RESEARCH The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival continues to gain momentum on the Long Island soccer calendar. Eight Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) teams played friendly games against one another in the 19th Annual Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival on Saturday, August 9 at the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview. LIJSL Academy 2017, Albertson, Lynbrook/East Rockaway and Massapequa all had fun in the Girls-Under-9 and 10 age group while LIJSL Academy 2015, Islandia, Northport/Cow Harbor and Wantagh/Seaford did the same in the Girls-Under-11 and 12 age group. Through player entry fees, breast cancer support merchandise sales and raffle tickets, over $5,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Junior Soccer League
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board invite residents to join them at the Town’s Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at TOBAY Beach.
“This year marks the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, and to honor those we have lost, we invite all residents to join us at our annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony.
This remembrance ceremony features music, religious readings, a light tribute, and a reading of the names inscribed on the Town’s 9/11 wall,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“We will also unveil new names inscribed on both the Town’s September 11th Memorial and the ‘Walls of Honor,’ recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice due to 9/11-related illness.”
The town’s 9/11 Memorial – featuring a
steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center – is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001. The Walls of Honor monument expands each year with newly inscribed names of those who lost their battle with 9/11-illness caused by exposure at Ground Zero. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com or contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at (516) 797-7925.
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Monteleone Announces Registration for Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone today announced that registration for the Town’s 2025 Fall/ Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon. The program features a House League, which includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration are also available, including all girls clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced skill clinics. Programs will begin on September 28th.
“The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Ice Hockey Program is one of the best games in
town, and features many respected coaches dedicated to teaching this outstanding sport to the many boys and girls enrolled in the program,” said Councilman Andrew Monteleone. “With a variety of leagues and clinics, there’s something for everyone, and we are committed to fostering a love for the game in a supportive and fun environment.”
The House League includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. The registration fee is $400 for residents and $500 for non-residents. Additionally, the program offers various clinics, including an All
Girls Clinic and an Adult Learn to Play program, both consisting of two 10-week sessions (Fall- Session I and Winter- Session 2). The Boys & Girls 6U Clinic includes 10 sessions every other week for 20 weeks (SeptemberMarch). The fee for all clinics is $150 per session.
Online registration opens for residents on August 27th and 28th at 9 AM. Non-residents can begin registering online on August 29th at 9 AM. Registration can be completed by visiting oysterbaytown.com/sports. For more information, please email tobhockey@ oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 433-7465, x8234.
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Assemblyman Durso Attends The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride To Support Veterans
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently joined Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Councilman Tom Hand, and Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy at the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride to
benefit Paws of War, an organization that brings together veterans, first responders and rescued animals to foster healing and companionship.
“I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues and community members at the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride to support
our veterans,” said Assemblyman Durso. “The proceeds from this event will assist veterans suffering from PTSD by providing them with service dogs that aid in emotional support, enhance independence and improve their quality of life.”
Supporting Small Businesses
Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at
a small business stays in the community. On the flip side, when a person spends $100 at a big-box store or a national chain, only $14 remains in the community. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses, such as banks, service providers and even farms. Small businesses also pay employees, many of whom are local and shop local, thereby keeping even more dollars in their communities.
Pictured L to R: Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand, Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County James Kennedy, and NYS Assemblyman Durso with members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
WED., AUGUST 27th
5:00PM-8:00PM
DROP-OFF DRUG EVENT
International Overdose Awareness Day. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst Community Cares, CASJ, and Suffolk County Police C.O.P.E. have joined forces to create a united front in preventing addiction and overdose deaths in our community. Please bring your prescription medications for safe disposal to: Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, 883 South Broadway, in Lindenhurst. Anyone who drops oft medicine will receive a raffle ticket for a prize! Together we can make a difference!
THURS., AUGUST 28th
6:00PM-7:00PM PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB PROGRAM
Pauley the Plant Man will speak on 'Early Fall Gardening.' No preregistration necessary. Refreshments served after the program. Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh Questions? Contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
11:00AM-5:00 PM
NEW ART EXHIBITION
Through Sep 16, 2025 (daily) ECHOES OF ABSTRACTION - a crosscultural exhibion of Long Island artists, past and living, on the theme of Abstract Art from its inception in the 1940s to today. Eighty (80) artists represented. Sponsored by the New York Fine Arts Society, The Rivol Collection, and the Chinese Overseas Artists Association. At the Society's Flowerfield Gallery in St. James. For
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more information, please call 631880-1719
FRI., AUGUST 29th THRU MON., SEPTEMBER 1st
79th ANNUAL SHINNECOCK INDIAN POWWOW AT SHINNECOCK POWWOW GROUNDS
Friday, August 29, 2025, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday, August 1, 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come join us for the 79th Annual Shinnecock Indian Powwow this Labor Day Weekend! As a top-five powwow of the year by Powwows. com, we are proud to offer cultural and traditional experiences like no other. Native arts, crafts, and food will all be available for attendees to enjoy, and our vibrant community of dancers and drummers from across Indian Country will showcase their passion and skill. Experience the unique celebration of Native American traditions that only the Shinnecock Powwow can offer. Tickets available online at https:// events.cocoatickets.com/shinnecockindian-nations/79th-annualshinnecock-indian-powwow
For more information, please call 631-745-7391
SAT., AUGUST 30th
12:00 Noon
AMITYVILLE PORCH MUSIC DAY
Go porch-to-porch in the Village to hear live music! See map of porch/ band locations at Amityville.com.
To sign up a band/porch email us at Mayor@amityvil le. com. For more information, please call Village Hall 631-264-6000 ext. 407
THRU SAT., AUGUST 30th
DURING LIBRARY HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY EXIBITION at the East Islip Library. Perspectives in Photography” is a diverse visual interpretation of the world as seen by Rick Jacobs. East Islip library, 381 East Main St, in East Islip. 2nd fl. The event is free. For more information, please call 631-5819200
SAT., AUGUST 30th
SUN., AUGUST 31st
10:00AM-5:00PM
EISENHOWER PARK FIELD 8 ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR
Famlily shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516-4426000, www.NassauCountyFarirs.com
SAT., AUGUST 30th
1:00PM-3:00PM SUN., AUGUST 31st
10:00AM-5:00PM ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW AND EXHIBITION
The Long Island Dahlia Society will host its Annual Dahlia Show and Exhibition at the lower Carriage House at the Bayard Cutting Arboritum. Dahlias will be available for sale during the show with show flowers for sale at 3:00 pm on Sunday. Free with $8.00 parking. Further information at LongIslandDahlia.org or by calling 631-972-8829.
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The Adoption Of Labor Day Took Hard Work
Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But there is much more to this holiday than barbecues and the notion that fall is right around the corner.
Labor Day was forged by the labor movement of the late nineteenth century. Many workers during this time felt they were underpaid and overworked. Conditions at their places of employment also lacked adequate safety. These workers banded together to fight for higher wages, shorter workdays and improved working conditions.
Before it was adopted as an American federal holiday, Labor Day was first recognized by labor
activists and individual states. Although New York was the first state to introduce a bill, Oregon actually was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, which the state first celebrated on February 21, 1887. Four more states followed suit that year. By the end of the decade, three more states passed Labor Day holiday laws. In recognition of the momentum of Labor Day at the state level, and with the adoption of the holiday by another 23 states by 1894, Congress passed an act on
June 28, 1894, officially making the first Monday in September a legal holiday each year.
The United States is not alone in devoting a holiday to celebrate its labor history and honor the contributions of workers. Canada celebrates Labour Day to remember the rights of workers, which include paid holidays, medical care, fair hours, union wages, and safe workplaces. Labour Day was declared a legal holiday by the Parliament of Canada on July 23, 1894. The earliest Labour Day celebrations were held in the spring, but eventually were moved to September.
Labor Day remains a time to honor and affirm the dignity of working people across the nation. It also affords individuals an opportunity to enjoy a welldeserved day off.
Enjoy A Safe Labor Day
Labor Day provides an opportunity to enjoy one last long weekend with fun in the sun, barbecues, pool parties, and vacations. Although summer officially ends on Sunday, September 22, 2025, Labor Day typically marks the unofficial close of the summer entertaining and recreation season. As individuals and families prepare to fire up the grill or float in the pool one last time, they are reminded to heed key tips to stay safe and healthy.
• Fireworks may have been components of celebrations all summer long, but it is always best to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Also, sparklers burn at extremely high temperatures (approximately 2,000 F) which is hot enough to melt some
metals. They’re are not recommended for children to handle.
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a recipe for injuries or fatalities. Remember, just because it may be legal in some areas to use recreational marijuana, doesn’t mean it is legal to drive under the influence of it. Individuals should leave the driving to a designated driver or a taxi or rideshare service if they plan to imbibe or use marijuana.
• Water-related injuries and deaths are highest among young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. Extreme caution should be used in and
Tending A Garden In Late Summer
As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August, particularly because the air may be hot and the dew point high. And spending the final days of summer at the beach or in the pool may take priority. However, late summer is a great time to focus on certain tasks.
Deadheading
Many plants look better with the wilted flowers removed. Furthermore, some plants, such as with lilies and roses, will benefit from having spent blooms removed so that no unnecessary energy is drawn away
from the roots or bulbs.
Research your plants and learn which can benefit from some late-summer deadheading to keep them thriving.
Weeding
Weeds can become problematic if they’re allowed to grow unabated. Routinely go into the garden and cull the weeds.
Keep an eye open for pests
According to Garden Smart, caterpillars and beetles may be chewing on garden plants by late summer, and aphids still may be problematic. Handpick insects off of vegetables and ornamental flowers, or use safe sprays for treating these issues.
Plant cool weather vegetables
Many plants will grow
well when planted in late summer, according to Homesteading Family. Some such plants include turnips, beets, carrots, kale, chard, mustard greens, and peas. You can begin turning your summer garden, or a portion of it, into a fall and winter garden.
Consider succession planting
Growing vegetables like beans or peas may be more successful if you try succession planting. This involves sowing new seeds every seven to 10 days to extend the harvest.
Harvesting what’s ready Pick vegetables that are ready to eat, and remove any plants that have reached the end of their growing cycle.
Convert planter boxes and containers
around pools and other bodies of water whenever children are present. When swimming publicly, swim only where lifeguards are on duty.
• Even though summer is winding down, the risk for skin cancer remains elevated. Continue to apply sunscreen when heading outdoors for Labor Day fun.
• No one wants to leave a Labor Day barbecue with food poisoning. All party hosts should remember to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold while entertaining and to remember to cook foods to the correct internal temperature. Even if a grilled steak looks charred on the outside, that does not necessarily mean it is well-done in the middle. Verify temperatures with a meat thermometer.
This is a good time to start changing over summer annuals in containers and planter
boxes to those that do well in fall, such as mums, asters, pansies, and goldenrod.
There’s plenty of work to be done in the garden come the end of summer.
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival continues to gain momentum on the Long Island soccer calendar. Eight Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) teams played friendly games against one another in the 19th Annual Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival on Saturday, August 9 at the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview. The Saturday date was new this year as the previous editions were played on Sunday.
LIJSL Academy 2017, Albertson, Lynbrook/East Rockaway and Massapequa all had fun in the GirlsUnder-9 and 10 age group
LIJSL Teams Donate To Breast Cancer Research At The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival
while LIJSL Academy 2015, Islandia, Northport/ Cow Harbor and Wantagh/ Seaford did the same in the Girls-Under-11 and 12 age group. Additionally, four adult coed teams made up of Estée Lauder employees from their offices on Long Island and in New York City were part of the action as well.
Also new this year was Juan Castillo, Estée Lauder’s Executive Director of Quality Assurance at the Melville office, was organizing the event on the Estée Lauder side as Carlos Ospina has retired from the firm. Yet Carlos is still very much involved in playing at the Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival as well as volunteering as the Lynbook/East Rockaway
Soccer Club President and coaching the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway TOPSoccer Program.
FREE HEALTHY HIKES For Long Islanders, Sponsored By AARP Long Island
Join the Long Island Health Collaborative, Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, and AARP Long Island at 9 AM on the last Friday of August, and September for HEALTHY HIKES, free community hiking events! Physicians will briefly discuss tips for better health before accompanying attendees and a trail guide on a hike where you can hike and talk with the doc! Please register in advance so we can best accommodate. Take a hike with us on this summer and early fall for better health, no matter what your age or experience level.
AUGUST Healthy Hike: Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Address: 4090 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Lead Physician: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD, Director of Stony Brook Medicine’s Bariatric
and Metabolic Weight Loss Center; Professor of Surgery at Stony Brook University
What makes our hikes so healthy? In addition to the many physical and mental health benefits of hiking, our Healthy Hikes are held through the LIHC’s Walk with a Doc chapter. This means our hikes are led by a physician who will deliver health education about a different topic every month before joining walkers on the hike. Walk with a Doc is a national program that offers free physicianled walking events in communities around the world, and we’re proud to bring these events to our Long Island neighbors. Get in some steps, talk with our docs along the way, and learn about the actions you can take now to live a healthier life for good.
For more information about Walk with a Doc, contact Brooke Oliveri, Manager of the Long Island Health Collaborative at boliveri@nshc.org or call 631-963-4167.
Carlos said, “This tournament just keeps getting better! The energy at the Collins Soccer Park was amazing with Estée Lauder players on one side of the park and young girls wearing pink on the other side. All having a blast doing their part for such a great cause! As always, it’s such an honor to be part of it.”
Through player entry fees, breast cancer support merchandise sales and raffle tickets, over $5,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1992. A huge thanks to sponsors American Challenge Soccer Store, HiC ERG, Refurbco Inc, Next Dine Café and Trio Packaging
Corp.
Refs from the Long Island Soccer Officials (LISO) donated their time in officiating from 9 am to 2 pm and a special thanks to assignor Anthony Desimone.
The LIJSL, through its partnership with the Estée Lauder Companies and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, has donated the use of the Peter Collins Soccer Park since the inaugural Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival in 2004.
This wonderful event took a break from 2020 to 2022 because of the pandemic.
“The LIJSL is honored to part of this special event and the relationship between LIJSL and Estée Lauder continues to grow year after year together
supporting Breast Cancer Research Foundation,” LIJSL Events Manager Stephanie Hernandez stated. ”It is so rewarding having so many players participating and bringing awareness at such a young age. We thank all the coaches, players and families for all their support.”
Teams from the LIJSL, the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), are also encouraged to wear pink and play with pink soccer balls throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Photo courtesy of the Long Island Junior Soccer League
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 high-quality photos may also be submitted.
Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbayny.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.
Why It’s Harder Than Ever To Make An Appointment With Your Doctor
(State Point) Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN.
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), here are the top reasons why it’s harder than ever
to be seen by a health care provider:
1. Not enough doctors. With the U.S. population growing and aging, the need for physicians continues to grow. Yet, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, the physician shortage is projected to reach 86,000
by 2036.
2. A broken Medicare system. With an aging population and more Medicare patients on the horizon, the Medicare system needs significant reform. Today, Medicare pays physicians nearly 30% less than it did in 2001, when adjusted for inflation. So while the
overhead costs of running a practice—equipment, office space, staff salaries—have all soared, payment for caring for Medicare patients has decreased dramatically, making running a practice extremely challenging.
“Physicians have shouldered the burden of a broken Medicare payment system for far too long. Especially in small, independent practices, and practices in rural and underserved areas, physicians have been forced to cut costs, eliminate staff, or limit the number of Medicare patients we see,” says Bruce A. Scott, M.D., president of the AMA. “These are steps we take simply to keep the doors open and the lights on. But unfortunately, because of this dysfunction, all patients—not just Medicare patients—are put at risk when our flawed and outdated payment system forces physicians to close their practices.”
3. Administrative burdens.
Increasing bureaucracy and administrative barriers, such as prior authorization, consume significant time for physicians. Doctors today, on average, spend two hours on paperwork for every one hour they spend with patients.
4. Backlog and burnout. One of the ultimate legacies of COVID-19 is a backlog of services and screenings put off during the pandemic, now offered by fewer providers. Two in three doctors admitted to experiencing burnout during the pandemic, according to a survey from the AMA, the Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine. That’s the highest level of burnout ever recorded by the AMA. One in five physicians surveyed during the pandemic said they planned to leave medicine within the next two years, while one in three said they’d cut back
on their hours.
While there is indeed a crisis in care, the AMA says that there are solutions to address the problem. They include:
• Fixing the broken Medicare payment system. The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee has called for connecting physician payment to the Medicare Economic Index, which would ensure rising practice costs do not continue to overwhelm what Medicare pays.
• Adding voices to the chorus of patients and physicians calling for reform. Those concerned about this problem and worried about continued access to their physician, can visit FixMedicareNow. org.
“It is imperative that we take steps as a country to help all patients get the high-quality care they need and to ensure physicians can continue to deliver it,” says Dr. Scott.
