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DEER PARK’S DECA STUDENTS EARN 27 TROPHIES - Deer Park High School’s business students earned 27 trophies at DECA’s recent Suffolk County Regional Competition. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
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Here at Good Samaritan University Hospital, “better” isn’t a finish line. It’s a starting point. A new beginning. A symbol of transformation our community deserves. And while our Patient Care Pavilion will feature an all-new, expanded emergency department, technologically advanced operating rooms, reimagined private patient rooms, and enhanced Trauma and Stroke centers, we know that better care isn’t just about the building. It’s about the people inside, and the hands that heal. Because better is something we live every day. And it never stops.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, FEB. 5th
7:00PM BLACK JAZZ ARTISTS TO BE CELEBRATED
Black History Month will be celebrated this year at The Jazz Loft with a special presentation by the Loft’s 17-piece Big Band. The program will feature compositions by Black composers, arrangers, and performers. The band is conducted by The Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. For more information, visit https://www. thejazzloft.org or call 631-7511895
SATURDAY, FEB. 7th, THRU SUNDAY, FEB. 8th
12:00PM-3:00PM
ART FROM THE HEART
Eastern Suffolk BOCES presents Art from the Heart: An Artistic Journey, featuring artwork from the students of Sayville Elementary School and Brookhaven Learning Center, at the BAFFA Art Gallery. Reception on Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00. The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in the historic Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For further information visit www.baffa.org.
MONDAY, FEB. 9th
7:00PM
SCAM PREVENTION SEMINAR
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and Kayla Knight, and the Kiwanis Club of Levittown invite residents
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to a scam awareness program featuring experts from the Nassau County Office of the Crime Victim Advocate, Family & Children’s Association, and the Nassau County Police Department. Topics include identifying new scams, how to report and recover from fraud, and ways to prevent identity theft. Be Safe, Not Sorry: Protect Yourself from Scams! Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown. RSVP and information: Senator Rhoads’ office at 516-8820630 or rhoads@nysenate.gov
TUESDAY, FEB. 10th
7:00PM
REPUBLIC AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, in Farmingdale. For more information, please call 631-7527707 x6109 or email: contactus@ republicairport.net
THURSDAY, FEB. 12th
10:00AM-2:00PM AFA HEALTH SCREENING DAY
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting Long Islanders to get free health screenings. The event takes place at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. Open to the public and free of charge. First-come, firstserved basis; no appointments are required. For additional information, contact the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education &
Resource Center at 631-223-4000.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19th
10:00AM-12:00PM
WINTER BIRD WALK: FAMILY PROGRAM
2026 Robert Moses State Park, in Babylon Winter Environmental Event Winter on the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Dress for the weather and we will be walking on sand. Bring binoculars. Reservations are required: Visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please call or cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend.
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
THRU SAT. 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
New Members Initiated
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 of Deer Park initiated ten new members and welcomed one transfer at their January General Membership Meeting. Pictured are: Standing: Joan Beska, Mary Ellen Cito, Nancy Bacelli, Joseph Cannizzaro, Anna Cannizzaro, Fortunata Tallarico, Rosario Tallarico, Jacqueline Kaminsky and transferring from the Cellini Lodge is Karen Bondi. Not pictured: new members Richard and Cynthia Formato. Pictured seated: NYS OSDIA District I Trustee Tony Rotoli, Membership Chair Lucille Romanello, NYS OSDIA District Deputy Tony Izzo and Lodge President Cathy Lamberti. The Lodge encourages those of Italian American descent to consider membership; contact Lucille at (631) 987-9728 for details.
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: Wednesdays, February 4 & March 4, 8:30 am – 11 am
• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, February 11 & 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, January 28, February 25 & March 25, 10 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, February 18 & March 18, 8:30 am – 2 pm
call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three 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 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound 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.
• 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
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly represents 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.
High School Seniors Impacted By Alzheimer’s Invited To Apply For AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship
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.
Alzheimer’s impacted a student’s life can include:
· Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness
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
· 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.
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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 631223-4000.
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Deer Park Student Musicians Take Center Stage With Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
Deer Park’s Jayden Rivers, a seventh grader at Robert Frost Middle School, was recently named a finalist in Vocal Division I of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York’s Concerto and Vocal Competition. Out of 80 competitors, only 16 finalists were selected to perform on Feb. 4 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cold Spring Harbor. Winners, chosen by a panel of guest judges, will receive a $500 award and the opportunity to perform as a soloist with their MYO ensemble during the 2026–2027 season. This achievement highlights the continued strength of Deer Park’s performing arts program.
Performing Arts Bradley Murphy called Rivers’ selection “a remarkable achievement” that reflects the high level of excellence Deer Park students consistently achieve. Additionally, Deer Park High School student musician Joseph Graziano was named to the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York’s Nassau Principal Orchestra. Graziano will perform trumpet with the MYO on March 22 at Adelphi University and on May 9 at Carnegie Hall.
Rivers is in his first year as a vocalist with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Suffolk Treble Choir. MYO praised his application recording for its professional presentation, beautiful tone, expressiveness and intonation. For the competition, he will perform the Italian aria “Alma del Core” by Antonio Caldara.
“I was surprised, extremely humbled and excited when I learned that I was a finalist,” Rivers said. “The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra has some of the most talented young musicians across Long Island, and to be selected is truly an honor. I’d like to thank my parents, music teachers and MYO for this opportunity.”
“I am incredibly proud of Jayden and this outstanding
accomplishment,” said his vocal teacher, Grace Donofrio. “His beautiful voice and recognition reflect his hard work, dedication and natural musicality.”
Director of Fine and
“Joe has been a hardworking musician since arriving at the high school,” Band Director Derek Schmelter said. “I’m proud of his accomplishments and pleased to see his talent recognized beyond our community.”
courtesy of Deer Park School District
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Robert Frost Middle School seventh grader Jayden Rivers was named a finalist in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York’s Concerto and Vocal Competition.
Deer Park High School student musician Joseph Graziano will perform on trumpet with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York’s Nassau Principal Orchestra.
