The East Coast’s largest waterfront festival will return this fall to the streets of Oyster Bay. Supervisor Joseph Saladino, his colleagues on the Town Board and organizers and sponsors of the 41st Oyster Festival announced the return of the iconic seaside festival this October 19th and 20th. Supervisor Saladino, together with Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver Jeff Pravato; Oyster Festival partner the Oyster BayEast Norwich Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Schlotter and Las Vegas Sands Senior Vice President Tracey Edwards made the announcement along the waterfront at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.
“The Oyster Fest showcases our beautiful Town and historic sites
Oyster Festival Returns This October
in Oyster Bay while helping to raise charitable funds for local non-profit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club. So when you’re eating an oyster from our waterways, drinking a beverage from the local brewing company, or shopping in our downtown, you can feel especially good knowing that a portion of your dollars supports local charities,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We’re also putting the local oyster back in Oyster Fest, and we are thrilled that over a dozen Long Island oyster farmers are participating in this year’s festival.”
In addition to delicious food vendors, various merchandise exhibits, amusement rides and a waterfront family fun zone, this year’s Oyster Festival will once again take part in the Town’s shell recycling program,
through which the Town collects shells from local partners to strengthen the marine ecosystem. Anyone interested in volunteering to take part in the shellfish recycling efforts during Oyster Fest can contact
Saladino Launches Food Drive To Support Local Veterans
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today urged residents to support local veterans by donating to a Veteran Food Collection Drive in support of disadvantaged hometown heroes. From October 1st to October 31st, residents are invited to drop-off non-perishable food items at collection
boxes located in Town Hall South in Massapequa (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and Town Hall North in Oyster Bay (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay).
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Donating to a veteran food collection drive helps provide essential support to those who have bravely served
our nation but now face food insecurity. Your contribution ensures that veterans and their families receive the nutrition they need to thrive and recover from challenging circumstances. By giving back, you honor their sacrifices and make a meaningful difference in their lives.”
Drop-off locations are open from 9am to 4:45pm weekdays. This Veteran Food Collection Drive is hosted in partnership with AMVEST Post 88 in Massapequa. For more information, please call (516) 624-6380 or email ealter@oysterbay-ny.gov.
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the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5752 or email Environmental@oysterbayny.gov.
The Oyster Festival is the East Coast’s largest waterfront festival and
attracts up to 200,000 people from all over the tristate area to Oyster Bay hamlet for this iconic event. This year’s event is presented by Catholic Health and powered by optimum and Sands. For more
information on this year’s Oyster Fest, taking place on the streets of Oyster Bay and throughout Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th, visit www.theoysterfest.org.
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SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
6:00PM-9:00 PM
KICKBALL FOR A CAUSE
BATTLE OF THE BADGES
Sponsored by Babylon Town Councilman Terence F. McSweeney Teams from LIADV, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, New York Police Department, Suffolk County Police Department, and Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office will face off to be crowned the kickball champion! Venetian Shores Park Softball Fields 817 Granada Parkway in Lindenhurst. All proceeds benefit LI Against Domestic Violence. For more info. call 631-666-7181. To purchase tickets, visit (TAG LIADV on IG/FB) or https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ s8kcmm2
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
8:00AM-2:00PM
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Clothing, furniture, toys, books, Christmas items & much more! Grace Thrift store will be open. Food available for purchase. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
10:00AM
CUMC'S PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS! Call 516-541-7008 for more information or massapcumc@aol.com. Community United Methodist Church is located at 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa
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FISH HATCHERY FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
Kid's Fishing Environmental Exhibitors, Music, Games, Live Animal Encounters food. Fun for the whole family! Admission: $7 General, $6 Senior, $5
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Child, Members Free. Rain Date: 10/5 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. For more information, please call 516- 692-6768 cshfishhatchery.org.
11:30AM-1:00PM OLPH FALL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst has a Bereavement Support Group to help you through your grief. The group starts on Saturdays September 28 thru November 16, 2024. It's a 9 week commitment. Registration is required. For more information, please call OLPH Rectory at 631-226-7725 extension 200. OLPH Church is located at 210 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.
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FABULOUS FELINE'S 3RD FALL SIP & SING EVENT!
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THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS at the Bayway Arts Center
Gene Dinapoli presents Liberty DeVitto and Christine Ohlman and their bands
The Slim Kings and Rebel Montez. 265 E Main St. in East Islip. For more information, call 631-581-2700, Email: info@baywayartscenter.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
10:00AM
ANNUAL HARVEST FAIR
The Seaford Historical Society will host its annual Harvest Fair. Pumpkins, mums, vendors, baked goods, a bounce house and food trucks, along with raffles and fifty fifty. This is their annual fundraiser to help support the museum, built in 1893. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-660-2275. The Museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford
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TAPS AND TALONS AT SWEETBRIAR
This event features beer tastings, live music, and wildlife demonstrations. Over 10+ breweries! Raffles and food are for purchase. All proceeds will go towards helping the center in its mission to educate the public about native wildlife, the natural world and wildlife rehabilitation. Event is 21 and over; photo ID is required. Locationed at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Dr. Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
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NARCAN TRAINING
CUMC is hosting a free Narcan training in partnership with Yes Community Counseling Center. For more information, please call 516-541-7008 Community United Methodist Church 100 Park Boulevard in Massapequa
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The hustle and bustle returned to Seaford’s four schools on Sept. 3, as the start of the 2024-2025 school year capped 10 weeks of summer vacation.
Salutations For Seaford’s Spirited Scholars
Two buildings welcomed new principals – Joann Krudis at Seaford Manor Elementary School and Dr. Raphael Morey at Seaford Middle School. Each spent much of the day visiting classrooms and getting to
know their new students. Seaford High School opened the year with informational workshops for students. After nine 25-minute periods – enough time for students to meet
their teachers and learn a little about each class – it was time for the breakout sessions. Each grade rotated among the four workshops, which included a situational awareness presentation from Nassau County Police Department’s Homeland Security division, technology tips, informational meetings with guidance counselors and Seaford Scholarsthemed team-building activities.
Keeping a Seaford traditional alive, seniors wore their Class of 2025 shirts and gathered at the end of the day for a group picture.
Seaford High School’s Class of 2025 gathered for the traditional first-day-of-school photo in their senior shirts on Sept. 3. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District
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Camelot Revisited: An Afternoon with President John F. Kennedy (In-Person)
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Thursday, September 26th
Time: 1:00pm
The White House, Washington, DC, November 21, 1963. Walter Cronkite America’s most respected evening news anchor at CBS will interview President John F. Kennedy on the eve of President Kennedy’s whirlwind tour through Texas. Mr. Cronkite will be asking President Kennedy to reflect on his presidency and certain key moments as he begins his campaign for a second term as our President. After the interview there will be time for the audience to ask questions of the president. Register now ONLINE at www.seafordlibrary.org
Mobile Office:
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Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Senator Steve Rhoads wants to hear what local and state issues are most important to YOU - the people he represents in the New York State Senate.
Please join Senator Rhoads for a one-on-one meeting to discuss a variety of topics and get to know your local Senator. Please call Senator Rhoads’ District Office at 516-882-0630 to make an appointment.
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Bus Trip: Green-Wood Cemetery & Brooklyn Navy Yard
Wednesday, October 30th
Time: 8:30am
Cost: $118 per person (includes transportation, lunch, tours, & driver gratuity)
Join us for a trip to Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. We will begin our day aboard a historic trolley as a Green-Wood Cemetery tour guide tells the story of this magnificent landmark and the fascinating people buried here including Civil War Generals, Baseball Legends, Inventors and Entertainers. After the tour, we will have lunch at the famous “Junior’s” Restaurant. We will end our day with a narrated bus tour of several historical sites at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Registration begins Thursday, September 12th at the Circulation Desk.
Taxpayers Forum (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 8th Time: 7:00pm
Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll will be walking taxpayers through the process of grieving their home’s assessment on their own and answering the many questions they have regarding their property taxes. Limited seating. Registration is required. To make a reservation, please email taxforums@tohmail. org or call (516) 414-6598.
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There was no loss for words for 20 Seaford High School juniors and seniors who accompanied World War II veterans to the National WWII Museum as part of the Soaring Valor trip from Aug. 20-23. After spending four days doing a lot of listening, they were eager to talk about this rare and treasured experience.
“I knew going into the trip that it was going be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” senior Jayne Singleton said.
The trip was sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, and students have been invited to be a part of the Soaring Valor trips since 2017. Seaford students arrived at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport on the evening of Aug. 20 to meet the 14 veterans they would be traveling with to New Orleans. The following day, they boarded an American Airlines plane to Louisiana, but not before being serenaded by NYPD bagpipers and a West Point cadet singing the national anthem. On Aug. 22, they accompanied the veterans during a full-day tour of the museum.
“Even with that, it wasn’t enough time,” senior Anthony Fernandez said. “The museum brought out so many emotions and stories that weren’t even talked about before.”
Scholars Meet The Heroes Who Fought For Freedom
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Senior Ava Caruso said that when walking with her veteran through the museum, he shared stories about being a pilot in the Marines after seeing the planes. Junior Matthew Kind learned how the veteran he was paired with worked for Grumman after the war.
Olivia Anzelone added that the entire experience really personalized lessons from history classes, because “the veterans told you stuff you don’t learn in textbooks.”
There were so many memories that will forever stand out, like when the Victory Belles greeted the veterans upon arrival in New Orleans. A 4D movie was an eye-opening insight into the experiences of each branch of the military. There was the moment when, during one of the meals, a group of students went to sit with one of the veterans on his birthday and ending up talking to him for an hour-and-a-half. The plane ride back to New York featured a mail call, in which the letters that Seaford students wrote to the veterans were given out.
“It was really great to let them know that they’re appreciated,” Megan Reder said.
After the trip, students and chaperones were enthusiastic to share the experience of connecting with World War II veterans. Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
teacher Keri Degnan noted that when they went to war, they weren’t much older than Seaford’s juniors and seniors are now. She was truly impressed by how students conducted themselves throughout the trip.
“They made Seaford really proud,” she said. “They embraced the veterans and they were so respectful.”
When the trip ended,
both the students and the veterans found it difficult to say goodbye, but they have stayed in touch since. The students noted that the veterans were very humble, and were very interested in learning about the teens’ interests, goals and dreams.
“They don’t see themselves as heroes,” Jayne said, “but we definitely do.”
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Each veteran was also accompanied by a guardian, in most cases a close relative. Anthony noted that many of those guardians were hearing certain war stories for the first time as the museum’s exhibits and displays sparked memories.
“I learned so many new things, like how emotionally hard it can be to be away from family,” junior Paige Gregorek said.
The museum has different rooms for specific battles from Europe and the Pacific. Each group, which included a veteran, guardian and one or two Seaford students, also had
Students were accompanied on the trip by eight chaperones –Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora, Principal Nicole Schnabel, Assistant Principal Alex Mantay and five teachers. Michael Sheedy, a social studies teacher, said that learning history in class pales in comparison to hearing a story from someone who lived it.
“It really brings everything to life for them and humanizes the situation,” he said. “You see the full spectrum of emotions that are involved in war.”
The veterans ranged from 94 to 103 years old. Science
Seaford students had the honor of accompanying World War II veterans around the National WWII Museum in New Orleans on Aug. 22.
