November 30, 2022 North Massapequa

Monday, November 21, Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team launched a Holiday Donation Drive, benefitting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. The drive has five dropoff locations and will run through December 19th. Pictured from left to right: Noelle Lambert, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Bryn Elliott, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker. See inside for more information.

Tis The Season For Giving

On Monday, November 21, 2022, Noelle Lambert and The Bryn Elliott Team launched a Holiday Donation Drive, benefitting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization that strives to end homelessness on Long Island, and to alleviate the issues associated with homelessness and poverty for homeless and at risk persons in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

“I’ve always been passionate about helping others, but more specifically assisting the homeless is really important to me,” said Noelle, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “When you strip away all the excess and get down to the basics - the minimum that one should have in order to put their best foot forward every day - what remains is a home, along with food, and the like. There are countless people struggling and facing homelessness right now on Long Island and it just feels like the right thing to do to help them.”

The drive will run through December 19th and has five drop-off locations throughout Long Island. “This year the organization is desperately in need of non perishable food and personal care items,” said Bryn Elliott, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with The Bryn Elliott Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “They’re also looking for clothing, socks and winter coats. We’re hopeful that this drive will make a difference by helping people who need it; especially during the toughest time of the year to be homeless.”

Every donation truly does make a difference. “We thank everyone in advance for their participation,” said Noelle. “We’re so appreciative of each business that has let us use their establishment as a drop-off location.” If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Lambert at 631.478.3819

About The Fish Store: The Fish Store is a family run business that opened its doors in 1978. Their market and restaurant in Bayport offers fresh food options and is beloved by many. They are the proud winners of Bethpage Best of Long Island’s #1 Best Fish Market on Long Island for 9 years in a row.

About USA Auto Body: USA Auto Body is a fullservice auto body repair shop in East Patchogue. Their trained professionals can complete your automobile restoration to manufacturerspecified standards and they are ready to make your car shine!

About Long Island Media Group: Long Island Media Group is a locally owned and operated media company that has been publishing since 1953. Today they publish the South Bay’s Neighbor, Neighbor Newspapers, Seasons Magazine, along with many other specialty products. They also offer digital marketing services.

About Douglas Elliman Real Estate: Douglas Elliman leads the New York real estate market by sales volume, and ranks as one of the nation’s largest independent residential real estate brokerages by the same measure. From sales, rentals and new development to mortgages and title insurance, their agents are relentless advocates for their clients.

Calling All Sisters Of St. Joseph Alums “Together Again”

The Sisters of St. Joseph invite alums from all classes, faculty and staff to the Annual Alum Holiday

Event on Thursday, December 8 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn. For more information or

to purchase tickets, please visit www.brentwoodcsj. org or call 631-273-1187 ext. 154.

Town Kicks Off USMC Toys For Tots Collection Drive

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined Contour Mortgage to kick-off the Town’s Annual Toys for Tots Cruise-Thru Collection Drive. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help

families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. The Town is once-again hosting its annual ‘CruiseThru’ Collection Drive on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 2pm at Burns Park in Massapequa, in addition to organizing collection boxes at Town facilities through December 14th. Toys for

Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations: Oyster Bay Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa), and the Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park (1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage). For more information, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

The South Farmingdale Water District Is An Official Food Drive Drop Off Site For Long Island Cares

Serving The Communities Of South Farmingdale, North Massapequa And Parts Of Bethpage, Seaford And Massapequa Park

The South Farmingdale Water District encourages community members to make food donations this holiday season at the Long Island Cares drop off site at the Water District headquarters.

Help us help others by making a food donation Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm now through the month of December at the South Farmingdale Water District, located at 40 Langdon Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

Top 10 Most Needed Items

• Cereals

• Low fat, boxed & non refrigerated milk

• Canned vegetables

• White rice

• Cooking oil

• Pasta, tomato sauce

• Canned meat, poultry, fish

• Peanut butter

• Jelly, jam & spreadable fruit

Please – no glass jars

Food insecurity is very high on Long Island, and if you or someone you know

is experiencing a troubling time, call 631–582-FOOD.

Pictured above from left to right: Noelle Lambert & Bryn Elliott

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10 year old female Husky. Gentle and good natured. Loves slow walks.

LOUIE

10 year old male Doxy mix. Armed with a lively spirit and a clever, intuitive mind.

FLOWER

8 year old female Collie mix. A shy beauty ready to find her forever home.

OLD MAN JENKINS

8 year old Labrador mix. Sweet boy who makes for a great companion.

USMC TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION DRIVE - Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined Contour Mortgage to kick-off the Town’s Annual Toys for Tots Cruise-Thru Collection Drive. The annual ‘Cruise-Thru’ Collection Drive is Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to

at Burns Park in Massapequa. From left to right: Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato, Supervisor Joseph Saladino,‘Champ’ the Contour Mortgage Service Dog, Malia Freeburg of Contour Mortgage, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Retired Major Chuck Kilbride of USMC Toys for Tots

Take Heart With Tea

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a recent study found drinking tea might keep the cardiologist at bay. The USDA reported that men and women who drank black tea for three weeks reduced their total and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels by an average of 7.5 percent. Researchers concluded that drinking tea may reduce the

risk of coronary heart disease. Antioxidants called flavonoids, found in both green and black teas, are thought to be potent weapons in the fight against heart disease.

That news may be especially important for women, given that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined including breast cancer.

Santa’s Mailboxes From North Pole Have Arrived In Town Offices

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that children can send their ‘holiday wish list’ directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Monday, December 12th

The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Monday, December 12th with a legible name and return address will be

answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary.

Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the following locations:

Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage.

For more information about Santa’s Mailboxes, please call (516) 6246380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or visit the www.oysterbaytown. com.

By Noelle Lambert

www.mhaw.org

Among its wide range of mentalhealth-related services, MHAW offers many forms of assistance for veterans in Suffolk County. These offerings address affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, peer support, and other services.

To allow readers to get a humanscale picture of the real-life ways that MHAW supports local veterans in need, here are the stories of “John” and “Mary.”

“John” had served our country for more than eight years as a Marine, including witnessing the aftermath of the Beirut barracks bombings in 1983 that had killed 241 American personnel and dozens of others.

He proceeded to face major difficulty adapting to post-service life, and used food to help him cope. John became significantly overweight and homeless, with a hotel as his residence for two years. It was nearly impossible to find a house that accommodated his needs until he connected with “Housing Our Homeless Heroes,” an initiative that helps veterans regain their sense of independence with supportive housing.

Happily, John is now living in a stabilized environment with dignity and respect.

As a second example, “Mary” had been discharged from the service last August, had no income, nowhere to go, and unfortunately was living in her car. She reached out to the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, run in collaboration with the Economic

Opportunity Council (EOC) of Suffolk, a Patchoguebased social services organization.

Mary worked with

the SSVF team to locate and obtain permanent housing. She also worked with a case manager and a health care navigator to apply for the VA’s service-connected disability program, where she was approved for 100-percent compensation. Mary was also connected to the Northport VA Medical Center, where she began receiving health care. In addition, Mary worked with an employment specialist who assisted her with her resume, job search, and interview prep.

As a result, Mary ultimately secured a full-time job. She has expressed her gratefulness to MHAW and to EOC of Suffolk for the critical assistance she received at the time when she needed it most.

After all they have given to America, our veterans deserve support from all of us here in Suffolk County and across the nation. With this in mind, we urge you to play a role in introducing local veterans in need to MHAW.

If you know such a veteran, have them contact Marcelle Leis, MHAW’s Director of Veteran Services, by calling 631-946-0147, or by emailing mleis@ mhaw.org. If your nonprofit

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Collecting DVDs For U.S. Troops & Children’s Hospitals

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces as well as movies for children’s hospitals. Donations will be accepted through November 30th and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Big Hy for Heroes for our 5th Annual DVD Collection Drive and send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe as well as to children receiving care in local hospitals. Help support these brave men, women and children by donating DVDs.”

The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded

in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today.

Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:

Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

Town Hall South –977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa

Additionally, letters of gratitude to soldiers and holiday cards for children are also welcome. For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops and local Children’s Hospitals, please call (516) 624-6380.

Allergy And Dirty Ducts

(NAPSI)—Allergies are nothing to sneeze at but you can make your home more comfortable for people who have allergies and improve your indoor air quality—by cleaning in an often forgotten place.

Indoor air quality can be a big concern for many families. After all, in a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust— including dangerous

chemicals and other pollutants—is created annually through everyday living. These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated as much as seven times a day. Over time, this leads to built-up contaminants in the ductwork. Since your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home, you want to keep it clear.

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Ames

Community service is the mission for the National Junior Honor Society at Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus, and students did just that with a fourweek food drive. Hundreds of nonperishable items, such as boxes of pasta and canned vegetables, were collected from Oct. 13 through Nov. 4.

Donations were given to the parish outreach center at Our Lady of Lourdes

Community

Church in Massapequa Park, which then distributes food to people in need in the community. Adviser Michelle Grossi said honor society members were asked to contribute at least one food item each. Additionally, they created and hung posters throughout the school to promote the food drive.

Ninth grader Brady Gil noted that the food drive was

a way for students to take meaningful action, show leadership and “be more than yourself.” Fellow honor society member Antonella Esposito said that it allowed them to show their care for the local community.

“It’s important to help those in the community who are less fortunate,” added Sofia Dalton. “It warms my heart to help out people in my town.”

Ames Campus National Junior Honor Society Members, from left, Antonella Esposito, Sofia Dalton, Brady Gil, Nick Gallo, Kaitlyn Kopp and Sophia Ruggiero helped out with a food drive to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

Long Island Elite Great Gatsby Gala Celebrates Organization’s 20th Anniversary

The Long Island Elite (LIE) is celebrating a milestone achievement—20 years of fostering the development of Long Island’s business and philanthropic communities. Since 2002, the organization has focused on cultivating the growth and leadership capabilities of Long Island business professionals, while raising awareness and funds for local charities. To highlight this milestone, and raise money for its Charity Partner of the Year United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island, the business networking and philanthropy group held its Great Gatsby Gala, channeling the glamour of the roaring 1920s.

“This year, the Long Island Elite celebrates its 20th Anniversary,” said Long Island Elite President Frank Morizio, Jr. “Organizations that hit this remarkable milestone must be filled with mission driven people, who are themselves, remarkable. But that’s not all you need to get here. Over the past 20 years, there have been hundreds of members, thousands of connections

made, and millions of dollars raised to support organizations that are doing amazing things for our neighbors in need.”

The anniversary gala is a celebration of the vision that the LIE “Founders” had to support the growth of business and charitable efforts on Long Island. To honor that vision, the LIE chose United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island to be its gala beneficiary and have committed to help them build an adaptive playground where children in their program can enjoy the simple pleasures of adolescent fun as all children should.

UCP of Long Island has been committed to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities by creating Life Without Limits. The Children’s Center, located in Commack, has provided over 60 years of excellence in educational services including preschool, school-age programs and early intervention services

tailored to meet the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of children with disabilities from birth to 21 years of age. The Children’s Center currently serves over 80 infants and children through age 21, with a wide range of developmental disabilities and diagnoses. Together, the L.I.E. and UCP of Long Island strive to improve the quality of life for individuals and families who have children with disabilities. Please help us by supporting this year’s 20th

Anniversary Gala.

For information on how you can support the Long Island Elite and UCP of Long Island, visit www. longislandelite.com or email info@longislandelite.com.

About the Long Island Elite

The Long Island Elite is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to fostering the development of Long Island’s business and philanthropic communities. Its core goal is to bring business

Free Musical Performances At Local Libraries

professionals together to support each other’s careers through a variety of networking, business and community functions. The organization takes a leadership role in helping local nonprofits raise money and gain more recognition.

As a philanthropic liaison, Long Island Elite provides forums such as special events, outreach programs, and fundraising support to help its annual charity partner organization grow and thrive.

Enjoy the Sounds of Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, and More

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilman Labriola. “I encourage residents to

take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for December and January include:

Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Songs Trio on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Hicksville Public Library – Performing “From Jazz to Soul: The Holiday Edition”.

Vincent Roccaro & His Jazz Trio on Sunday,

December 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library – Iconic songs accompanied by some of the finest jazz musicians on the planet! Registration is free and required, visit: syosset. librarycalendar.com/events/ month select the date of the concert and register. .

Emily & Vincent on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 4:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing “Christmas on Broadway”.

Stay Aware

Prostate and breast cancer are the most common nonskin cancers among U.S. men and

women, respectively. Women over 40 should get annual mammograms (an X-ray

that can show breast cancer at early stages). If you’re a man over 50, ask your doctor

Echoes of Sinatra on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library –Performing the music of Frank Sinatra. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar. com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts December 18th.

Copperline on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library –

Performing the music of James Taylor.

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA.

about getting screened for prostate cancer. Encourage your partner to get screened.

For more information, call 1-800-4-CANCER. It’s your life.(NAPS)

Did You Know?

Longevity in marriage is something to be celebrated. Couples who reach fiftieth and sixtieth wedding anniversaries often commemorate those anniversaries with big parties. But there are some around the world who would consider golden anniversary celebrants to still be newlyweds. In December 2015, Karam Chand, 110, and his wife, Kartari Chand, 103, from Bradford, West Yorkshire (originally from India), celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary, becoming the world’s longest-betrothed couple. In America, John and Ann Betar, ages 104 and 100, respectively, have been married 83 years as of 2016. The couple eloped in 1932. They have been named one of America’s longest-married couples by the Worldwide Marriage Encounter.

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