Welcome to the Neighborhood! On Friday, October 3rd, the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome Gemelli's Gourmet and Coyle's to Lindenhurst! The 1,800-square-foot storefront at 189 South Wellwood Avenue will feature Coyle’s Ice Cream in the front and Gemelli’s Gourmet in the back, bringing together two different—but complementary—food experiences under one roof. Pictured - JoAnn Boettcher, LCOC President, Chamber Board Members, Village of Lindenhurst Officials, Suffolk County offices representatives, and the proud owners and their families.
LEGALS
Notice of formation of CRAFTMASTER STAIRSTYLE, LLC; a limited liability Company. Article of Organizations filed With the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/06/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated for Service of process. SSNY shall mail Copy of any process served against The LLC - 125 Audley Court, Copiague N.Y. 11726, Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose
The National Football League (NFL) was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The first-ever NFL game was played at Triangle Park in Dayton, Ohio, on October 3, 1920. In that contest, the hometown Dayton Triangles defeated the Columbus Panhandles 140. Though the Dayton Triangles were eventually purchased by a Brooklyn-based syndicate and relocated to New York as a result of that transaction, the team’s status as the host of the first NFL game continues to pay dividends for residents of the southwestern Ohio city where the franchise ushered in the now wildly popular league. In recognition of the place the city of Dayton holds in NFL history, the NFL Foundation, in partnership with FieldTurf & Vasco, pledged to fund the installment of a new artificial turf at the city’s Kettering Park.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, OCT. 23rd
3:00PM-4:30PM
GALLERY TEA
Islip Arts Council Gallery Tea
Steeped in Strength: A Gallery Tea for Breast Cancer Awareness. Includes teas, light bites, a gallery talk, and meditation. $20 Registration is required. Share in the power of creativity, compassion, and connection. Guests will gather for a soothing afternoon of art, tea, and refl ection — surrounded by works that celebrate resilience, healing, and the beauty of life. For more information, please call 631-8883525, Islip arts.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 24th
DOORS OPEN 6:00PM
BINGO STARTS 7:00PM
WEST ISLIP FIRE DEPT LADIES AUX
MUSIC BINGO FUND RAISER
West Islip Fire Dept. 309 Union Blvd West in Islip. Tickets $20 extra cards for sale, 50/50, Lotto board. Raffl e baskets. for more information and for tickets, please call 516-318-530. Light food for purchase. Donate a non perishable item for a ticket to a special raffl e
6:30PM-8:00PM
HAUNTED HIKES
Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd. in Garden City. Long Islands favorite family Haunted Hike is back. With both Scary and not so scary walks (on separate trails) a maze and some fun photo opportunities. For more information, please visit https:// thegcbs.org/gcbs-home
HOLIDAYS
13th - COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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SATURDAY, OCT. 25th
5:30PM-7:00PM FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT PAWS WITH A CAUSE Painting Night Fundraiser. Proceeds to benefi t Paws With A Cause Hosted by AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Painting begins 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call Vicky 516-241-8371
SUNDAY, OCT. 26th
Start Time: 8:00AM (KIDS FUN RUN)
Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)
JOHN THEISSEN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION FREAKY 5K "Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh. For more informtion, please call 516-6795098 or emal John john@jtcf.org. Register online at runsignup.com
1:00PM-5:00PM
GIOVANNI CABOTO LODGE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
Will be held at Verdi's of Westbury. Funds raised enables the Lodge to award several scholarships to local high school students and to Lodge members children or grandchildren. It also helps support the many OSDIA sponsored charitable organizations. For tickets please contact Rosemarie DiChiara at 516458-0097
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th 10:30AM-11:15AM
Farmer’s Market Continues To October 25
The Amityville Farmers Market has returned to its bucolic setting on the lawn next to First United Methodist Church. Located at 25 Broadway (aka Route 110), the lawn provides room for shoppers to stroll around while patronizing the vendors at the Market.
alternating weeks. Stop in to see who is there weekly. You will definitely be pleased!
NOT-SO-SCARY PJ STORIES at The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Free Event . No registration required. Wear your PJs or a costume and drop in for stories that are more silly than scary. For more information, please call 516-3776112
7:00PM
POCKETBOOK BINGO
The Memorare Columbiettes Auxiliary is hosting Pocketbook Bingo. Doors open at 6:00pm, games start at 7:00 pm. The Memorare Council is located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50 and lotto board raffl es and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lisa Koenig 516205-0768
THURSDAY, OCT. 30th
6:00PM-7:45PM THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SCREENING
The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Community Room. Free event. No registration required. A fl amboyant transvestite offers shelter to a straight-laced, newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near his mansion, introducing them to a wild and outrageous cast of partygoers. For more information, please call 516377-6112
The Market operates on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM through October 25th. Check both the Amityville Farmers Market Facebook and Instagram pages (@amityvillevillage farmersmarket) or the Bay Village Civic Association Facebook page (@ bayvillagecivicassociation) for any updates (weather related or other concerns).
Our amazing farmer (Dobler Farms) is joined by Horman’s Pickles, Baked at Home (Simply Delicious treats), Sal & Jerry’s Breads, Queen Ann Ravioli, and more enticing food and beverage vendors, including Montauk Smoked Fish, AfroGato Coffee, and Jessy’s Empanadas on various dates.
Wonderful craft vendors join them, some on
The Amityville Farmers Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association in conjunction with FUMC. Parking is available on the street as well as in the municipal parking lot across Broadway.
The Bay Village Civic Association represents the residents of the Village of Amityville. It has conducted a market in the village for fifteen years and thanks the shoppers for their support.
The BVCA offers “Amityville on the Bay” merchandise to purchase for adults and children. Funds raised are utilized for scholarships, local projects, and the support of other community needs.
For more information or to become a vendor, please contact the farmers market manager at amityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. You may also contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com for more details.
Buddying Up For Character Education
The kindergartners in Mrs. Steiger’s class and third graders in Mrs. Byrnes’ class at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School in the Copiague School District came together for their first character education “buddy meet up.” The visit centered around the character trait of kindness. Students listened to a read-aloud of “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson and discussed ways to show kindness and support happy feelings. Afterward, kindergartners partnered with third graders for a game that helped them connect with a new buddy. Once paired, the buddies practiced different ways to say hello, created unique handshakes and illustrated pictures of themselves together. The activity not only encouraged friendship but also reinforced the importance of building a caring and supportive school community. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
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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.
Halloween Costume Donation
Our Copiague teens will be collecting new or gently used costumes to be distributed just in time for Halloween! Come down to the Library anytime to donate your previous Halloween or dance recital costumes. A donation bin will be placed inside the Library.
Toiletry Drive thru October 25
Hygiene products are essential to maintaining good health and can provide relief to individuals and families who are in need. Join us as we celebrate the Great
Give Back by helping those families by donating new and unused items such as: dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.), sanitization and PPE items (face coverings/ masks, sanitation wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves) and bathing products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, etc.).
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 non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
First Time Home Buyer
Wednesday, October 22
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Buying your first home can be exciting and a little overwhelming. Join a member from Coltrain Funding Group LLC for this informative session designed just for firsttime homebuyers. We’ll walk you through the essentials of understanding the buying
process, securing financing, what to expect at closing and much more. Whether you’re just starting to explore or are already house hunting, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to take the next step toward homeownership. Registration is required.
Eating for Energy
Thursday, October 23
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Eating the wrong type of foods at the wrong time of day can wreak havoc on your long-term energy. Wellness Coach Lisa Zimmerman will help us learn to eat our way to a more energetic lifestyle. Registration is required.
Medicaid Enrollment
Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Friday, October 24
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist aged,
blind and disabled patrons in enrolling in various Medicaid programs that may be available to them. Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-963-4168. Registration is not required.
Sabori: The Salsa and Latin Jazz Band Concert
Saturday, October 25 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Get ready to move to the rhythm with Sabori: The Salsa and Latin Jazz Band! Sabori brings the heat with music inspired by Latin legends like Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón and more. Their electrifying fusion of salsa and Latin jazz, driven by a powerhouse rhythm section, will transport you to the golden era of Latin music. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss! Registration is required.
Evening Book Discussion
Monday, October 27
7:00 - 8:30 PM
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
This program will be held in person and via Zoom.
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Book to Movie
Thursday, October 30 3:00 - 5:30 PM It Ends With Us Mystery (R) 1hr 40mins Join us for a special bookto-movie event featuring It Ends With Us. We’ll watch the film adaptation on the big screen, followed by a short discussion comparing it to the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Share your thoughts on the twists, characters, and changes from page to screen. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
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U-Pick Orchards Across Long Island
Hank’s PumpkinTown 240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-726-4667
Long Islanders can pick a wide range of apples, including Ultimate Gala, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Daybreak Fuji, Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Snow Sweet, Jonagold, Autumn Gala, Cameo, SunCrisp, Mutsu and Autumn Rose Fuji.
Harbes Orchard
5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-683-8388
Apple Picking is available at Harbes’ Riverhead location, which has 15-acres of 27 types of apples on dwarf trees, including Honeycrisp, Daybreak Fuji, Gala and Gold Rush.
Harbes Farms Jamesport 1223 Main Road, Jamesport,
631-494-4796
Honeycrisp apple picking is available at Harbes’ Jamesport location, has 7 acres of Honeycrisp apples on dwarf trees.
Long Islanders can pick their own Gala, Honeycrisp and Macoun apples.
Milk Pail U-Pick Farm
50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill, 631-537-2565
Long Islanders can pick from their Jonamac, McIntosh, Sansa and Zestar.
Seven Ponds Orchard 65 7 Ponds Road, Water Mill, 631-726-8015
People can select Gingergold, Redfree and Zestar apples.
Wickham’s Fruit Farm 28700 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6441
Dating back to 1661, the farm is one of the largest on the North Fork and offers a wide selection of apples in their You Pick Farm.
Five Alumni Inducted Into Copiague’s Hall Of Achievement
On Oct. 4, Copiague School District held its annual Hall of Achievement induction ceremony. This year’s honorees are Dawn Longo Koziarz (Class of 1993); Denis O’Connor Jr. (Class of 1987); Dwayne Stewart (Class of 2008); Leonard Canton Jr. (Class of 1961); and Michelle Roy (Class of 2007). Photo courtesy of
Copiague School District held its 28th annual Hall of Achievement induction ceremony on Oct. 4 at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. This year’s honorees include five alumni who have left their mark on the Copiague community — Leonard Canton Jr. (Class of 1961); Dawn Longo Koziarz (Class of 1993); Denis O’Connor Jr. (Class of 1987); Michelle Roy (Class of 2007); and Dwayne Stewart (Class of 2008). With their inductions, the Hall of Achievement boasts 132 members.
“In honoring successful past graduates, the Hall of Achievement’s primary purpose is to introduce these alumni as positive and motivating role models to our entire school community and to keep these role models connected in a variety of ways to our schools and our students,” said Copiague School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon. “By the nature of their accomplishments and
service, inductees to the Hall of Achievement inspire our students to reach for higher goals.”
Copiague School District’s Board of Education President Anthony S. Pepe added, “We are deeply proud to call you all part of the Copiague family. Tonight is not only about honoring success; it’s about celebrating the inspiration you bring to our students. The reminder that each of us has the power to achieve, to lead and to make a difference.”
Mr. Canton lived with passion, purpose and profound impact. He excelled in basketball and track, earning a scholarship to Morgan State University, where discipline and teamwork defined his path. After college, he founded Canton Accounting and Tax Service, guiding families from paychecks to legacies.
Known as the Oracle of Broadway, he lived with purpose and “never worked a day in his life.”
Beyond numbers, Mr.
Canton was a community architect, helping to revive Amityville’s “The Block” and turning blight into hope. He passed away in October 2022, but his legacy thrives — in Copiague, Amityville and in every life he touched. He is survived by his children, Calvin, Cecila, Chamein and Natalie, and his grandchildren, Sean, Scott, Caleb and Evan.
Ms. Koziarz attended Copiague schools and currently works as a librarian at Copiague Middle School. She earned degrees from SUNY Old Westbury, Queens College and Stony Brook University in sociology, library science and school administration, respectively.
She has taught all grade levels, often to the children and grandchildren of classmates, friends and neighbors. Serving as district liaison, she received the School Library Media Specialist of the Year award from the Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System and continues to advocate
for and lead librarians as library council president. She volunteers with DonorsChoose, hosting the Gift of Learning community to support disaster relief and school libraries projects.
Mr. O’Connor began at Copiague High School as a sophomore. As a three-sport varsity athlete and student council president, Copiague laid the foundation for his leadership and coaching journey. Mr. O’Connor earned history degrees from Fairfield University and Long Island University. During college breaks, he worked as a district custodian before launching his education career at Copiague as a coach and class advisor.
For 30-plus years, he has taught history at Warwick Valley High School and coached more than 50 seasons, winning six section titles and earning multiple teaching and coaching honors.
Ms. Roy’s fondest memories in Copiague High School include her
time in the color guard, contributing to the school newspaper and working stage crew for theatrical productions, which fostered her passion for the arts and launched her career in television and film.
She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Production Arts focused on costume design from Ithaca College and a full scholarship to NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She has worked on numerous TV shows and won an Emmy in 2021 for “Pose.”
Ms. Roy considers designing costumes in Japan for A24’s series “Sunny” a career highlight and recently earned her first head costume design credit on the series “Long Bright River.”
Mr. Stewart was a multisport athlete at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School and a two-year starting quarterback. He earned AllCounty honors, led Long Island with 19 touchdown passes, was runner-up for the Boomer Esiason Award
and threw for a touchdown in the Senior All-Star Game.
He helped win a Long Island basketball title as a junior but shined in lacrosse as a three-year starting attackman and senior captain. His senior season featured 38 goals and 42 assists, All-County honors and the Ray Enners Award for leadership and skill.
Mr. Stewart went on to play lacrosse at the University at Albany, earning All-Rookie honors and a conference title. He earned a psychology degree, coached a top five offense at Lincoln Memorial University while completing a graduate degree and later coached at SUNY New Paltz for four seasons.
Mr. Stewart now leads Bronx Lacrosse, supporting 300-plus South Bronx athletes, and coached Cardinal Hayes High School to a CHSAA title. He was named USA Lacrosse CHSAA Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2025.
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Deauville Gardens West Named School Of Excellence
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School in the Copiague School District has been recognized as a 2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence, one of only 14 schools on Long Island, 24 in New York State and 330 nationwide to earn this prestigious honor.
The National PTA School of Excellence program celebrates schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to family-school partnerships, supporting student success and school improvement. To receive the designation, school PTAs engage families, teachers and administrators in meaningful dialogue, gather community feedback and develop action plans that benefit the entire school community.
According to the National PTA, the School of Excellence designation is awarded to schools that actively strengthen family engagement and foster environments where all students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Through events, volunteer programs, communication initiatives and school collaborations, these schools make family involvement a foundational part of student success.
The designation remains in effect for two years, during which Deauville Gardens West Elementary School and the PTA will continue to collaborate on new initiatives that further enhance family engagement and student achievement.
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Deauville Gardens West Elementary School in the Copiague School District has been recognized as a 2024-2026 National PTA School of Excellence. Members of the Deauville Gardens West PTA are pictured with Principal Kristina Biamonte (left). Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
