Secured Over 65 million in direct federal funding for local projects. Solved nearly 7000 constituent cases. Rated as one of the most bi-partisan Members of Congress.
Lowering the Cost of Living
Advocated against tax increases on the middle class. Has led the charge in Congress to restore the SALT deduction.
Securing our Borders
Working to reverse the harmful border policies enacted by the Biden/Harris Administration. Supported HR2 to strengthen border security and prevent illegal crossings.
Stop & Shop And Kellanova Donate $30,000 To Support The Copiague School District’s In-School Food Pantry
Stop & Shop and Kellanova have donated $30,000 to support the Copiague School District’s in-school food pantry, Eagles Nest Food Pantry, located at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School on 1100 Dixon Ave, and meet the needs of the 4,600 students across the six schools in the Copiague School District: Deauville Gardens East Elementary School, Deauville Gardens West Elementary School, Great Neck Road Elementary School, Susan E. Wiley Elementary School, Copiague Middle School and Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School.
Stop & Shop donated $20,000 and Kellanova donated $10,000 to support the Copiague School District’s Eagles Nest Food Pantry. In addition to the monetary donation, Kellanova donated NutriGrain Bars as part of its Better Days Promise to the school’s monthly food distribution that serves over 250 students and their families. Stop & Shop associates and Kellanova representatives volunteered at the distribution by unloading and distributing healthy food to the students and their families.
“With millions of people in America not knowing where their next meal
will come from, the need to help feed and fulfill continues,” said Alison Elger, Director, Team Sales - Ahold Delhaize USA at Kellanova. “Through our Kellanova Better Days Promise, we’re committed to feeding people in need, and we’re proud to partner with Stop & Shop to support students and families in Copiague.”
The Copiague School District’s four elementary schools are Title 1 schools, which means they have a high percentage of students from lowincome households.
67% of students in The Copiague School District qualify as economically disadvantaged. The Walter G O’Connell Copiague High School is 64%, Copiague Middle School is 68%, Deauville Gardens East Elementary School is 66%, Deauville Gardens West Elementary School is 67%, Great Neck Road Elementary School is 69%, and Susan E. Wiley Elementary School is 74%. The Copiague School District is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, a non-pricing meal service option for school districts in low-income areas. CEP allows the nation’s highest poverty districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students.
Copiague has been
Stop & Shop and Kellanova have donated $30,000 to support Copiague School District’s in-school food pantry, Eagles Nest Food Pantry, to meet the needs of the 4,600 students across its six schools. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
providing free meals to all students in their schools since September 2019. In the 2023-24 school year, the Copiague School District served 909,474 breakfast and lunch meals.
“I am incredibly proud of the vital role the Eagles Nest Food Pantry plays in supporting our Copiague students and their families,” said Dr. Kathleen Bannon, superintendent of schools. “Access to nutritious food is essential for the well-being and success of our students, both inside and outside the classroom. The pantry ensures that no student goes without, helping to create a healthier, more focused learning environment. We are grateful to Stop & Shop, and their partner Kellanova, for their generous support of this initiative. Their contributions have had a tremendous impact, making it possible for us to serve even more students. Working together, we continue to ensure that Copiague remains a great place to live, learn and work.”
The Stop & Shop School
Food Pantry Program was launched to help limit barriers impacting students’ ability to succeed in the classroom by ensuring consistent access to food. Stop & Shop works directly with schools from pre-k through college to support their school food pantry or help them establish a new one by providing gift card donations to assist in stocking their shelves.
“We are proud to support the Copiague School
District Eagles Nest Food Pantry to help ensure the students at their six schools have greater access to nutritious healthy food to help them thrive inside the classroom,” said Jim McGinn, regional vice president of operations of Stop & Shop. “We are also very grateful to our fantastic partner Kellanova for their generous donation and for helping us volunteer at the school’s monthly food distribution.”
Stop & Shop currently supports over 240 School Food Pantries across its five-state footprint. On Long Island, Stop & Shop has donated annually over $175,000 to support 18 school food pantries and help over 3,100 families a month. For more information about Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry program, visit https://stopandshop.com/ pages/school-food-pantryprogram.
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Copiague Memorial Public Library
Catholic Community Health and Outreach Bus
Thursday, October 31 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Catholic Community Health and Outreach Bus will be at the Library to conduct free health care screenings for adults 18 and older, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Registration not required.
Book to Movie
Thursday, October 31
1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Girl With All The Gifts | SciFi (R) 1hr 51mins
Watch a movie that was adapted from a book. We will discuss the book and the movie in a short discussion period directly following the movie. Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the Circulation Desk. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Holiday Food Drive
November 4 through December 13
Help us help those who are hungry in our community. The Library, in conjunction with Long Island Cares, is accepting donations of non-perishable food such as canned meats and vegetables, soup, cereal, tuna, pasta, sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly and baby food. Please drop your donation off at the Library during normal business hours.
Repair Café
Saturday, November 2 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Have a small household item in need of repair? Don’t throw it away! Stop down to the Library for our annual Repair Café! Volunteers from Starflower Experience and our own local repairers will try to repair your lamp, radio, clock, small appliances, electronics, jewelry, and
clothing. Please call the Library to register.
Veteran’s Heroes for Heros
Friday, November 8
5:30 - 7:30 PM
You served us, now let us serve you! We’re honoring our community service personnel with an evening of great food and entertainment. All are welcome – bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to compliment the wonderful main courses our staff will be serving up! Registration is required.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, November 14
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
March of the Wooden Soldiers
Thursday, November 14
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Join film historian Larry Wolff as he presents March of the Wooden Soldiers (aka Babes in Toyland). This is the film that has marked the unofficial beginning of the holiday season. See why this is one of Laurel and Hardy’s greatest films and how this film still entertains children and adults today! Registration is required.
Long Island Sierra Club:
Documentary:
Step into Liquid
Thursday, November 14
6:30 - 8:30 PM
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. This documentary by Dana Brown will travel around the world exploring new ways to surf, from sand dunes in the Middle East to cruising the wakes of cruise ships in the Atlantic Ocean to river surfing on a tropical island. Registration is required.
Foreigner and Journey
Tribute Band
Saturday, November 16
2:30 - 4:30 PM
This show will explore all of the eras of classic rock bands Foreigner and Journey and include their biggest hits as well as fan favorites. This tribute band will perform a fun, nostalgic and authentic concert featuring two of the world’s most iconic bands. Registration is required.
Your Homes Insulation
Monday, November 18
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join Brian Schnee from KL Home Inspection Services LLC to discuss the importance and comfort of a home that is properly insulated to one that is not. Learn about different types of insulation, proper installation techniques, basement/crawlspace insulation, attic insulation, ventilation and much more. Registration is required. meaning of dream symbols. Registration is required.
Nine Copiague Students Headed To
NINE COPIAGUE STUDENTS HEADED TO ALL-COUNTY FESTIVALS - Nine student musicians from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School have been selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association’s All-County Division IV in either mixed chorus, treble chorus or band. These students will perform on Nov. 15 along with select 11th and 12th graders from throughout the county. Congratulations to Christopher Cobian, Samari Cooper, Wagner Garcia, Vaiva Kean, Daniel Kister, Mykelle Moore, Analiz Rosario and Kayla Ventura for chorus, and Rhiana Coleman for band. They are pictured with Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta, Director of Fine Arts Jennifer Ross-Troise, chorus teacher Gina Occhiogrosso and band teacher Eric Dobmeier. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
ALBERT’S PIZZA
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE NYS SALES TAX ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE
MONDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA $18.00
TUESDAY 1-SQUARE PIE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS, FREE 2-LITER SODA $21.50
WEDNESDAY 1-ROUND OR SQUARE PIE, FREE 2-LITER SODA $18.00 SUNDAY 2-ROUND OR SQUARE PIES, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS
$35.00 ALBERT’S MEAL $25.00
1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, 1/2 DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS OR 1/2 DOZEN PEPPERONI ROLLS OR 1/2 DOZEN BROCCOLI ROLLS & 2 LITER SODA
FAMILY SUPER SAVER $46.00
2 SQUARE OR 2 ROUND PIES, DOZEN WINGS, WITH BLUE CHEESE & HOT SAUCE, DOZEN GARLIC KNOTS & 2 LITER SODA
ALBERT’S COMBO $33.00
1 SQUARE PIE, 1 HERO, 6 WINGS OR 6 MOZZARELLA STICKS, 2 LITER SODA
DINNER SPECIAL $25.00
CHOICE OF 1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, SPAGHETTI, ZITI DINNER, 6 GARLIC KNOTS, 2 LITER SODA
50 WINGS $40.00 WITH CHOICE OF: BLUE CHEESE, HOT SAUCE OR RANCH
2 PIE SPECIAL $37.00 EVERY DAY SPECIAL $28.50
1 SQUARE OR ROUND PIE, DOZEN WINGS
HERO SPECIAL $27.00 ANY 3 HEROES - CHOICE OF: MBPH, CKPH, EPPH, S&PPH, & A 2 LITER SODA
A Bushel of Apple Activities
A BUSHEL OF APPLE ACTIVITIES - To kick off the fall season, students in Sarah Ottati and Matthew Schneider’s classes at Deauville Gardens West Elementary School in the Copiague School District participated in interdisciplinary apple activities. Students took part in measuring apples and tested whether their parts would sink or float. They then examined the apples’ different features and wrote about their favorite kind. After taking tallies, the classes voted green apples as their favorite variety. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
(NAPS)—Slow down during the last half hour before you go to bed, advises Dr. Richard Shane, the licensed psychotherapist and sleep therapist who developed the Sleep Easily Method that leads you gently into sleep. Learn more at www. drshane.com and www. sleepeasily.com.
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
THROUGH OCT. 31st
2:30PM-6:30 PM PUMPKIN PATCH
A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
10:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 will be having a craft and vendor fair. 50/50 ~ Raffes ~ Cake Sale. Admission is Free ~INSIDE EVENT~ Amvets Post #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more information or to request a space please contact: Gloria Morck 631-277-9842, cell 516-885-1410 email gcm42@aol.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
12:00AM-5:00PM
SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
9:00AM-3:45PM
LONG ISLAND
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW
Starkie Bros. Garden Center , 721 Main Street in Farmingdale will again be the site of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Show. Awards presentation will begin at 3:45 pm. Some blooms will be available to the public for a small donation to the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society. For more information, please visit: www.limums.org, or call John Capobianco 516-263-2717
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
12:00AM-5:00PM
PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC
WELLNESS EVENT
Free Admission. Fire Island Vines 17
E. Main Street in Bayshore. 6 of LI finest Psychics, 12 Holistic Wellness Vendors and Healers. Food and Beverages available for purchase. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903 Empowered Path Expos.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST
EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all 18 years old & up. New members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, NOV. 9th
10:00AM-3:00PM
VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM
Sgt . John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Breakfast & Lunch Served. Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information, call 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 10th
9:00AM-2:00PM
OPERATION ENDURING CARE
BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Hosted by the Centurion Cruisers
Car Club and American legion Post 1244 Greenlawn - Remembering our Veterans. Walt Whitman High School 301 West Hills Road in Huntington Station. They are collecting donations to benefit in-patients and Community living Centers at the Northport V.A. Hospital, United Beacon House shelter and other transition and rehabilitation programs. For more info contact: Hank 516-650-9095 or Charlie 917-337-2234
SATURDAY, NOV. 16th
9:00AM-11:00AM
SANTAPOGUE CREEK DEFENDER CLEAN UP Santapogue Creek Defender Clean Up/West Babylon in collaboration with Babylon Rotary. Meet up is in old K-mart parking lot, Montauk Highway (across from Aldi). Gloves and bags to be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer here https:// savethegreatsouthbay.org/ volunteer/
10:00AM-1:30PM
WANTAGH KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE HUNGER affects people in EVERY community of ALL ages throughout the YEAR. Please join us at the King Kullen on Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Locally Benefitting: St. Francis Food Pantry & St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry - Wantagh. For more information, please call Marlena Schein 516-297-2772
New York Blood Center Declares
Blood Emergency
Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/
NYBC_Urgent
Donating blood is safe and it only takes one hour. We are taking extra precautions to help prevent the personto-person spread of COVID-19.
Donors can schedule appointments by calling 1-800-9332566 or visiting www. nybc.org.
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Academic Performance Can Be Affected By Eyesight
Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight.
The M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in India says vision problems in children can affect studies and restrict students’ academic development. Academic performance is directly linked to the ability to see clearly, as vision affects reading, writing, comprehension, and classroom participation. Clarendon Vision Development Center of Illinois advises that a substantial part of a child’s education is acquired through visual processing. When
that vision is impaired, it can hinder the ability to learn and absorb information effectively. Impaired eyesight may cause students to struggle and fall behind. This ultimately can lead to a lack of engagement in classwork and ultimately make them consider giving up, particularly when a student is unaware that it is eyesight and not another factor affecting their ability to learn.
Furthermore, poor grades may cause parents to mistakenly conclude a child has a learning disability or is slacking off.
The relationship between eyesight and education underscores the significance of routine eye exams. Intervention can help prevent poor academic performance. Infants often get their first comprehensive eye exams around zero to six months of age. By age three, children should have a second eye exam, says Medical Optometry America. Around age five or six, children should receive a third comprehensive eye exam, just before entering school.
1. Halloween is Over 2,000 Years Old! Halloween traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
2. Orange and Black are Halloween Colors for a Reason. The iconic colors of Halloween have speci c meanings: orange represents the fall harvest and warmth, while black symbolizes the coming of winter’s darkness and the death of the growing season.
3. Trick-or-Treating Began as ‘Souling.’ During the Middle Ages, people practiced “souling,” going door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes. This tradition eventually evolved into modern-day trick-or-treating.
4. Americans Spend Over $3 Billion on Halloween Candy. Halloween is big business, and candy is the star of the show! Each year, Americans collectively spend billions on sweet treats, with chocolate being the top choice. The most popular candies include Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, and M&M’s.
5. Haunted Houses Were Created as a Response to Mischief. In the early 20th century, Halloween pranks got out of hand, with property damage and vandalism becoming a real problem. To keep kids out of trouble, communities began organizing haunted houses and other spooky events, giving them a safe and fun outlet for their Halloween energy.
6. Halloween was Once Banned in America! In the 19th century, due to its pagan origins and wild celebrations, many communities in the U.S. banned Halloween altogether. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, when it became more family-friendly and less about ghosts and spirits, that Halloween made a comeback as a national celebration. Happy Halloween! Have fun and be safe.
