November 30, 2022 Farmingdale South

BOBBI AND THE STRAYS

12 year old female. Easy to walk, housebroken and social with other dogs.

BRANDI 5-7 year old female. Loves everyone she meets. Outgoing and energetic.

NEVILLE 3-5 year old male. Affectionate and sweet boy who loves to curl up on lap.

10 year old female Husky. Gentle and good natured. Loves slow walks.

LOUIE

FLOWER

OLD MAN JENKINS

8 year old Labrador mix. Sweet boy who makes for a great companion.

MADISON

8 year old female Collie mix. A shy beauty ready to find her forever home.

10 year old male Doxy mix. Armed with a lively spirit and a clever, intuitive mind.

Collecting DVDs For U.S. Troops & Children’s Hospitals

today.

Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:

Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

Town Hall South –977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa

Additionally, letters of gratitude to soldiers and holiday cards for children are also welcome. For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops and local Children’s Hospitals, please call (516) 624-6380.

Oyster Bay Town

Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces as well as movies for children’s hospitals. Donations will be accepted November 1st through November 30th and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with

Big Hy for Heroes for our 5th Annual DVD Collection Drive and send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe as well as to children receiving care in local hospitals. Help support these brave men, women and children by donating DVDs.”

The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

www.mhaw.org

We close out November, the month in which we honor America’s veterans, with some final information about our Charity of the Month, the Ronkonkomabased Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW).

Among its wide range of mentalhealth-related services, MHAW offers many forms of assistance for veterans in Suffolk County. These offerings address affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, peer support, and other services.

To allow readers to get a humanscale picture of the real-life ways that MHAW supports local veterans in need, here are the stories of “John” and “Mary.”

“John” had served our country for more than eight years as a Marine, including witnessing the aftermath of the Beirut barracks bombings in 1983 that had killed 241 American personnel and dozens of others.

He proceeded to face major difficulty adapting to post-service life, and used food to help him cope. John became significantly overweight and homeless, with a hotel as his residence for two years. It was nearly impossible to find a house that accommodated his needs until he connected with “Housing Our Homeless Heroes,” an initiative that helps veterans regain their sense of independence with supportive housing.

Happily, John is now living in a stabilized environment with dignity and respect.

As a second example, “Mary” had been discharged from the service last August, had no income, nowhere to go, and unfortunately was living in her car. She reached out to the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, run in collaboration with the Economic

Opportunity Council (EOC) of Suffolk, a Patchoguebased social services organization.

Mary worked with the SSVF team to locate and obtain permanent housing. She also worked with a case manager and a health care navigator to apply for the VA’s service-connected disability program, where she was approved for 100-percent compensation. Mary was also connected to the Northport VA Medical Center, where she began receiving health care. In addition, Mary worked with an employment specialist who assisted her with her resume, job search, and interview prep.

As a result, Mary ultimately secured a full-time job. She has expressed her gratefulness to MHAW and to EOC of Suffolk for the critical assistance she received at the time when she needed it most.

After all they have given to America, our veterans deserve support from all of us here in Suffolk County and across the nation. With this in mind, we urge you to play a role in introducing local veterans in need to MHAW.

If you know such a veteran, have them contact Marcelle Leis, MHAW’s Director of Veteran Services, by calling 631-946-0147, or by emailing mleis@ mhaw.org.

Jennifer Vargas, Mastic Beach

Jessica Melendez, Farmingdale

Mary Ellen Landi

Caroline was great! She was attentive to exactly what we were looking for. She is very personably and has great knowledge of her job. She always responded back to us quickly no matter what. I would recommend her to anyone!

Working with Caroline was a great experience. never once concerned myself with much because know that she is top notch in the field. She had everything under control at all times. I will recommend her to all that know. During the sale of my home had a accident and was in a rehab facility while my home was being sold. There was not one minute that I was concerned that Caroline would not do her job in selling my home whether was physically there or not. Everything went smoothly and Caroline kept in constant communication with me and came to the rehab facility to bring me anything that needed to see or sign. I was blessed that she was the one hired to sell my home.

Penne

Pappardelle Bolognese

Eggplant Parmesan: Melted Mozzarella Baked In A Marinara Sauce

Zucchini Linguini: In A Spicy Marinara Sauce

Pork Chop: Mushrooms, Onions, Cherry Peppers Served W/Roasted Potato & Vegetables

Scampi Con Rico: Garlic, Butter, White Wine And Lemon Served Over Rice

Bistecca: Grilled Steak Topped With Asparagus And Melted Mozzarella In A Barolo Sauce Served With Onion Rings

Sole Portofino: Parmesan Encrusted In A Lemon White Wine Saucem Risotto

Notice Of Republic Airport Commission Meeting

The next public meeting of the Republic Airport Commission will be held December 14, 2022

at 7:00pm at the Main Terminal, 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale, NY. For

information, call 631752-7707 or email info@ republicairport.net .

KiDS NEED MoRE Charity Drive-In Movie

Join KiDS NEED MoRE for a Charity Drive-In Movie at Costello’s Ace Hardware located at 705 Montauk Hwy., in Copiague, on Saturday,

December 3, 2022 at 8:30pm. Featured movie: ELF. Proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE helping local families coping with life-

threatening illnesses. Come for a donation of any amount. Donate at the door or reserve your parking spot at: www. kidsneedmore.org/movie

Calling All Sisters Of St. Joseph Alums “Together Again”

The Sisters of St. Joseph invite alums from all classes, faculty and staff to the Annual Alum Holiday

Event on Thursday, December 8 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn. For more information or

to purchase tickets, please visit www.brentwoodcsj. org or call 631-273-1187 ext. 154.

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Tis The Season For Giving

On Monday, November 21, 2022, Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team launched a Holiday Donation Drive, benefitting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization that strives to end homelessness on Long Island, and to alleviate the issues associated with homelessness and poverty for homeless and at risk persons in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

“I’ve always been passionate about helping others, but more specifically assisting the homeless is really important to me,” said Noelle, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “When you strip away all the excess and get down to the basics - the minimum that one should have in order to put their best foot forward every day - what remains is a home, along with food, and the like. There are countless people struggling and facing homelessness right now on Long Island and it just feels like the right thing to do to help them.”

The drive will run through December 19th and has five drop-off locations throughout Long Island. “This year the organization is desperately in need of non perishable food and personal care items,” said Bryn Elliott, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “They’re also looking for clothing, socks and winter coats. We’re hopeful that this drive will make a difference by helping people who need it; especially during the toughest time of the year to be homeless.”

Every donation truly does make a difference. “We thank everyone in advance for their participation,” said Noelle. “We’re so appreciative of each business that has let us use their establishment as a drop-off location.” If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Lambert at 631.478.3819 or Bryn

Elliott at 631.332.8899. For more information about the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, visit www. addressthehomeless.org.

Drop-Off Locations:

The Fish Store 836 Montauk Hwy, Bayport, NY

USA Auto Body 1419 Montauk Hwy, East Patchogue, NY

Long Island Media Group 565 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 2410 North Ocean Ave, Farmingville, NY

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 200 W Main St, Smithtown, NY

About The Fish Store: The Fish Store is a family run business that opened its doors in 1978. Their market and restaurant in Bayport offers fresh food options and is beloved by many. They are the proud winners of Bethpage Best of Long Island’s #1 Best Fish Market on Long Island for 9 years in a row.

About USA Auto Body: USA Auto Body is a fullservice auto body repair shop in East Patchogue. Their trained professionals can complete your automobile restoration to manufacturerspecified standards and they are ready to make your car shine!

About Long Island Media Group: Long Island Media Group is a locally owned and operated media company that has been publishing since 1953. Today they publish the South Bay’s Neighbor, Neighbor Newspapers, Seasons Magazine, along with many other specialty products. They also offer digital marketing services.

About Douglas Elliman Real Estate: Douglas Elliman leads the New York real estate market by sales volume, and ranks as one of the nation’s largest independent residential real estate brokerages by the same measure. From sales, rentals and new development to mortgages and title insurance, their agents are relentless advocates for their clients.

Pictured above from left to right: Noelle Lambert & Bryn Elliott

KEN MARCUS

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

And Shine

During Village Holiday Parade

Dancin’ and Prancin’ in Farmingdale Square. A spectacular Holiday Parade hosted by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce marched down Main Street this past Saturday, November 19th. It was a chilly day, but the sun shone

brightly on our Dalers as they entertained hundreds of guests who came out to kick off the holiday season.

Members of the Farmingdale Chamber led the charge, followed by the Farmingdale Board of Education and the ever-

impressive Farmingdale High School Marching Band featuring the Dalerettes. Talented Daler musicians entertained the crowd with festive tunes while the Dalerettes performed a merry dance and kickline number.

St. Hugh Productions Presents The Happy Elf

St. Hugh Productions presents The Happy Elf on December 3rd and 4th. Performances are Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 pm

and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 4th at 3:30 pm at St. Hugh of Lincoln Auditorium at 1450 New York Avenue in Huntington Station.

Tickets will be sold at the door. Check or cash only. $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for Seniors and Children.

MARCHING BAND

- Farmingdale High School’s marching band performs in the annual village holiday parade. Photo courtesy of The Farmingdale School District

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Affordability is one of the reasons Medicare Advantage plans continue to grow in popularity. Nearly half of people eligible for Medicare in 2022, including 52% of beneficiaries in New York, chose Medicare Advantage plans.

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UPCOMING EVENTS In Farmingdale Village

Farmingdale Village was nominated again for Best of Long Island, “Best Downtown 2023”, and “Best Customer Service 2023” in the shopping category. Please vote 1X per day now through December 15th, while voting for All of your Farmingdale & Long Island Favorites www. bestoflongisland.com/ voting/ Thank you!

The Gerngras Park Tree Lighting is set for 7 pm on Friday, December 2nd, (Staples St & Hudson St).

Youth Open Mic Night is set for Friday, December

9th, 7 pm, at Village Hall Acts, Individuals & Groups of all ages can register in advance via email: openmicfarmingdale@ gmail.com, or can sign-up at 7PM at the event.

Limited seating inside Village Hall.

Free Farmingdale Community Events ~ Bring Family & Friends ~ Thanks to all sponsors, all involved! For more details please call Village Hall - 516-249-0093.

The 9th Annual Long Island Gingerbread House Contest - Saturday, December 10th, 12 - 4 pm at The Chocolate Duck, 310

Main Street ~ come see the amazing entries @ the event - vote for the People’s Choice award ~ Prizes to be awarded. This years theme: Holiday Theme/Memories, What do the holidays mean to you, etc. For more info, contact Christina: cakegirl70@aol. com, call 516-249-0887, visit the Village website. There will be a collection for locals in need by Long Island Cares, please bring non-perishable food donations. The event is planned in conjunction with the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee.

Outdoor Events are weather permitting. In addition to Municipal

Primary Care

(NAPSA)-By forming a partnership with your primary care office and

making an annual wellness visit, you can have the preventive measures to

keep yourself on a path to lifelong health and wellbeing. To learn more, visit

parking lots throughout the Village, Weekend Parking is permitted at the Farmingdale Village LIRR parking lots, from 4pm on Fridays through Sunday nights.

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Village Hall / Village Green - 361 Main Street, 516-249-0093

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