? Are you giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed? Do you plan to meet with them on a regular basis to make sure they stay on track?
For individuals, avoid the trap of burnout by setting realistic goals. Not every task needs to
be urgent. Focus on what’s truly important, and delegate or defer the rest. Most importantly, move at your own pace! The only person you are competing with is yourself.
3. Practice Daily Gratitude
There is a mural on the side of my building that I asked a local artist to paint for me when I first moved into my office. It’s a simple three-word mantra, “Gratitude Changes Everything.” I did this to remind myself every day when I come to work how grateful I am for today. It can be easy to forget gratitude when things are tough, but it’s gratitude that will help us get through the tough times. Gratitude makes hard times bearable, good times wonderful, and great times memorable. Practice it daily in 2025 and see the difference it makes in your life.
4. Celebrate Progress
Don’t wait until December to celebrate your success. Acknowledge small wins throughout the year, both professionally and personally. These moments will remind you why you started in the first place, and they will help you in getting to the next level.
I hope my four suggestions were helpful, and I wish you success, happiness, and good health throughout 2025.
Long Island State Park Hosts 2025 Winter Concert Series
The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to warm up from the Winter cold and enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoons at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River, New York.
The 2025 Winter Concert Series performance schedule is as follows:
February 02 – Serenade Duo
Gerry Saulter (Guitar) Michelle
La Porte (Flute)
February 09 – Extra Chi
Terence Purcell (Piano) Michelle
Lisi (Flute)
February 16 – Queensound
Linda Teixeira (Soprano), Helena
Kim (Piano)
March 02 – Quintessence
March 09 – Piano Duo Elinor Zayas & Karen Baer
March 16 – Cambiata Cello Duo Paul Finkelstein & Suzanne Mueller
Parking will be limited and on a first come, first served basis throughout the entirety of this concert series. All concerts begin promptly at 1:00PM. Seating is on first come, first serve basis. The concerts, free to he public, are sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with funding provided by Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Natural Heritage Trust, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation
Laura Mole (Violin), Jody Ratner (Viola), Susan Lehr (Cello) Karen Gellert (Double Bass), Elinor Zayas (Piano), Hiroko Nakahara (Guest Violinist)
and Historic Preservation. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at (631) 888-3525. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at (631) 581-1002.
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, and welcomes over 80 million visitors annually. 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. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.
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