September 13, 2023 - September 26, 2023 Nassau Zone 1

The

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.

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MTAC’s Sticker Shock Prevention Campaign Supported By Local Massapequa Businesses

Your Autumn Family Getaway Awaits

With the help of Massapequa Takes Action Coalition, their youth committee, and YES Community Counseling Centers youth ambassadors, Massapequa and Massapequa Park businesses participated in this year’s Sticker Shock. This prevention campaign highlights the importance of parents and community members serving as healthy role models and not providing alcohol to teens. The MTAC prevention campaign, ‘Alcohol and Teens Don’t Mix: Don’t Buy for Minors’ offers resources to help parents talk with their children about the consequences and prevention of underage drinking and how it affects their brain, health and safety. Please remember, anyone over the age of 18 is breaking the law if you

give alcohol, marijuana, or opiates to a person under the age of 21.

MTAC acknowledges the following businesses for their participation in Sticker Shock this year: Aro Liquor Store, Bottles on Broadway, Calda Pizzeria & Restaurant, Crossroads Wine & Liquor, Frank’s Pizzeria Restaurant, Leonardo’s Pizza & Restaurant, Neighbors Deli & Catering, New Broadway Wine and Liquors, South Bay Beverages, and Village Wines & Spirits. Please visit these locations and thank them for their contribution in reducing youth underage drinking in the Massapequas. We also plan on providing recognition to these businesses publicly recognizing them as safe alcohol vendors or partners in prevention in our community.

Since 1997, MTAC has worked with many local, state and national partners to prevent youth substance use and promote a healthy Massapequa. To learn more about MTAC’s efforts and help be a part of the solution to prevent underage drinking and substance use, you can go to mtacoalition.com or contact MTAC Project Coordinator, at (516) 799-3203 x131 or email mtacoalition@yesccc.org.

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MTAC’S STICKER SHOCK CAMPAIGN - Leonardo’s Pizza & Restaurant supports MTAC’s Sticker Shock Campaign highlighting our prevention message on their pizza boxes. Call Leonardo’s at (516) 795-5577 or go to www.leonardospizzamassapequa.com

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Incoming kindergartners had the opportunity to get a first peek at their buildings, meet with their teachers and connect with their new classmates during orientations at

Warm Welcome For Merrick’s Kindergartners

Birch, Chatterton and Levy Lakeside elementary schools in the Merrick School District on Aug. 30.

At each respective elementary school, students and their

parents received a brief overview of the district’s curriculum, what to expect in kindergarten and the school’s policies and procedures. Hoping to alleviate some first day of

school jitters, the students saw their classrooms and toured their new school buildings to familiarize themselves with their new routines in September.

WARM WELCOME FOR MERRICK’S KINDERGARTNERS - Incoming kindergartners in Merrick participated in special walk-throughs at their respective elementary schools in late August. Photo courtesy of Merrick Public Schools

September Happenings

Come Support Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity!

Final Summer Food Collection Drive Friday, Sept. 15, At Stop & Shop, 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon

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.

On Friday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island summer food collection drive comes to West Babylon.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

6:00PM-9:00PM

ISLIP'S BAY HERITAGE PROGRAM

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will present "Islip's Bay Heritage" at the Islip Public Library. A moderator will be coordinating a panel of lifelong Islipians who have made their living or have a home on the Great South Bay. Questions for the panel are welcome. For more information visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

7:00PM

THE HISTORY OF AMITYVILLE

The Seaford Historical Society presents the history of Amityville which will be presented by Joe Guidice of the Amityville Historical Society. Admission is free to members. All others $5. For more information visit seafordhistoricalsociety.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

8:00AM-3:00PM

FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE

PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island summer food collection drive comes to West Babylon. Food collection bins and a drive-through option will be set up at the Stop & Shop supermarket at 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, where members of the public can donate nonperishable items and household essentials for neighbors facing food insecurity.For additional information on Power to Feed Long Island, visit psegliny.com/feedLI.

6:00PM-10:00PM

LI FAMILY FESTIVAL

Hosted by Copiague Chamber of Commerce, held at Tanner Park. The

festival will be held until September 17th. For more information visit lifamilyfestival.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT AND ANTIQUE FAIR

The Kiwanis Club of Amityville is having their annual Craft & Antique Fair at the Amityville Beach Pappas Pavilion. There will be refreshments and raffles. Email AmityvilleKiwanisCraftFair@gmail.com for more information.

1:00PM-5:00PM

ST. BERNARD'S SCHOOL REUNION

Open to anyone who attended, graduated or worked at the school in Levittown. $65 includes hot buffet lunch. Please respond at reunion@stbernarchurch.org.

7:00PM-9:00PM

BOB ROSS PAINT NIGHT Paint like Bob Ross in a day at Danford's Hotel & Marina. No prior experience. This is a step-by-step process. All material included. Children are welcome. $45 per person. Please call to reserve at 631-252-1425.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

9:00AM-3:30PM

COMMUNITY DAY AND VETERANS CAR SHOW

The Kiwanis Club of the Islips and Bay Shore is having a Community Day and Veterans Car Show at the Islip Town Hall Parking Lot. For more information contact Sandy at 631-882-4994 or by email at sandyflandina@hotmail.com.

11:00AM

OMPAHFEST 2023

Plattduetsche Volksfest Vereen is hosting Ompahfest 2023 at Plattduetsche Park Biergarten in Franklin Square. $12 adults, Kids 12 and under are free! For more information call 516-354-3131 or visit parkrestaurant.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

9:00AM-3:00PM

2023 ANNUAL CHURCH FAIR

First Presbyterian Church of Greenlawn will host their annual church fair. For more information call 631-261-2150 or please email fpcgoffice@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

9:00AM-3:00PM

FALL YARD SALE

The Yaphank Historical Society seeks vendors and shoppers for their annual fall yard sale on the grounds of the Robert & Isabella Hawkins House in Yaphank. (Rain date is Sept 24). Shopper admission is free, Vendor Fee is still only $10 per spot. First come, first served; no reservations. For questions call 631924-4803 or visit yaphankhistorical. org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

10:00AM-4:00PM

HARVEST FAIR

The Seaford Historical Society will host their annual Harvest Fair. Pumpkins, mums, vendors, baked goods, hot dogs, raffles and fifty fifty. Grand Prize is $500. This is their annual fundraiser to help support their museum built in 1893. The museum will continue to be open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of September with activities for the children. For more information visit seafordhistoricalsociety.org.

Food collection bins and a drive-through option will be set up at the Stop & Shop supermarket at 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, where members of the public can donate nonperishable items and household essentials for neighbors facing food insecurity. PSEG Long Island is giving out reusable shopping bags and LED lightbulbs as a thank you.

With your help and the generous donations of fellow Long Islanders, the initiative aims to collect the equivalent of 50,000 meals during July, August and September. Last year, thanks to your kindness, the equivalent of more than 42,000 meals was collected for the Power to Feed Long Island initiative.

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 programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free and reducedcost breakfast and lunch. In addition, the pandemic and the increased inflation rate have further strained local food pantries and emergency feeding programs served by Island Harvest.

Please consider donating some of the healthy foods you feed your own family, pet food or personal care

Nonperishable food (no glass jars, please): Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as lowsodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato varieties, tuna and chicken, along with rice, pasta, popcorn kernels, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food.

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.

If you cannot participate on this day, please consider making a donation online at www.psegliny.com/feedli – Island Harvest estimates every dollar is the equivalent of two meals. Onsite, 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, visit www.psegliny.com/feedLI. For more information on PSEG Long Island’s assistance and payment programs for customers experiencing financial hardship, visit https://www. psegliny.com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance. For information about Island Harvest, and for help with food insecurity issues, call 631-873-4775.

YES Community Counseling Center Launches Safe Summer Program, In Partnership With Morgan Stanley

While the summer conjures images of children creating lasting and carefree memories, for many children who experience chronic stress, live in an unsafe environment, experience chronic stress, or lack financial resources, the summer months can be a time of sadness and isolation. Living in a household where poverty, family turmoil, abuse, parental illness or addiction exists may lead to children lacking appropriate supervision and healthy connections when school is not in session. While many of the local school districts offer low cost camp and recreational opportunities over the summer months, many families cannot afford these expenses.

Made possible by Morgan Stanley, YES Community Counseling Center launched a Safe Summer Program in which 13 youth from the surrounding

communities were able to attend local camps and recreation programs, who would not have had the opportunity to do so due to financial hardship. Research demonstrates that environmental protective factors can prevent the onset of mental health challenges and early initiation of substance use for children and teens.

“As we know, prevention is far more effective than intervening in response to the onset of emotional and behavioral symptoms that a child may demonstrate without the proper support,” said Adrienne LoPresti, Executive Director of YES. One mother who was able to enroll her children in karate and dance classes shared

“The kindness you showed and the happiness you brought to my family will never be forgotten. One day, rather sooner than later, I promise to pay forward.”

Many of the families who have received support from YES over the years have overcome the challenges they once faced and decided to give back to others who now need help. In the spirit of Morgan Stanley’s core value of giving back to the community, Stephen Parmiter, Senior Vice President and member of the Parmiter Group expresses, “We are excited to work with YES to provide children in need with the opportunities that they deserve.” In addition, Morgan Stanley staff volunteers worked with YES staff to create “coping boxes” for the program recipients and other children who attend YES programs. The coping box acts as an emotional tool kit, with items that the children can rely on for self-soothing, comfort, and grounding when they are home or feeling unsafe.

YES and Morgan Stanley

hope to maintain and expand upon this program. As a community-based, non-profit organization, YES initiates programs

based upon the emerging needs of youth and families, supported by the generosity of community members, groups, and businesses. If

you would like to support this effort or would like to learn more about YES programs and services, please visit www.yesccc.org

SAFE SUMMER PROGRAM - From left to right, Douglas Sinclair of Morgan Stanley, Casey Fordham and Adrienne LoPresti of YES Community Counseling Center, Michael Parmiter and Stephen Parmiter of Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Volunteer Event, May 2023

Safety Box Distribution Event August 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center Art Expression Program By ADRC Culminates In A Touching Art Exhibit In Honor Of World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21, 2023

The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC) is proud to announce an inspiring Art Exhibit in collaboration with the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore, New York. Artwork will be showcased beginning September 18 –September 30 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. A reception recognizing the artists with their family members will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Art Gallery located in the Westfield Shopping Center, Bay Shore, NY at the end by DICK’S Sporting Goods. This exhibition marks the culmination of a yearlong art program, for over 100 local artists, that has spanned multiple sites across Long Island.

The Art Expression Program, a cornerstone initiative of ADRC, has

provided a profound avenue for individuals to engage their minds through the transformative power of art. This innovative program has consistently aimed to achieve the following objectives:

• Facilitating Communication through Diverse Art Forms: Participants are encouraged to communicate their thoughts and emotions through a wide array of artistic mediums, fostering connections beyond words.

• Mind Stimulation through Creative Creation: The act of creation stimulates participants’ cognitive faculties, invigorating their mental capacities.

• Boosting Self-Esteem through Relational Bonds: The program has

nurtured self-esteem by fostering meaningful relationships and interactions within a supportive community.

• Celebrating Artistic Diversity: ADRC embraces and celebrates every artwork created by participants, recognizing the uniqueness and personal stories behind each piece.

In the eloquent words of Therapy Techniques Using the Creative Arts (2002), “The creative arts stimulate our senses, our bodies, our thoughts, and feelings. For a period, we transcend the bounds of time, space, and physical limitations. Outside our normal realm of existence, we are free to think, feel, and express what seems natural to us.”

Each artwork on

display carries the weight of unique memories, rekindling a tapestry of lived experiences.

ADRC is a grassroots 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers FREE services and programs to families throughout Long Island. Our mission is to provide care, support, and educational programs for families in need, and to be advocates for local families who are coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. All funds raised stay on Long Island. In 2022, ADRC served over 1000 families with care consultations, support groups, educational workshops, and therapy programs.

For more information about ADRC and the upcoming Art Exhibit, please visit www.adrcinc.

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A Joyful Start For North Bellmore’s New Teachers

Newcomers to the North Bellmore School District’s faculty got a warm welcome on Aug. 16 as they gathered in the Park Avenue Elementary School library for new teacher orientation.

There are 15 new fulltime and part-time teachers joining the district this year. They represent multiple grade levels and subject areas, and collectively will be working across all five elementary schools. Among the new faculty are several grade-level teachers, two

art educators and a pair of Prevention Department specialists.

New teacher orientation featured a review of the district’s mission and core values, an overview of instructional technology and welcoming remarks from administrators and the North Bellmore Teachers Association. During afternoon breakout sessions, the new teachers worked with administrators and instructional coaches based on their instructional

area.

Tillie McNamara, the director of educational programs and staff development, said the goal of the orientation program is for new teachers to “feel a part of this amazing team” of educators. At orientation, they experience the collaborative spirit that exists in North Bellmore and learn how to use their strengths in the service of children.

“North Bellmore is a great place to learn and grown

and continue to move forward in your career,” Ms. McNamara said. “We want our teachers to have long, joyful journeys with us as they bring the district’s missions and core values to life for students.”

“We welcome our new faculty and staff to our family,” added Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt. “We want to show them all that North Bellmore has to offer.”

Nassau County Police Department Visits Students At Bowling Green

From armored vehicles to police horses, the Nassau County Police Department held a fun, interactive

presentation for students in the East Meadow School District’s Extended School Year program on Aug. 3.

Members of the NCPD lined up trucks, motorcycles and cars near Bowling Green Elementary

School’s main entrance as students learned about police officers and their dayto-day duties. In addition to touring the police cars and armored vehicles, students also got a handson experience about some of the NCPD’s equipment. Additionally, they shared thank-you cards with the police department to show gratitude for their local officers.

The district thanks the Nassau County Police Department for taking time to educate the students on their daily tasks and responsibilities.

JOYFUL START FOR NORTH BELLMORE’S NEW TEACHERS - The North Bellmore School District held new teacher orientation on Aug. 16 at Park Avenue Elementary School. Photo courtesy of the North Bellmore School District

Photos courtesy of the East Meadow Union Free School District

A FUN, INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION - The Nassau County Police Department held a fun, interactive presentation for students in the East Meadow School District’s Extended School Year program.