February 25, 2026 North Babylon

TOWN OF BABYLON HONORS P.S. I LOVE YOU DAY - On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Town of Babylon officials joined P.S. I Love You Day founders Brooke and Jaimie DiPalma, along with local educators, first responders, and community members, for a press conference recognizing P.S. I Love You Day and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. Pictured: Town of Babylon council members, the DiPalma sisters and community partners gathered with educators, first responders and residents at Babylon Town Hall to honor P.S. I Love You Day and reinforce the message that “You Are Not Alone.”

Babylon And Huntington Winter Senior Advocate Schedules

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2026 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s

senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

This winter, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, March 20, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, February 18 & March 18, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, March 4, 8:30 am – 11 am

• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, March 11, 8:30 am – 2 pm

• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, February 24 & March 24, 12 pm – 3 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, March 26, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, February 25 & March 25, 10 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, March 18,

8:30 am – 2 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, February 26 & March 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200. “For more than three

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decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

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the 17th Legislative District, which includes parts of Baywood, Deer Park, Dix Hills, Huntington, Melville, North Babylon, North Bay Shore and South Huntington. He is a member of the Budget & Finance, Fire, Rescue, EMS & Preparedness, Public Safety, Seniors & Human Services and Ways & Means committees of the Suffolk County Legislature.

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FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25th

7:00PM

BOY BAND & POP DIVA MUSIC BINGO

317 Main Street in Farmingdale. All winners will receive a prize! Reserve your spot now and purchase your ticket! 21+ / Limited menu available during the event. For more information, please call 631-921-4670

SATURDAY, FEB. 28th

11:00AM-4:00PM

HIDDEN HEARTS SCAVENGER HUNT

At The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Find the hidden hearts and snag a prize! Free Event. For more information, please call 631-367-3418

9:00AM-2:30PM

CLOTHING DRIVE at Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue. Fundraising clothing drive in support of The Sarah Grace Foundation For Children With Cancer. The Foundation is an all-volunteer Hicksville based charity that has supported these children and families for 23 years. Items can be dropped off in the main lobby of HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL on Saturday, February 28.

2:00PM

MEGA MAGIC WITH MIKE D’URZO

Award-winning magician and mentalist. Michael J. Grant Campus

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in Brentwood. The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College, in partnership with the Lively Arts Series, announce the Spring 2026 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of performances presented at the Michael J. Grant and Ammerman campuses. Tickets and information available at sunysuffolk.edu/ spotlight or by calling: Michael J. Grant Campus, Brentwood: 631851-6589, Ammerman Campus, Selden: 631-451-4163

SATURDAY, FEB. 28th

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 1st

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

LONG ISLAND PET SHOW 2026 at Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena, 1001 Crooked Hill Road in Brentwood. The Long Island Pet Expo is designed to educate and entertain the public about the wonderful world of pets. Featuring many pet vendors, educational and entertaining performances, special attractions, hands-on-petting opportunities, pet adoptions, and outstanding shopping for pet lovers and their pets. Well behaved leashed pets are welcome! A fun day for the whole family!

UPCOMING MARCH EVENTS

MONDAY, MARCH 2nd

7:00PM-9:00PM

THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH SIDE

SPORTSMAN'S CLUB

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Ed Gross,

Historian, on the history of the Sportsman's Club; how it grew from an 18th century house to an Inn. Presidents and notables of the era hunted and fished there. The Club worked with Robert Moses to create Connetquot River State Park. Meeting will take place at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, is free and open to the public. For more info: www.isliphamlethistory. org, 631-559-2915.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th

12:00PM-4:00PM

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ST. PATTY'S PARTY LUNCHEON

Join The New Serenaders at The Irish Coffee Pub for a St. Patty's Party Luncheon. Get ready to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drink, singing, and dancing fun. Included will be a 3-course meal with choice of entree, unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, tea, music, and more. The Irish Coffee Pub is located at 131 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. For more information, please call 631277-0007

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6:00PM

CHEF COMPETITION

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Replace January’s Resolutions With February’s Intentions

By JoAnn Cilla

This month, a familiar feeling is setting in for many people. The 2026 calendar is still shiny and new, but the New Year’s resolutions you made with so much energy and optimism in December are already broken or holding on for dear life. You are still paying for a gym membership but haven’t gone since the second week of the year. The 2026 monthly budget you spent hours working on is busted, and your motivation for change has been replaced by guilt. This is usually the moment when people decide they have failed and quietly give up until next January.

January was never meant to be a verdict on your entire year. It is just one step on a 12-step staircase. Just because you slipped on the first step doesn’t mean

you have to fall down the entire staircase.

Resolutions tend to be rigid. Lose 20 pounds. Save more money. Be less stressed. The problem is that resolutions often demand perfection from day one, at the exact moment when our lives are still playing catch-up after the holidays. One missed week, and we are ready to quit.

Intentions work differently. An intention is a direction, not a mandate. It invites progress instead of punishment. Intentions understand that there is no straight line to success or happiness; we will have good days and bad days. If we fall down a step with our intentions, we simply get back up and keep walking.

February is the perfect time to reset. The noise of January has faded. The pressure to reinvent yourself overnight is gone. You can take what you learned last month and adjust your goals without drama. Maybe the intention is to move your body more, instead of committing to a daily workout you secretly dread. Maybe it is to be more thoughtful with money, instead of swearing off every small pleasure. Another benefit is that intentions do not have

to last all year. Some of the most effective ones are short. They could be a month, ninety days, or even just a few weeks. Shorter intentions feel manageable and achievable, which builds confidence. Confidence is what carries you forward, not willpower alone. Intentions also evolve. What you need in February may look different by June. When you give yourself permission to revisit and refine your intentions, you stay engaged instead of defeated.

If your resolutions fell apart in January, don’t write 2026 off. Replace last month’s resolutions with February intentions that fit the season you are in right now. A year shaped by intention often lasts much longer than one ruled by resolutions.

Benefits Of Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way for individuals to strengthen their communities, but it also can be a unique way for individuals to improve their own overall happiness. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies examined 70,000 participants, each of whom received surveys that asked questions regarding their volunteering habits and mental health.The study found that, when compared to those who did not volunteer, people who had volunteered in the previous 12 months were more satisfied with their lives and gave their overall health higher ratings. The frequency of giving back to one’s community also may affect just how much volunteering affects mental health. Study participants who volunteered at least once per month rated their mental health even higher than those who volunteered but did so infrequently.

Budget Resolution

At a general meeting of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, held at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York, on the 20th day of January, 2026,at 6:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, the following was recorded:

The meeting was called to order.

The following were present:

Laurie Atlas

Theresa DeBlasi

Tory T. Hare

Ira Hester

Patricia Ziegler

The following was absent: None.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hester, and seconded by Ms. Atlas, to wit

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library to hold a Special District Meeting of the North Babylon School District for the purpose of (a) voting upon the Library budget and (b) electing one (1) trustee to the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library,

RESOLVED, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District shall be held at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York, on the 14th day of April 2026 at 12:00 o’clock Noon, through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by voting machines or by paper ballot fi voting machines are not available, upon the (a) 20262027 fiscal year budget of the North Babylon Public Library and (b) the election of one (1) trustee to the Library Board of Trustees. The candidate with the most votes will serve a fiveyear term beginning July 1,

2026 and ending on June 30, 2031.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in lieu of requiring the Board of Registration of said School District to meet prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purposeof registering voters,the registration shall be conducted by the School District Clerk at such Clerk’s office during regular business hours on any business day up to and including April 14, 2026.

FURTHER RESOLVED That Notice of s a i dSpecial District meeting shall be published in the Library’s twonewspapers of record four times in the seven (7) weeks prior to the vote, with the first such publication being at least 45 days prior to the vote, ni substantially the following form:

Public Notice of Special District Meeting Of the North Babylon Public Library Suffolk County, New York

Budget Vote and Trustee Election Tuesday, April 14, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815Deer Park Avenue, NorthBabylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1. To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with themost votes willserve a five-year term beginningJuly 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031. The incumbent position is currently held by Theresa DeBlasi.

2. To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 20262027 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion

thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Monday March 16, 2026. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of Interest policy.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library wil hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon Public Library District are invited to attend.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon

shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hoursof 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencingon March 7, 2026 and each weekday thereafter through April 14, 2026.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registrationin accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that ni lieu of the Board of Registration meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration of voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk- ni registration” at such District Clerk’soffice located at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to3:00 o’clock PM prevailing time, on any business day up to and including April 14, 2026, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known and can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register

so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, early mail or absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote fi the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate

applications for such absentee ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m.on Friday, March 20, 2026. No military ballot wil be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Dated: January 20, 2026 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the

North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:

Laurie Atlas Voting Yes

Theresa DeBlasi Voting Yes

Tory .T Hare Voting Yes

Ira Hester Voting Yes

Patricia Ziegler Voting Yes

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

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41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Month Commemorative Celebration

The Eta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host its 41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Month Commemorative Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York.

For more than four decades, this signature event has brought together civic leaders, educators, faith leaders, nonprofit partners, and community advocates

to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King while advancing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s commitment to service, justice, and educational opportunity across Long Island. Distinguished 2026 Honorees

This year’s celebration will recognize five leaders whose work reflects excellence in public service, education, and community impact:

Raphael G. Warnock, United States Senator and Senior Pastor, Ebenezer

Baptist Church

Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League; Former Mayor of New Orleans

Janeene Balmir, Senior Vice President, Global League Finance, National Basketball Association

Michaelle C. Solages, New York State Assembly, District 22

Dr. Monique DarrisawAkil, Superintendent, Uniondale Union Free School District

45 Years of Expanding

Access Through the HBCU College Tour

The 2026 program will also commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter’s HBCU College Tour, one of the chapter’s longest-running signature initiatives. For more than four decades, the tour has introduced generations of Long Island students—primarily African American and Latino—to the academic, cultural, and leadership opportunities available at

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, helping expand college awareness, aspiration, and access.

“For more than 40 years, this celebration has served as both a tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and a call to action,” said Kendall Richards, Ph.D., president of the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter. “By honoring leaders who embody service and justice and investing in scholarships and youthfocused initiatives, we reaffirm our responsibility

to uplift communities and help prepare the next generation of leaders.”

Community Impact Proceeds from the event support the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter’s scholarship fund, HBCU college tour, youth mentoring initiatives, leadership development programs, and community outreach efforts serving students, families, and communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency Amid Sharp Post-Holiday Donation Drop

New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency, urging immediate donations as supplies fall to critically low levels. Holiday disruptions, severe winter storms, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illness have caused donations to drop nearly 40% below hospital demand, leaving less

than a two-day supply for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area.

Recent challenges include major snowstorms that halted travel and blood drives, record flu activity with over 71,000 cases reported in a single week, and holiday timing that eliminated two weeks of peak midweek collections—resulting

in about 10,000 fewer donations than needed.

“Blood is needed every single day for trauma care, surgeries, cancer treatment, and chronic conditions,” said Jeannie Mascolino, NYBC Vice President of Blood Operations.

Although January is National Blood Donor Month, the need is urgent now due to blood’s

limited shelf life. NYBC encourages eligible donors to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org. Those unable to donate can still help by volunteering or supporting NYBC’s mission financially at nybc.org/support-us.

Alzheimer’s Foundation, DA’s Office, Babylon Town Clerk To Host Senior Scam Prevention Program Feb. 25

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney will host a free senior scam prevention program on Wednesday, February 25, at 10 a.m. at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. The program, Preventing the Financial Exploitation of Seniors, will educate attendees on common scams, warning signs, steps to protect against fraud and identity theft, and how to respond if victimized. According to the FBI, seniors

lose an estimated $3 billion annually to scams, often because they are viewed as trusting and financially stable.

AFA President and CEO

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. praised the partnership for empowering seniors with knowledge and awareness. District Attorney Tierney and Town Clerk Compitello emphasized the importance of education in protecting seniors from increasingly sophisticated scams. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 631-223-4000.

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Students Serve Up Spanish In Real-World Speaking Assessment

As part of the project, students performed restaurant-style dialogues, taking on the roles of servers and customers. The classroom was transformed

Students in Ms. Camila Acuna’s Spanish classes at North Babylon High School recently demonstrated their language skills through an engaging, realworld speaking assessment to conclude their food unit.

into a restaurant setting, creating an immersive environment where students practiced ordering food, asking questions and holding conversations entirely in Spanish.

The interactive lesson allowed students to build confidence in their speaking abilities while applying vocabulary and grammar in a practical way. By simulating real-life scenarios, students strengthened their communication skills and gained a deeper understanding of conversational Spanish. The creative assessment highlighted student engagement and showcased how experiential learning can make language instruction both meaningful and fun.

North Babylon’s Production Of ‘All Shook Up’ Wows Audiences

North Babylon High School’s Drama Club brought the house down with their recent production of “All Shook Up,” delivering energetic and unforgettable performances to a packed

high school auditorium on Feb. 6 and 7. With seats filled for each show, students

captivated audiences with their outstanding talent, dedication and enthusiasm. “All Shook Up,” a musical comedy featuring the hit songs of Elvis Presley, showcased lively choreography, strong vocals and engaging performances from the cast.

The production was made

possible by the hard work of not only the performers, but also the student crew members who contributed to set design, lighting, sound, costumes and stage management. Together, the cast and crew worked tirelessly behind the scenes and on stage to ensure a professional-quality production.

The successful performances of “All Shook Up” highlighted the strength of the North Babylon’s performing arts program and the important role the arts play in building confidence, collaboration and creativity among students.

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High School Seniors Impacted By Alzheimer’s Invited To Apply For AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to collegebound high school seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses as part of its annual Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship. Entries can be submitted at www.alzfdn.org/ scholarship and must be received by Sunday, March 1 at 5 pm ET.

Eligible teens are invited to apply for the scholarship by submitting an essay (1,500 words maximum) or submitting a video (no more than four minutes long) describing how Alzheimer’s disease has shaped their lives, what they have learned about themselves, their family and/or their community through their experience with Alzheimer’s, and how they plan to advocate or raise awareness in the future.

The contest recognizes the emotional, academic, and personal challenges young people often face when a loved one is living with the disease. By amplifying student voices, the program aims to raise awareness, foster empathy, and support the next generation as they pursue higher education while honoring the resilience shown by families affected by Alzheimer’s.

Examples of ways that Alzheimer’s impacted a student’s life can include:

· Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementiarelated illness

· Helping care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementiarelated illness

· Volunteering or working in a care setting that serves individuals with dementia

· Raising Alzheimer’s awareness in their

school or community

· Conducting Alzheimer’s research

The program is open to current high school seniors living in the United States who will be attending a U.S. college or university this Fall. Students already attending college are not eligible to participate.

The top prize awarded is a $5,000 scholarship. Additional prizes are awarded for runners up and honorable mentions. More than $527,000 in college scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.

AFA provides these scholarship funds through the generous support of charitable donors. Individuals wishing to support this and other programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can do so by visiting www.alzfdn.org/ donate or calling AFA at 866-232-8484.

Music Courses

Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects.

A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music.

The researchers behind the study examined

the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.

VetsBuild Program Receives $40,000 PSEG Foundation Grant

United Way of Long Island has received a $40,000 grant from the PSEG Foundation to support VetsBuild, a workforce development program serving Long Island veterans and their families. The grant will provide hands-on green construction training for 20 veterans as they help convert United Way’s Deer Park headquarters into a Net Zero building.

VetsBuild, part of United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy, offers free training in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies such as solar, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, and EV charging, along with financial empowerment education and industry-recognized certifications.

“VetsBuild gave me the skills I needed to change

careers,” said Matt, a program graduate and current PSEG employee.

David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island, said the program helps veterans build sustainable careers while supporting a more

sustainable Long Island. United Way of Long Island President and CEO Theresa A. Regnante thanked PSEG for helping veterans gain the skills and confidence needed to transition successfully to civilian employment.

Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings

12-Step support group giving Hope & Strength to parents, family and friends concerned with a loved one’s destructive behavior caused by Alcohol, Drugs or Related Behavioral Problems is now meeting virtually until further notice. For further information e-mail or call:

Donna526@aol.com or (631) 835.8788; Diane (631) 587.0966, www. FamiliesAnonymous.org