October 1, 2025 Deer Park by Long Island Media Group

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STUDENTS

Three Deer Park High School seniors – Lauren Marable, Onwuka Offiah and Jaidyn Schabe – were recently named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognized nationwide for high academic achievement. Their excellent scores placed them among the top 50,000 of students who entered the competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

2025

Long Island Columbus Day Parade And Italian Heritage Festival

Saturday, October 11 1:00 PM

The Town of Babylon will proudly host the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 11. Presented by the New York State Grand Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the parade will feature lodges, community organizations, marching bands, and floats in a vibrant display of ItalianAmerican pride and tradition. Following the parade, the celebration continues with the Post-Columbus Day Italian Heritage and Culture Family Festival at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The festival will include live entertainment, cultural displays, family attractions such as rides and seasonal activities, as well as food trucks, Italian cuisine, vendors, and raffles. This annual event is one of Long Island’s most anticipated celebrations, expected to draw thousands of visitors for a day of music, food, family fun, and cultural pride.

Free parking available on Lake Avenue (across from Deer Park Fire Department) with shuttle service to the Lodge, plus street parking nearby.

Three Deer Park Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students

Three Deer Park High School seniors – Lauren Marable, Onwuka Offiah and Jaidyn Schabe –were recently named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognized nationwide for high academic achievement. Their excellent scores placed them among the top 50,000 of students who entered the competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“I am incredibly proud of these three students for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding performance on the PSAT,” Principal Charlie Cobb said. “This honor reflects not only their academic talent, but also the dedication, perseverance and hard work they

Deer Park High School seniors Lauren Marable, Onwuka Offiah and Jaidyn Schabe were recently named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

consistently demonstrate. Their accomplishment is a testament to their commitment to excellence, and they serve as role models for the entire Deer Park High School community.”

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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS

THURSDAY, OCT. 2nd

7:00PM

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(Doors open 6:30) Includes Complimentary Brumide Bento Snack Box, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Cash Bar & Rafﬂes. No one embararssed or insulted. All ages welcome. For more information, please call Antonietta 631-617-7945 or Pat 631-922–0225. Constantino Brumidi Lodge (Sons & Daughters of Italy) 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park

SATURDAY, OCT. 4th

8:00AM-2:00PM

INDOOR MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tables still available. Food, Thrift Shop, Antiques and more. 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631226-8690

1:30PM

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 210 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Event is on Rectory Front Lawn (in case of inclement weather go to the school auditorium) All four or two legged pets and their owners are invited to the Annual Animal Blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assis Hospitality to follow. For more information call: 631-226-7725

2:00PM

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

The community is invited to bring their creatures, great and small, live or stuffed, to be blessed at the Farmingdale United Methodist

HOLIDAYS

13th - COLUMBUS DAY

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN

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Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale. For more information please call 516 694-3424

MONDAY, OCT. 6th

4:00PM-7:00PM

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR

Brookhaven Town and the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency are hosting the Second Annual Veterans Resource Fair at Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. Do not miss this important opportunity to connect with organizations offering essential programs and services for veterans. For more information, please call the Department of General Services at 631-451-6331

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8th

12:00PM-4:00PM

SENIOR CITIZEN FALL FEST LUNCHEON

Join The New Serenaders at The Irish Coffee Pub for a Fall Fest Luncheon Party. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drink, singing, and dancing fun. Included will be a 3-course meal with choice of entree, unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, tea, music, and more. The Irish Coffee Pub is located at 131 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more informaton, please call 631-2770007

THURSDAY, OCT. 9th

7:00PM

HISTORY OF WANTAGH

Tom Watson of the Wantagh Preservation Society will talk on the History of Wantagh. Seaford Historical Society, at the museum 3890 Waverly Ave. in Wantagh.

For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi 516-783-8629

6:45PM-8:30PM

BOY SCOUT TROOP 1 INTEREST NIGHT

St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 39 N. Carll Ave, Babylon Village. Are you a young man that is looking for adventure, personal challenge and community service? Come and meet the Scouts of Troop 1 Babylon and ﬁnd out what we do to cover those goals. For more information, please call 631-290-1314

7:00PM

LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING GROUP at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7:00pm, new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie 516-413-7467

SATURDAY, OCT. 11th

1:00PM-6:00PM

ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER Division 2 of the AOH will be hosting its annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser, at the Irish Cultural Center in Babylon Village. This event supports two vital community organizations - the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition - which provide direct assistance to local individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. For more information, call Ron Rice, Chairman, 631-335-7191, ronrice107@gmail. com, Lucinda Lauro-Rooney, CoChair, Lucindadiv2@gmail.com

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SAME DAY DENTURE SERVICE

2nd Annual Trail Of Truth March To The Sea Brings Powerful Visual Memorial To Long Island Families Braved Rain To Place ‘Tombstones’

In The Sand To Expose The Ongoing Toll Of Fentanyl And The Opioid Epidemic

The rainy and dreary weather on Sunday, September 7 did not deter the more than 50 people who came out for the Second Annual Long Island Trail of Truth – March to the Sea. The shoreline at Robert Moses Beach, Field 5, was transformed into a striking memorial as grieving families from across Long Island carried handcrafted tombstones to the water’s edge. The Second Annual March to the Sea honored lives lost to substance-use related causes and confronts the deadly rise of fentanyl in the local drug supply.

The National Trail of Truth movement was established 10 years ago by Truth Pharm and Trail of Truth founder Alexis Pleus. Alexis also serves on a statewide coalition to End Overdose in NY and she’s the Co-chair for the New York State Harm Reduction Association. She serves on the National Coalition for Harm Reduction Funding and the Opioid Network.

Part public art installation, part healing ceremony, the Trail of

Truth pairs emotion with striking visuals. Participants walked together toward the surf, placing memorial tombstones in the sand against the backdrop of the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse. Each marker had the name and face of a loved one, revealing the staggering scope of loss hidden behind the statistics.

“This is a memorial arts project that memorializes loved ones lost to substance use issues,” said Mia Huese, of Truth Pharm, said. “For many people the making of the tombstones can be an outlet for their grief.”

The National Trail of Truth will take place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information visit: https://www.trailoftruth. org

Lori Carbonaro, who lost her son Nicholas in 2014, and organized the event, said “The March to the Sea is a safe, non-judgmental place to remember our loved ones, to say their names, to share who they were, who we knew...not

only what happened to them, they were more ...so much more. Hopefully by us being here it will be impactful enough to help those who are still suffering.”

Steve Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug

Dependence (LICADD), said:

“As we remember those lost amid the devastating opioid epidemic, we walk along the shores of Long Island contemplating much needed improvements to public health, empathetic prevention strategies and

more universal access to quality treatment on demand. We remember those loved and lost but continue to voice our support of individuals and families who remain in the struggle of substance use disorder (SUD) in informing them that help is available, Narcan

is accessible and quality resources for treatment exist. These are the universal missions of The Trail of Truth, LICADD, GGT, FIST and all those lending a helping hand in service to others in need.” For more information about LICADD, visit https://licadd.org

The shoreline at Robert Moses Beach, Field 5, was transformed into a striking memorial as grieving families from across Long Island carried handcrafted tombstones to the water’s edge for the Trail of Truth Second Annual March to the Sea. Photo by Carole Trottere

About 50 people marched to the sea as part of an art installation to memorialize those lost to substance use. Photo by Carole Trottere

Friday and Saturday night might be the day people most identify as the best night to dine out at a restaurant, but a recent survey found that Sunday reigns supreme among diners. According to a recent survey from Real Research, just under 30 percent of diners said they eat out on Sunday, which makes the first day of the week more preferable than Friday (18.9 percent) and Saturday (15.4 percent). Perhaps more surprisingly, a greater number of respondents indicated they prefer to dine out on Monday (23 percent) than Friday or Saturday. Despite these preferences, experienced diners know that it's still wise to book a reservation when dining out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Diners might be more likely to find a table without a reservation on Monday.

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