August 13, 2025 North Massapequa by Long Island Media Group

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Saladino Recognizes Massapequa Students For Terrapin Turtle Awareness Signs

Oyster Bay Town

Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently honored Gia Providente and Vincent Coolball, thirdgrade students at Unqua Elementary School, for collaborating with the Town to install terrapin

turtle awareness signs at Bayfront Park and John Burns Park, both in Massapequa. These signs are intended to raise awareness about the threatened diamondback terrapin population on Long Island’s South

Shore and the dangers the terrapins face from boat strikes.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Inspired after attending one of the Town’s Terrapin Turtle Tracker Days at Centre Island Beach, Gia and Vincent recognized the need for similar advocacy in their own South Shore community. Together, they developed a science fair project focused on terrapin conservation, public awareness, and education which won first place at the Massapequa DistrictWide Science Discovery Fair. Congratulations Gia and Vincent for being true stewards of the environment at such a young age; you both have incredible futures ahead of you!”

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Blood Drive Honoring Late Bridget McElroy Returns To Massapequa

In July 2020, Bridget was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. While hospitalized on her 35th birthday in August 2021, she asked her loved ones to donate blood in her honor, instead of celebrating. She passed away just three months later, but her selfless final wish sparked a movement that continues to save lives.

“Bridget was an amazing young woman who lost her life to cancer far too soon,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Even at her most vulnerable, she made it her mission to inspire blood donations and help others.”

Bridget’s mother recalled her words: “All I want for my birthday is for everybody to give blood.”

Now in its fourth year, Bridget’s Birthday Blood Bank will once again be held in partnership with the New York Blood Center. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.

The blood drive will take place on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center (Rooms A & B), 451 Unqua Road in Massapequa.

Schedule your donation at https://donate.nybc. org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/325620.

Senator Steve Rhoads To Host

Inaugural Veterans Valor Walk

Senator Steve Rhoads will host the first-ever Veterans Valor Walk—a patriotic community event and food drive— on Saturday, August 23rd at Eisenhower Park. The event will feature a 0.5-mile walk around Salisbury Lake to honor local veterans and support those in need. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to

benefit a local veterans’ food pantry.

Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show their patriotic spirit. Following the walk, registered participants will enjoy a complimentary bagel breakfast and refreshments.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged using the following link,

but walk-ins welcome: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ LSe3Ok8fNMcXS3zW E8Ma5MEMnWE1mP8 VtmavCKzACF03LLBT Tw/viewform

Senator Rhoads invites the community to come together to honor those who served and ensure no hero goes hungry.

Oyster Bay Town

Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce that incomeeligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands.

“We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our senior residents,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is an excellent initiative that helps seniors maintain a healthy diet while enjoying the fresh produce our local markets have to offer. It is important for us to provide opportunities that support the well-being of our older adults, and this program does just that

by making nutritious food more accessible.”

The $25 Farmers’ Market coupon distribution will take place on Thursday, August 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM at the North Massapequa Community Center, located at 214 North Albany Ave., North Massapequa. Coupons will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis, with a limit of one booklet per person per year.

Coupons can be used at the Country Fresh Farmingdale Farmers’ Market, located at Village Green, 316 Main Street, Farmingdale, open Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM (June 1 - November 23), at Deep Roots Farmers’ Market, located at 100 Garvies Point Road, Glen Cove, open Saturdays

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Village Trustee, Dan PearlMassapequa Park Mayor, Robin Hepworth-President, Sal Polito-First Vice President, Tina SchiaffinoDeputy Mayor, and Todd Svec-Village Trustee.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Hepworth

Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.

“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman Hand. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications,

including our website, social media pages and brochures.”

Councilman Hand noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but highquality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbay-ny. gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information

Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission. The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.

Assemblyman Durso To Host Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast & Resource Fair

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in partnership with the Massapequa American Legion Post 1066, is hosting a Free Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Resource

Fair on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa.

Veterans will be treated to a complimentary pancake breakfast and provided with valuable information

from over 20 vendors on issues such as healthcare, housing, education, legal services, and other veteran support services. This free event is open to all veterans who live in or belong to a veteran’s organization in the 9th Assembly district.

9 AM to 1 PM (May 31 –November 1) and at the Seaford Farmers’ Market, located at Seaford LIRR Parking Lot 3, Sunrise Hwy. & Washington St., open Saturdays from 7 AM to 12 PM (June 7December 27).

“By participating in this program, our seniors can enjoy the benefits of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, while supporting the local

economy. I encourage all eligible seniors to take advantage of this wonderful program and experience the health benefits of fresh, locally sourced produce,” added County Executive Blakeman.

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Mobile Farm Stand are sponsored by the Nassau County Office for the Aging, the New York State Department of Agriculture

& Markets, the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Office for the Aging, and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. To find additional farmers’ markets participating in the SFMNP Coupon Program, please visit: https://agriculture. ny.gov/farmersmarkets. For more information, call the Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 2278900.