October 29, 2025 West Babylon South

Visual Citi Donates To St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Food Pantry to Support Local Families In Need

Visual Citi made a charitable donation to the food pantry at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, located at 200 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704.

This donation will help the pantry purchase muchneeded nonperishable food items and household essentials to support the hundreds of families it serves each week in West Babylon and the greater Babylon area.

“The food pantry at St. Nicholas is a vital resource for those in the community facing food insecurity,” said Abbas Devji, President of Visual Citi. “We are proud to support their mission and ensure that families in need have access to everyday essential items many of us take for granted.”

Arif Devji, Vice President of Visual Citi added: “We believe in giving back and

being a force for good where we live and work.

The food pantry is just one of the many ways St. Nicholas Church uplifts the community, and we encourage others to join us in supporting this meaningful cause.”

Nonperishable Food and Household Items Most in Need Include:

• breakfast items such as granola bars, oatmeal, and cereal

• shelf-stable milk and bottled water

• healthy snacks, peanut butter and jelly

• canned goods including meat, tuna fish, fruits, and vegetables

• staple pantry items like pasta, rice, sauces, mashed potatoes

• prepackaged meals

• baking and cooking supplies such as flour, sugar, spices, and pancake mix

• syrup, condiments,

cookie or cake mixes

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Just Kids is looking to hire TAs at our 2 Lindenhurst locations!

Benefits & Pay:

Medical Bene ts after 30 days of employment

• hygiene products, toiletries, and other essential household items    How to Help: Community members interested in visiting the food pantry or donating items are encouraged to call (631) 587-1150. Every contribution, big or

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k), Life insurance, Parental Leave, Paid

Time Off

Position Details:

We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and supporting educators in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities

• Provide support to students with various tasks and assignments

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities

• Help maintain a safe and clean learning environment

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with children

• Ability to use clear and understandable written and verbal communication

• Experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, or in a classroom setting is a plus!

• Teaching Assistant - Level Certi cate a plus!

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 2:45pm (Please note certain days will require later dismissal due to necessary professional development training.)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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small, goes a long way in supporting neighbors in need.

About Visual Citi:

Visual Citi is a full-service signage, printing and fabrication company located in Lindenhurst, New York. Established

in 2004, Visual Citi has a solid New York base with 100,000 square feet of production space and more than 100 employees. The organization is a certified Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE).

Ancient Order Of Hibernians Holds 10th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser

On Saturday, October 11th, AOH

St. Patrick’s Division 2 held the 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness / Fundraiser here at their Irish Cultural Center in Babylon Village. The event was held from 1PM to 6PM with a full afternoon of activities. “Irish” auctions, 50/50 raffles; music performances by Tom Donovan, Gene Coughlin’s Unwined, Saffron United Pipe Band and Mise Eire Irish Dancers added fun, culture and Irish heritage to the fundraiser.

New this year was a judged car show featuring exotic, modern, resto-mods and “old school muscle cars”. Various awards were given to the well-deserved winners, all judged by the Division’s Junior Boys!

Committee chair, Ron Rice, along with co-chair Lucinda Lauro Rooney stated: “we had perfect weather, terrific raffles, wonderful entertainment; you just couldn’t ask for a better day to give back and help find a cure to eradicate this terrible disease. Our motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity was on full display today”. All proceeds from the day will be donated evenly to the breast cancer coalitions in Babylon and West Islip.

ANTIPASTO (Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter

FIRST COURSE (Choose one)

• Penne Alla Vodka • Cavatelli Calabrese

• Baked Ziti • Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)

• Stuffed Shells • Manicotti

CORNBREAD STUFFING (Choose one)

• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat

• Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta

COURSE (Choose one)

• All Natural, FULLY COOKED, Hormone &

On Friday, November 7, 2025 the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project will host their FREE annual legal clinic for Veterans at the SCBA headquarters at 560 Wheeler Road in Hauppauge. Coordinated by Hon. Peter H. Mayer III (ret.) from Mediation Solutions of NY, and Harvey Savitt from Savitt & Krantz, PC, the clinic will run from 11am to 3pm on November 7th. Private attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise to help Long Island Veterans who are experiencing legal difficulties in civil matters such as taxation, child support, wills, bankruptcy, veterans’ rights, disability, etc. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. To schedule an appointment with a lawyer please email Vets@scba.org

The Suffolk County Bar

Association’s Pro Bono Project was founded in 1980 and is co-sponsored by the Association and Legal Services of Long Island. The Project of volunteer lawyers provides free legal representation to Suffolk’s underserved in civil matters donating thousands of hours in litigation and court appearances, research and writing, interviewing clients, providing advice and counsel and assisting the Project’s staff in the administration of the program. The Pro Bono Project looks forward to hosting this free legal clinic for Veterans every year.

The Suffolk County Bar Association, a professional association comprised of more than 2,000 lawyers and judges, was founded in 1908 to serve the needs of the local legal community and the public. The Association sponsors educational programs throughout the year through its educational arm, the Suffolk Academy of Law. For more information about these or other Suffolk County Bar Association programs or services, call (631) 234-5511. Visit our website www.scba.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

OCTOBER HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th

10:30AM-11:15AM

NOT-SO-SCARY PJ STORIES

The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Free Event. No registration required. Wear your PJs or a costume and drop in for stories that are more silly than scary. For more information, please call 516-377-6112

7:00PM POCKETBOOK BINGO

The Memorare Columbiettes Auxiliary is hosting Pocketbook Bingo. Doors open at 6:00pm, games start at 7:00 pm. The Memorare Council is located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50 and lotto board raffles and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lisa Koenig 516-205-0768

THURSDAY, OCT. 30th

6:00PM-7:45PM THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SCREENING

The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Community Room. Free event. No registration required. A flamboyant transvestite offers shelter to a straight-laced, newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near his mansion, introducing them to a wild and

HOLIDAYS

13th - COLUMBUS DAY

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN

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outrageous cast of partygoers. For more information, please call 516-377-6112

FRIDAY, OCT. 31st

9:00AM-5:00PM

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY

The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave. in Merrick. Wear your costume and stop by our public service desks to trick-or-treat! Each child will receive a non-food item. While supplies last. No registration required. All ages, but recommended for ages 3-10. For more information, please call 516-377-6112

7:00PM-11:00PM

BRUMIDI’S SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT

Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Music DJ Rotten Raffles, Costume Contest (Costume not requited, however) $55 pp. For more information, please call Antonietta 631-6177945. Sons & Daughters of Italy 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park

UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS

SATURDAY, NOV. 1st

10:00AM-1:00PM

BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Lindenhurst Library will have a Book Sale at One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst. Early access at 9:00 am for current Friends members. You may join at the event to take advantage of early access. For more information, please call 631-957-7755

Did You Know?

Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.

11:30AM-4:30PM

EMPOWERED AUTUMN HOLISTIC FESTIVAL

P&A Park, 759 Long Island Ave. in Deer Park. 100 Wellness Vendors, 7 Food Trucks, Healers, Psychics, Music & Adopt-A-Pet! Free Admission, Family Friendly, Plenty of Parking. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903

12:00NOON-3:00PM HARVEST PARTY

LIVING LIVER DONATION BENEFIT Play carnival games and win prizes. Free will donation. This is a benefit for Susie Sheridan who is in need of a living liver donation. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THROUGH NOV. 2

6:00PM-9:00PM SPOOKY FEST

Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road in Rockville Centre. This Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don't want to be scared.... or maybe are looking for something a bit more frightening. For more information, please call 516-764-0045

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Nancy Evans, Director

LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursday, October 30 –Family Family by Laurie Frankel

DIY: FALL SIGN KITS

(November 3-8)

Get crafty in your down time with these monthly kits for adults. Each kit comes with a small DIY craft to be completed at your leisure.

ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesday, November 4, 6:15-7:15 pm

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance

West Babylon Public Library

your English language skills.

YOGA

Wednesdays: November 5-19 6-7 pm

Non-refundable/transferable fee for the 3-week November sessions: $6.

PAINT NIGHT: BLESSED

Thursday, November 6, 6:45-8:30 pm

Join us and paint your very own masterpiece. Non-refundable/ transferable materials fee: $5.

SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE COMMUNITY MEETING

Thursday November 6, 7-8 pm

We value your input

and feedback - Join us each month to discuss what is happening in YOUR community and Police Department.

ZUMBA

Fridays: November 7-28 10:15-11:15 am

Non-refundable fee for the 5-week October sessions: $8

FRIDAY FLICKS

Movies begin at 1 pm Friday, November 7 Bride Hard (PG-13, 96 min)

CRICUT CRAFTING: FAMILY HOLIDAY SHIRTS

Monday, November 10, 6-8 pm

Each participant can make two shirts during the program and may

book a Makerspace appointment to create more. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHIRTS— materials are provided. Non-refundable/ transferable fee: $5

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE

Wednesday, November 12, 10 am-1:30 pm

Sign up is first-come, first-served and free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.

PUMPKIN

ON WOOD KIT

November 13-18

Shirley Ruby will instruct you virtually on how to make your own one-of-akind project. A YouTube

Link will be provided by the Library. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

MEDICARE OR MEDICAID

Thursday, November 13, 4-5 pm

Join us to discuss the difference between Medicare and Medicaid long-term care services. While Medicare is a federal health insurance for those 65 and older, long-term Medicaid provides the option of receiving care services at home or in a nursing facility based on eligibility requirements.

BUSY PERSON’S BOOK GROUP

Thursday, November 13, 7-8:30 pm

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The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

FISH TACOS

Thursday, November 13, 7-8:30 pm

Pan-fried fish in flour tortillas with creamy coleslaw. Plus, toppings such as avocado, shredded cheese and tomatoes.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING –HOLIDAY GATHERING

Saturday, November 15, 11 am-12:30 pm

The Friends mission is to support the library and our West Babylon community.  Our nonprofit organization needs active volunteers to accomplish this mission.  Please join us at our next meeting!

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What can be better than spending a day with friends, decked out in costume as you accumulate a mountain of sweet treats? That’s what trick-or-treaters do every Halloween, and sometimes the cache of candy is more than a person can consume in a lifetime. When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars. Rather than be wasteful and throw it away, they can utilize that candy in many different ways.

• S’mores cookie: Turn miniature chocolate bars into a campfire treat with a cookie twist. Press premade cookie dough into a round cast iron skillet and bake until cooked throughout. Add chopped up pieces of chocolate and marshmallows on top, and place under the broiler a few minutes until melted and gooey. Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.

• Confectionary pizza: Purchase premade pizza dough or make your own. Bake the dough on a pan with no toppings. Afterwards, spread a layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread on top. Then set up a fixings bar with various candies that others can add to their pizza slices. Options include chocolate candies, miniature pretzels, marshmallows, or gummy candies.

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• Stained glass cookies: Turn hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers®) into works of art. Fill sugar cookie cutouts with hard candies in the middle. When the cookies

bake, the candies will melt and then turn soft after cooling.

• Candy-topped brownies: Brownies are delicious on their own, but they’re even better with some embellishments. Mix chopped caramels into the batter, or add other candies for flavor and fun.

• Candy bark: Melt down any chocolate you may have and spread it on a baking sheet. Sprinkle chopped up leftover candy on top and allow to cool. Break into pieces for a homemade chocolate bark.

• Gingerbread house: Save the candy in a zip-top bag for freshness and reserve for decorating gingerbread houses around the holidays.

• Birthday piñata: If there is a birthday on the horizon, use the Halloween candy to stuff the piñata.

• Parade route: Veteran’s Day parades are held each November. Start a new tradition in town where donated candy will be tossed out to the crowd by those marching in the parade.

• Donate: Various organizations will gather and ship leftover candy to troops stationed overseas or donate the goods to first responders, veterans and others.

It’s fun to gather treats on Halloween. But when the collected candy is simply too much to eat, there are various ways to put it to good use.

PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers: The Best Time To Prepare For Natural Disasters Is Today

With hurricane season entering peak activity, PSEG Long Island reminds customers to prepare ahead of time for disasters and emergencies.

“Natural disasters and other emergencies can disrupt access to goods and services that support our day-to-day lives. Taking the time to prepare and having a plan limits the negative impact an emergency has on your household,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “The safety of our employees, customers and contractors has always been PSEG Long Island’s top priority, and we partner with groups like the United Way to help spread the word.”

PSEG Long Island’s ongoing system improvements and enhancements to the grid help provide electric

reliability to Long Island and the Rockaways throughout the year.

Here’s how customers can prepare for a severe storm and other emergencies:

• Ensure you have a battery-powered radio and fresh batteries.

• Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water.

• Create an emergency communications plan.

• Develop an evacuation plan.

• Charge your cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

• Make sure to have cash available. Banks may be closed or inaccessible after a storm.

• Fill up your vehicle’s fuel tank.

• Bring in unsecured objects and furniture

from patios and balconies.

• Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSEG Long Island’s 24hour Electric Service number: 1-800-4900075.

• Discuss storm and lightning safety with your family. Visit psegliny.com/ safetyandreliability/ stormsafety for safety tips, YouTube safety videos and more.

• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for updates before, during and after the storm.

• Be aware that downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line, and do not touch anything it might be in

contact with. If a wire falls on or near your car, stay inside the car, call 911 and do not get out until PSEG Long Island de-energizes the line. If you MUST exit the vehicle because it is on fire, jump as far as possible away from the vehicle, with both feet landing on the ground at the same time, and hop or shuffle away.

Critical Care Program

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Island will stay in touch with these customers and make every effort to restore power as soon as possible. However, there may be circumstances when timely restoration is difficult, particularly in the case of a severe storm, and participation in the Critical Care Program does not guarantee priority power restoration.

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• To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24hour Electric Service number: 800-4900075.

• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to report an outage and for updates before, during and after a storm.

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Five Things You Might Not Know About Halloween…

Halloween is Over 2,000 Years Old! Our end-of-October holiday traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.

In that spirit, here are four more fun and scary tidbits you might not know about Halloween:

1. Pumpkin Carving Started with Turnips! Before pumpkins became the stars of fall, the Irish carved scary faces into turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits. When they came to America, they discovered pumpkins were bigger, brighter, and easier to carve and a new Halloween tradition was born!

2. The Most Haunted City Isn’t Salem, It’s Savannah! Savannah, Georgia, now ranks as America’s most haunted city. With its cobblestone streets, Civil War past, and ghostly charm, it’s become a favorite destination for thrill seekers every October.

3. Halloween Spending Could Top $13 Billion This Year. 2025 is set to break records for Halloween sales, especially in candy and home décor. So, if your neighbor’s yard looks like a movie set… you’re not imagining things! And pet costumes… Americans will spend nearly $700 million dressing up their pets this year.

4. Halloween was Once Banned in America! In the 19th century, due to its pagan origins and wild celebrations, many communities in the U.S. banned Halloween altogether. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, when it became more family-friendly and less about ghosts and spirits, that Halloween made a comeback as a national celebration.

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Happy Halloween! Have fun and be safe.