October 12, 2022 - October 25, 2022 Nassau Zone 1

WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD - On Sunday, October 2nd, Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) presented the Woman of Distinction Award to Chief Kaitlyn Bazarewski of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department. Senator Brooks with Chief Kaitlyn Bazarewski and Chief Bazarewski’s family.

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is located in Port Washington, is the only comprehensive national program that provides information, referral, support and training exclusively to youths and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Center also supports the families and professionals who work with the DeafBlind community.

Every summer, HKS hosts Camp Helen Keller, a program for children who are blind, have low vision are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss. The camp seeks to improve participants’ self-esteem, selfconfidence and socialization skills. It’s held at the LIU Post campus in Brookville and admits campers from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, who attend free of charge and receive door-to-door transportation, also free of charge.

“Everyone here is the same,” says Ellie Gallagher, a 10-year-old camper from Freeport, NY. “Here we all have some kind of visual disability, so no one feels different. And it’s a lot of fun.” Campers participate in traditional activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, as well as field trips and technology

classes that have been adapted for individuals with low vision.

Every year, the camp organizes a show on the last day of the one-month program to celebrate the campers’ achievements, show parents and friends what campers have been doing and to say goodbye to old and new friends. This year, show-stopping performances included dance routines to favorite songs including “Rainbow Connection” “The Theme From Cheers” and singing performances by select campers.

“It’s such a confidence boost for her,” says Ellie’s mom, Jennifer. “She looks forward to seeing the same friends every year. The activities she experiences lets her know she’s just like every other kid and can do just about anything.”

Additionally, October is month that celebrates the blind community in a variety of ways, including World Sight Day on October 14, White Cane Day on October 15 and the entire month designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. It’s important to accept people of all abilities, from all walks of life, and this nonprofit does just that.

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Liberty To Host Town Hall To Connect With Customers

Liberty New York Water invites customers to a Town Hall event where we can better get to know each other. Liberty community members are encouraged to come meet our team, learn about our new and improved customer experience, infrastructure updates, water quality, water conservation, and more. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick.

Liberty, New York Water. “Partnering with the communities we serve is core to our values and paramount to our success.”

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More information and the direct link to register can be found at www. libertyenergyandwater. com.

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Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn from Liberty experts by visiting staffed tables. Topics will range from smart irrigation controllers and water conservation to paying bills online and taking full advantage of new smart meters.

“We are eager to meet with our customers,” said Chris Alario, President,

Douglas Elliman Long Island Makes A Large Impact

The Long Island division of Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, has partnered with The American Cancer Society to help in the fight against breast cancer.

As part of the organization’s annual, year-long initiative Real Men Wear Pink, agents from Elliman branch offices across Long Island have volunteered as Campaign Ambassadors to raise awareness and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Since its inception in 2013, Real Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million.

The brokerage’s involvement began in 2021, when Carlos Salinas, an agent in the Smithtown office, became the first Douglas Elliman Real Men Wear Pink Campaign Ambassador. Salinas found great joy in helping to make a difference and shared his experience with Ann Conroy, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Long Island division. Inspired by Salinas, Conroy encouraged each Long Island branch office to establish a Campaign Ambassador for 2022. With more and more agents signing on, the Elliman team has raised more than $131,000 toward its $200,000 goal—and with plenty of fundraising

events yet to happen before year’s end.

“When I came to Douglas Elliman last year, my goal was to be one of the very best agents in the company while also giving back philanthropically,” said Salinas. “What better cause is there than to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The support of both Ann Conroy and Katy Cardinale, Branch Manager of Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown office, has been monumental in my efforts of raising awareness through Real Men Wear Pink and The American Cancer Society.”

Salinas, who has raised almost $10,000 to date, is set to participate in a large fundraising and networking event on Tuesday, October 18th at Prato 850 in Commack, with all revenue benefiting the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign.

Michael Furino, another philanthropic agent with Douglas Elliman’s Franklin Square office, has dedicated himself to serving as a Campaign Ambassador.

“I started my own charity about 10 years ago, through which I have raised over $1,000,000,” said Furino.

“When I was presented with the opportunity to become involved with Real Men Wear Pink, I was immediately excited,

since I was confident in my ability to organize great events and raise significant funds. It’s been a great experience for me to be a Campaign Ambassador for many reasons, including getting to know other agents in my office on a deeper level—some of them have even had personal experiences battling breast cancer.”

Furino, who has raised almost $20,000 to date, will host a Vegas Night fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place.

Douglas Elliman Realty has long been deeply committed to giving back to the local communities it serves and supporting important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares.

To learn more about the Real Men Wear Pink initiative and contribute to the Long Island agents’ campaign, please scan the QR code below.

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Cougar Nation Hosts Homecoming

Bellmore-Merrick’s John F. Kennedy High School hosted its homecoming game and festivities on Sept. 24.

Ahead of the game, Kennedy held its inaugural tailgate for the community, which included snacks, lawn games, music and more.

John Lafkas and Sarina Kahn were named homecoming king and queen, respectively.

The court also included nominees Ben Greco, Eric Rogers, Josh Sheldon, Savannah LoGuidice, Fallyn

Scheinkopf and Gabby Mazzafaro. Members of the district’s CHAMP (Culinary and Hospitality Applied Management) program, led by Michael DiGiovanni, manned the grills and snack stand, keeping a hungry crowd full.

The Kennedy band, led by Walter Avellaneda, provided musical interludes throughout the game. Cheer and kickline teams entertained the crowd, both during the game and at halftime. The Cougar school’s mascot, worn by

Lauren Piscazzi, was also on hand to spread school spirit.

The Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its second class, which included alumni from 1969 to 2018.

Despite a valiant effort, the Cougars fell short to Sewanhaka High School, 41-33. Joe Vaccaro led the scoreboard, rushing for 108 yards, as well as a touchdown. He also threw two touchdowns for the Cougars.

Photos courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

COUGAR NATION HOSTS HOMECOMING

- From left, Assistant Principals Dan Jantzen and Jeff Cronk and Principal Gerard Owenburg.

HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN

- From left, John Lafkas and Sarina Kahn were named homecoming king and queen, respectively.

KENNEDY STUDENT GOVERNMENT - From left, Alexa Berger, Morgan Galdamez, Carly Sherman, Sadie Freifeld, Sydney Brewer and Beverly Kleinman of Kennedy Student Government sold Cougar swag.

DESPITE A VALIANT EFFORT - Despite a valiant effort, the Cougars fell short to Sewanhaka High School, 41-33.

Annual Fall Harvest Fair

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting their Annual Fall Harvest Fair on Saturday October 15, 2022 (10am-

4pm). The church is located at 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore.

There will be vendors, raffles, raffle baskets, food

and children’s activities. For more information, call 516.785. 5029 or email gelcnb@aol.com

Merrick South Shore Homemakers Country Auction

Merrick South Shore Homemakers is holding a Country Auction (Bidding and Silent) and more on Thursday, October 20th, starting at 11:00 am, at the

Seaford American Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford.

Admission is $15 and includes a door prize ticket, sandwiches, dessert

& beverage.

No Walk-in’s please. For more information, please contact Carol at 516-662-5902.

PUBLIC NOTICE

BETHPAGE WATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified and registered voters of the BETHPAGE WATER DISTRICT in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, that an election will be held within said District at the offices of the Bethpage Water District, located at 25 Adams Avenue, at the cross street of Evergreen Avenue, Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, New York, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 between the hours of three (3:00) o’clock P.M. and nine (9:00) o’clock P.M. for the purpose of the election of a Water Commissioner for the said District for a term of three (3) years beginning January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2025.

Said election is called pursuant to Section 212, Article 13 of the

Town Law of the State of New York, as amended.

In order to be entitled to vote for Improvement District Commissioner, every voter must be registered to vote in the Town under permanent registration from the address from which he/she wishes to vote. Further, said voter shall have been a resident in the Water District for at least thirty (30) days next preceding the election and be a citizen of the United States, eighteen (18) years or over in age.

Pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Subdivision 20 of Section 215 of Article 13 of the Town Law of the State of New York, as amended, candidates for the office of Water Commissioner shall file their names and nominations in petition form with the Secretary of the Board of Water Commissioners of the

Bethpage Water District at its headquarters at 25 Adams Avenue, Bethpage New York no later than the close of the business day at 4:30 p.m. on or before Thursday, November 10, 2022 and that such nomination petitions must be subscribed by at least twentyfive (25) registered voters of the Bethpage Water District.

By Order of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Bethpage Water District, John F. Coumatos Chairman

Dated: Bethpage, New York, October 12, 2022

NOTICIA PÚBLICA DISTRITO DE AGUA DE BETHPAGE

POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO a los votantes calificados y registrados del DISTRITO DE AGUA DE BETHPAGE en la Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York, que se llevara a cabo una elección dentro de dicho Distrito en las oficinas del Distrito de Agua de Bethpage, ubicada en 25 Adams Avenue, en el cruce de Evergreen Avenue, Bethpage, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau , Estado de Nueva York, el martes 13 de diciembre de 2022 entre las tres (3:00) en punto y las nueve (9:00) en punto PM con el propósito de la elección de un Comisionado de Agua para dicho Distrito por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de enero de 2023 y terminado el 31 de diciembre de 2025.

Dicha elección se convoca de conformidad con la Sección 212, Artículo 13 de la Ley

Municipal del Estado de Nueva York, según enmendada.

Para tender derecho a votar por el Comisionado del Distrito de Mejoramiento, cada votante debe estar registrado para votar en el Pueblo bajo un registro permanente de la dirección desde la que desea votar. Además, dicho votante deberá haber residido en el Distrito de Agua durante al menos treinta (30) días antes de la elección y ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, de dieciocho (18) años o más.

De conformidad con las disposiciones y requisitos de la Subdivisión 20 de la Sección 215 del Artículo 13 de la Ley Municipal del Estado de Nueva York, según enmendada, los candidatos para el cargo de Comisionado de Agua deberán presentar sus nombres y nominaciones en forma de petición ante

el Secretario de la Junta de Comisionados del Agua del Distrito de Agua de Bethpage en su sede en 25 Adams Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York a más tardar al cierre del día hábil a las 4:30 pm en o antes del jueves 10 de noviembre de 2022 y que dichas peticiones de nominación deben ser suscritas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes registrados del Distrito de Agua de Bethpage.

Por orden de la Junta de Comisionados del Agua del Distrito de Agua de Bethpage, John F. Coumatos Presidente

Fechado: Bethpage, Nueva York 12 de octubre de 2022

Long Island Cars “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet

On Sunday, October 23rd “Long Island Cars” will present the “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet on the scenic grounds of Flowerfields Fairgrounds in Saint James. Bathed in autumn colors, Flowerfields Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the

50’s, 60’s and 70’s, oneof-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars and imports. Show cars will compete in classed judging; trophies will be granted in more than fifty categories. Acres of vendors will be well stocked for this large end of the season show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap auto parts, equipment, accessories, collectibles and literature,

plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral.” There is a pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for the kids. You’ll experience live music, fun fair food and more. Pack up the family and plan a scenic autumn drive to Flowerfields Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive (off Rte 25A) in Saint James, 11780. L.I.E. 62 North, Nicolls Road (Rte 97) to the

end, make a left, heading west on Rte 25A for 2 miles. (GPS coordinates: Parkside Drive, Saint James 11780), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Rain Date Oct 30th. Adults $10.00; 12 years & under are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.

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October 1 through October 15 THE GREAT GIVE BACK Volunteers for Wildlife Hospital and Education Center

In an effort to support the Wildlife Center, we will be collecting donations in the lobby from October 1 through October 15. Some of the items requested are: animal supplies, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. For a detailed list and more information visit levittownpl.org/ specialevents or visit the library.

Meet some of the Center’s wildlife animal Ambassadors at Fall Family Fun Day on October 15th!

Friday, October 14 from 6:30-8:00 PM Teen Program: Armetis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

Report to the Bridge! In this networked computer game, you will work together to operate your spaceship and defend the sector from alien

invaders! Registration required at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. Inperson program. No Fee.

Saturday, October 15 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

FALL FAMILY FUN DAY

Join us for a day of fun activities for all ages on the lawn adjacent to the Levittown Public library. Enjoy lawn games, fall crafts, face painting, snacks, and more! While supplies last. Activities will move inside the library in the event of inclement weather. Visit our website www.levittownpl. org/specialevents for full details and for registrations.

Kids & Teens Pumpkin Patch: Prior registration required to reserve a pumpkin-register at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. Inperson program. No Fee.

Paint A Bird House: Prior registration required to reserve a bird house-register at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. In-

person program. No Fee. Meet some of the Center’s wildlife animal Ambassadors at Fall Family Fun Day!

Decorated Pumpkin Contest for Adults, Families & LPL Staff: Drop off your previously decorated pumpkin (no larger than 2’x2’) between 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. to be judged by the public. Winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m., you must be present to win. Cast your vote for the LPL staff pumpkin contest as well!

Sunday, October 16 from 2:00-3:00 PM Diwali Dance Celebration

Enjoy a performance by members of the Nartan Rang Dance Academy. Learn about Diwali along with some dance steps after the performance. Wristbands required, register at levittownpl. org on the Events Calendar. In-person program. No Fee.

Monday, October 17 from 5:00-6:00 PM Teen Program:

Comics Club

Let’s chat about Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell! Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends who have worked at the local pumpkin patch every autumn of high school. Now that they are seniors, this will be their final Halloween at the patch. Discuss the book while enjoying apple cider and decorating pumpkins!

After registering, stop by the Teen Room to pick up your copy to read and keep.

Registration required at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. Inperson program. No Fee.

Monday, October 17 at 6:00 PM Children Program: Fear Factor Grades K-5

Join us for thrills and chills in this fear factor inspired program.

Registration required at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. Inperson program. No Fee.

Wednesday, October 19 from 4:30-5:30 PM Teen Program: Stranger Things Trivia

Test your knowledge of Hawkins, the Upside Down, and more, for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights.

Registration required at levittownpl.org on the Events Calendar. Inperson program. No Fee.

Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 PM

Adult Program: FRESH STARTS & NEW BEGINNINGS WITH MARLA

Join an open discussion

with Life Coach Marla Matthews for a fresh look at the possibilities the future holds.

No registration required. This program is in-person. No Fee.

Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 PM

Adult Program:  PAGE TURNERS BOOK DISCUSSION

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel follows the experiences of a courageous socialite in 1950s Mexico who is drawn into the treacherous secrets of an isolated mansion.

Register at levittownpl. org on the Events Calendar. This program will be online through the Zoom platform. No Fee.

Merrick South Shore Homemakers

Merrick South Shore Homemakers - Seeking new members to join our chapter where we meet weekly offering various programs

(including speakers), crafts, baking or cooking classes, community service projects and much more. We meet on Thursdays at 10:00 am

at the Seaford American Legion, 2301 Penatiquit Avenue, Seaford. Please contact President Mary at 1-631-567-4483 for any additional information.

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