Congressman Peter King

Congressman Pete King met with community members at the Brentwood Public Library Thursday evening, May 30, 2013, to talk about how Washington politics affects local issues, including: education, jobs, immigration, housing, and healthcare!

Senator Caesar Trunzo

On behalf of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, it is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of a political icon from our community, former New York State Senator Caesar Trunzo. Senator Trunzo died at the age of 87. He proudly served the Brentwood community in the New York State Senate from 1973 to 2008. Senator Trunzo was chairman of the Islip Town Committee and was a former president of the Brentwood Republican Club. He was a member of the Brentwood Lions Club; Sons of Italy; St. Anne's Holy Name Society; a charter member of St. Anne's Council Knights of Columbus and an honorary member of the Board of Directors of the Brentwood Youth Activities. He was a former member of St. Anne's Parish Council as well as a former treasurer of the Brentwood Youth Activities and the Brentwood Little League. Senator Trunzo was an Accounting Supervisor of Fairchild Stratos Corp., Bay Shore, New York, and Chief Accountant and Assistant Treasurer of Dayton T. Brown, Inc., Bohemia, New York. Prior to his election to the New York State Senate, Senator Trunzo served as a member of the Islip Town Planning Board from 1959 until he became councilman of the Town of Islip in 1965. Although Senator Trunzo was always a Republican, he put his community first. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. He regularly reached across the aisle and worked in a bipartisan fashion to achieve what was necessary on behalf of our community, the community he proudly represented. Until his passing Senator Trunzo resided on Washington Avenue, Brentwood, New York. His wife Lorraine passed away a few months ago. We extend our sincere condolences to their two children, Laura and Michael. Senator Trunzo’s funeral will take place this Monday at 9:45 at St. Anne’s Church on Second Avenue in Brentwood. Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. Viewing will be this Saturday and Sunday at Grant Funeral Home on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood from 2 to 4 as well as 7 to 9:30pm.

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our Monthly Membership Meeting on Wednesday May 29th, 2013, 7:00pm -8:30pm. This meeting will be held at the Brentwood Public Library. Our guest speaker will be David Genoway from the Town of Islip Planning Department Come in and meet our membership community. (open to all) Networking opportunities, take advantage of these and other benefits!

ESL Class from the Sisters of St. Joseph

The ESL class and teachers from Sisters of St. Joseph, The Learning Connection visited Brentwood Public Library on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Elizabeth Guanill Memorial Award for Volunteerism

Mary Reid received the Elizabeth Guanill Memorial Award for Volunteerism in recognition of her outstanding volunteer service, commitment and tireless advocacy dedicated to the pursuit of human rights and equality for all people from the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. Photo (l-r): Ellen Edelstein, Daphine Somerville, Mary Reid

145th Annual Memorial Day Parade in Brentwood

On Monday, May 27, 2013, The American Legion Joseph Loeffler Post #1006 will host the 145th Annual Memorial Day ceremonies in Brentwood. The ceremonies will begin with services at 9:30am at the cemetery on Madison Avenue and Jackson Street, followed by a parade through the hamlet of Brentwood. The parade will end at about 11:00am at Ross Memorial Park on Brentwood Road, where services will also take place.

Islip Animal Shelter Dog Wash

Shelter Link Hosts 2nd Annual Dog Wash May 25th - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Islip Animal Shelter & Adopt-a-Pet Center, 210 S. Denver Ave., Bay Shore. Shelter Link will be hosting their 2nd Annual Dog Wash to raise money for the animals at Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center. For a $10.00 donation, residents can bring their dogs to be shampooed, rinsed, and towel dried. The first 50 customers will receive a FREE hot dog! Local vendors will be present and there will be a basket raffle with a chance to win a number of different prizes. **All dogs must be on a leash!** For more information, visit the shelter's Facebook page. To volunteer for this event, please contact Venessa at vrotondi@townofislip-ny.gov.

EARLY SUMMER CAMPING SPECIAL

$5 off Camping Deal.Get a jump on the fun with the Early Summer Camping Special for advanced reservations. Book now and save $5 per night off regular rates May 28-June 30, a savings of up to 33%! Receive the $5 per night discount for weekday and weekend stays during the promotion period.Use promo code EARLYCAMP13NY when making advance reservations by phone at 1.800.456.CAMP or book online.

It takes someone special to be an EMT

From May 19 – 25, America will be honoring those who devote themselves to saving lives. In Suffolk County, those men and women are volunteers, so please take time to express your appreciation to any EMTs you may know. Then visit the Suffolk’s Bravest Facebook page that week, post your feelings of support, and “Like” us to become a friend of Suffolk’s volunteer community

Hometown Hero

Brentwood Public Library’s own Celia Vollmer was honored as a Hometown Hero by TD Bank, for her American Red Cross volunteer work after Hurricane Sandy, at the Islanders’ game on April 16th. Her son, Charles Vollmer, (to her left) was on hand to share the special day with his mom. Mrs. Vollmer was Shelter Operations Manager at the Brentwood High School, then at Sachem High School, and continues client case work to this day.

English Conversation Group

Adult Reference Librarian Julia Lane and English Conversation Group participants Luis Vazquez, Georgina Monge, and Mahin (Maggie) Rashidi practice the English language and enjoy a lively discussion on a wide range of topics at the Brentwood Public Library on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

STAMP OUT HUNGER!

Stamp Out Hunger with Island Harvest. This weekend Island Harvest is hosting a food drive on with the National Association of Letter Carriers to "STAMP OUT HUNGER"! All you need to do to help is leave a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox for your mail carrier to pick up on MAY 11th.Island Harvest has been a wonderful partner with the American Red Cross Sandy Recovery efforts and now its time to give back to those who have helped us along the way. "Before Hurricane Sandy, nearly 300,000 Long Islanders struggled with hunger. After Sandy, the number of residents that do not have enough to eat has inevitably increased. To-date, thousands more are now struggling."

Community Garden Clean-Up

Volunteers Needed Community Garden Clean-Up. 155 McNair Street, Brentwood, NY. Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00am-12:00pm. Lunch will be provided for volunteers! Student Community Service Hours Are Given! For more info call: Maxima@ (631) 379-3712 Ana @ (631) 889-2993 BrentwoodGardensCO@yahoo.com Se necesitan voluntarios Limpieza del jardín comunitario. Sábado, 11 de mayo, 2013 9am-12pm. ¡Almuerzo será dado a los voluntarios! ¡Estudiantes serán dados horas de servicio comunitario! Para más información llame a: Máxima@ (631)379-3712 Ana @ (631) 889-2993 BrentwoodGardensCO@yahoo.com Brentwood Gardens Community Organization

Free Prom Dress Boutique

2013 STAND UP FOR THE HOMELESS

FREE COMPOST AVAILABLE!

Free Compost Available at Several Satellite Locations. Town of Islip Councilpersons Steve Flotteron and Trish Bergin Weichbrodt remind residents that compost material is available free to the public at several Town parks this Spring through the month of May. In addition to obtaining free compost supplies at the Town’s Compost Facility at 1101 Railroad Avenue in Ronkonkoma, additional satellite locations have been added for convenience which include the parking lots at Byron Lake Park in Oakdale, Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood and Casamento Park in West Islip. For the whole story, please visit the Town's website.

Brentwood School District Meet the Candidates Forum

Come out and Meet Brentwood Candidates for School Board: All Candidates are invited guests. When: May 15, 2013, Where: Brentwood Library, 34 Second Avenue in Brentwood, New York. Time: 7pm-9pm, Explore your choices; then Vote on May 21, 2013