At the Monday, January 5th, Organizational Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Richard “RJ” Renna was proudly sworn in as Legislator of the Fourteenth District! RJ is a driven community servant and a lifelong resident of Lindenhurst. The 14th Legislative District encompasses the Villages of Babylon and Lindenhurst as well as the Gilgo and Oak Beach communities and parts of Captree, Copiague, West Babylon, North Lindenhurst, and North Babylon.
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Renna Sworn In As County Legislator
At the Monday, January 5th, Organizational Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Richard “RJ” Renna was proudly sworn in as Legislator of the Fourteenth District!
RJ is a driven community servant and a lifelong resident of Lindenhurst. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and Lindenhurst Senior High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Farmingdale State College.
After graduating, RJ became an active member of many local organizations, ultimately serving as President of the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club, Vice President of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors of the Christina Renna Foundation, as a Board Member of the Business Improvement District, and as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #794.
RJ transitioned his passion for community service to the public sector in April of 2017, when he joined the Lindenhurst Village Board. After subsequent reelections, RJ was named Deputy Mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst in April of 2023 – a position he held until his election to the County Legislature. RJ succeeds former Legislator and Presiding Officer Kevin
J. McCaffrey, whose term came to an end in December due to the County’s 12-year term limit on legislators.
Said Legislator Renna: “I am eager to get started as your County Legislator and continue to make this County a great place to live and work. I would like to thank all my friends, supporters, and most importantly my family; for allowing me to continue this journey and be the dedicated elected official our residents
deserve.” He would further declare his plans to prioritize public safety, environmental resilience, and infrastructure improvement throughout the 14th District and across Suffolk County.
The 14th Legislative District encompasses the Villages of Babylon and Lindenhurst as well as the Gilgo and Oak Beach communities and parts of Captree, Copiague, West Babylon, North Lindenhurst, and North Babylon.
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Science Experiments Come To Life At Santapogue
Sam Augeri, former News12 meteorologist and founder of Sam’s Weather School, visited fourth grade students at Santapogue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District on Jan. 14 for an engaging,
hands-on science experience focused on weather and meteorology.
During the visit, students didn’t just learn about weather; they experienced it through demonstrations, experiments and immersive
activities that brought scientific concepts to life. Throughout the program, they explored topics such as meteorology and forecasting, the water cycle, air pressure and wind. Hands-on experiments
included creating a tornado in a box, experimenting with dry ice, and using a green screen to step into the role of a meteorologist.
Fourth graders also learned about weather balloons and explored visuals, including
water cycle models.
Additional activities included wind bags, lightning stick demonstrations and air pressure experiments such as the upside-down water cup, flying paper test and the classic egg-in-a-
bottle challenge. The visit provided students with a memorable opportunity to connect science concepts to real-world applications while encouraging curiosity and excitement about learning.
Sam Augeri, former News12 meteorologist and founder of Sam’s Weather School, visited fourth grade students at Santapogue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District on Jan. 14 for an interactive, hands-on assembly. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District
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LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS
Thursday, January 29, 1:30-3:30 pm
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager.
WINTER PICNIC
Thursday, January 29, 7-8:30 pm
Join chef Jackie to celebrating the season with Non-Alcoholic Glogg (warm, mulled juice), Mushroom Tortellini Soup, and Ham & Swiss Baguette.
NAVIGATING FAMILY LAW
Monday, February 2, 7-8 pm
Join us for an informative Family Law presentation
with attorney Bridget Tartaglia, experienced in Family Law, Matrimonial Law and Divorce. Learn about common legal issues affecting families and bring your questions for a helpful Q&A.
ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, February 3, 6:15-7:15 pm
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
LOVE IN BLOOM FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Tuesday, February 3, 7-8 pm
Join us and create a beautiful floral arrangement. Nonrefundable/transferable program fee: $5.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th
JANUARY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY JAN. 28th
Doors open 6:00PM
Games start 7:00PM VALENTINE BINGO
The Memorare Columbiette® Auxiliary located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford, is hosting a Valentine Bingo. $35 p.p., includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50, lotto board, raffles and additional bingo cards are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Patricia Fernando 516-798-6237
7:30PM
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC BINGO at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale. Join 317 Main Street for Alternative Rock Music Bingo. $20 per person includes 2 bingo cards. 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, JAN. 31st
10:30AM–12:00PM
MAPLE SUGARING
at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park. (Family Program ages 8+) Maple syrup production has been a tradition in the Americas for centuries. This demonstration will walk your family through the process of identifying and tapping maple trees. Meet us at the Charles & Helen Reichert Park Office on the North side of the park! Reservations are required:
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5:00PM
TEENS CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The Babylon Library is hosting a canned vegetable drive to help out our neighbors at Nourish Babylon! Teens should bring in four cans of one type of vegetable (carrots, green beans, corn, potatoes, etc.) to earn one hour of community service. There will be a collection box at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens must be present to receive their community service form!
Grades 6-12. 24 S. Carll Ave. in Babylon. For more information, please call Erin White 631-6691624
THROUGH JAN. 31st
9:00AM-6:00PM
SHOWCASE ABSTRACT PAINTINGS Richard Margolies to Showcase Abstract Paintings at East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street in East Islip. The exhibit will highlight a collection of his latest abstract paintings, offering visitors a chance to experience his bold use of color, form, and texture. For more information, please call 631-5819200
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEB. 1st
12:00PM-6:00PM
TAKEOUT SUNDAY SAUCE DINNER Babylon Lions Club in conjunction
with Cafe Il Villaggio presents Gaspare Mannina & Jim Bruscia Memorial Takeout Sunday Sauce Dinner. Pre-orders can be placed beginning at 11:00AM, call 631422-7037. $35 per order - take out only. Includes Pasta, Meatballs and Sausages. Complimentary bottle of wine with orders of $70 or more. Orders can be picked up at Cafe Il Villaggio 35 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon
1:00PM
SUNDAY FUNDAY:
SHADOWS & SURPRISES at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. A fun groundhog adventure. Meet some animal friends and do some fun activities while learning all about groundhogs and their friends. For more information, please call Call Sweetbriar 631979-6344 or visit https://www. sweetbriarnc.org/
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 631-751-1895
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Looking For A Place To Come In Out Of The Cold...The Old Village Hall Museum Is Open To Visitors Year-Round
Did you know that long before Lindenhurst became known as such, Native Americans called the area Neguntatogue, which translates to? In 1930, what famous baseball players visited Lindenhurst to play an exhibition game against the local Lindenhurst team, Addie Klein’s Lindenhurst Nine? Did Lindenhurst ever have its own police department? Can you name an early area settler who fought in the French and Indian War and then served as a Sergeant in the American Revolution? The answers to these and other historical questions that tell the Lindenhurst story from the mid-1600s through the late 20th century can be found at the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Old Village Hall Museum. The museum building itself is indeed a historical artifact and is among the four historical museum buildings owned by the Village of Lindenhurst and championed by the Historical Society’s stewardship. Open year-round, the museum offers residents and visitors more than a glimpse into Lindenhurst’s storied history. So, if you are looking for some local activity to while away a chilly Saturday afternoon or a place to take the children during school holiday break, why not visit the museum? Docents are on hand to answer questions and offer insight on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 pm to 4 pm. Come in out of the cold and discover a sense of place and a community bonding heritage. Admission is always free.
The Old Village Hall Museum is located at Irmisch Historical Park, on the corner of South Broadway and Kent Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-506-8431 or email the Lindenhurst Historical Society at lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
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 healthconscious 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 of 2024. 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 resolutionminded 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
Tips To Stay The Course With A New Diet
to bedtime. A recent study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition 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 avoid foods seen as treats completely.
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 regarding eating smaller but more frequent meals. A study published in
the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that individuals with six or more eating occasions in 24 hours had a lower mean body mass index than those with 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 no longer poses a threat that can derail your diet, then this approach might increase the chances you stay committed to eating right.
Sometimes, my work is more than helping people buy and sell their homes. Sometimes, I help families reimagine what’s possible. And, in the process, help neighborhoods rise one home at a time.
The before-and-after transformations of these two homes shown are proof that the right partnership can turn an older house into someone’s dream home and bring new pride, energy, and value to an entire block. For these projects, I needed a trusted builder who shares my standards and commitment to doing things the right way. I needed Colin Moran with Moran Residential Remodeling.
Colin brings years of hands-on remodeling expertise and a sharp eye for turning tired spaces into fresh, functional, beautiful homes. He and his team did an incredible job and made two families very happy in the process.
If you are thinking about selling your home and want to get top dollar, or if you are looking to buy a home that needs work and want to know what’s possible and how much it will cost, call me, email me, or stop by our office on Montauk Highway.
Colin and I will help you make the impossible possible.
