Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with NYPD officials and representatives from St. Mary’s High School to announce a scholarship fund in memory of Detective Jonathan Diller. Officials invited the public to help them reach the goal of $100,000 by attending a charitable fundraising event at Mulcahy’s on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30pm, to help make this scholarship fund an even greater success. Local businesses are also invited to participate in the scholarship fund by calling MGD Realty at (516) 409-1800 in advance to make arrangements.
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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700
7:30PM
AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of officers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Benefits of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486
THURSDAY, OCT. 10th
7:00PM LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
FRIDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00am-1:00pm
GRAND REOPENING SALE
Simpson UMC is having a Bag Sale!
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Thrift Shop Treasures. Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5. New items are not included in the bag sale. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 19th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Amityville to hold its first Community Garage Sale. A Village-wide garage sale will be held in the Village of Amityville. (raindate Sunday, Oct. 20th). A huge assortment of items will be available at various homes. Check Amityville.com to see registered locations.
10:00AM-2:00PM
GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED YARD SALE
United Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, will be hosting a Good, Old-Fashioned Yard Sale. The church Thrift Shop will also be open from 10:00am– 2:00pm. For more information, please call 631-581-7663
10:00AM-4:00PM
HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE
Join us for a festive day featuring local craft vendors, a congregational yard sale, a pumpkin patch with painting, mums for sale, raffles, delicious food including hot dogs and bratwurst, hot apple cider, a bake table, free pony rides, a bouncy house, live music, and much more. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Avenue in Seaford. For more information, please call 516-781-6374. Email: office@ ourredeemerlutheran.church
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10:00AM-4:00PM FALL HARVEST FAIR
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore. Vendors, raffles, raffle Baskets, food & children's activities For more information contact Terry at 516 785- 5029 email gelcnb@aol. com. VENDORS WANTED!
7:00PM
NLFD COMPANY #5
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The North Lindenhurst FD Company #5, 1630 Straight Path, N. Lindenhurst, will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party. Please join them! DJ, Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda. Prize for best costume, 50/50, door prizes. Doors open at 6:30pm. $50.00 p.p. For more information, and tickets, please call 631-226-5809 or 631-879-1211
SUNDAY, OCT. 20th
1:00PM-4:00PM
ANNUAL COLUMBUS DANCE
LISIA’S Annual Columbus Dance, at the Piermont in Babylon. Dinner and dancing. Sit down menu (antipasto, pasta, salad and choice of entrees, dessert coffee, house wines). $95.00 p.p. For more information, please call Diane Langella 516-398-3484
2:00PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (Grant Ave), in Farmingdale will be having a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your creatures great & small on a leach or in a carrier (or stuffed) for the event. For more information, please call 516-694-3424
Tanger Outlets Deer Park And Riverhead Invite Local Schools To Apply For 2024 Tangerkids Grants Program Through Oct. 18
Tanger Outlets Deer Park and Tanger Outlets Riverhead announce the launch of the 2024 TangerKids Grants Program, continuing a long history of investing in the local community by supporting educational resources that help area students succeed. Applications are now open through Oct. 18, and Long Island educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com. The platform invites teachers and leaders within the community to identify their needs and request funding to enhance programs and better serve students as they
work to create a more productive and inclusive learning environment. Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.4 million to schoolfocused initiatives in the communities it serves. In 2023, Tanger awarded $168,000 to fund over 140 grants to schools and programs across the U.S., supporting equipment upgrades, inclusion initiatives, interactive learning spaces, hygiene and clothing closets, literacy efforts, STEM and more.
This year, Tanger has earmarked 70% of total
grants for support of underserved schools, accessibility programs and student needs. Faculty members at public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12 are eligible to participate in the annual program.
Tanger Deer Park and Riverhead shoppers will again be invited to help choose grant winners in their community through Member’s Choice voting, which will be open Dec. 2 – 13. Award recipients will be announced in January 2025 and celebrated at the center’s annual TangerKids Day.
NYS Sen. Steve Rhoades Honors Local “Women of Distinction”
On Thursday, 9/26, Sen. Steve Rhoades hosted a “Women of Distinction 2024” Ceremony at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library honoring 19 recipients, including Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) Past President and
long-standing member Rosemary Trudden. Before the presentation of awards, guests enjoyed Welcoming Music, an Opening Prayer by Rev. & Sr. Pastor Iwy Patel-Yatri, Hicksville United Methodist Church, Introductory Remarks from NYS Sen. Steve
Rhoads, a Welcome Dance Performance by the 5678 Dance Studio in Levittown and a Keynote Address by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips. A reading of bios and presentation of awards by Linda Rhoads and Sen. Rhoads followed. Award winners and guests
On Thursday, 9/26, Sen. Steve Rhoades hosted a “Women of Distinction 2024” Ceremony at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library honoring 19 recipients, including Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) Past President and long-standing member Rosemary Trudden. L-R: Anna Ievolo, Maria Ortolani, Rosemary Trudden, Edie Allen, Barbara Hoerner, Dolores Cianciabella, Judith Vazquez
were invited to enjoy an array of refreshments. What follows below is the award bio for Rosemary Trudden from the Women of Distinction program: “Act as if what you do makes a difference, it does.” - William James Rosemary Trudden embodies this sentiment through her extensive and distinguished service to the Farmingdale community and beyond. With over 40 years of dedication, she is a cornerstone of local support and leadership. As the longtime owner of McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Rosemary has compassionately guided countless families through their most challenging times, offering solace and strength.
Her commitment to community extends to her role as a past president and long-standing member of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale. For more than two decades, a
significant contributor as a board member of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. In 2011, the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce unanimously honored Rosemary as Business person of the Year. Her ongoing dedication exemplifies her longstanding support for local initiative and her deep-rooted connection to the community she serves.
Rosemary’s involvement doesn’t stop there; she has also been an active member of the Farmingdale Columbiettes and served as past president of the Farmingdale Kiwanis Club. Her influence also extends into the public sector through her work in the Nassau County Executive’s press office, where she made significant contributions from 1996 until her retirement.
Now, in a beautiful new chapter of her life, Rosemary cherishes her role as a grandmother to
her son William’s twins, Grace and Billy. Her lifelong dedication to service and community exemplifies the qualities of a true leader and role model. Rosemary Trudden is indeed a Woman of Distinction.
Rosemary’s leadership, guidance, and attention to detail has been a big part of the WCF’s success and consequently she has made a significant impact on the club’s projects. Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivates the whole club. We CONGRATULATE her and wish her continued success.
The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, a local philanthropic organization, is always interested in welcoming new members. For more information, please email: lodaromanelli@gmail.com. #IAMGFWC
Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair
Town Partners With Community Group To Collect Peanut Butter Residents Invited To ‘Spread
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce that the Town will partner with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a Peanut Butter Collection Drive. Beginning on October 15th , residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help replenish local food pantries and support families in need. Drop-off containers are located at Town Halls North and South, as well as at the Town Ice Skating Center. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted.
“We are proud to partner with this great organization to help ‘spread the love’ and stock local food pantry shelves with this very popular product,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Peanut butter has a long shelf life, provides many nutrients and doesn’t require refrigeration, making it among the most highly requested items from local food banks. We thank the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club for again putting our local communities first with another wonderful initiative to help others.”
The Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club mission is to provide and encourage involvement in education, charitable and social programs for the men of local communities, and to support the local and wider community with activities and contributions.
“The Massapequa-Farmingdale Men’s Club has been
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assisting local foodbanks for more than five years, and we’re supporting their efforts by helping to collect food, fill shelves and feed the hungry,” said Councilman Hand.
The Peanut Butter Collection Drive will run from October 15th through November 15th. Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).
“Our organization has worked to help the local and greater community for several years, and we are thrilled to once again partner with the Town of Oyster Bay to supply this much-needed item to local food pantries,” said Tom Sabellico, president and founder of the Men’s Club. “We’ve run many successful food drive and have found over the years that local food banks like peanut butter thanks to it being easy to use, it keeps a long time, provides a variety of nutrients, is high in protection and is enjoyed by all age groups.”
For more information about the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club and their mission, visit www. massapequafarmingdalemensclub.com. For more information about the Peanut Butter Collection Drive and other Town programs, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 624-6380.
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Town Announces Scholarship Fund In Memory Of Fallen NYPD
Detective Jonathan Diller
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with NYPD officials and representatives from St. Mary’s High School to announce a scholarship fund in memory of Detective Jonathan Diller, who was tragically murdered in the line of duty in March, leaving behind wife Stephanie and a young child. Supervisor Saladino, alongside Stephane Diller, acknowledged Larry Weinberger, president of MGD Realty, for spearheading the scholarship initiative and contributing the first $5,000 to get it off the ground.
“The Town of Oyster Bay never forgets its hometown
heroes, and Officer Diller sacrificed his life because of his bravery and undeterred commitment to serving the public and keeping us safe,” said Supervisor Saladino. “He will forever be remembered as a hometown hero, and the Detective Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund launched today will ensure people will forever remember him.”
A 2010 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, Jonathan learned the importance of values, service, community and respect while achieving academic success. This well-rounded education was important to him and led him to a career in law
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enforcement. Stephanie and her family want others to have the same opportunity that Jonathan did at St. Mary’s, which led to the creation of this scholarship initiative.
Officials invited the public to help them reach the goal of $100,000 by attending a charitable fundraising event at Mulcahy’s on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30pm, to help make this scholarship fund an even greater success. Local businesses are also invited to participate in the scholarship fund by calling MGD Realty at (516) 4091800 in advance to make arrangements.
Saturday, October 12
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk on Saturday, October 12, at Mill Pond Park in Bellmore/ Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway. The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.
To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable conditions.
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Volunteers Welcomed To Plant Dune Grass At TOBAY Beach
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that the Town will host a fall ‘Dune Day’ initiative on Sunday, October 13th at TOBAY Beach, beginning at 10 a.m. The dune planting program, held annually in the spring, is being added this fall after a major storm washed away much of the TOBAY shoreline in advance of the summer. To save the summer reason for Town residents, officials replenished the beach with 33,000 tons of sand in advance of the summer.
“After we successfully rebuilt much of our shoreline to ensure our residents could enjoy their summer at TOBAY Beach, our Town looked into securing grant funding for
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new dune grass so a follow up planting program could take place in the fall to help further protect the new dunes that were constructed,” explained Supervisor Saladino. “We were successful in securing a $15,000 grant from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to replace the dune grass washed away this spring and help protect the dunes which are vital to protecting our beach.”
The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve the beach and barrier island as dunes along the south
shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that can have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds. To register in advance as a volunteer, residents can visit www.oysterbaytown. com/volunteerform. For additional information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or email environmental@oysterbayny.gov.
Oyster Bay Town Board Imposes Harvesting Freeze
In an effort to study and boost the local clam and oyster population, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board approved a temporary 6-month shellfish harvesting moratorium on 1,850 acres of underwater land in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor. These lands, previously leased and harvested by a commercial shellfish harvesting company, must be studied to understand the impact of decades-long harvesting on the sea bottom while laying the groundwork for repopulating local waters with baby clams and oysters. Annually, the Town of Oyster Bay populates these waters with millions of baby shellfish.
“Friends of the Bay and local environmental groups have all asked for and helped us in this process. This temporary moratorium will help us strengthen the health of the harbor while not impacting any current shellfish harvesting by local baymen on the more than 4,000 acres they currently fish. Harvesting
in public waters will continue as currently allowed, with no changes to access or regulations, ensuring that local baymen and recreational anglers/ shellfish harvesters can continue their activities without any disruption,” said Supervisor Saladino.
On October 1, 2024, the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Environmental Resources will temporarily prevent shellfish harvesting activities on 1,850 acres to comprehensively evaluate bay bottom conditions. Shellfish density and sediment surveys will provide the data-driven foundation for developing effective strategy for all harbor users. Due to lease agreements first entered nearly 100 years ago, the Town of Oyster Bay has been unable to study these underwater lands during the lease period.
The temporary moratorium will provide the necessary time to collect scientific data on shellfish populations, sediment conditions, and overall ecosystem health— critical information that is currently unknown and essential for informed management. Similar moratoriums have been effectively used in other states, such as Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, to
protect marine resources and develop restoration strategies.
To obtain input from residents and environmental advocates regarding this temporary
moratorium, the Town Board hosted a public hearing on August 13, 2024. Friends of the Bay, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, and employees from the Department of Environmental Resources expressed support for such a temporary moratorium based on their extensive professional experience in the field.
Receiver Pravato Announces 40-Day Penalty Free Period To Pay School Property Taxes
Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes, Jeffrey P. Pravato, reminds residents that the First Half of the 2024-2025 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 12th. The Town of Oyster Bay is closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,”
Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to October 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before November 12th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”
The Tax Office is open in both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm to assist residents and
accept payments with a check, cash or debit/ credit card (for a fee).
Outdoor walkup windows are also available. On November 8th and 12th both offices will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.
Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey
P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s school district code, section, block, lot and phone number on the check. All mailed payments must have a United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before November 12th.
Taxpayers also have access to the 2024-2025 School Tax information on our online system via a link on the Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view current tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay
taxes with an ACH check payment for a service fee of $1.75, or by debit/ credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.
Receiver Pravato reminds residents that school budgets are set by their local school districts, and the Town of Oyster Bay is not involved in that process. Any questions related to School Tax rates and amounts should be addressed to the resident’s school
district. The telephone number for each school district is printed on the front of the School Tax bill.
To contact the Receiver of Taxes Office, please call (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Residents are requested to have the school district code, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.
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