Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York

Holds continuous recruitment for those interested in becoming registered NYS Child Day Care providers through the Little Flower Day Care Network. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

Individual consultation will be arranged to orient applicants to the day care process and instruct applicants how to apply for state registration.

Call 631.929.6200 x 1239 to arrange appointment with a day care social worker in your home. 

 

 

 

                                              

 

 

 

 

Help Make a Difference in the Lives of Long Island Veterans

 

Make It Count Foundation believes in honoring our heroes and ensuring that their lives are enriched as a result of their sacrifices. Committed to serving our Veterans and Active Duty Military here on Long Island who have given so much for us, Make It Count is providing access to safe, medically appropriate and affordable housing renovation solutions to those who have served our country.

 

This 501c3 non profit was founded in 2009 and has already given back over $100,000 in multiple projects, from converting an attic to living space for younger siblings in conjunction with the Wounded Warrior Project to completing an accessibility building renovation for the VFW Patchogue; and renovating "Vets Place", the Suffolk County United Veterans homeless shelter in Yaphank. 

 

Make It Count has formed strategic partnerships with leading nonprofits and community organizations when appropriate. Make It Count Foundation is a registered 501c3 public charity and has collaborated with United Way of Long Island, Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, and the Great South Bay YMCA on past programs.

 

Looking ahead to 2012, Make It Count Foundation has an aggressive goal of Complete Renovations of 7-10 homes of Long Island Military Veterans.

 

 

To learn more and/or get involved:

info@makeitcountfoundation.org or http://makeitcountfoundation.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2012 PICNIC PAVILION REGISTRATION FOR LONG ISLAND STATE PARKS

 

 (Babylon, NY...January 17, 2012) Are you planning a family reunion, corporate party or large picnic this summer at one of your Long Island State Parks? If you are interested in renting one of the 12 reserved areas (picnic pavilions) on a weekend or holiday, registration will be held on a first come first serve basis on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 9:00AM at the Bethpage State Park Clubhouse – Tillinghast Room.

 

The Tillinghast Room will be open through the night of March 9, 2012 and remain open until 1:00PM on March 10, 2012. After March 10th, all applications will be issued on a first come first served basis at Long Island State Park Headquarters in Babylon.

 

Reserved areas (picnic pavilions) are located at the following State Parks:

                                         Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon

                                         Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale

                                         Heckscher State Park, East Islip

                                         Hempstead Lake State Park, Hempstead

                                         Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream

 

Applications can be obtained in person at the Long Island State Park Regional Permit Department in Babylon, Monday through Friday, from 9:00AM-4:45PM. Applications can also be obtained by visiting our website at www.nysparks.com, click on Regions, then click on #7 Long Island, next click on Regional Permits, then click on Group Use Permit Application. You may also obtain an application by sending a business size self-addressed stamped envelope to:

                                                   Group Outings

                                                   P.O Box 247

                                                   Babylon, NY 11702

 

For additional information, please call the Regional Permit Office at 631-321-3515.

 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation operates 178 state parks and 35 historic sites, which host 56 million visitors a year. More information is available by visiting www.nysparks.com, connecting on Facebook, or following us on Twitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOD REMOVAL AT STATE PARKS

 

(Babylon, NY, January 9, 2012…) The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has advised that wood is available to the public at various state parks on Long Island.  A wood permit must be obtained from the park office before any wood is removed from the facility.  The permit is for the removal of wood from downed and/or fallen trees that park staff would have had to remove.  At some parks there will be a deposit of $10 (exact change only).  Some of the wood available is already cut and some may need cutting according to your needs.  This wood is ideal for firewood usage.

 

Specific Park Information

 

PARK               DAYS/HOURS                     FEE/DEPOSIT                       SPECIAL CONDITIONS

 

Belmont Lake    7 Days*                                 No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

(631) 667-5055             8:30 AM – 3:00PM                                                                commercial plates allowed

 

Caumsett            7 Days*                                 No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

(631) 423-1770             8:00AM – 4:00PM                                                                 commercial plates allowed

 

Gov. A.E.Smith             Monday-Friday*                    No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

Sunken Meadow  8:30AM – 4:00PM                                                               commercial plates allowed

(631) 269-4333

 

Heckscher          7 Days* (until 3/1/10)                        No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

(631) 581-2100             8:00AM – 3:00PM                $10 Deposit                             commercial plates allowed

 

Hempstead Lake 7 Days*                                No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

(516) 766-1029             8:00AM – 4:00PM                                                                 commercial plates allowed

 

Planting Fields   Monday-Friday*                    No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

Arboretum State  9:00AM-3:00PM                                                                  commercial plates allowed

Historic Park   

(516) 922-8600

 

Valley Stream    7 Days*                                 No Fee                                     No commercial vehicles

(516) 825-4128             8:30AM – 3:30PM                                                                 allowed

 

Wildwood        7 Days*                                  No Fee                                     Small pick-up/

(631) 929-4314  8:00AM-4:00PM                                                                   commercial plates allowed

 

*Please call in advance to get specific times/dates permits are available.        

 

For further information please call the park office or the Long Island State Park Headquarters - Permit Department at (631) 321-3514.

 

For more information about our New York State Parks, please visit our website www.nysparks.com.