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Copiague Memorial Public Library
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Holiday Food Drive Thru November 30
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the Ace Center Food Pantry in North Amityville. We can accept donations of nonperishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
Defensive Driving Saturday, November 29 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Save money on your car insurance! A $33.00 fee payable to Diana Wilbur APW (Accident Prevention Workshop) by check, money order or cash is due the day of class. Please arrive early to sign in. Late comers will not be admitted. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license. Registration is required.
Wealth Management 101 Wednesday, December 3
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Understanding the basics of wealth management is essential for building a secure financial future.
Join Financial Advisor
Ronald La Serra to discuss strategies to help protect your lifestyle from rising costs, common investing pitfalls, market overview and more. Registration is required.
“Kids Need More” Toy Donations Donations accepted until December 14
Drop off new and unwrapped toys at the donation box located by the Circulation Desk!
The Kids Need More elves journey across Long Island to deliver gifts to children facing cancer and serious illnesses.
Spread the Warmth with our Mitten Tree Donations accepted until
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. That’s why we’re proud to give back to those establishments across Long Island and in The Rockaways through our energy efficiency and economic development programs. You too can help support them by shopping for gifts in your community. It’s how we keep our local economy strong and how we stick together on our island.
Learn more about how we’re supporting local businesses at psegliny.com/businessfirst.
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Patrons can bring in new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves or socks and hang them on our Mitten Tree in the Children’s Room.
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items will be donated to local organizations for distribution to children in need across our community.
Soup-er Bowl Drive Donations accepted
until January 31
We will be collecting canned soups (any size) for those in need. All donations will be delivered to a local food pantry and will benefit individuals for the upcoming winter season.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke
Friday, December 5
3:00 - 5:00 PM
It’s Karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
Holiday Magic Concert
Saturday, December 6
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Join Perfect Combination-Donna Lee and Kenny Hendricks-in this exciting, uplifting, sing-along show with holiday songs. Enjoy feel good music from
the Carpenters, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennet and many more, to warm your heart this holiday season. Registration is required.
Unwrapping the Holidays: Hidden Histories
Tuesday, December 9
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Did you know the song Jingle Bells was originally written for Thanksgiving or that the Times Square Ball Drop began as a way for ship captains to tell time?
Take a journey through the surprising evolution of holiday traditions with a representative from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Registration is required.
Reducing Stress
This Holiday Season Through Meditation Wednesday, December 10
7:00 - 8:00 PM
This program will be held via Zoom.
Join long-time meditator Clare Vidich as she discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to handle
seasonal stress. Clare will present a simple, yet powerful time-tested meditation technique that we will practice during the session. Registration is required.
LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
Leadership Class Plays Key Role In Thanksgiving Food Prep
Students in Ms. Gurtner’s Leadership in History and Action class at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School have been hard at work preparing for the district’s annual Thanksgiving food distribution. This
particular distribution is the most intricate of the year, requiring many hours of organization, packing and coordination to ensure families receive everything they need for the holiday. The leadership class has played an essential role in
ensuring every detail is in order for families in need. Their involvement aligns directly with the course’s goal of studying leadership in politics, history, education and community settings. As part of their projectbased assessment, students
must identify a community need, develop and implement an action plan, and evaluate its effectiveness. Supporting the Thanksgiving food distribution provides a meaningful, real-world opportunity for the class to apply key concepts of
Copiague Lights Up The Season
A Night Of Holiday Magic & Community Fun With A Holiday Light Parade
Join us on Sunday, December 7th, for the happiest event of the year! The parade is hosted by the Copiague Fire Department and starts at 5:00 pm, followed by the Tree Lighting at Gateway Park, hosted by the Copiague Chamber. At 6:45
pm, there’s Festive Fun at the North Firehouse, with photos with Santa, holiday music, and refreshments. Parade route: Copiague FD South (Great Neck) to Gateway Park to Copiague FD North.
ethical decisionmaking, service and positive community impact. Photos
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, The Board of Managers of the Anchorage Condominium, Plaintiff, vs. John A. Delucia, Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 301 Mariners Way, Unit #108, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town
of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 191.01, Block 01.00 and Lot 108.000 together with an undivided 0.00513 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $22,448.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #625769/2024 and the Terms of Sale.
George Patsis, Esq., Referee Albanese & Albanese LLP, 1050 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Copiague Announces Top Two In Class Of 2026
Krzysztof Krasnowski has been named this year’s valedictorian of the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Class of 2026
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School has named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026. Boasting a GPA of 104.60, Krzysztof Krasnowski has been named this year’s valedictorian. Darein Reyes is this year’s salutatorian with an impressive 103.92 GPA.
Krasnowski’s time at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School can be summed up through community service and leadership. He has spent countless hours tutoring and volunteering at community events, alongside serving as a Key Club cabinet member since ninth grade and vice president of hospitality for DECA. Krasnowski developed an emphasis on leadership through these positions and completed an Outward Bound
Darein Reyes has been named this year’s salutatorian of the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Class of 2026.
Sailing and Leadership program. He has also taken 12 Advanced Placement classes and is a member of the National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Global Ambassadors and Science Olympiad team. A member of the tennis and cross-country teams, Krasnowski plans to go to medical school and become a cardiovascular perfusionist.
Science research is a top priority for salutatorian Reyes, who assisted in cofounding the first chapter of the Science National Honor Society, cofounding the school’s soon-to-be Scientific Newsletter, and working as a tutor for AP Seminar, AP Research, and Science Research students. An AP Scholar with Distinction and member of the National Honor Society,
Reyes will also earn an AP Capstone Diploma. He has been named a finalist in the JYEM and EcoTech competitions. He plans to major in biology on a premed track, specializing in dermatological work.
“I could not be prouder of our valedictorian and salutatorian,” said Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta. “Their dedication, perseverance, and genuine love of learning represent the very best of Copiague. Both have set an example not only through their academic excellence but through their kindness, leadership, and the positive spirit they bring to our school each day. They remind us all what’s possible when passion meets purpose.”
Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
Copiague’s Gateway Park Gets New Gazebo
PSEG Long Island recently gave a grant of $11,000 to the Copiague Chamber of Commerce for a gazebo erected in Gateway Park on the corner of Great Neck Road and Dixon Ave. The new gazebo supports the community and local businesses and encourages shopping local. This is the second grant PSEG Long Island has provided to the Copiague Chamber of Commerce since 2023.
“PSEG Long Island’s Community THRIVE grants provide community business organizations the ability to finance projects like this one to enhance
their local community,” said Veronica Isaac, PSEG Long Island senior manager of Economic Development.
“We are excited to see the positive impact this new landmark will have on the community.”
“It was a pleasure to work with PSEG Long Island along with the Town of Babylon on this project,” said Donna Farina, Copiague Chamber of Commerce president.
“The Copiague Chamber of Commerce received a $11,000 grant for our new gazebo at Gateway Park in Copiague. The Copiague Chamber will continue
to collaborate on future projects to enhance our community.”
The PSEG Long Island Community THRIVE program was created to support aesthetic enhancements and downtown improvement projects in municipalities and, over the last five years, more than $700,000 has been distributed to towns and villages across Long Island and the Rockaways. For additional information on how PSEG Long Island helps local businesses, visit:psegliny. com/BusinessFirst.
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 cuttingedge research, advocacy, and life-changing 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!
Pictured from left to right are: Phil Berdolt, Town of Babylon; Joe Garguilo, Donna Farina and Christine Jansson, Copiague Chamber of Commerce; and Linda Herman, PSEG Long Island.
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The Messiah Feeds The Hungry!
Through the generosity of the Church of St. Joseph, on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 PM the renowned St. Joseph’s Choir and friends will once again present the traditional FREE concert at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon Village. The renowned St. Joseph Choir
has presented a yearly December concert for over 25 years raising more than $100.000 for the benefit of the Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch. They will perform Handel’s MESSIAH and Bach’s Magnificat and more preceded by a moving candlelight procession.
They are directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by soloists, the Sophisticated Strings, trumpets, flute and harpsichord. The church will be in darkness at 7:00 so early arrival is recommended. Donations are encouraged to benefit
the soup kitchen-cash or check payable to The Mercy INN and may also be dropped off at the Parish Center-39 N. Carll Ave. Babylon Village NY time before or after the concert. the church office at 631-669-0068 for more information.
Did You Know?
A 2024 Economist/YouGov poll found that turkey continues to reign supreme on the Thanksgiving dinner table. When asked what they’ll be eating at Thanksgiving dinner, 67 percent of poll participants indicated they plan to eat turkey, making it the most popular food to find its way onto the dinner table for this popular holiday. Additional staples also remain wildly popular among Thanksgiving celebrants, suggesting that food is among the more sacred
