New York Blood Center Launches Fourth Annual “Pint For A Pint” Campaign
Breweries And Frozen Treat Shops Across The Region
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is kicking off its fourth annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign to encourage blood donations during the critical summer months at donor centers
through August 31, 2025, all who come to donate at NYBC’s donor centers will receive a voucher for a free beverage or frozen treat at a participating local brewery, pub, or frozen treat shop.
Since its launch in 2022, the “Pint for a Pint” campaign has doubled in size, with more than 50 breweries, pubs, and frozen treat shops across the region coming together to support the critical need for blood donations. This year’s full list of participating establishments can be found at https://www.nybc. org/pint/
“At Newburgh Brewing Company, we take enormous pride in being supportive of our community,” said Paul Halayko, President and COO of Newburgh Brewing Company. “By working with the NYBC through Pint for a Pint, we are thanking folks for doing something selfless and important: donating
blood. It’s a way we can ask our community to be supportive of such an important cause, and then reward them with a delicious pint of Newburgh beer!”
Following a sharp drop in donations over the 4th of July holiday, the region’s supply of O- and O+ blood is currently at a critical 1-2 day level, and overall collections are nearly 25% below the level needed to meet hospital demands. Summer has brought an expected decline in donations, driven by vacations and school breaks, but combined with increased trauma cases, the impact on the local blood supply has been severe.
Type O-negative is the universal blood type used when seconds matter and a patient’s blood type is
unknown. Type O-positive, the most common type, is in constant demand for surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatments, and daily medical care.
“Every pint counts, especially in the summer, and we are so grateful to these local establishments for coming together to support the critical need for blood donations in the summertime,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center. “We hope this fun incentive will inspire returning and first-time donors to donate blood and enjoy a refreshing beverage or frozen treat on us. Blood donations are needed now more than ever.”
Blood donors can donate every 56 days, and platelet donors can donate twice a month. In light of recent
updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give.
To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800933-2566 or visit nybc.org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a life-saving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time. Visit here to learn more: https://www.nybc.org/ support-us/
*Blood donors 21+ years of age are eligible. Prizes hold no cash value and are non-transferable. The type of beverage and frozen treat is at the venue’s discretion. Voucher must be redeemed on or before October 31, 2025, and cannot be used on the day of donation. Other restrictions may apply.
Seaford Seniors Getting College Ready At Summer Sessions
At more than a dozen College Boot Camp sessions, Seaford High School seniors are getting the guidance and support they need to get their college applications ready. Scores of students are taking advantage of the workshops, which focus on multiple topics.
College Boot Camp, led by the high school’s guidance counselors, runs from Aug. 4 to Oct. 27. It includes nine summer sessions, followed by additional workshops once the school year begins. Topics include Beginning the Application Process, the Common Application, the College Essay, Activity and Resume Sections, Self-Reported Academic Records, Common Application Supplements, Financial Aid, College Portal Accounts and Submitting Free SUNY Applications.
Seniors are welcome to attend as many sessions
as they’d like, during which they get personal support from the guidance counselors. The College Essay workshop on Aug. 13 featured admissions representatives from Adelphi University, Iona University and St. John’s University, who gave students individualized feedback on their essays.
Guidance counselor Sarah Squicciarini said seniors were encouraged to come with as close to a finished draft as possible for the admissions experts to review.
“Our students are getting a head start on this very important piece of the application process,” she said. “It’s great that they’re getting their essays pretty much finalized at this point.”
Guidance counselor Frank Stazzone noted this is the third year of College Boot Camp. It started small with a few sessions and has continued to grow
because of its popularity. New this year, he said, are September and October workshops.
The online common application opened on Aug. 1, and Seaford is hosting five sessions on that topic
alone in August to help seniors get a jump start on the process.
Kayla Hoehn is attending three of the College Boot Camp workshops and finds them very valuable and informative. She is
considering a career in radiology and is looking at colleges both near and far.
“It’s very helpful for my future,” she said, “and to try and get a head start in the application process. The earlier, the better.”
In addition to College Boot Camp, the guidance counselors host individual planning meetings with students during their junior and senior years.
Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone 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 Monteleone. “We accept photos for the calendar, as
well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”
Councilman Monteleone 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@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.
Several Seaford High School seniors attended the College Boot Camp workshop on Aug. 13, which focused on college essays. Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
Autumn Feitzinger met with Adelphi University representative Sierra Romano for guidance on her college essay.
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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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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.
Receiver Pravato Advises Late General Taxpayers Of Last Chance
To assist property owners who missed the August 11th deadline for paying their 2025 General taxes, Town of Oyster Bay
Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that they can still pay the bill by September 2nd with the State mandated 2% late payment penalty while avoiding additional interest and fees from accruing on their property.
to all property owners with taxes in arrears. Receiver Pravato advises homeowners who fall under those circumstances to contact the Nassau County Treasurer at (516) 571-2090 to determine the amount due. They may also visit the Treasurer’s office at 1 West Street in Mineola.
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.
Late payers should immediately contact the Receiver’s office at (516) 624-6400 if they did not receive a second notification with a delinquent tax bill. Payments postmarked after September 2nd cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County Treasurer at 1 West Street, Mineola, NY 11501.
In September, the Nassau County Treasurer will be mailing notices
Receiver Pravato noted, “Taxpayers in the Town of Oyster Bay are already paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and I want to make sure that our residents do not pay more out of pocket than they have to.”
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Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Cuts The Ribbon On New AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently cut the ribbon on its new AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. Over 200 people attended the ceremonial grand opening of the Center, which provides free community programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses, free memory screenings to Long Islanders, and more.
The 11,500 square foot, state-of-the-art center — the first of its kind on Long Island — is readily accessible to residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. The center offers free daily programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
Community programs include music; creative arts; movement and motion; and brain games. Each of
these provides participants with valuable cognitive stimulation, activity, and social interaction, all of
Saladino Extends Beach Weekends At TOBAY Through
September 14th
TOBAY Beach To Remain Open To Swimming 9am - 5pm With Lifeguards On Duty For Free After Labor Day
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town will help residents hold on to summer a little while longer by extending hours at TOBAY Beach for two additional weekends after Labor Day – Saturday & Sunday, September 6th and 7th, as well as 13th and 14th. TOBAY Beach will stay open, free of charge, for those two extra weekends with lifeguards on duty from 9am to 5pm.
which benefit brain health. It also provides family caregivers with essential respite care, enabling them to drop their loved ones off for programming so that they can have time to care for themselves.
The center also offers free, confidential memory screenings to Long Islanders of all ages, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
for the more than 60,000 Long Island families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “This new Center will provide essential services and support to Long Island families, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”
To learn more about the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center and to get information about upcoming programs, visit www.afalongisland.org or call 631-223-4000.
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“To help you hold onto summer for a little longer, we’re extending access to TOBAY, free of charge, for two additional weekends this year,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We invite residents and their families to put their toes in the water and feet in the sand while enjoying some nice weather and savoring the last warm days of the season.”
more! The festival will run from 12pm to 4pm. For more information on Town beaches and programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Residents visiting TOBAY Beach on Sunday, September 7th, can also enjoy the Town’s free, family fun Waterfront Festival at TOBAY Marina, presented by Optimum. In addition to a free concert featuring Captain Cool Band with yacht rockin’ hits, the day of free family fun will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations, food concessions and much
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The Center is named after Barbara Rabinowitz, a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose legacy of love, strength, and selfless dedication to others impacted many people’s lives. Barbara lived with dementia for six years. Members of her family help cut the ribbon on the Center which now bears her name.
Michael Rabinowitz, Barbara’s son, said “Our hope is that this center gives other families a better understanding of what their loved ones are going through—and makes life just a little bit easier.”
“We’re opening more than just a building—we’re opening a door to hope, support, and understanding
Dignitaries attending the event included Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello; Babylon Town Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez; State Senator Monica Martinez; State Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow; State Assemblymember Michael Durso; State Assemblymember Steve Stern; Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg; Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter; Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino; and Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella. Representatives from the Offices of Congressman Andrew Garbarino; Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Empire State Development were also in attendance.
The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving your care. Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family.
Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.
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
FREE HEALTHY
Soccer Club President and coaching the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway TOPSoccer Program.
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.
Town To Host 9/11 & Walls Of Honor Ceremony September 8th
Eight Additional Names To Be Added To September 11th Memorial & Walls Of Honor Featuring Heroes Lost
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.
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“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.
