July 19, 2023 - August 1, 2023 Nassau Zone 1

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Moriches Field Brewing Company received $18,750 to revitalize an empty downtown space.

(Cheers to that.)

Revitalization grants are just one of the ways we help businesses on Long Island and in the Rockaways. For Moriches Field Brewing Company, a grant from our economic development program was a perfect fit to help them renovate a previously vacant property. A discount through our Vacant Space Revival Program saved them more than $4,000 on their electric bills, and rebates for upgrading to LED lighting are keeping them saving month after month.

Helping revitalize our Island, one business at a time, is something we’re proud to be part of and something definitely worth celebrating.

Grants | Rebates | Incentives | Assessments | Community Support

For more information, visit PSEGLINY.com/EcoDev

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Medicaid Auto Enrollment Ended Mutli-Agency Effort Underway to Re-certify Vulnerable Long Islanders

Automatic enrollment for Medicaid recipients has ended. Auto enroll was put in place during the pandemic to ensure continuous health coverage, but now Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan members must recertify or they will lose coverage. Members of special populations like Aged, Blind, Disabled must also re-certify to keep coverage. Keep LI Covered, a grassroots effort led by the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council (NSHC), in partnership with Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling and the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, wants all eligible Long

Islanders to be aware of their coverage deadlines and what agencies provide FREE recertification assistance. Call 631-435-3000 to be connected to the appropriate agency. New York State began mailing re-certification notices to enrollees and will continue to do so until June 30, 2024, as each enrollee’s recertification deadline nears. Enrollees should call the Keep LI Covered phone number – 631435-3000 – to re-certify so they don’t lose coverage.

“We have about 900,000 eligible enrollees on Long Island. It’s a huge undertaking, but we

don’t want anyone who is still eligible for coverage to lose their health insurance simply because they failed to re-certify. The re-certification rules were relaxed during COVID, but we are now back to the annual recertification process,” said Stacy Villagran, Chief Operating Officer, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council. She is overseeing the islandwide re-certification effort that is funded by a grant from the Community Service Society of New York, and its multiple funders who care deeply about this issue. #keepLIcovered.

PSEG Long Island’s Summer Food Collection Initiative

PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank are kicking off PSEG Long Island’s third annual Power to Feed Long Island summer-long food drive initiative.

Continuing through Sept. 22 – the last full day of summer – collection drives will be set up at six supermarkets across Long Island, where community members can donate nonperishable food and essential care items. This year’s goal is to collect the equivalent of 50,000 healthy, nutritious meals for Long Islanders facing food insecurity.

Online donations are being accepted throughout the campaign at psegliny.com/feedli. Island Harvest estimates each dollar donated provides roughly two meals.

“We created PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island as a way to provide a venue for people to help people. In the past two years, hundreds of Long Islanders have donated online and brought bags, carts and trunks filled with thousands of pounds of food to our collection sites to support the initiative,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO, PSEG Long Island. “Our goal this summer is to collect the equivalent of 50,000 meals because there is still hunger in every ZIP code. PSEG Long Island is committed to playing an active role in improving the communities we serve.

We are proud to partner with Island Harvest and our supermarket partners for the third year to help put food on the tables of families in our communities who need it.”

Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity

throughout the year. During the summer months, there is a significant reduction in food donations to local food banks, pantries and other programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch. In addition, the pandemic and increased inflation rate continue to strain local food pantries and emergency feeding programs served by Island Harvest.

“Island Harvest Food Bank is grateful to our valued partners, PSEG Long Island, for hosting the third annual Power to Feed Long Island food collection event to help address the critical shortage of food through the summer months for people facing food insecurity,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. “With school feeding programs halted for the summer break, families already struggling to make ends meet are faced with additional challenges, and the support of PSEG Long Island, Stop & Shop, and the generosity of their customers will help ease that burden.”

Members of the public are encouraged to come to the collection sites and donate nonperishable food items. Collection bins and a drive-thru, drop-off option will be available at each location.

The food drives will take place on Fridays as follows:

· July 28 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop & Shop - 95 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY

· Aug. 11 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ShopRite 3901 Hempstead Tpke.,

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July Happenings

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 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

7:30PM

COMEDY NIGHT

Comedy night with Mick Thinas at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh. Opening set by Chris Roach. Doors open at 7pm. Visit muls.com for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

6:30PM

PINK CHALLAH BAKE

What happens when the foremost breast cancer organization in the Hamptons and Chabad join forces?

You get the first ever PINK Challah Bake of the Hamptons! Hear from a doctor, from a cancer thriver and make challah at Chabad of The Hamptions in East Hamption. Visit jewishhamptons.com/pink for more information.

7:00PM-8:15PM

GROOVE DANCE

Held at the Freeport Memorial Library where you get to dance it in your own unique way. No dancing experience required. Bring water and a yoga mat. Register at freeportlibrary.info.

7:00PM-8:15PM

SOUND CIRCLE

A supportive and integrative gathering with the intentions of healing and empowering through sound, both created for and with the participants at Gateway Healing Center in Cold Spring Harbor. Call 631-987-5100 for more information.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

6:30PM-7:30PM

JESTER JIM SHOW FOR FAMILIES Juggling, beatboxing, & comedy!

Head to Emma Clark Library's lawn in Setauket for Jester Jim's show! For more information please email kids@emmaclark.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

8:00AM-2:00PM

PADDLE FOR THE BATTLE

Visit the Oakdale Yacht Club for the annual Paddle Board and Kayak event supporting local families of breast, ovarian, and other gynecological cancers. For those who prefer to remain on land, there is entertainment, games and activities. Water Bound (Paddler) $50, Land Goer (Spectator) $35. Visit islipbreastcancer.com for more information.

9:00AM-4:00PM

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

This annual volleyball tournament is played on the sand courts at Jones Beach State Park. Advanced registration is required. There is no day of event registration. Call the Regional Recreation Department for an application 631321-3510 or LIParksRecreation@ parks.ny.gov.

10:30AM

KIDS YOGA AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Kids Yoga Event July 22nd starting at 10:30am. Come down for a fun educational yoga class for kids of all ages. Call/ Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

7:15PM-10:30PM

PAMS & JAMS JINGO!

A spin on traditional bingo where bingo balls are replaced

with music beats. Held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge Tickets are $30 per person. For more information call Pat at 631-9220225 or Karen at 631-943-9113.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

9:00AM-12:00PM

BEACH CLEAN UP

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the Town of Hempstead are partnering to host a community beach clean-up at Lido Beach Town Park. Volunteers are able to sign up for a 1.5hour time slot. Registration is required so that we may contact you if we need to cancel the event due to the weather. Parking fees will be waived for all registered participants. Please email response@amseas.org if you have any questions.

9:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! Thrift Shop Special Event Of "Pack A Bag" ($5)Held at St. Patrick's Church in Deer Park. For more information please call 631-2427530.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

12:00PM

HONEY BEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Honey Bee Keeping Class July 30th starting at Noon. Come down for an educational class and learn all about honey bees. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

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PSEG Long Island’s Summer Food Collection Initiative

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Bethpage, NY

· Sept. 1 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop & Shop3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY

· Sept.

Representatives from PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank will be available at all locations to provide information on lowincome programs and money-saving energy efficiency options.

Island Harvest has a need for specific items, including:

Nonperishable food: Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as low-sodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato

varieties, tuna and chicken, rice, pasta, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food (no glass containers please).

Household essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent and dish soap.

Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine care products and shaving products, antibacterial wipes and washcloths.

Baby care items: Diapers, wipes, formula, creams, ointments and baby wash.

Additionally, information will be available from PSEG Long Island on electric

service payment plans and programs, and ways to save money through energy efficiency options.

For additional information on Power to Feed Long Island, or to make an online monetary donation, visit www.psegliny. com/feedLI. For more information on PSEG Long Island’s assistance and payment programs for customers experiencing financial hardship, visit www.psegliny. com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance. For information about Island Harvest and for help with food insecurity issues, call 631-873-4775.

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GUTTERS

PSEG Long Island reminds customers to keep safety at the forefront as they use electricity to make the most of the season.

“Most of us love to be outside when the weather is warm and the days are long, and many of us utilize electricity to transform our outdoor spaces for the season,”

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PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers To Enjoy Summer Safely

said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission and Distribution.

“Whether you are using electric lawn equipment, hooking up a sound system for a garden party, or even inflating a bounce house or kids’ swimming pool, it’s important to follow best practices to ensure everyone stays

safe.”

PSEG Long Island recommends customers:

· Check that extension cords are correctly rated for the amount of electricity they are to carry and are Underwriter Laboratory (UL) approved.

· Check all electric cords for visible damage. Cracked or frayed cords

can be dangerous. Never use power equipment on wet hedges, grass, shrubs, or in any areas that are damp. Make sure their work and garden power tools are protected with threepronged grounding plugs, unless they are double insulated.

Contact their town or village hall to confirm

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that their pool plans meet all local zoning and safety requirements.

Check that no electric devices are so close to the swimming pool that they could accidentally fall into the water.

Ensure that all outdoor outlets have waterproof covers. Outlets that have moisture in them may create a shock hazard.

Keep all ladders far away from electric lines.

To help customers make the most of their summer without breaking the bank, PSEG Long Island offers rebates on smart thermostats, heat pump pool heaters and more. To learn more, visit https:// www.psegliny.com/ saveenergyandmoney/ energystarrebates.

MacArthur High School Graduates Make The Grade

Division Avenue High School Graduates The Class Of 2023

MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES MAKE THE GRADE - General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors reached their final milestone as Levittown students during their graduation commencement on June 17. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

DIVISION AVENUE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023 -The Division Avenue High School Class of 2023 celebrated a momentous occasion during their graduation ceremony on June 17. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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