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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
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 631-277-0007
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 631290-1314
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING GROUP
HOLIDAYS
13th - COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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
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 2025 LONG ISLAND COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Town of Babylon is proud to host the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival. Presented by the New York State Grand Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. 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. Free parking available on Lake Avenue (across from Deer Park Fire Department) with shuttle service to the Lodge, plus street parking nearby.
1:00PM-6:00PM
ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians 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. This is a 100% volunteerled event, and every dollar raised goes directly to these two frontline organizations. For more information, please call Ron Rice, Event Chairman, 631-335-7191 Email: ronrice107@gmail.com, Lucinda Lauro-Rooney, Event CoChair, Email: Lucindadiv2@gmail. com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15th
7:00PM-9:00PM
THE DEVIL IN NEW YORKTHE WITCHCRAFT TRIAL OF GOODY GARLICK
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host Tara Rider and her presentation "The Devil in New York - The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick". Years before the 1692 Salem witch hunts began, accusations ran rampant. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information on this, our 2026 Holiday House Tour or to become a member, visit www. isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631559-2915
SATURDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00AM-3:00PM
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE
(Rain or Shine) Thrift Shop Special Event “Pack A Bag” ($5.00) many new items in all categories, Rent A Table - $25.00. 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
Did You Know?
readers may feel there’s nothing better than diving into a good book, but that book might be even more beneficial than they realize, particularly for older book lovers. A study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine noted that reading books can promote empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence, notable benefits that researchers found contributed to a survival advantage. Researchers behind the study noted book readers experienced a 20 percent reduction in risk of mortality over a 12-year followup period than non-book readers. Equally notable among the researchers’ findings was older individuals who read books enjoyed this survival advantage regardless of their gender, overall health, socioeconomic status, or education levels.
Town Collects DVDs For U.S. Troops & Children’s Hospitals
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, as well as movies for children’s hospitals.
Donations will be accepted during October and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors, and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner
with Big Hy for Heroes for our Annual DVD Collection Drive and send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe, as well as to children receiving care in local hospitals. Help support these brave men, women, and children by donating DVDs.”
The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded
Residents Invited To Enter Lottery For Free Holiday Concert Tickets
Apply By October 24th To Attend Popular Holiday Concert At Tilles Center At LIU Post
With the holiday season fast approaching, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board invite residents to enter a ticket lottery for this year’s Town Holiday Concerts, being held on November 24th andA 25th at the Tilles Center at LIU Post in Brookville.
“There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the Town of Oyster Bay’s Holiday Concert Extravaganza. From music to dancing, this amazing performance brings out the holiday cheer in all who experience it,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Due to its overwhelming popularity, the Town hosts a ticket
lottery to ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to attend one of our wonderful performances. And, as always, this outstanding holiday entertainment is provided free of charge for our residents.”
This year’s Holiday Concerts are scheduled for two evenings: Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30pm; as well as a matinee performance on Tuesday, November 25th at 2pm.
Applications are available on the Town’s website, www. oysterbaytown.com, or can be received by calling (516) 797-7925. Completed lottery
in 2002 by Massapequa resident and World War II veteran Hyman Strachman, who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas.
Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs worldwide and
continues to do so today. Exciting, suspenseful, comedy, and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations through October 31st: Town Hall North –
54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay Town Hall South –977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops and local children’s hospitals, please call (516) 624-6380.
Saladino Announces Child Car Seat Safety Check
applications can be dropped off at the following locations:
• Oyster Bay Town Hall
North, Town Clerk’s Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
• Oyster Bay Town Hall South, South Entrance, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
Residents may receive up to two tickets per household. All entries must be received by Friday, October 24th at 4:45pm. Residents selected will receive their tickets in the mail the week of November 10th. Ticket distribution will be based on availability. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 797-7925.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board, in partnership with the EAC Network, invite residents to a Child Car Seat Safety Check on Tuesday, October 14th , from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park (451 Unqua Road, Massapequa). The rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th.
Every year, countless children are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents due to improperly installed car seats. National statistics show that as many as 3 out of 4 car seats are not installed correctly - a preventable mistake that can have devastating consequences.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children. Child car seats
are proven to drastically reduce the chance of fatal injuries, but only if installed properly. Our goal is to give parents peace of mind by ensuring their car seats are safe and secure. I encourage every parent and caregiver to take advantage of this free safety check.”
Trained technicians will be on-site to inspect
car seats, provide handson guidance, and ensure each child passenger is riding as safely as possible.
Appointments are required. Call (516) 6246308 today to schedule your spot—spaces fill quickly. Together, we can help keep our community’s children safe.
Free Musical Performances
At Local Libraries For October And November
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will return this October with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.
“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilman Hand. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”
Scheduled performances for October and November include:
• Tom Pappas & The Gavrieli Trio on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Massapequa Public Library – Performing American standards and jazz.
• Just Sixties on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Hicksville Public Library – A multi-media retrospective of the 1960’s with sing-a-longs and trivia questions.
• Gino Di Napoli on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Bethpage Public Library
• 4 Ways From Sunday on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Bethpage Public Library – A lively program of time-tested classic hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
– Gino sings “O Sole Mio,” “Quando, Quando, Quando,” “My Way,” and many, many more!
• The Golden Tone Orchestra on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – 18 musicians who have been playing jazz and swing standards for more than six decades.
• Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library – Local country, rockabilly legend Gene Casey and his musical entourage present a show of favorites and originals. Open to all. Free tickets required. Registration
Town Partners With Community Group To Collect Peanut Butter
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce that the Town will once again partner with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a Peanut Butter Collection Drive to help replenish local food pantries. Beginning October 1st, residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help support local families in need. Drop-off containers are located at Town Halls North and South, as well as at the Town Ice Skating Center. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted.
“We are proud to once again partner with this great organization to help ‘spread the love’ and stock local food pantry shelves with this very popular product,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Peanut butter is among the most highly requested food items at local food banks as it has a long shelf life, provides many nutrients and doesn’t require refrigeration. We thank the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club for again putting our local communities first with this wonderful initiative.”
The Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club mission is to provide and encourage involvement in education, charitable and social programs for the men of local communities, and to support the local and wider community with activities and contributions.
“The Massapequa-Farmingdale Men’s
Club has been assisting members of local communities and foodbanks for several years, and we’re thrilled to partner with them on such initiatives,” said Councilman Hand.
The Peanut Butter Collection Drive will run through November 15th. Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).
“Our organization works tirelessly to help the local and greater community, and we wouldn’t have the success we have without great partners in government like the Town of Oyster Bay,” said Tom Sabellico, president and founder of the Men’s Club.
“This very popular food drive is appreciated by many food banks, who have expressed they particularly like peanut butter thanks to it being easy to use, it keeps a long time, provides a variety of nutrients, is high in protection and is enjoyed by all age groups.”
For more information about the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club and their mission, visit www. massapequafarmingdalemensclub.com. For more information about the Peanut Butter Collection Drive and other Town programs, visit the Town’s website at www.oyster baytown.com or call (516) 624-6380.
begins Oct. 22nd. Visit: https://syosset. librarycalendar.com/ events/month and select the date of the concert and register.
• Savannah Sky on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Bethpage Public Library – Playing the best of classic country, western swing, folk-rock, and so much more!
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As advocates for each other’s success, Massapequa High School seniors Kathleen Cooney and Meghan Walsh are seeing the results of their hard work and mutual encouragement. They were recently named the top-ranked graduates for the Class of 2026.
Kathleen, the valedictorian with a 101.104 grade point average, attended Birch Lane Elementary School. She has taken 13 Advanced Placement courses and particularly enjoyed her science and history classes. As a sophomore, she started the Wellness Club, and is also a member of the Spanish Club, field hockey and flag football teams, and National, Art and Spanish honor societies. Kathleen works as a lifeguard in the summers, gives swimming lessons, has volunteered at the Massapequa Fire Department’s blood drive, and tutors high school students in geometry and middle school students in math.
Meghan is the salutatorian with a 100.935 GPA. The Fairfield Elementary School graduate has enrolled in 12 Advanced Placement courses, with math and French being her favorite subjects. Meghan also took College Art of Baking and College Creative Food Preparation classes, and now uses the skills she learned to make customized cakes. She is president of the French Club, Key Club and Mathletes, a member of Chiefs Challenge and Students Against Destructive Decisions, and was inducted into the National and French honor societies. Outside of school, she coaches gymnastics.
Sitting in her anatomy class, Kathleen was called down to the guidance office and brought to Principal Barbara Lowell’s office. With her parents on the phone, she learned that she earned the top rank in her class. Meghan was in her college psychology class when she got the call to come down for the good news.
Class Of 2026 Top Scholars Personify Massapequa Learners And Leaders
After high school, Kathleen wants to enroll in a physician assistant program in which she would earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees within seven years. She aspires to be a physician’s assistant in a maternity unit. Meghan plans to double major in both mathematics and French, and wants to pursue a career as a mathematician. She hopes to live for at least a few years in France, a country she is planning to visit next summer.
Valedictorian and salutatorian are among the many accolades they have earned. Both students are AP Scholars with Distinction and have been consistently named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. Kathleen is a scholar athlete, was selected to the High School National Academic Squad and will earn an AP Capstone Diploma. Meghan received the College Board National School Recognition Award and was a silver medalist in the Le Grand Concours National French Exam,
placing 15th overall in the nation among Level 4 students.
Kathleen and Meghan are grateful for the many opportunities offered at Massapequa High School from rigorous courses to a wide variety of clubs and sports. They also credit their teachers who have been very supportive and go above and beyond to help their students.
“Kathleen and Meghan are the epitome of Massapequa High School students,” Ms. Lowell said. “They embody the five competencies of a Massapequa Learner and Leader. Excelling in the classroom and in extracurriculars, these two young women have made the most out of what Massapequa High School has to offer. Their perseverance in their studies, dedication to our school and commitment to our community make us very proud. We congratulate them and wish them only the best as the embark on the next chapter of their journey.”
Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications
Want to see your photos in upcoming Town publications such as the Town calendar? Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in print or online. Photos are needed depicting all seasons.
“We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman Monteleone. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”
Councilman Monteleone noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions
are preferred, but highquality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@oysterbay-ny. gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public Information Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name,
address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission. The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.
Congratulating Kathleen and Meghan on their accomplishment were, from left, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Brian Trapani, Kathleen’s guidance counselor Jeanine Steinmetz, Meghan’s guidance counselor Allison Fifield and Principal Barbara Lowell. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Honoring Our Heroes
The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce proudly presented its annual Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Awards on September 25th at the American Legion Massapequa Post 1066. This year’s honorees were
Police Officers Christopher Guardino and Christopher Lamonica of the 7th Precinct, along with Police Officers Paul Mangione and Brittany Jackolski of the 8th Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department. Their dedication, bravery, and commitment to protecting our community serve as an inspiration to us all. The Chamber extends its heartfelt gratitude for their tireless service and unwavering efforts to keep Massapequa safe. In photo: President,
Robin Hepworth, Greg Massimi, Third Vice President, Isabelle Rapacciuolo, Board of Directors, Karen Gawrych, Treasurer, Robert Barrett, Past President, Gary Slavin, Past President, Tim Ryan, Board of Directors,
Randi Jankowski, Board of Directors, Thomas Antonetti, Board of Directors, Anthony Migliorelli, Board of Directors, Angela Shiran, Board of Directors, Nassau County 7th Precinct Inspector Murphy,
The Conveniece Of Dog Strollers
Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips
Dog strollers have surged in popularity in recent years, particularly as pets are allowed in locations that might have been off limits in years past. It’s common to see pet owners scooting their
prized pooches around in strollers once used exclusively for small children. Dog owners who have never owned a dog stroller before may wonder just how useful they can be. Some people have replaced
traditional dog carriers with strollers, which tend to be more ergonomic and comfortable to use than carriers. Strollers can be a convenient means for taking dogs (typically smaller pups) to busy
public locations or even to work. Strollers also can keep dogs out of the elements when the weather can be difficult for them to handle. Older dogs with mobility issues can benefit from strollers because they
still enable the dogs to get fresh air without tiring them out. Also, people who own multiple dogs may find strollers make it easy to take multiple pooches out and about. Strollers also let small dogs rest
while other dogs gets more exercise walking alongside the stroller. Dog strollers come in a range of sizes and can be purchased where most pet supplies are sold.
Assemblyman Michael Durso, Assemblyman Tom Hand, Assemblyman Andrew Montelione,
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