As families across Long Island are enjoying their last few weeks of summer sun, it’s the perfect time to remind everyone of the importance of sunsafety. On Sunday, August 18, don’t miss an interactive, fun, educational and free event for the whole family that promotes sun safety and provides information about preventing skin cancer.
Stony Brook Medicine dermatologists will be on hand offering free skin cancer screenings. Screenings are appropriate for those 18 years and older.
The event hosted by Stony Brook Cancer
Center and Stony Brook Dermatology Associates in coordination with the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign and sponsored by Pfizer and La Roche Posay, will also feature carnival style educational games, free giveaways and healthcare resources for skin cancer concerns.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. with 1 in 5 people being diagnosed with it in their lifetime. Stony Brook healthcare experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide resources pertaining to sun safety,
including prevention and resources for skin cancer screening.
WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 2024 Skin Cancer Screenings
11 AM to 2 PM Education and Resources
10 AM to 2 PM
WHERE: Jones Beach State Park 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
Look for the Stony Brook Cancer Center banner.
Closest parking lot is Parking Lot 6.
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board, including Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato, visited with lifeguards at Town pool and beach facilities in recognition of National Lifeguard Day, held to honor those who work to protect the public in pool and ocean waters.
Officials held a special ceremony recognizing three generations of beach lifesavers at TOBAY Beach, honoring John, Kim and Jack McGovern for more than 50 years of service as TOBAY lifeguards.
With July 31st marking Lifeguard Appreciation Day, the Town recognized all lifeguards for their invaluable service to Town residents, whether they work at local pools or Town beaches.
“The great lifeguarding tradition began in 1967 for the McGovern family, when John first joined the Town as a seasonal lifeguard, and it was passed down to John’s son Kim, and now his grandson, Jack,” Supervisor Saladino explained. “The diligence and attention to detail it takes to be a lifeguard –John is someone who has it all, and his hard work and commitment have now been passed down to the next generation. That doesn’t just go for his family, it goes far beyond that, as John and others in our lifeguarding team help train and certify lifeguards at both our pool and beach facilities.”
- Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board, including Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato, visited with lifeguards at Town pool and beach facilities in recognition of National Lifeguard Day, held to honor those who work to protect the public in pool and ocean waters. Officials held a special ceremony recognizing three generations of beach lifesavers at TOBAY Beach, honoring John, Kim and Jack McGovern for more than 50 years of service as TOBAY lifeguards.
The Hall of Fame seeks to recognize alumni who have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen field or have provided exemplary service to the schools, community or the family. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to promote school & community pride. Hall of Fame Members provide an excellent resource for career advisement and networking for current and future students.
Professional soccer player for Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls since 2019; team captain in 2023 season
Four-year Varsity Soccer player and senior captain for Hofstra University. Colonial Athletic Association 2018 Defensive Player of the Year and United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America 1st Team Led the Massapequa Chiefs to an NYSPHSAA Class AA Championship as a Junior at MHS
One of the most successful coaches in Massapequa High School history, dominating Girls Soccer: 300 wins, 7 State Titles, 18 County Championships, 11 Long Island Titles
5 State Coach of the Year Awards
6 players named NY State Gatorade Players of the Year
3 players named to US National Team Newsday designated him as the #2 High School Coach of the Decade
Dylan Nealis - MHS 2016
Founder, President and CEO of Home Comfort Assistance in the field of elder care. Creator of “Everything Massapequa” Facebook page celebrating community events. Supporter of local fundraisers and events in the community. Sponsor of needy families and local athletic youth teams. Former owner of Little Italian Deli donating food for people in need.
Co-Founder CoPresident and CoCEO of TickPick, an innovative “all-in” ticket sales company
Named a “Technology Fast 500” Company by Deloitte Rated among 50 fastest growing companies in NY by Crains New York
Recognized by Biden Administration for innovation and transparency in ticket sales
For extraordinary service to the Massapequa Communities
Family owned and operated Tim’s Florist in Massapequa Park for over fifty years.
Generously contributes her time and products to help beautify downtown Massapequa Park Along with her Tim’s Florist team, actively contributes and decorates for Halloween, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Christmas holiday seasons
Exemplary service as a court reporter in the Nassau County and Suffolk County Family Court system and Supreme Court of Suffolk County. Long time commitment to organizations in the community; 50 years of service to the Massapequa Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, and 14 years as a Director and VP of the Massapequa Hall of Fame. Member of the Historical Society dedicated to preserving the history and landmarks of Massapequa. Member of the LI West Point Parents Association and spearheaded the collection and mailing of supplies for troops in Afghanistan.
Pioneer in the field of Surgical Pathology at Hackensack University Medical Center (26 Years) and at Rutgers University (14 Years)
Inventor of the “Peters Cryoembedding System” which has significantly improved the accuracy and speed of diagnosis and used the all over the world
Author of renowned medical textbook A Practical Guide to Frozen Section Technique
For his contribution to education and service to the school community: Dynamic and innovative teacher, mentor and coach at Unqua and Birch Lane Elementary Schools 3-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Motivated students to participate and succeed in academic competitions including National History Day and the Christopher Columbus Award competition. Selected by NASA to attend Kennedy Space Center training program
Professional soccer player for the Major League Soccer (MLS) New York Red Bulls. Captained Georgetown University to NCAA National Championship in 2019. 1st Team All-American, All East Region, Two-time All Big East, and Big East Defensive Player of Year at Georgetown University
All-Conference and MVP for MHS Class AA State Soccer Championship Team 2013
46 consecutive years in National, Regional and Collegiate broadcasting Original Color and Play-by-Play broadcaster for Miami Heat through their current season; announced 3 NBA Championship seasons Winner of 26 Regional Emmy Awards, 4-time Florida Sportscaster of the Year 3 years with New England Sports Network (NESN), hosted pre and post Red Sox games Announced football, basketball and lacrosse for Providence and Boston Colleges and Cornell University
International career in music engineering, recording & amp; humanitarian projects. Winner of Latin Grammy for engineering of Marc Anthony’s song “Vivir Mi Vida”. Worked with multi-platinum entertainers including Billy Joel, Celine Dion and Marc Anthony. Donates time and talent to support the Mineola Cancer Center for Kids. Designed and built Logos Recording Studios and donates time in support of NYMSSA participants Created music for CARE providing global maternal and child health care in impoverished nations
CERAMIC GLAZING AND DESIGN CLASS - Students in the ceramic glazing and design class in Massapequa’s Summer Fine Arts program showed off their completed projects. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Keeping the hits but adding some new twists is what keeps the Summer Fine Arts program going strong in the Massapequa School District. This year’s art, music and theater camps are being held over five weeks from July 8 to Aug. 9 at Massapequa High School.
Registration topped 500 students, who are led by certified teachers and about 40 high school student assistants. The program, in partnership with Nassau BOCES, aims to give students unique experiences in the arts.
“One of the biggest draws is that our teachers plan activities that aren’t necessarily offered during the school year,” Coordinator Jessica Wyman said. “Our students can branch out and try new things.”
Ms. Wyman said that teachers brings their personal passions to program, allowing to students to explore niche concepts that aren’t always found in the broader curriculum. That’s how a music classes like acoustic guitar and Irish tin whistle and fine arts classes such as iPad Claymation and mosaic art were born.
The core of the music program remains the beginner and intermediate band and orchestra lessons. These sessions allow students to further progress on their instruments in small-group settings with personalized support.
“It’s really fun because your friends are there, and the teachers teach you really good music,” said eighth grader Anisa Raghubeer, who is taking summer band, flute choir and musical theater workshops. “They help me improve on my instrument and express my feelings through music.”
high school band and chorus, and wanted to work the Summer Fine Arts program to support the Massapequa music community.
“The students come in so passionate and they have the spirit to want to get better at music,” she said. “When you share music with people, it builds such a connection.”
STAINED-GLASS WINDOW DESIGNS - Repurposing old desk shields, students in the art with hearts class created stained-glass window designs. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
short performance under the direction of their teachers, choreographers and student assistants.
Ms. Wyman said several new classes were added this year. It featured the
first art class for students in first and second grade, young artist exploration, and every spot was filled.
In art with hearts class, children explored artists who incorporate hearts into their work and then mimicked these creations. There were also two new 3D art courses in which students worked with clay, and an improvisation music class.
Rising eighth grader Eleni Diakoumakis enrolled in the two-week summer band class “so I don’t get rusty,” and will follow it up with the weeklong fashion design workshop “so I can become more creative.”
Junior Stephanie Guida, in her second year as a student assistant, is helping out in several music courses this summer including beginner band, summer band, flute choir and Irish tin whistle. During the school year, she is a member of both the
Seventh grader Evan Pfaender and fourth grader Cole Peterson are taking advantage of the visual arts courses. They both signed up for Mixed Media which combines traditional and digital art.
Evan said after taking the class next year, he wanted to come back and further develop his artistic skills. One of the projects this year was creating a painting, taking a picture of it, and using a program on the iPad to edit and enhance it. Cole, taking the class for the first time, also enjoyed using a mix of old-school and modern artistic techniques.
In the musical theater program, which featured a pair of two-week sessions, students learn basic acting, vocal and dance techniques, then create a
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
11:00AM-12:00PM
SUPERHEROES OF THE SKY
Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
6:00PM – 7:00PM
THE POWER OF MOVEMENT
Join physical therapist Catherine Tuppo at the Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., as she discusses the health benefits of activity and exercise, and how you can get active and stay active. Please register for this program. For more information, please call 631-669-1624
OPENING RECEPTION
6:30 PM
ELLA FITZGERALD AND TONY BENNETT EXHIBIT
The Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett exhibits opening at the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets: $25 General Admission. For more information, please call 631-751-1895
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00AM-2:00 PM
DRIVE BY FOOD DRIVE
Join with Mercy Haven, 859 Connetquot Ave., in Islip Terrace, as they gather for a day of Food Collection with members of
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the community, neighbors and supporters. For more information, please call 631-277-8300
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2:00PM-3:30 PM PRE-RETIREES, RETIREES, AND PART-TIME RETIREES WORKSHOP
Are you embarking on retirement while others closest to you are still entrenched in their careers, or focused on other things? You are not alone. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and suggestions to help you thrive in this next chapter of your life. FREE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Use the link below to register: https://www.rvclibrary.org/ or call 516-766-6257
6:00PM-7:00PM
GARDEN LECTURE
You can have garden interest 12 months a year! Experience a pictorial tour through the garden to see how interest can keep going during any season, even in the winter! Presented by Lee Miller, Landscaper Designer and author of 4 books. Hosted by the Paumanacke Garden Club at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. Free. For more information, please contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
10:00AM-1:30PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF WANTAGH FOOD DRIVE
King Kullen, 1340 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Non-perishable foods and baby essentials are all needed. A list will be given out before entering the store to residents that are interested in participating. Cash donations are always welcome. The food drive will benefit two Wantagh food pantries: St. Francis Food Pantry and St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry.
9:00AM-2:00PM
CHILDREN'S SNAPPER DERBY Children's Snapper Derby in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle, 3500 East Ocean Parkway in Babylon. For more information, please Contact Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office at 631-341-7111
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
11:00AM-6:00PM
31st LIMM ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Don't miss Long Island Maritime Museum's Premier Event, 31st Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring Live Music, Crafts & Seafood! The festival is held on the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum located at 88 West Avenue in West Sayville. The Seafood Festival is the Long Island Maritime Museum’s premier annual fundraiser. Find out more at www.limmseafoodfestival. org, or call 631-HISTORY, 631-447-8679
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board proudly announce that the Town of Oyster Bay has earned its ninth credit rating increase and a positive outlook designation from Wall Street credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s upgraded the Town to an Aa3 rating, from its A1 rating, and designated the Town’s outlook as ‘positive.’ This high grade is just three notches from a perfect score, the highest credit rating that any municipality can earn. These continual upgrades illustrate the enormous financial improvements made by the Saladino administration since
taking office in 2017, when the Town held a junk bond rating from Wall Street. In fact, Moody’s Investors Service reported, “Financial operations have materially improved over the past decade leading to a substantial improvement…improved financial operations have allowed the town to reduce the debt load…and improved governance and operational management is a key driver of the rating action.”
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Independent Wall Street agencies continue to award the Town of Oyster Bay with upgrades for our commitment to the finest administration of
government and watching the bottom line. This has been done successfully to protect your wallet while delivering the highest quality services the Town has ever seen. Despite inheriting a junk bond rating from the prior administration, our success and financial turnaround is breaking records as Wall Street continues to recognize the Town of Oyster Bay’s commitment to restricting spending, paying down debt and strong financial management practices. This ninth Wall Street credit rating upgrade will save residents substantial money as the Town will pay significantly
less money in interest expenses when bonding for road repaving, park improvements and other critical infrastructure work.”
This recent upgrade marks the ninth credit rating increase earned by Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board since taking office in 2017. In this short period of time, the Supervisor and Town Board have cut property taxes while reducing debt and eliminating the operational budget deficit. Since cutting property taxes in 2018, the subsequent six budgets – in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 – were frozen and sustained the $1.3 million
property tax cut. As a result, $9.1 million is in the pockets of taxpayers rather than the coffers of government. This ‘taxpayer first’ plan successfully froze property taxes during both the worldwide pandemic and the highest inflation our nation and the Town of Oyster Bay has ever seen. In this same time, total Town debt also declined by $181 million – a 24% net decline in debt.
Earlier this summer, independently-audited financial results indicated that Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board produced the sixth straight surplus budget under this governing
board. While impressing the Wall Street analysts, cutting and freezing taxes for seven years, and bringing about the finest quality of services, the Town of Oyster Bay has also increased it road repaving program, upgraded dozens of sports fields and parks, improved its facilities, purchased new garbage and highway trucks, and a long list of other improvements, including investments to better our environment. The Town of Oyster Bay is truly a better place to live, work and raise a family. Not only does Wall Street know it, but their report makes it very clear to the public.
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Jeffrey Pravato and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder commended local Eagle Scout Edward Muro for raising charitable funds and collecting donations to upgrade the police booth located
on Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Edward is an incredible young man, and has proven his dedication to giving back to our community through charitable acts. He took time and raise money and supplies to restore the interior, paint
the exterior and install a paved walkway at this Nassau County Police Booth in Massapequa. We congratulate Edward on earning the highest rank in Boy Scouts and commend him for giving back to our community.”
Edward Muro is a police explorer,
dedicated Eagle Scout, and civically minded young man. He chose this Eagle Scout project because it demonstrates a strong support for law enforcement. Police booths like this are deterrents to crime and used by officers during their patrol shift.
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Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier has announced that registration for the Town’s 2024 Fall/ Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon. The program features a House League, which includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration are also available, including all girls clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced skill clinics. Programs will begin on September 27th, 2024.
“The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Ice Hockey Program is one of the best games in town, and features many respected coaches dedicated to teaching this outstanding sport to the many boys and girls enrolled in the program,” said Councilwoman Laura Maier. “With
a variety of leagues and clinics, there’s something for everyone, and we are committed to fostering a love for the game in a supportive
and fun environment.”
The House League includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys
and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. The registration fee is $400 for residents and $500 for non-residents. Additionally, the program offers various clinics, including an All Girls Clinic and an Adult Learn to Play program, both consisting of two 10-week sessions (Fall- Session I and Winter- Session 2). The Boys & Girls 6U Clinic includes 10 sessions every other week for 20 weeks (SeptemberMarch). The fee for all clinics is $150 per session.
Online registration opens for residents on August 27th and 28th at 9 AM. Non-residents can begin registering online on August 29th at 9 AM. Registration can be completed by visiting oysterbaytown.com/sports.
For more information, please email tobhockey@oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 433-7465, x8234.
