The Knights of Columbus Council #794 of Our Lady of Perpetual Help took part in the Rotary Club’s community Oktoberfest, joining local groups and vendors to promote their service and fellowship. The Knights fundraised for their charitable fund, which supports families, veterans, and community programs, reflecting their mission of charity, unity, and fraternity. Thank you to all the Village of Lindenhurst for your continued support.
Candy is a popular treat on Halloween. While trick-or-treaters will often accept just about any confection in their bags and buckets, certain products reign supreme across the United States and Canada, according to RetailMeNot and Halloween Alley. These include:
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Kit Kat
• Snickers
• Skittles
• M&Ms
• Starburst
• Twizzlers
Just Kids is looking to hire TAs at our 2 Lindenhurst locations!
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With women accounting for two-thirds of all individuals living with Alzheimer’s and twothirds of all dementia family caregivers, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, in Amityville. The event takes place at The Villas at Dominican Village, Helen Butler O.P. Hall (565 Albany Avenue, Amityville) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (doors open at 8:45 am for breakfast, exhibits, and memory screenings). Individuals can register for free by visiting www.alzfdn. org/WEF2025.
The free forum will highlight Alzheimer’s disparate impact on women and provide practical information to help women reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s; plan for long-term needs;
and improve quality of life for themselves and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s. The event is open to all and features panel discussions with female medical and dementia care experts as well as family caregivers; informative exhibits; and free memory screenings.
Women have a greater lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and account for two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, two-thirds of Alzheimer’s caregivers are women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Panelists will include: Medical Panel Discussion:
• Dr. Stephanie Cosentino – Professor of Neuropsychology in the Cognitive Neuroscience Division
of the Department of Neurology, Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, and the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC).
• Dr. Ula Hwang –Professor of Emergency Medicine and Population Health,
Medical Director of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine; Core Investigator, GRECC (Geriatrics Research, Education and Clinical Center), James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center.
• Dr. Bei Wu – Dean’s Professor in Global
Health and Vice Dean for Research, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing; Co-Director, NYU Aging Incubator.
Professional Panel Discussion:
• Stephanie M. Alberts – Attorney and Partner, Co-Chair, Trusts & Estates practice group, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP.
• Daphne Perry – Healthcare Administrator and Program Director, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD).
Caregiver Panel Discussion:
• Alicia Evans – Caregiver advocate, medical communications trainer, published book author, and 2025 Long Island Artist Fellow.
• Cary Lopez – Co-
Founder and Executive Director, Act Now, former family caregiver. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. “Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s crisis — as caregivers, advocates, and the majority of those diagnosed. This forum is about turning awareness into action,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Together, we will empower women with the knowledge, tools, and community support they need to take control of their brain health, plan for the future, and drive social change that improves lives.”
For more information or to register for Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025 on November 5 in Amityville, visit www.alzfdn. org/WEF2025 or call AFA at 866-232-8484.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th
10:30AM-11:15AM
NOT-SO-SCARY PJ STORIES
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 516-377-6112
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 raffles and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lisa Koenig 516-205-0768
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 flamboyant transvestite offers shelter to a straight-laced, newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near his mansion, introducing them to a wild and
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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outrageous cast of partygoers. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
FRIDAY, OCT. 31st
9:00AM-5:00PM
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave. in Merrick. Wear your costume and stop by our public service desks to trick-or-treat! Each child will receive a non-food item. While supplies last. No registration required. All ages, but recommended for ages 3-10. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
7:00PM-11:00PM
BRUMIDI’S SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT
Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Music DJ Rotten Raffles, Costume Contest (Costume not requited, however) $55 pp. For more information, please call Antonietta 631-6177945. Sons & Daughters of Italy 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, NOV. 1st
10:00AM-1:00PM
BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Library will have a Book Sale at One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst. Early access at 9:00 am for current Friends members. You may join at the event to take advantage of early access. For more information, please call 631-957-7755
11:30AM-4:30PM
EMPOWERED AUTUMN HOLISTIC FESTIVAL
P&A Park, 759 Long Island Ave. in Deer Park. 100 Wellness Vendors, 7 Food Trucks, Healers, Psychics, Music & Adopt-A-Pet! Free Admission, Family Friendly, Plenty of Parking. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903
12:00NOON-3:00PM HARVEST PARTY
LIVING LIVER DONATION BENEFIT Play carnival games and win prizes. Free will donation. This is a benefit for Susie Sheridan who is in need of a living liver donation. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THROUGH NOV. 2
6:00PM-9:00PM SPOOKY FEST
Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road in Rockville Centre. This Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don't want to be scared.... or maybe are looking for something a bit more frightening. For more information, please call 516-764-0045
ANTIPASTO (Choose one)
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
FIRST COURSE (Choose one)
• Penne Alla Vodka • Cavatelli Calabrese
• Baked Ziti • Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Stuffed Shells • Manicotti
CORNBREAD STUFFING (Choose one)
• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat
• Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
• All Natural, FULLY COOKED, Hormone &
JOANN CILLA
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We will be collecting nonperishable items for Thanksgiving dinners at JoAnn Cilla Real Estate, 203 E Montauk Hwy Lindenhurst NY 11757 on the following days:
• Mondays - 3pm-5pm
• Wednesdays - 12pm-2pm
• Fridays - 11am-1pm
• Saturdays - 10am-1pm
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
Please take notice that the Board of Assessors in the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst has, as of November 1, 2025 prepared the tentative assessment roll for the 2026-2027 tax year, that a copy thereof has been filed with the undersigned Village Clerk at her office, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person during regular business hours, which are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays, until Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and that on said date in the Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., The Board of Assessment Review will meet for the purpose of completing such assessment roll and hearing and determining complaints in relation thereto, on the application of any person considering himself or herself aggrieved thereby.
Ine. Village of Lindenhurst Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S 809 - 10/29/25
LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
350 Daniel Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757 631-867-3041
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bid packets may be obtained upon request by contacting Daniel Snyder, Purchasing Agent, at dsnyder1@lufsd. org or 631-867-3041. Sealed bid proposals marked “Bid 25-01 Used Vehicle Sale” will be received and opened by the Lindenhurst Union Free School District in the Administration Building, 350 Daniel Street, Lindenhurst, New York, at 11:00am on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2025.
The District will sell two vehicles used by the District’s Buildings & Grounds Department in “as is” condition.
Surplus Vehicle #1
2006 Ford F-350 Pick-Up
VIN#1FTWF31P76EB81681
V-8 Diesel W/Auto Trans. Mileage = 114,788
$1,000 Minimum Bid
Surplus Vehicle #2
2011 Ford F-350 Pick-Up
VIN#1FTRF3B67BEB76364
V-8 Gas w/Auto Trans Mileage = 115,876
$1,000 Minimum Bid *PLOW PACKAGE INCLUDED*
Vehicles will be available for inspection at the District
Administration Building between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM (M-F). Please call the Buildings & Grounds Department at 631- 867-3120 to arrange an inspection, or with questions regarding the vehicles.
LV N & S 635 - 10/29/25
Pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Village Board:
SEALED BIDS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Lindenhurst at 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read, and the Contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the:
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
This project includes removal and replacement of concrete and brick paving, curbs, handicap ramps and driveway aprons throughout the Village of Lindenhurst.
Drawings and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Village Hall, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM daily
except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays on and after Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
A non-refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each printed set of contract documents, checks are to be made payable to the Village of Lindenhurst. There will be no charge for an emailed PDF version of the contract documents.
All bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank cashier check, equal to 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the Owner or a bid bond for this amount, as security for faithful performance.
The checks/bid bonds of all except the lowest bidder will be returned and/or released within 30 days after the opening of bids. The check/ bond will be returned and/ or released to lowest bidder when the Contract is executed. In the event that the bids are rejected, or the project is shelved for any reason, the check/bond will be returned/ released to the low bidder within 30 days there-from.
Bid proposals should be made in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Concrete Requirements Contract” said bids will be opened and read aloud at the above stated time.
The Village of Lindenhurst
encourages minority and women owned businesses to participate in all bids.
The Village of Lindenhurst reserves the right to waive any informalities in Bidding and to reject all bids or to accept any Bid, which in the opinion of the Board, will be in the best interest of the Village.
By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Lindenhurst
LV N & S 810 - 10/29/25
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. and Section 7-712 of the Village Law of the State of New York, notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Municipal Building, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York @ 7:00 p.m.: November 12, 2025, 2025 to hear the following:
1. Application of RMM Architectural Services - 1257 Udall Road, Bayshore, NY, 11706 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (28.82%) in connection with the installation of a 16’ x 36’ in-ground swimming pool with
heater. Property located at 136 North 8th Street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-92-56.1
2. Application of AZ & WE Enterprises, Inc. - Maureen Azzopardi, Pres. - 72 East Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 For permission to maintain a finished floor elevation of 5.1’ which is below the minimum required 7.0’ in an AE5 flood zone in connection with maintaining a 1st floor garage conversion and two doggie dormers Property located at 725 Knoll Street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103-24-1-83
Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in person, by an agent, or by an attorney. A person wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communication in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the board before or at the hearing.
All cases will be heard in which they are advertised, to be followed by rescheduled cases. By order of the Board of Appeals Philip Renna, Chairman LV N & S 811 - 10/29 & 11/5/25
The Late Knight Warriors (LKW), a local nonprofit, will host Cocktails for a Cause on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Tap Room in Bay Shore to support one-year-old Jackson Berry and his family as he battles leukemia.
Jackson is a bright, resilient one-year-old whose life was recently upended by hospital visits, treatments, and the challenges of his fight against leukemia. His father is a longtime friend to several LKW members, making this cause deeply personal to the community.
The event, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, will feature an appetizer buffet, a signature open bar, and opportunities to participate in a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. A large portion of proceeds, along with 100% of donations made in Jackson’s name, will go directly to his family.
“This cause is deeply personal to us,” said Laura Gottfried,
Vice President of LKW. “My own family faced a similar challenge years ago, and I know how much support can help. With Jackson’s father being a friend to several of our members, we felt an urgent need to build that same network of care and support his family in every way we can.”
Tickets are limited so we encourage people to buy their tickets early at the LKW website: https://lateknightwarriors. com/lkw-cocktail-party. Those unable to attend can still help by donating or purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets through the LKW website.
About Late Knight Warriors: LKW is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 33-1831126) that combines social connection with community impact. All events and initiatives are powered entirely by volunteers, with no board member or organizer receiving compensation.
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union recently announced that applications for its annual Scholarship Program are now open. High school seniors are invited to apply for financial assistance as they prepare for college. Designed to support hardworking, communityminded students, the program provides awards that can help offset the rising costs of tuition, books, and other college expenses.
“Our scholarships are one way we can help ease the financial burden on
families while encouraging students to pursue their dreams,” shared Kimberly Ruiz, Manager Community Engagement New Markets.
“Each year, we proudly award 10 accomplished students, knowing that investing in young people is an investment in the future of our communities.”
To apply, please visit; https://www.fourleaffcu. com/community/ education-scholarships/.
The 2026 Scholarship Program application deadline date is Friday, January 9, 2026 (no late submissions are accepted).
On Friday, November 7, 2025 the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project will host their FREE annual legal clinic for Veterans at the SCBA headquarters at 560 Wheeler Road in Hauppauge.
Coordinated by Hon. Peter H. Mayer III (ret.) from Mediation Solutions of NY, and Harvey Savitt from Savitt & Krantz, PC, the clinic will run from 11am to 3pm on November 7th. Private attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise to help Long Island Veterans who are experiencing legal difficulties in civil matters such as taxation, child support, wills, bankruptcy, veterans’ rights, disability, etc. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. To
schedule an appointment with a lawyer please email Vets@scba.org
The Suffolk County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project was founded in 1980 and is co-sponsored by the Association and Legal Services of Long Island. The Project of volunteer
lawyers provides free legal representation to Suffolk’s underserved in civil matters donating thousands of hours in litigation and court appearances, research and writing, interviewing clients, providing advice and counsel and assisting the Project’s staff in the administration of
the program. The Pro Bono Project looks forward to hosting this free legal clinic for Veterans every year.
The Suffolk County Bar Association, a professional association comprised of more than 2,000 lawyers and judges, was founded in 1908 to serve the needs of the local legal community and the public. The Association sponsors educational programs throughout the year through its educational arm, the Suffolk Academy of Law. For more information about these or other Suffolk County Bar Association programs or services, call (631) 234-5511. Visit our website www.scba.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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What can be better than spending a day with friends, decked out in costume as you accumulate a mountain of sweet treats? That’s what trickor-treaters do every Halloween, and sometimes the cache of candy is more than a person can consume in a lifetime. When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars. Rather than be wasteful and throw it away, they can utilize that candy in many different ways.
• S’mores cookie: Turn miniature chocolate bars into a campfire treat with a cookie twist. Press premade cookie dough into a round cast iron skillet and bake until cooked throughout. Add chopped up pieces of chocolate and marshmallows on top, and place under the broiler a few minutes until melted and gooey. Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.
• Confectionary pizza:
Purchase premade pizza dough or make your own. Bake the dough on a pan with no toppings. Afterwards, spread a layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread on top. Then set up a fixings bar with various candies that others can add to their pizza slices. Options include chocolate candies, miniature pretzels, marshmallows, or gummy candies.
• Stained glass cookies: Turn hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers®) into works of art. Fill sugar cookie cutouts with hard candies in the middle. When the cookies bake, the candies will melt and then turn soft after cooling.
• Candy-topped brownies: Brownies are delicious on their own, but they’re even better with some embellishments. Mix chopped caramels into the batter, or add other candies for flavor and fun.
• Candy bark: Melt down any chocolate you may have and spread it on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle chopped up leftover candy on top and allow to cool. Break into pieces for a homemade chocolate bark.
• Gingerbread house: Save the candy in a zip-top bag for freshness and reserve for decorating gingerbread houses around the holidays.
• Birthday piñata: If there is a birthday on the horizon, use the Halloween candy to stuff the piñata.
• Parade route: Veteran’s Day parades are held each November. Start a new tradition in town where donated candy will be tossed out to the crowd by those marching in the parade.
• Donate: Various organizations will gather and ship leftover candy to troops stationed overseas or donate the goods to first responders, veterans and others.
It’s fun to gather treats on Halloween. But when the collected candy is simply too much to eat, there are various ways to put it to good use.
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Halloween is Over 2,000 Years Old! Our end-of-October holiday traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
In that spirit, here are four more fun and scary tidbits you might not know about Halloween:
1. Pumpkin Carving Started with Turnips! Before pumpkins became the stars of fall, the Irish carved scary faces into turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits. When they came to America, they discovered pumpkins were bigger, brighter, and easier to carve and a new Halloween tradition was born!
2. The Most Haunted City Isn’t Salem, It’s Savannah! Savannah, Georgia, now ranks as America’s most haunted city. With its cobblestone streets, Civil War past, and ghostly charm, it’s become a favorite destination for thrill seekers every October.
3. Halloween Spending Could Top $13 Billion This Year. 2025 is set to break records for Halloween sales, especially in candy and home décor. So, if your neighbor’s yard looks like a movie set… you’re not imagining things! And pet costumes… Americans will spend nearly $700 million dressing up their pets this year.
4. Halloween was Once Banned in America! In the 19th century, due to its pagan origins and wild celebrations, many communities in the U.S. banned Halloween altogether. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, when it became more family-friendly and less about ghosts and spirits, that Halloween made a comeback as a national celebration.
Happy Halloween! Have fun and be safe.
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