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*Fresh raw turkey available to substitute
VEGETABLE (Choose two)
• String Bean Casserole • Oven Roasted Brussels
• Candied Sweet Potatoes Sprouts
• Mashed Potatoes • String Bean Almondine
• Homemade Pumpkin or Apple Pie
• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
(1) PINT OF
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE & (1) QUART
Kindergartners Investigate Pumpkin Properties
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explored pumpkins through a handson investigation. Students used their senses to observe how pumpkins look, feel and smell, as well as measuring and weighing them. They also tested whether pumpkins sink or float before carving them to learn about their different parts and properties. After recording their findings, students decorated their pumpkins and proudly displayed them in the courtyard for all to enjoy. Photos courtesy of North Babylon
Dear valued readers,
On November 17, 1953 the very first issue of the South Bay’s Neighbor - then known as South Bay’s Official Shopping Newspaper - was published. Our company has evolved over time, yet has always remained privately and locally owned. We continue to stand by our commitment to delivering positive, hometown news, along with special features like reader contests and puzzles, and of course, advertisements from your favorite merchants.
Through both challenging and prosperous times, we’ve continued to publish every single week, always strongly believing in what we do. The wonderful feedback we consistently receive from our readers reminds us that the publication is valued and wanted.
In an age when information is available at our fingertips, the simplicity of a printed publication filled with trusted, upli ing stories is truly unmatched. There’s something special about turning the pages of a physical paper and reading about the people and events that shape our local community. We’re deeply grateful for your continued support, which has allowed us to keep doing what we do week a er week.
Over the years our company has expanded to also publish a monthly magazine, provide digital marketing services and offer a full range of printing solutions - helping businesses of all sizes create menus, post cards, flyers and more.
Keep an eye out for next week’s newspaper issue, themed for the holidays, featuring hosting tips, festive recipes and more. And don’t forget to shop small this Small Business Saturday - supporting the very businesses that serve as the backbone of our community.
Sincerely,
Jeff Lambert Owner and Publisher, Long Island Media Group
Ms. Rebholz’s
William E. DeLuca Elementary School
the North Babylon School District
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, NOV. 14th
6:30PM
KIWANIS ANNUAL AUCTION
at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School, 1100 Dixon Ave. in Copiague. The Copiague Kiwanis is dedicated to helping the community one child at a time. l00's of new items, restaurant gift certificates, Lotto board, 50/50, baskets galore, and much more. For scholarships and the children in the community. For more information, please call 631-275-0439
SATURDAY, NOV. 15th
10:00AM-3:00PM
VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM
A salute to our veterans. Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634 Of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Roundtable discussion with local officials. Food Pantry sponsored by local scouting units. Many other services, giveaways and more! Breakfast & Lunch Served. Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information? Contact 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 16th
8:00AM-12:00PM
CANCERCARE WALK FOR HOPE
Join dedicated CancerCare supporters for the CancerCare Walk for Hope. Meet at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course,in Woodbury, and walk with them in support of their free, professional support services CancerCare provides to individuals and their families affected by cancer. Bring your friends, family and co-workers for a day of celebrating survivors, remembering loved ones
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 information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
and supporting people coping with cancer. For more information, contact their Senior Director of Special Events, Erica Lebensberg, at elebensberg@ cancercare.org or 212-712-6165
THURSDAY, NOV. 20th
6:00PM-7:45PM
PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB OF WANTAGH
Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Ave. in Wantagh. A demonstration of Autumn centerpieces and tablescapes to decorate the Thanksgiving table. Floral arrangements will be raffled off. Lite refreshments will be served after the demonstration. For more information contact paumanackegc@ gmail.com
FRIDAY, NOV. 21st
6:00PM-9:00PM, SATURDAY, NOV. 22nd and SUNDAY NOV. 23rd
11:00AM-5:00PM ST. JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE
The parking lot for the Train Show is located at: 176 Mills Pond Road, St. James. There is a suggested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50 *PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible* For more information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631-543-8732
SATURDAY, NOV. 22nd
9:30AM-3:00PM
HOLIDAY FAIR
Gift Basket Raffles & Chinese Auction, Boutique Items, Crafts, Granny’s Attic, Lunch Available. Santa Will Be Here! Community Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park.
Gratitude Changes Everything
By JoAnn Cilla
At the end of this month, many of us will gather with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. We will also remember those who have gone before us, and those who are sick and less fortunate. It feels especially important this year to take time to reflect on what truly matters. The world seems loud, uncertain, and divided. Turn on the news or scroll through your phone, and you’ll find more than enough headlines to stir up anxiety or frustration.
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10:00AM–3:00PM
THRIFT SHOP AND YARD SALE
Come one, Come all to St. Patrick’s Church, 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. We have new and slightly used clothes, shoes, jewelry, household items, books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, arts and crafts. There is something for everyone. Rent a table for $25.00. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
SUNDAY, NOV. 23rd
11:45AM, Opening ceremonies/sponsor presentation at 12:00 NOON HOLIDAY FAIR the 2025 Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Holiday Fair at Memorare Caterers (2183 Jackson Ave., Seaford.) Welcome the holiday season with this exciting event – including holiday shopping and lots of fun and festivity for the family! For more information, please call 516-541-1443
TUESDAY, NOV. 25th
8:30AM
BUS TRIP TO WIND CREEK CASINO BETHLEHEM, PA
Hosted by Joseph Barry Columbiettes. $60 pp, includes the driver’s tip. $35 slot play. Please Arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return approx. 8:30 p.m. Parking: 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end). For more information, please call Barbara 516-935-5576
But if you look closer, past the noise, you will find countless acts of kindness, compassion, and community that remind us how much good still exists in the world. Right here in Lindenhurst, we see it every day: neighbors helping neighbors, local businesses supporting one another, and families showing up for their children, their schools, and their town.
Gratitude has a quiet power. It doesn’t erase the challenges we face, but it changes how we experience them. When we focus on what we have, rather than what we’ve lost, we begin to notice the small, beautiful moments that might otherwise pass us by. A friendly wave from
a neighbor, a teacher who goes the extra mile, or a sunset at Venetian Shores that turns the water gold. This month, I’m thankful for the same things I’ve always been thankful for…my family, good friends, and this wonderful community that continues to make Lindenhurst such a special place to live. It’s the people who make a town feel like home, and I see it every day in the faces of those who live and work here.
As Thanksgiving approaches, join me in taking a moment to breathe, to look around, and to appreciate what’s right in front of us. Gratitude may not change the world overnight, but it can absolutely change our world…how we see it, how we live in it, and how we treat one another. In uncertain times, that’s something worth holding on to. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Record-High Food Insecurity On Long Island Spotlights Need For Donations At The 17th Annual Fourleaf Turkey Drive
Long Island’s Largest Food Drive Taking Place Friday, November 21, 2025
With food insecurity reaching record levels across Long Island, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union announced that its 17th Annual Turkey Drive to benefit Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at FourLeaf’s headquarters, 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage.
Since its launch in 2008, the FourLeaf Turkey Drive has become Long Island’s largest one-day food drive, collecting more than 55,000 turkeys and 264,000 pounds of food for Island Harvest. All donations directly help supply Thanksgiving meals to families in need through Island Harvest’s network of over 300 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other hunger-relief programs across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
This year, the need is more urgent than ever. According to Feeding America’s® 2023 Map the Meal Gap report, 240,470 Long Islanders lived with food insecurity in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, when 221,190 residents were food insecure. That means one in 12 Long Islanders (8.3%) struggles to put food on the table, compared to one in 13 the year before. Among children, 44,520 experienced food insecurity in 2023, representing 7.2% of all children on Long Island.
“Last year’s drive collected a recordbreaking 5,800 turkeys, more than 28,177 pounds of food, and $71,129 in donations, far surpassing all previous numbers,” said Linda Armyn, President and CEO of FourLeaf Federal Credit Union. “We are so grateful to the Long Island community - businesses, schools, and families - who step up year after year. With food insecurity at an all-time high, this year’s drive is more important than ever. Our mission at FourLeaf is to enrich the
lives of our neighbors, and nothing is more meaningful than helping ensure thousands of families can share a warm holiday meal together.”
Island Harvest is preparing to distribute a record 20 million pounds of food this year, exceeding levels distributed during the pandemic.
“Many Long Island families continue to face difficulties paying for increased prices for such basic commodities as food, clothing, and fuel. Add in the region’s high cost of living, and many find themselves living on the edge of making tough decisions between paying for rent, transportation, and medicine, and buying food,” explains Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO, Island Harvest. “With proposed federal cutbacks and other economic uncertainty, support from our longtime partner, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, and generous Long Islanders and businesses who support the annual FourLeaf Turkey Drive is more important than ever in helping our neighbors in need enjoy a brighter, more hopeful holiday season.”
The FourLeaf Turkey Drive offers residents the convenience of DriveThrough Donation Lanes, where volunteers remove frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, and cash contributions directly from vehicles. Non-perishable foods most needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk (no glass containers). For those unable to attend in person, online donations are being accepted. Every gift of $35 helps provide a complete holiday meal for a neighbor in need on Long Island. Donations can also be made at any FourLeaf branch.
Community involvement is at the heart of the FourLeaf Turkey Drive,
with local youth also encouraged to participate. Girl Scouts who donate will receive a special commemorative patch, and troop leaders may collect donations on behalf of their members.
Since its inception in 2008, the FourLeaf Turkey Drive has become a cherished Long Island tradition, powered by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors. Each year, the effort ensures tens of thousands of Long Islanders in need can sit down to a Thanksgiving meal. Today, Island Harvest provides food assistance to approximately 6,000 individuals every week, a sobering reminder of the drive’s continued importance.
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the Northeast and the 15th largest in the nation, remains committed to supporting the communities it serves through its FourLeaf Cares program, investing heavily in local initiatives that promote equity, belonging, and stronger, healthier communities.
For more information about the Turkey Drive or to make an online donation, visit https:// wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink. aspx?name=E249623&id=299.
About Island Harvest Food Bank
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhancing hunger awareness, shortterm case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, our organic farm, and efficient food collection and distribution. Our work directly
supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and when needed, and supports a network of 300 community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org.
About FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union (FourLeaf) is a financial institution committed to enriching the lives of its members, employees, and the communities it has served for over 80 years. FourLeaf is the 16th largest credit union in the nation. In addition to giving back to its members in the form of competitive rates and fees, the FourLeaf Cares Program supports local initiatives through charitable giving, financial literacy, and volunteerism.
A Certified Great Place to Work® and a Glass Door Best Place to Work for Small & Midsize companies, FourLeaf is a federally chartered credit union, available to people nationwide who open a $5 membership account. FourLeaf offers a robust digital platform that allows members to bank from anywhere. FourLeaf is part of the Co-op network that gives members access to their accounts at over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide and 5,000+ shared branches across the U.S. As a financial cooperative, FourLeaf is a best-in-class financial institution that offers a wide array of products and services to meet members’ needs. For more information on FourLeaf’s robust portfolio of banking, borrowing, and investment services, visit fourleaffcu. com or call 1-800-628-7070.
Arthritis Foundation To Host Jingle Bell Run
The Arthritis Foundation invites Long Islanders to lace up their sneakers, don their festive holiday gear and join the movement to conquer arthritis at the annual Jingle Bell Run, happening Saturday, December 6th at Hofstra University in Hempstead.
The Jingle Bell Run is a spirited, family-friendly 5K fundraising event that brings the community together to champion the Arthritis Foundation’s mission: fighting for a cure and championing the fight against the nation’s leading cause of disability. Participants are encouraged to wear holiday-themed costumes, tie jingle bells to their
shoes and celebrate the season while supporting a meaningful cause. The run begins at 10:30 am!
“All proceeds from the Jingle Bell Run support cutting-edge research, advocacy, and lifechanging resources for the more than 60 million Americans — including 300,000 children — living
with arthritis,” said Alexis Stone, Executive Director, Arthritis Foundation, NYC. “It’s a fun, festive way to make a difference in the lives of those affected by arthritis right here in our community.”
The event is locally presented by Northwell Orthopedics and it welcomes runners, walkers, teams and corporate sponsors. Participants can register
individually or as part of a team, and fundraising incentives are available for top fundraisers. The morning will feature music, refreshments, awards and plenty of holiday cheer. To register, visit www.jbr.org/ longisland.
Whether you run, walk or simply cheer, every step helps make a difference for the millions battling arthritis pain. Let’s jingle all the way to a cure!
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Ancient Order Of Hibernians Holds 10th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 11th, AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2 held the 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness / Fundraiser here at their Irish Cultural Center in Babylon Village. The event was held from 1PM to 6PM with a full afternoon of activities. “Irish” auctions, 50/50 raffles; music performances by Tom Donovan, Gene Coughlin’s Unwined, Saffron United Pipe Band and Mise Eire Irish Dancers added fun, culture and Irish heritage to the fundraiser.
New this year was a judged car show featuring exotic, modern, resto-mods and “old school muscle cars”. Various awards were given to the well-deserved winners, all judged by the Division’s Junior Boys!
Committee chair, Ron Rice, along with co-chair Lucinda Lauro Rooney stated: “we had perfect weather, terrific raffles, wonderful entertainment; you just couldn’t ask for a better day to give back and help find a cure to eradicate this terrible disease. Our motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity was on full display today”.
All proceeds from the day will be donated evenly to the breast cancer coalitions in Babylon and West Islip.
PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers:
The Best Time To Prepare For Natural Disasters Is Today
With hurricane season entering peak activity, PSEG Long Island reminds customers to prepare ahead of time for disasters and emergencies.
“Natural disasters and other emergencies can disrupt access to goods and services that support our day-to-day lives. Taking the time to prepare and having a plan limits the negative impact an emergency has on your household,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “The safety of our employees, customers and contractors has always been PSEG Long Island’s top priority, and we partner with groups like the United Way to help spread the word.”
PSEG Long Island’s ongoing system improvements and enhancements to the grid help provide electric reliability to Long Island and the Rockaways throughout the year. Here’s how customers can prepare for a severe storm and other emergencies:
• Ensure you have a batterypowered radio and fresh batteries.
• Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water.
• Create an emergency communications plan.
• Develop an evacuation plan.
• Charge your cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
• Make sure to have cash
available. Banks may be closed or inaccessible after a storm.
• Fill up your vehicle’s fuel tank.
• Bring in unsecured objects and furniture from patios and balconies.
• Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 1-800-490-0075.
• Discuss storm and lightning safety with your family. Visit psegliny. com/safetyandreliability/ stormsafety for safety tips, YouTube safety videos and more.
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for updates before, during and after the storm.
• Be aware that downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line, and do not touch anything it might
be in contact with. If a wire falls on or near your car, stay inside the car, call 911 and do not get out until PSEG Long Island de-energizes the line.
If you MUST exit the vehicle because it is on fire, jump as far as possible away from the vehicle, with both feet landing on the ground at the same time, and hop or shuffle away.
Critical Care Program
PSEG Long Island understands the critical need for power when life-support equipment is in use. While it is the customer’s responsibility to plan ahead to meet their medical needs if the power goes out, eligible customers can receive enhanced notifications by enrolling in the Critical Care Program. When there is severe weather, PSEG Long Island will stay in touch with these customers and make every effort to restore power as soon as possible. However, there
may be circumstances when timely restoration is difficult, particularly in the case of a severe storm, and participation in the Critical Care Program does not guarantee priority power restoration.
Customers can visit https:// www.psegliny.com/Outages/ Storm PrepandRestoration/ criticalcareprogram to learn more.
Stay connected:
• Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
• To report an outage and receive status updates via text, text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or visit us online at psegliny. com/outages.
• To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075.
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to report an outage and for updates before, during and after a storm.
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways online at mypowermap. psegliny.com. For more information about planning for emergencies, visit www.bereadyli.org.
