October 26, 2022 Amityville

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Here, “University” means so much more. For more than 25 years, we’ve been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today — and for generations to come.

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KiDS NEED MoRE

Charity Drive-In Movie

Join KiDS NEED MoRE for a Charity Drive-In Movie at Costello’s Ace Hardware located at 705 Montauk Hwy., in Copiague, on Saturday, October 29th at 8:30 PM. Featured movie: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride.

Proceeds benefit KiDS

NEED MoRE helping local families coping with lifethreatening illnesses.

Come for a donation of any amount. Donate at the door or reserve your parking spot at: www. kidsneedmore.org/movie

A Weber Genesis II E-210 Liquid Propane

Grill will be raffled off. Donated by the good folks at ACE with local delivery & assembly included.

Drawing will be held on Saturday, October 29th at the conclusion of the drive-in movie. You do not have to be present to win.

Dominican Village’s Fall Frenzy Auction

Plans are well underway for Dominican Village’s annual Fall Frenzy Auction (formerly known as the Chinese Auction Extravaganza).

There will be countless raffle baskets with separate raffles for “gold prizes” including flat-screen TVs, designer handbags/wallets, lottery trees, gift cards, and more. The event will also include a wine grab raffle.

Register early for the dinner auction to be held Friday, November 4th from

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. located on the grounds of Dominican Village in the Helen Butler Hall. The general public is invited to view and submit raffle chances on Thursday, November 3rd, and on the same day of the main event, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Helen Butler Hall. Winners need not be present.

It takes several months for a group of exceptional volunteers to coordinate, wrap, and record the many baskets for raffles, so we

are asking our friends and supporters for the following new items large baskets, children’s bikes, board games, gift cards, wine, and mystery gifts.

Donation items may be dropped off daily at Dominican Village, 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY. Attn: Community Relations Dept. As we celebrate 30 years of dedicated service to our residents and community, we look forward to seeing you at the event.

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) Birthday Gala Honoring Rich Schaffer

On Wednesday November 2nd the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) is hosting a Birthday Gala honoring Rich Schaffer, Town of Babylon’s Longest

Serving Supervisor and long time supporter of the BBCC. Dinner, Beer, Wine, Music and Raffles! Tickets are $95 per person and are available on Eventbrite or

call the BBCC office @ 631893-4110. All proceeds will benefit the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition.

Breast Cancer Hotline Volunteers Sought

Breast cancer survivors can help others coping with breast cancer by becoming volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.

This in-depth training includes presentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.

Those who complete the training will have

opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities; deliver educational presentations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with

fundraising efforts.

To arrange an interview, contact Nina Foley, Hotline and Volunteer Coordinator, at 516-877-4315; nfoley@ adelphi.edu.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077. You are not alone.

2022 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 2022 Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore

will be held from 12noon Friday, October 28 to 12noon Sunday, October 30, 2022. All Bluefish & Striped Bass must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank, or pier in the waters between the Jones Beach West End and the east jetty of the Moriches Inlet. The qualifying sizes are: Bluefish – 5 pounds and Striped Bass 28 inches to 35 inches. Captree Fuel, Bait & Tackle at Captree State Park is the official weigh-in station and will be open from 6am to 10pm Friday and Saturday and 6am to 12noon on Sunday. All fish must be weighed and recorded by 12noon on Sunday, October 30. The 1st place anglers in the largest Striped Bass and Bluefish

categories will be awarded $750 each. In the case of a tie, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence. One prize awarded per person, per species.

The registration fee is $20 per person and can be done by mail or in person.

Applications can be found at www.parks.ny.gov on the Long Island Region page, LI State Parks Recreation page on Facebook, in The Fisherman Magazine and at Long Island State Parks. Mail in registration is strongly recommended and will be accepted until Friday, October 21. In person registration will be open until 9 a.m. Saturday, October 29 at Captree Fuel, Bait & Tackle located within Captree State Park.

On Sunday, October 30 at 12noon in place of an award ceremony, the first 100 registered participants will receive a free set of Tsunami lures which will be distributed by curbside pick-

up in the Captree parking lot. Participants must remain in their vehicles, wear a mask and show their permit to receive the giveaway.

The tournament is sponsored by New York State Parks - Long Island Region, the Natural Heritage Trust, The Fisherman Magazine, Captree Fuel, Bait &Tackle. This year’s corporate contributor is Tsunami. For additional information, please contact the Recreation Department at 631-321-3510.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www. parks.ny.gov, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Instagram and Twitter.

Simpson United Methodist Church Trunk Or Treat Event

Simpson United Methodist Church is having a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4 pm. The car parade will be in back of

the church. Please park your car in the front and walk to the back. There will also be smores to be made around the fire pit. Let the kids come in costume for

some Halloween fun!

Simpson UMC is located at 30 Locust Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Call Mary at 516-991-8098 for more information.

Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Posthumously Honors Bolivar Rodriguez

Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean - Pierre (D-Wheatley Heights) recently joined Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer in honoring Bolivar Rodriguez in recognition of his contributions to the Copiague community as part of Hispanic Heritage month.

Mr. Rodriguez was the owner of the Vaquita Deli Corp. in Copiague for almost 29 years and was a resident of Amityville for over 30 years. He moved to Amityville from the Dominican Republic, and in 1993, he bought the property that would become Vaquita Deli. This establishment

is a known staple and is treasured by community— loved for its fresh and hot Hispanic-American fusion of food and the kindness and generosity of Mr. Rodriguez himself. Unfortunately, Mr. Rodriguez tragically lost his life almost two years ago on December 12, 2020 in a shooting which took place within the deli itself. His legacy lives on through his siblings, wife, children and grandchildren.

“Bolivar wasn’t just a businessman trying to make ends meet—he was somebody who gave back as much as he received from

the community he called home,” said Jean-Pierre.

“This was a man who was an incredibly important, wellknown and loved figure in the Copiague community. He always gave aid to churches and individuals who didn’t have enough to buy from his business. His loss was a tragedy not just to the family and his business, but to the community as a whole. The least we can do as elected officials is officially recognize his impact on all of us here in the community and present that recognition to his family, friends and loved ones.”

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

Helen Keller Services, located in Port Washington, recently held its 3rd annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) event, celebrating The US Department of Labor’s theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation”, recognizing the vital role people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive.

“Accessibility to job opportunities affects everyone and should be integral to hiring practices, and not just an afterthought,” said Joseph Melillo, National Business & Employment Relations Specialist at Helen Keller Services. “With equal access, people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind can unlock their inner ability.”

Highlights of the event included a keynote address from Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)/ National Employment Team (NET), and experts who spoke about disability inclusion, use of technology and the talents of the DeafBlind community in the workplace.

“The DeafBlind community is just like the rest of us; they simply communicate differently. And like the rest of us, they have unique gifts and talents to share that can

Your Vote Is Your Voice

By Lisa Scott President of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County

to confirm whether or not your absentee ballot was received. This is to ensure no one’s vote is counted twice.

make our world a more diverse and vibrant place to work and live,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services.

Every year, Helen Keller Services spotlights companies that work with the DeafBlind community at its Access-Ability Awards, held in June.

“We recognize leaders who have made it their business to take action and advance accessibility within their companies or organizations and for the people they serve,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services. “We continue to make progress towards greater accessibility and inclusivity for and among the communities we work with, but there is still a great deal more of work to be done.”

If you would like to get involved with this organization, there are various opportunities to do so! HKS is actively hiring for multiple positions and they’re also accepting new volunteers. Your HKS experience, whether through a paid or volunteer position, will no doubt be rewarding on a personal level. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with blind or DeafBlind individuals, helping to enhance their quality of life and to expand their social circles. Additionally, you can donate to HKS anytime on their website.

To learn more about Helen Keller Services, including their employment, volunteer and donation opportunities, please visit their website, www.helenkeller.org.

As a member of the League of Women Voters (LWV), a 102 year old nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, this is my “busy season.” With my LWV colleagues, all volunteers, I speak to groups, answer countless questions, organize and moderate debates, and write articles; all as outreach during election season. Additionally, we encourage all citizens to vote responsibly in every election in which they are eligible, whether that be fire districts, libraries, school districts, local, state or federal. Your vote is your voice and I urge you to use it this Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th. Below is some significant information to keep in mind:

• Be sure you are registered to vote prior to heading to the polls.

• Because of redistricting, mandated by the US Constitution after the (2020) census, some of your district numbers may have changed! You can find your polling place easily on the NYS Board of Elections (BOE) website at www.voterlookup. elections.ny.gov. If you don’t have access to the internet, go to your local public library, where you can find assistance to get on one of their computers. Your information is private.

• You may have applied for an absentee ballot. If you plan to vote this way, the same website allows you to track your ballot to be sure it’s been received and will be counted by your county’s BOE. With a new tracking system now in place, if you have applied for an absentee ballot, but you decide you’d rather vote in person, you will not be able to cast your vote in a machine during early voting or on Election Day. Instead, you’ll be given an “affidavit ballot” and the BOE will check your records

• This year you’ll be voting for your local member of the House of Representatives, one US Senator, NYS Governor and Lt. Governor and your local member of the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly. In Suffolk County, you’ll also vote for County Comptroller and County Clerk. There may be some local races on the ballot too.

• There is a NYS Environmental Bond proposition on the back of your ballot. If approved, this would allow the NYS Comptroller to issue and sell $4.2million in bonds to be used to fund environmental protection, natural restoration, resiliency, and clean energy projects. This is not a tax, investors buy NYS bonds.

• Suffolk County also has a countywide proposition clarifying the wording of the term limits law and four Suffolk townships have local propositions too. Nassau does not have a county proposition on this year’s ballot.

Please plan ahead; learn about the candidates and know what’s on your ballot. You can visit www.vote411. org, enter your address (no need for your name or personal info) and you will see the offices, candidates, and propositions that will be on the ballot. All candidates were sent questions and given the opportunity to answer them on the site; sometimes candidates refuse to respond, this is indicated. No one ever should be too busy, too disinterested or even too frustrated to vote. Your vote is your hard-earned right, but also your obligation as an American citizen.

Important Contact Information:

Suffolk County Board of Elections: 631-852-4500

Nassau County Board of Elections: 516-571-2411

Longtime Amityville Board Trustee To Receive Prestigious Award

The Amityville Union Free School District is proud to announce that longtime board of education trustee Jeannette Santos will receive the New York State School Boards Association’s highest honor for school board service later this month.

Santos, who has served on Amityville’s board for more than 40 years, has been selected by NYSSBA to receive the Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service. The award is scheduled to be presented during the opening session for NYSSBA’s 2022 Annual Convention & Education Expo in Syracuse on Oct. 27.

Santos joined the Amityville board in 1980 and has been on the executive committee of the NassauSuffolk School Boards Association for more than 30 years. In addition to the presidencies of the Amityville and Western Suffolk BOCES boards, her board roles have included board vice presidencies, membership in the BOCES audit committee, and the presidency and other leadership posts in the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association.

“Jeannette Santos demonstrates a level of dedication and joy that inspires all of us who devote our time to school board

service,” said NYSSBA President Peggy Zugibe.

“She exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and caring commitment that makes a real difference in the lives of students.”

Santos came to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 1950 at the age of 12. She credits a caring social worker with recognizing her difficulty understanding English and helping her and her siblings learn the new language after they settled in Queens. Her involvement in education advocacy started with her work as a PTA volunteer and school athletics booster in the 1960s. She and her

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now-late husband, Frank, raised three children in the Amityville School District.

She is a member and past president of the National

Caucus of Hispanic School Board Members. And for NYSSBA, Santos has been a School Board Ambassador and served on a Minority Issues Committee. She has regularly participated in NYSSBA training academies, conventions, seminars and retreats to build her board governance skills.

In addition to her school board-related activities, Santos has been active in many community organizations and projects.

She has been vice chair of the Town of Babylon AntiBias Task Force, a board member for the Sunrise Clinic, a member of the Congressional Hispanic

Advisory Committee, chair of the Town of Babylon Hispanic Advisory Committee and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville.

She has also received recognition for her activism, including the New York State Golden Apple Award for Volunteers, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Award, Suffolk County Citizen of the Year and the Suffolk County Human Rights Award.

The district congratulates Santos on being honored with the Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service.

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take place from November 26th to December 30th. In addition to the annual drive-thru holiday attraction, new to this year’s event, GSSC will also create an incredible walk-through Enchanted Forest and Holiday Village featuring 200ft light displays, photos with Santa, a picnic area for s’mores, music, and games at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. Along with being a favorite holiday attraction among families

“The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show is an event we look forward to every year, and we are delighted to bring it back for families across Long Island to enjoy this holiday season,” said Tammy Severino, CEO and President of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our annual traditions by introducing our new Enchanted Forest at Southaven County Park, which will host even more fun family activities. We hope everyone will come to join us in this amazing holiday tradition and are

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s annual holiday light show is a drivethrough show along a 1.5mile trail at Smith Point County Park Campgrounds filled with dazzling holiday light displays, created by our Girl Scouts, Staff, and members of our communities throughout Suffolk County. The holiday event features more than 100 fun artistic, holiday-themed displays.

This year, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have added 5 exhibits that were conceptualized by local, award-winning Girl Scouts.

“I am so excited to welcome back the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show for the 19th year in a row,” said Suffolk County Executive

Steve Bellone. “This year’s show is expected to be even bigger and better with multiple exciting new holiday attractions. Not only is this a fun family tradition, it also serves as a critical fundraising event to ensure girls throughout the county are able to reach their full potential.”

The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will be open daily from November 26th to December 30th, excluding December 24th and 25th, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Enchanted Forest will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 pm to 9 pm from November 26th to December 18th and will run from December 26th to December 30th.

Since outgrowing its space at Camp Edey in Bayport, in 2016, the

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families to join the Armor Museum in observing the milestone anniversary on Thursday, November 10th at 12 Noon, on the eve of Veterans Day 2022.

“Sadly, we recognize that many of the Sherman tank crews are gone but their legacy is lasting. The invitation is out to all surviving Sherman tankers but we are also asking the families of Sherman veterans to join us in ceremonies that mark the 80th anniversary of when this iconic tank was introduced into combat,” stated Kevin Carroll, the Armor Museum’s Community Affairs Director.

Armor Museum’s founder and president Lawrence Kadish stated, “The Armor Museum continues to offer a powerful presentation that keeps alive the legacy of our nation’s military and the gift of freedom they have given all of us. The Sherman tank is an important part of that

story and so we are asking tanker veterans or their survivors to come forward and help us preserve their legacy.”

In recognition of its considerable importance, the Armor Museum’s acquisition of a Sherman tank was one of the first actions undertaken by Mr. Kadish when he undertook the creation of the museum.

“You can’t effectively tell the story of American courage during World War II without this particular tank on operational display,” observed Mr. Kadish.

Some 50,000 Sherman tanks were built by nearly a dozen different manufacturers during World War II, making them available to the Allies as well as American forces fighting in Europe and the Pacific. While not as well armed as its German opponents, the Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively fast, and

produced in great numbers. As combat evolved during the conflict American tankers changes their tactics to confront and defeat the enemy’s superior armor.

Michael Sapraicone, Senior Armor Museum Trustee said, “This museum is a unique commitment by public and private sectors to preserve and present a seminal chapter in the history of our world that is still defining current events around the globe. But to put that in perspective, we need to hear from our Sherman veterans and their families as we pay tribute to a weapon that was manned by brave Americans nearly a century ago.”

Sherman veterans or their families are invited to reach out to the museum through its web site, www. museumofamericanarmor. com to confirm their attendance.

The Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County’s Annual Holiday Lightshow

fundraising event has been held at Smith Point County Park. The light displays are assembled and built-in part, by GSSC staff and dedicated volunteers from PSEG Long Island, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local

1049 and Local 25, and the Long Island Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Proceeds from the Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest benefit girl leadership programs as well as provide financial assistance for girls to join Girl Scouts and attend our

summer camp program.

Special pre-sale tickets are currently available at https://www.gssclightshow. com/ through November 25th. After November 25th, online pricing will be available, or tickets can be purchased at the gates with a credit card. For more information, visit: https://

www.gssclightshow.com/ About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youthserving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the

world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk

County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www. gssc.us.

Sleep Is Restorative And Essential For Children

Sleep is restorative and essential for ensuring our minds and bodys operate at peak capacity, but many kids are not getting enough sleep. According to WebMD, bedtimes have gradually become later as children must contend with social,

family and school activities. This is especially true for older children. WebMD says that most 12-year-olds now go to bed around 9 p.m., getting an average of 9 hours of sleep, even though 12 hours is ideal for kids who are 12.

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Fall boating season has arrived, and with it come different types of risks that cold water and air temperatures bring. Here are three boating safety tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just right for leaf peeping season.

A float plan is needed: A float plan is as simple as telling a responsible

Boating Safety Tips Just Right For Fall Boating

person where you will be going and when you’ll be back. With fewer other boats on the water (potential Good samaritans) after Labor Day, a float plan ensures rescuers will be notified if you ever fail to check back in after your outing. Additionally, leaving a note under your vehicle’s windshield wiper at the launch ramp can help

trigger an alarm.

Got a way back into the boat? Falls overboard may be ranked #5 on the 2021 U.S. Coast Guard’s list of the “Top Five Primary Accident Types” with 273 accidents, but they also led the most number of deaths (170 fatal), as well as more fatalities than all the other 4 top accident types combined (#1 collision with vessel-1226

accidents/31 fatal; #2 collision with fixed object508 accidents/43 fatal; #3 flooding/swamping-461 accidents/55 fatal; #4 grounding-308 accidents/23 fatal). Your boarding ladder should be functional and accessible as cold water can quickly sap strength. If your boat doesn’t have a built in-ladder, a compact emergency ladder or even

a looped line attached to a cleat, pre-rigged with foothold loops every few inches and hung over the transom, can substitute.

For life jackets, camo styling hides a danger: Dark green, tan and black camo patterns are remarkable at doing exactly as designed, blending you into your surroundings. However, that’s not a benefit if you

happen to be floating in the water and rescuers are searching. If possible, make their job easier and wear a life jacket with high visibility. For smaller vessels and paddlers, leaf peeping season is also a really good time to secure the life jacket to your body – that includes using buckle snaps.