Baby Animal Day at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) joined over 3,000 residents on Saturday, May 13, at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank.

readings and children’s games, among other activities.

Partnering up to help seniors to help seniors avoid scams

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The event, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, included wagon rides, music, food vendors, hands-on farm animal interaction, model airplane demonstrations, book

The Suffolk County Farm is a working farm in Yaphank that has been in operation since 1870. Managed by CCE Suffolk since 1974, the location serves as a bridge between the organization’s programs and Suffolk’s agricultural heritage. The farm is open year-round, offering many programs and resources for residents, including education programs, gardening information, marine research, summer camps and nutrition programs.

“Baby Animal Day is a favorite amongst the events offered at the Suffolk County Farm, bringing Long Island families outside to enjoy the warm weather and interact with our animals,” said Vanessa Lockel, executive director of CCE Suffolk. “Our organization is grateful to Legislator Anker for attending Baby Animal Day and showing support for the Suffolk County Farm and our programs.”

For more information, visit www.ccesuffolk.org.

The Town of Brookhaven’s Senior Citizens Division and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to help seniors protect themselves from scammers.

On Tuesday, May 30, a free “Senior Safety Tips” event will take place at Brookhaven Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by the Family and Children’s Foundation, the program will help senior citizens recognize and avoid scams.

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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will also be available to discuss and answer questions about Project Lifesaver. Brookhaven Town Hall is located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.