December 7, 2022 North Massapequa

STUDENTS EXCEL IN FITNESS CHALLENGE - The Massapequa High School physical education department was recognized as the top-performing participant in the New York Area United States Marine Corps Fitness Challenge.

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Diego Albino presented Massapequa High School with its championship trophy from a fitness challenge that took place in physical education classes. Proudly accepting the award were juniors, from left, Joseph Marlow, Briana Neary and Jack Holden. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

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Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for December is EAC Network

EAC Network is a non-profit organization that empowers, assists and cares for individuals in need. Their objective is to reach individuals within our community through innovative programs that improve quality of life. They have five service areas:

Children & Youth: Their Children & Youth services work deeply with children who are victims of child abuse and neglect or who are involved in the foster care system or child trafficking. They provide supervised visitation between noncustodial parents and their children, promote child passenger safety and offer mentors for at-risk youth.

Family & Community: EAC Network’s Family and Community programs help individuals pay bills, resolve family and business conflicts and navigate through obstacles that hinder selfsufficiency.

Senior & Nutrition Services: EAC Network is a provider of Meals on Wheels. They act as guardians for seniors, as well as mentally and/or physically incapacitated individuals, who are unable to manage aspects of daily life on their own. Their senior centers provide warm meals, exercise and social interaction to local seniors. They also offer technology classes as well as trained companions to relieve caregivers.

Vocational Services: Their Vocational Services offer a variety of programs that provide participants with skills to obtain and retain employment, particularly with at-risk populations.

Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice Services: They offer Behavioral Health programs that work in tandem with the criminal justice system to help

individuals suffering from mental health and/ or substance abuse issues obtain treatment. They also offer programs for Anger Management, Community Service and educational intervention for domestic violence offenders, and more.

Within those five areas of service, they run a total of 103 programs and they serve over 50,000 people a year with offices in all five boroughs, Suffolk County, Nassau County and Rockland County!

There are so many ways that you can get involved with EAC Network, whether it be through an internship or volunteer position, attending an event, making a donation or fundraising. Stay tuned for next week’s article to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community.

If you are in need and believe you can benefit from any of their offerings, please contact Robert Stricoff, Chief Development Officer at EAC Network at Robert.Stricoff@eac-network.org or 631.433.1662.

Neela Lockel, CEO/President of EAC Network, visits seniors at the EAC Port Washington Senior Center.

Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that $4.5 million in Federal money secured by the Town of Oyster Bay will soon be available to small business owners and non-profit organizations financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses and not-forprofit organizations can apply to receive up to $5,000 in grant monies through this new initiative, known as the ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program.

“After a year-plus long pandemic and now facing an economic recession, small businesses need all the help they can get to stay afloat,” said Supervisor Saladino. “My administration earmarked these Federal funds to boost small businesses and not-for-profits, help them recover losses from the pandemic, and keep their operations moving forward in the Town of Oyster Bay.”

The ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program is open to businesses that employ up to 50 full-time equivalent W-2 employees as well as sole proprietors. Additional eligibility criteria:

Applicant must be the principal (i.e. majority owner);

Entity must be a forprofit business, or 501c3 or 501c19 non-profit organization, with annual revenue between $35,000 and $5 million; At least 60 percent of non-profit expenses must have been programmatic in 2019;

Applicant must be in operation at the time of application and have been in operation prior to January 1, 2021; Must have fewer than 50 full-time equivalent W-2 employees; Certification and demonstration of economic hardship due to pandemic; and Not be in default or arrears on past or current federal and state financing or funding programs.

Grant monies can be utilized for a variety of purposes, including expenses that helped mitigate hardships caused by the pandemic. These could include the purchase of inventory and supplies, rent payments, utilities, property taxes, lease or purchase of equipment, as well as operating and emergency maintenance.

Applications will be processed through the National Development Council (NDC) – who was retained by the Town to administer the ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program. Additional eligibility criteria, including required documents, as well as applications for eligible business and nonprofit organizations are available at TOBForward. com, where interested parties can also sign up to participate in an informative webinar further detailing the application process.

OYSTER BAY FORWARD GRANT PROGRAM - Supervisor Saladino joins with Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Massapequa Park Village Mayor Dan Pearl, local officials and Chambers of Commerce to unveil the Oyster Bay Forward Program.

‘Give

Of Life’ This Holiday Season By Donating Blood

With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage this holiday season, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invite residents to give the gift of life by donating blood on Thursday, December 15th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of the COVID-19 health pandemic and are critically

needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life this holiday season through a simple blood donation.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh

at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

Councilwoman Walsh added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center, is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back during the holidays.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://donate.nybc. org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/298555.

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Free Musical Performances At Local Libraries

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:

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”.

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) 7977925 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com/CAPA.

Lockhart Students

Veterans Some Love

To mark Veterans Day, students at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District showed their support for the men and women who have served in the United States military.

Students in Karley Riegel’s third grade class penned personal letters to veterans on Nov. 10. She said that the letters, which included heartfelt

messages of appreciation and gratitude, would go to members of AmVets Post 88, one of the organizations that participated in Lockhart’s Veterans Day assembly that morning.

The school also hosted a collection drive for veterans. Students were asked to bring in different items. Kindergartners and first graders contributed nonperishable food such

as applesauce, oatmeal and rice. Hygiene products, like deodorant, shaving cream, shampoo and soap, were requested second through fifth graders. All of the donations, which filled several large boxes, will go to the parish outreach center at St. Kilian’s Church in Farmingdale, which partners with local veterans organizations to distribute items.

Massapequa Students Excel In Fitness Challenge

CHALLENGE - The Massapequa High School physical education department was recognized as the top-performing participant in the New York Area United States Marine Corps Fitness Challenge. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Diego Albino presented Massapequa High School with its championship trophy from a fitness challenge that took place in physical education classes. Proudly accepting the award were juniors, from left, Joseph Marlow, Briana Neary and Jack Holden. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School

The Massapequa High School physical education department was recognized as the topperforming participant in the New York Area United States Marine Corps Fitness Challenge. Activities were held during physical education classes in September and the school was recently presented with its championship trophy.

During the challenge,

LETTERS FOR LOCAL VETERANS - Massapequa Superintendent Dr. William Brennan visited Karley Riegel’s third grade class at Lockhart Elementary School to see the letters they wrote for local veterans. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

LETTERS FOR LOCAL VETERANS - Massapequa Superintendent Dr. William Brennan visited Karley Riegel’s third grade class at Lockhart Elementary School to see the letters they wrote for local veterans. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

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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) 624-6380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or visit the www.oysterbaytown.com.

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students rotated through four fitness stations. Buddy carry with a partner, wheelbarrow-style relay race to half court and back, while the modified sprint and weighted carry relay was a 25-meter course in which team members individually sprinted down and back with weighted containers, tagging the next team member until everyone completed the race.

The cross functional fitness relay featured

three activities including a bear crawl, pushups and burpees. At the final station, teams competed to see how many pull-ups they could do and had a chance to win prizes such as water bottles and T-shirts.

The Marine Corps Challenge is sponsored by BrainBox Immersive Marketing. Representatives from the company, along with local Marines, led students through the activities, which foster teamwork, leadership and motivation.

Massapequa students earned the best scores among participating schools and earned the title of New York’s Fittest High School.

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Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

“Scams often increase with consumer spending, making the holidays ripe for scammers trying to take advantage of the season’s sense of urgency and scarcity,” said Amy Maliga, a financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. “It’s not enough to be aware of scams, though. You have to learn how to watch for and avoid them so your happy holidays don’t turn into a

nightmare.”

Maliga shares several things to do and watch out for to avoid falling prey to holiday shopping scams: Use secure payment methods: Be wary of websites or sellers that request unusual payment methods like wire transfers, cashier’s checks or apps. Stick to secure payment options such as major credit cards or PayPal.

Check for site security: Look for ‘https’ at the front of the site’s URL and the small lock icon in the browser window. These indicate that the website is secure, ensuring any data you share (such as credit card numbers or shipping details) will be encrypted when you submit it.

Watch for spelling and grammatical errors: If you notice a plethora of spelling and grammar mistakes on a website, social media posts or other promotional materials, you likely want to shop elsewhere.

Pay attention to reviews: Reviews can reveal much about online retailers and sellers. Are there lots of poor reviews from buyers who didn’t receive what they purchased? Or are there numerous glowing reviews that all read alike? Either may indicate the site isn’t what it claims to be.

Watch for ‘phishy’ confirmation emails: If you receive a confirmation email for an order you didn’t place, ignore and delete it. Knowing people

are likely making several orders, scammers will send a phishing email disguised to resemble a confirmation notice from legitimate retailers. If it appears legit, try manually searching the order number on the retailer’s website instead of clicking on any included links.

Don’t let scammers steal your money or your holiday cheer. If a deal or website appears too good to be true, it likely is.

For additional resources to combat financial scams and ensure holiday shopping success, explore Take Charge America’s Budget Tools.

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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.

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