TOWN HONORS LOCAL HOCKEY LEGEND - Oyster Bay Town Supervisor and his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Director, Buzz Deschamps, on his recent induction into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame. Before becoming one of Long Island's most respected coaches and mentors for over 40 years, Buzz had an outstanding playing career. He was drafted by the New York Rangers and went on to become a standout player with the Long Island Ducks.
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The AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center invites Long Island seniors to “Yoga in the Garden,” a free outdoor wellness program designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The event takes place at the Center (149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville) on July 30 at 11 am. Register by calling the Center at 631-223-4000. No prior yoga experience is needed.
Participants in this hour-long program will perform a variety of simple, seated yoga poses and stretches as shown by the instructor. Seated yoga offers a safe and accessible way to encourage movement, increase body awareness, and foster social engagement.
Yoga is widely recognized for its many health benefits. Regular practice can help reduce stress, improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles, enhance posture, and encourage relaxation.
“Yoga in the Garden” and all activity programs at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center are dementiafriendly; therapists adapt directions and movements based on the abilities of the group participants, including people living with dementia.
Register for the free ‘Yoga in the Garden” program on July 30 at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center by calling the Center at 631-223-4000.
Town Honors Local Hockey Legend On Hall Of Fame Induction
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor and his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Director, Buzz Deschamps, on his recent induction into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame. Before becoming one of Long Island’s most respected coaches and mentors for
over 40 years, Buzz had an outstanding playing career. He was drafted by the New York Rangers and went on to become a standout player with the Long Island Ducks.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “While his accomplishments on the ice are impressive, perhaps his greatest legacy is the countless young people
whose lives he has positively influenced through his patience, encouragement and leadership. Buzz exemplifies selfless community service, integrity and an unwavering passion for growing the game of hockey. His induction into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame is richly
deserved, and our entire Town shares in celebrating this extraordinary achievement.”
Buzz was inducted alongside fellow legendary players including Josh Bailey, Nick Fotiu, Teagan Ketchum, Andrea Kilbourne-Hill, Steve Janaszak, Don Maloney, and Shawn Weller.
Summer Hazardous Material & Homeowners Cleanup Days
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for this summer, with dates scheduled for weekends in August. Residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.
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Saturday, August 8th from 9am – 4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners;
fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.
“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup Day – Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership required - oil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.
“With the start of spring, many residents begin to clean out their yards and may have large amounts of yard waste and other non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Hand. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken
concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”
Free Paper Shredding Services - Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30am –4pm: provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.
The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5848.
JULY HAPPENINGS
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6:45PM-10:00PM
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2026 JONES BEACH BANDSHELL
SUMMER CONCERT
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is thrilled to announce the 2026 Bandshell Summer Concert Series at Jones Beach State Park at Field 4 Boardwalk. Every night through September 6th. For the most up to date information, please contact Jones Beach State Park at 516785-1600.
THURSDAY, JULY 30th
6:30PM-7:30PM AMERICA 250: LONG ISLAND AND THE CIVIL WAR
At The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave. in Merrick. Join historian Bill Bleyer for a presentation exploring Long Island’s role in the Civil War, including Lincoln’s visit, local soldiers, home front efforts, and postwar memorials. Free Event. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
7:00PM-8:30PM NEW BEGINNINGS SUPPORT GROUP
At Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue in Bohemia. Have you recently had a major life change, such as widowhood, divorce, or a move? If you’re looking for a new beginning,
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join this discussion, social, and support group facilitated by life coach and social worker Marla Matthews, you will meet new people, network, and learn new skills toward reinventing yourself. No registration required. For additional information, please call the library at 631-567-5079
FRIDAY, JULY 31st
5:00PM-8:00PM SUMMER COMMUNITY DINNER
At Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, in Huntington. Join us for an evening of art, food, and community at the Heckscher Museum of Art this summer! Inspired by the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Museum’s 100th Anniversary of Eclipse of the Sun by George Grosz. From 6-8 pm, everyone is invited to gather for a community dinner outside the Museum. Seating and meals will be available while supplies last, and the evening will be offered as a pay-what-you-wish experience.
6:00PM-6:45PM
MAGIC OF AMORE
At Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. Prepare to be amazed by this award-winning magic show, packed with illusions, music, and comedy! Presented by Magic of Amore. Hosted by Emma Clark Library. For families with children ages 3 – 11 years old. No registration required. Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org, or call 631-9414080
UPCOMING AUGUST EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st 9:00AM-1:00PM
FREE FULL SIZE AMERICAN FLAG
RIVERHEAD CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
At Peconic Riverfront, Peconic Avenue in Riverhead. Free Event. The Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race is one of Downtown Riverhead’s most anticipated annual events, bringing together thousands of spectators to cheer on teams racing homemade cardboard boats across the Peconic River. This exciting waterfront festival combines creativity, competition, engineering, and family fun into a one-of-a-kind community experience that draws visitors from across Long Island. For more information, please call 631-727-7600
MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd
6:00PM
WEST ISLIP SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will be holding their Summer Concert Series starting in August, inviting the community to listen to some classical music. The first performance will be in Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters. The concert will be a part of the Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social. For more information about the Summer Concert Series, visit the West Islip Symphony Orchestra’s website at westislipsymphony.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th
11:00AM-5:00PM CLAMFEST
A Clamfest will be held at the Sayville United Methodist Church. The church is located at the corner of Main Street and Greene Avenue. The menu includes clam chowder, baked clams, hot dogs, hamburgers and more! Come on down and enjoy yourself! For more information, please call 631-589-0624
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Before Your College Student Leaves, Give Their Insurance A Checkup
Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber
College move-in day usually involves an overpacked car, several lastminute trips to Target and at least one disagreement about whether everything will fit in the dorm room. Insurance probably isn’t making anyone’s checklist—but it should. Start with all the belongings going to school. A student living in a dorm may have some
protection through their parents’ homeowners policy, but coverage limits and deductibles still apply. Expensive laptops, electronics, jewelry or musical instruments may need additional protection. And no, the school generally isn’t responsible simply because something disappears from a dorm room.
Moving into an offcampus apartment can be different. The landlord’s insurance covers the building—not the student’s clothing, furniture, electronics or liability. If a kitchen fire damages the apartment or someone gets hurt while visiting, a renters policy may be the difference between an inconvenience and a very expensive life lesson. Roommates should normally have their own coverage; one
student’s policy doesn’t automatically protect everyone or everything in the apartment.
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Councilwoman Walsh Urges Residents To Give The Gift Of Life
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Donating Blood On August 13th
With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Thursday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall North, located at 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay.
Councilwoman Walsh stated, “Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this Blood Drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”
Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify
as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past three months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. All donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy
Queen, and donors who enter their email addresses will receive two free New York Islanders tickets via email one week after the donation drive.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”
For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at www.oysterbaytown.com/ blooddrive.
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Before Your College Student Leaves, Give Their Insurance A Checkup
Where will it be kept?
Will anyone else drive it? A change in where the car is regularly garaged can affect the policy, while a student attending school without a car may qualify for a different rating or discount. Either way, the insurance company should know the actual arrangement before a claim—not discover it afterward.
Finally, confirm whether your student is still considered a household resident under your policies. That detail can affect auto, property and
Sending a child to college is expensive enough without learning an insurance lesson the hard way. Before packing the bedding, mini-fridge and enough snacks to survive a small apocalypse, take a few minutes to review how your coverage follows your student—and where it doesn’t. Insurance Questions…Call Us at 516-753-2600! Continued From
personal-liability protection, particularly when the student has a permanent off-campus residence.
Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings
12-Step support group giving Hope & Strength to parents, family and friends concerned with a loved one’s destructive behavior caused by Alcohol, Drugs or Related Behavioral Problems is now
meeting virtually until further notice. For further information e-mail or call: Donna526@ aol.com or (631) 835.8788; Diane (631) 587.0966, www. FamiliesAnonymous. org
The Women’s Club of Farmingdale Installs 2026-28 Executive Board
At The Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) June Luncheon, Chair Cheryl Parisi and committee members Margaret Barrett and Ingrid Hernandez, provided a Red, White and Blue Celebration with a delicious catered BBQ lunch from Zorn’s which included BBQ chicken, hot dogs, salads and desserts. At this meeting, club members donated paper goods, paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, etc. to St. Kilian’s Outreach.
On behalf of the club, Anna Ievolo and Gayle Garthwaite proudly installed the new 2026-2028 Executive Board. Each new member received a beautiful flower whose color held special significance to the role that member would now perform. The new
Board is as follows:
President: Margaret Barrett
1st Vice President: Debbie Podolski
2nd Co-Vice Presidents: Cheryl Parisi and Valerie Thieke
The newly elected president, Margaret Barrett, was presented with a beautiful 14K gold President’s Pin donated by Past President Dolores Cianciabella. Dolores has requested that her pin be passed along to each new president. Thank you, Dolores, for your very thoughtful gesture.
At the annual Farmingdale High School Senior Awards Night, on June 2, the club’s Award Committee Chairs, Vicky Impollonia and Gayle Garthwaite, presented seniors with the following club and NYS awards: WCF Club Awards
Abigail E. Leonard
$1,000
Caroline Lennon
Women’s Club of Farmingdale
$1,000
Gabriella Messana
Carla Peipert - Art
$600 Kayla Hayden
Hospitality/Culinary
$750 Gabriel Artura
GFWC-NYS
Olive B. O’Connor Music
$1,000
William Herbert
The Olive B. O’Connor Music Award is given by
the General Federation of Women’s Clubs annually to a New York State senior whose musical talents, i.e. singing and musical theatre performances, are outstanding. William Herbert plans to continue his education and creative exploration within the musical arts genre.
Farmingdale School District Creative Writing student winners from the March GFWC NYS Island Metro Cultural Arts Competition were presented with their certificates at the Board of Education Meeting on June 3.
On Tuesday, June 2, WCF President Lynda Leone delivered a check in the amount of $800 to the Farmingdale Public Library in support of
their Triple P and CASE Programs. Both programs are designed to support allabilities learners.
In early May, the WCF continued its Shut the Door on Hunger Program (STDOH) by collecting donated food supplies and gift cards to be donated to area students during the long Memorial Day Weekend when schools are closed.
Adults from the Library’s CASE program were, once again, on hand to sort and pack the food items. FSD social workers picked up the bags and distributed them to ensure no student goes hungry when schools are not in session.
Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair
The WCF Book Club, chaired by Elaine Ryan, recently read and discussed The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry and Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. Both books were read and enjoyed by the club. Club members also participate in a weekly mahjongg game, chaired by Nancy Carman, and a weekly “walk & talk” fitness routine, (weather permitting), chaired by Ann Lomonte. The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, a local 501-C-3 non-profit organization, is always interested in welcoming new members. For more information, please email: President Margaret Barrett, mvbgiants@aol.com or Membership Chair, Lynda Leone, lyndaleone@gmail. com. #IAMGFWC
Lunch Committee: L-R: Ingrid Hernandez, Margaret Barrett, Cheryl Parisi
2026-2028 Executive Board: L-R: C. Parisi, D. Podolski, M. Barrett, C. Sewell, R. Emigholz, L. Connolly, A. Lomonte (not shown 2nd Co-VP Val Thieke)
Farmingdale School District Creative Writing student winners from the March GFWC NYS Island Metro Cultural Arts Competition were presented with their certificates at the Board of Education Meeting. Pictured: GFWC-NYS Creative
Kids Coloring Contest!
Get creative and color the drawing to the best of your ability! Four winners will be chosen - one in each age category: 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 & 11-12.
Winners will receive a 4-pack of tickets to the Long Island Aquarium All entries must be submitted by August 23. Winners will be notified on August 24. One entry per person.
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