OYSTER BAY LAUNCHES ‘BACK THE BLUE’ RIBBON CAMPAIGN
In a powerful display of support for our law enforcement heroes, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board are launching a ‘Back the Blue’ Ribbon Campaign in recognition of National Police Week (May 11th – 17th). This nationwide observance honors the brave men and women in blue who risk their lives to protect our communities, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Maier Celebrates 100th Birthday Of Longtime Massapequa Resident
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier recently attended the 100th birthday celebration of Corinne Flink alongside her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Corinne has lived in the same home in Massapequa that her late husband, Cpt. Edward Flink, had built for her nearly 70 years ago. She was a sailor, an art teacher, a community chairman for the Nassau County Girl Scouts as well as a troop leader, and an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seaford since 1958 where she taught crafts and quilting. Corinne was also an antique dealer and belonged to an antique doll collectors club, repairing antique dolls on the side. Happy birthday to you, Corinne!
Massapequa School District Selected To Host Special Olympics New York Regional Spring Games
Massapequa School District is proud to announce that it has been selected to host Spring Games in the Long Island Region of Special Olympics New York for two years, beginning in May 2026. The highly anticipated Spring Games will bring together more than 400 athletes, 100 coaches, and thousands of spectators and volunteers for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism, inclusion and community spirit.
The district’s facilities will serve as the venue for the major competitions. In true Special Olympic fashion, the games will be a festive and inclusive community event, uniting students, families and neighbors in support of these incredible athletes.
“We are absolutely thrilled and honored to welcome the Special Olympics to Massapequa School District,” Dr. William Brennan,
superintendent of Massapequa School District said. “Our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is reflected in everything we do, from our strong Special Education programs to our studentled initiatives such as Best Buddies, Unified Sports and Challenger Athletics. This event is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of strength, determination and community.”
Massapequa School District has long been a champion of inclusive education and community engagement as evidenced by its Profile of the Massapequa Learner and Leader initiative. The district’s Life Skills and Career and Community Connections classes, Best Buddies Program, Unified Sports and robust Challenger Athletics programs reflect its dedication to supporting students of all abilities.
East Lake Cyclists Enjoy Stunts, Practice Safety
child’s main mode of transportation is often his or her bicycle, so students at East Lake Elementary School got a lesson in bike safety while also getting to enjoy some professional stunts.
The school and the PTA partnered to offer bicycle safety stations in early April. Students brought their bikes to school to have their brakes and helmets checked and
their tires pumped. They reviewed hand signals for bicyclists and took an assessment to check their bike safety knowledge.
PTA President Ashley Iannotta said the safety stations by a Massapequa business, Trek Bicycle. The PTA also sponsored the Free Style Connection’s BMX Stunt Tour. During a pair of assemblies on the back blacktop, the professional riders dazzled
students with a variety of tricks and jumps, while talking about topics such as accomplishing goals, healthy eating choices and good character.
The purpose of the assembly and safety stations was to remind students that bicycles are a great way to get around, but they must be enjoyed safely.
East Lake Elementary School students were entertained by professionals from the Free Style Connection’s BMX Stunt Tour. The bicycle stunt show was part of a bike safety initiatives sponsored by the PTA. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
“We believe in the power of sports to build friendships and confidence,” said Dr. Jordan McCaw, assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services.
“Hosting the Spring Games brings together everything we stand for as educators and as neighbors. We can’t wait to cheer on these amazing athletes.”
The Spring Games will also offer numerous opportunities for
community members to get involved, including volunteer roles, fundraising efforts and event sponsorships. Local businesses, organizations and families are invited to be part of this inspiring event. More information about volunteering and sponsorship opportunities will be available on the Massapequa School District website and app in the coming months.
Join Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC) And Save The Great South Bay To Keep The Preserve Pristine
Massapequa Takes Action Coalition (MTAC), in partnership with Save the Great South Bay, invites all residents to participate in the 5th Annual Keep the Preserve Pristine Cleanup on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine. Volunteers
will meet at the bike path entrance located at the LIRR parking lot, 10 Park Side Blvd, Massapequa. MTAC and its partners, including the Nassau County Police Department, will work together to help keep the Massapequa Preserve
a safe environment for community residents and their families. To learn more about the Preserve cleanup or to get involved with MTAC’s efforts, please contact MTAC at (516) 719-0313 ext. 131, email mtacoalition@yesccc.org, or visit mtacoalition.com.
All Residents are invited to attend Massapequa Takes Action Coalition’s 5th Annual Keep the Preserve Pristine Cleanup on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the bike path entrance in the LIRR parking lot located at 510 Park Side Blvd, Massapequa.
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Town Announces Gold Coast Book Fair May 16-18
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the Gold Coast Book Fair will come to the north shore the weekend of May 1618, featuring more than 100 authors. Presented in partnership with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Legislator Samantha Goetz, this book festival will feature fun for the whole family, including book signings, vendor marketplace, indie author showcase, street fair, workshops and more.
“This fun and informative book fair is the largest literary
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event on Long Island, featuring something for book lovers of all ages,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“Featuring various events on the Town’s north shore, including at LIU Post and on the streets of downtown Oyster Bay, the Gold Coast Book Fair provides readers with endless activities.”
The 2025 Gold Coast Book Fair will feature
keynote speaker Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ron Chernow, as well as headlining authors Gretchen Rubin, Lili Taylor and Art Shamsky. Many kids authors and events will also take place. A full list of authors, schedules for all events and access to free tickets are all available at www.goldcoastforum. org.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Mixed Berry French Toast
There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children.There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed options to serve Mom this Mother’s Day. If Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com) is sure to please.
Makes 8 servings
6 large eggs
1 3⁄4 cups fat-free milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
package (12 ounces) frozen
packed brown sugar
Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Place bread cubes in a 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove berries from freezer and French toast from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake French toast, covered, 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Top French toast with berries; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with syrup.
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Veterans & Military Heroes Invited To Armed Forces Appreciation Day May 16th
A Salute To Our Veterans & Military Heroes –Featuring Live Music, BBQ & Patriotism
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto proudly invite all veterans and active-duty military personnel to a special Armed Forces Appreciation Day Celebration on Friday, May 16th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at SyossetWoodbury Community Park (7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury). This FREE event is dedicated to the brave men and women who have answered the call to serve our great nation. Join us as we come together in patriotic unity to honor those who have fought to protect our freedoms.
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• A Complimentary All-American BBQ – A lunch in honor of our heroes!
• Live Patriotic Entertainment –Featuring the nationally acclaimed American Bombshells
• A Salute to Our Hometown Heroes –
Recognizing those who have served with honor
“The men and women of our Armed Forces embody courage, sacrifice, and patriotism,” said Supervisor Saladino. “This celebration is a heartfelt
thank-you to those who have defended our freedoms, ensuring that America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
RSVP & JOIN US!
To accommodate as many hometown heroes as possible, each veteran or active-duty service member may bring one guest to share in this special day. Call (516) 7974121 to reserve your spot! Councilman Imbroto concluded, “Let’s raise our flags, stand together, and show our deep appreciation for those who have served. God bless our troops, our veterans, and the United States of America!”
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FRIDAY, MAY 9th
7:30PM (doors open at 7:00pm)
LIVE AUCTION AND TRIVIA NIGHT
Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst, School Auditorium, 240 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. Four rounds of trivia interspersed with live auction of new and gently used donated items hosted by the Blue Door Thrift Boutique. $5 entry fee includes auction paddle, raffle ticket, drink ticket. Light snacks provided or bring your own. 50/50, raffle basket, gift certificate to Trivia winning team. Contact Tricia Buckley at buckleyt@optonline.net for more information and reservations.
SATURDAY, MAY 10th
9:30AM
WALK WITH A PURPOSE
Join the 7th Annual Mission 5K Walk & Picnic sponsored by the Long Island East District of the United Methodist Church at Belmont Lake State Park Pine Pavilion. Food and activities will be provided. Walk with your children, walk with your puppies, walk with your friends! Everyone is invited. Nonchurch individuals are welcome – contact your local UMC. Register at liedistrict.com/Mission Walk. Service Hours eligible
MONDAY, MAY 12th
6:00PM-8:00PM
BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM
West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting a Breast Cancer Symposium at the West Islip Public Library. The
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rate of breast cancer risk in young adults from the age of 20 - 40 years old has become increasingly high. Never too young to educate yourself, and bring a friend! Please consider joining us. Early detection saves lives! For more information call 631-669-7770 or email, info@ wibcc.org
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th
6:00PM-10:00PM
CHEFS FOR A CAUSE
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting "Chefs For A Cause" at The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave. in Babylon. Over 25 restaurants from Long Island. No Walk-ins. $125 per ticket. For more information, please call 631-8934110
THURSDAY, MAY 15th
7:00PM
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO
Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park
Doors open at 5:30 games begin at 7pm. $30.00 Admission – includes 3 boards per game 10 games to be played.Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Door Prizes. 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For tickets call Karen 631-943-3622
FRIDAY, MAY 16th
7:00PM-10:00PM
BINGO NIGHT
East Farmingdale Kiwanis Club presents Bingo Night at Knights of Columbus, 1 Morton St. in Farmingdale. $15 entry includes 8 games (extra books available for $5) Door prizes and raffles. RSVP
to Patrick Burns 646-436-5258/ patswoodworking@gmail.com or Carolyn Lindsley at virgomilo99@ aol.com
SUNDAY, MAY 18th
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COMMUNITY PICNIC
The Lindenhurst Historical Society will celebrate the 1901 Restored LIRR Depot and Freight House Museum’s 50th Anniversary with a “Community Picnic” on the Great Lawn at Irmisch Historical Park (intersection of South Broadway and South 3rd Street). All are invited to attend and enjoy an afternoon of festivities commemorating the community’s railroad history including music, museum tours, a variety of food trucks, a model train display, raffles and lawn games and sack races for the children. For more information, please email lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail. com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th
6:00PM
MYSTERY BINGO
The Memorare Columbiettes are hosting a Mystery Bingo evening. Doors open at 6pm. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks and dessert. Mystery clues lead to winners' prizes. Raffles, 50/50 and lotto board chances will also be available for purhase. For tickets and information call: Kathy LoFrese 516-221-1398 or Lisa Koening 516-826-5751
Saladino: Beach Parking Stickers Available Beginning May 10th
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that seasonal beach parking sticker sales and the free distribution of stickers to senior citizens and the disabled will begin on Saturday, May 10th. The Oyster Bay Town Board has restricted beach access to residents only. A major sand replenishment project was completed over the past several months.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Break out the beach towels and sunscreen because summer is just around the corner, and so are our beach sticker sales! The Town of Oyster Bay is a true staycation destination
offering some of the best beaches in the world. By purchasing a beach sticker in advance, you can avoid the inevitable lines that often accompany the start of the beach season and spend more time with your feet in the sand instead.”
Beach parking stickers will be on sale beginning Saturday, May 10th, from 10AM - 2PM daily at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay and at TOBAY Beach. Beginning Saturday, May 24th, beach parking stickers will be available for purchase on weekends only from 8AM to 4PM at Centre Island Beach in Bayville and Philip B. Healey Beach
at Florence Avenue in Massapequa. On Saturday, June 21st, beach parking stickers will be available for purchase daily from 8AM to 4PM at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, and in Bayville at Charles E. Ransom and Stehli beaches. To purchase a beach parking sticker for your vehicle, residents must present a valid NYS driver’s license with residency in the Town of Oyster Bay, their vehicle registration, and bring the vehicle they plan to drive to the beach. Parking stickers are placed on the vehicle at the time of purchase. Only residents may purchase beach parking stickers for Town of Oyster Bay beaches. Beach parking stickers are $60, which pay
for themselves following three visits.
FREE PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS:
Town of Oyster Bay residents aged 60+ can obtain a free parking sticker by presenting their driver’s license with Town residency and their vehicle registration. After receiving the sticker, senior residents must be present in the vehicle for entry on each visit. If visiting the beach in another vehicle, seniors can show their driver’s license and get a free day pass.
FREE PASSES FOR DISABLED/ SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS: Residents
who are permanently disabled or receive social security can acquire a free beach parking pass by showing their Notice of Award Letter or Handicapped Parking Permit issued from the Nassau County Department Office for the Physically Challenged, alongside with a valid driver’s license showing residency in the Town and vehicle registration. A parking sticker will then be adhered to the vehicle.
DISCOUNTS FOR VOLUNTEER
FIREFIGHTERS & VETERANS:
Town of Oyster Bay volunteer firefighters, active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces, and veterans’ quality for beach parking passes at reduced rates.
Only cashless payments are accepted, including credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. For more information, please call the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Beaches Division, at (516) 7974111.
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Local Artists Invited To Showcase Work At ‘Art In The Park’
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand is inviting local artists and artisans to participate in a special day of creativity and community at Art in the Park. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 17, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay, offering a unique platform for talented individuals to display and sell their handcrafted creations. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 9, 2025.
“Art in the Park provides an incredible opportunity for local artists and artisans to showcase their best work, connect with the community, and gain recognition,” said Councilman Hand. “Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity and be part of a vibrant community event, featuring live music, food trucks, and fun activities for kids.” Artists and artisans must be 18 years or older
and can only display and sell original, handcrafted pieces. Commercial or mass-produced items will not be permitted. Participants are responsible for supplying their own 10x10 canopy and any additional equipment needed for their space. Full details, including associated costs, are outlined in the application available online. Organized by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural
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Oyster Bay Launches ‘Back The Blue’ Ribbon Campaign To Honor Law Enforcement
Offering Free Blue Ribbon For Residents To Display During Police Appreciation Week
In a powerful display of support for our law enforcement heroes, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board are launching a ‘Back the Blue’ Ribbon Campaign in recognition of National Police Week (May 11th – 17th). This nationwide observance honors the brave men and women in blue who risk their lives to protect our communities, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Free blue ribbons are available for residents to show their support to ‘Back the Blue’ by displaying blue ribbons on homes, businesses, storefronts, trees, and mailboxes.
“We are proud to live in the safest large suburban county in America, and that’s because of the dedication and sacrifice of our police officers,” added Councilman Lou Imbroto. “When you call 911—whether for a burglary, a health emergency, or to protect your family—our officers are the ones who answer that call. Let’s show them we’ve got their backs.”
Get Your Free Blue Ribbon!
Residents who would like a complimentary blue ribbon from the Town of Oyster Bay can request one by calling (516) 624-6380.
“This campaign is a powerful way to say, ‘thank you’ to the courageous men and women in blue who put their lives on the line every day,” said Supervisor Saladino. “At a time when law enforcement officers continue to face unfair criticism and even calls to defund the police, it’s more important than ever to stand up and show our gratitude.”
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