SENATOR STEVE RHOADS CELEBRATES SEAFORD HOMECOMING
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recently participated in a vibrant homecoming celebration with the Seaford community, joining a host of local dignitaries, including Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, and Councilman Chris Schneider. The event served as a testament to community spirit and pride, with residents gathering to celebrate their local schools. Senator Rhoads expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion, reveling in the electrifying atmosphere created by Seaford’s cheer squad, the dedicated marching band, and the spirited football team. Go Vikings!
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Town Recycles Thousands Of Shells From Oyster Festival
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Town officials to showcase the thousands of oyster shells which were collected during the weekend of the Oyster Festival, which will be recycled through the Town’s Shell Recycling Program. The shells, amounting to roughly four tons, were transported by Town aqua culturists to a curing facility, where they
remain for several months prior to being strategically returned to the harbor to assist in the growth of new shellfish.
“You can’t have the Oyster Festival without oysters, and thousands of residents enjoyed this delicacy during the weekend’s festivities. Thanks to the Town’s Shell Recycling Program, we can make sure the shells will not go to waste and be recycled
back into our waters.”
The Supervisor explained that shells provide an excellent source of habitat for young shellfish to grow and mature, offering protection from weather conditions and predators.
“It’s amazing what can happen if we just let Mother Nature take its course – which just a little help from us,” Supervisor Saladino said. “These shells
Supervisor Saladino.
offer great protection from weather conditions, and also help defend growing shellfish from predators. They are essential to our waterways and local marine environment, as they filter water through their feeding mechanisms.”
As just one single shellfish can filter up to 50 gallons of seater per day, environmental initiatives such as this new recycling
program have remained a priority for the Town Board.
“We appreciate everyone in the community and the food vendors who have helped collect shellfish as part of this wonderful program,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “This initiative helps us restore the populations in our harbor while improving water quality. It also assists local restaurants toward achieving compliance
requirements with state regulations on food donation and recycling, as well as reducing waste carting expenses.”
Any restaurant owner interested in partnering with the Town on the Shell Recycling Program can visit the Town’s website for more information, at www.oysterbaytown.com/ shellrecycling.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (right) and Town officials show a sampling of the four tons of oyster shells collected at the Oyster Festival, to be recycled back into the waterways to improve water quality and help with growth of new shellfish. Shown are Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Receiver Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and
Student News Show To Premier At Seaford Manor
Every day is newsworthy at Seaford Manor Elementary School, and that’s why fifth graders will now be getting and giving the scoop. Manor News will launch this month and the shows will be created by students.
Assistant Principal Rich Schwartz spearheaded the new initiative and the response from fifth graders was extremely positive.
Dozens of students signed up and expressed interest in particular jobs such as anchor, reporter, writer and production assistant. Mr. Schwartz will rotate crews to ensure that everyone is able to participate in multiple broadcasts throughout the school year. Each show will consist of several segments. In addition to important
school news and announcements, there will be a sports report on both the Vikings and New York sports teams. Field reports will highlight exciting classroom activities and “Shine the Spotlight On” will feature interviews of administrators, teachers, staff and students. “Off the Word Wall” will introduce students to relevant words. There will also be This
Date in History, What’s Trending, student council updates and a Seaford Scholar spotlight.
Students have already begun working on the first show, with much of the work taking place during recess. Their studio is the entire school, but many segments will be filmed in front of the green screen in the library media center.
Mr. Schwartz said the
shows will be edited using WeVideo and then shared with teachers to play for their classes.
“I thought it would be fun to be on camera and have other people learn more stuff about the school,” Kendall Wasenius said about why she signed up to be a reporter for Manor News.
“I’ve always been very passionate about being
a news reporter,” added Reagan O’Callaghan, who will be one of the anchors for the first show. It is a “dream come true” having a news show at her school and she looks forward to learning about the behindthe-scenes work that goes into creating it. “On TV it looks easy peasy, but it takes a lot of courage and persistence.”
Senator Steve Rhoads Attends Harvest Fair In Seaford
Recently New York State Senator Steve Rhoads joined Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Councilman Chris Schneider, and Legislator Michael Giangregorio at the Annual Seaford Historical Society Harvest Fair at the Seaford Historical Museum. Senator Rhoads thanked the organizers for their hard work in coordinating this spirited fall festival for our local families to enjoy.
Alex Carreras did an interview with Jumping Jack from the Harlem Wizards following a WizFit Challenge assembly. Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
Assistant Principal Rich Schwartz and LIFT teacher Leah Kukla recognized all of the students who joined the Manor News team.
SHANE’S ANCHOR REALTY
THROUGH OCT. 31st
2:30PM-6:30 PM
PUMPKIN PATCH
A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
10:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 will be having a craft and vendor fair. 50/50 ~ Raffes ~ Cake Sale. Admission is Free ~INSIDE EVENT~ Amvets Post #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more information or to request a space please contact: Gloria Morck 631-277-9842, cell 516-885-1410 email gcm42@aol.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd
12:00AM-5:00PM
SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
9:00AM-3:45PM LONG ISLAND
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW
Starkie Bros. Garden Center , 721 Main Street in Farmingdale will again be the site of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Show. Awards presentation will begin at 3:45 pm. Some blooms will be available to the public for a small donation to the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society. For more information, please visit: www.limums.org, or call John Capobianco 516-263-2717
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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 info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd
12:00AM-5:00PM
PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC
WELLNESS EVENT
Free Admission. Fire Island Vines 17 E. Main Street in Bayshore. 6 of LI finest Psychics, 12 Holistic Wellness Vendors and Healers. Food and Beverages available for purchase. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903 Empowered Path Expos.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST
EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville (off of New Hwy.) Open to all 18 years old & up. New members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, NOV. 9th
10:00AM-3:00PM
VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM
Sgt . John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Breakfast & Lunch Served. Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information, call 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 10th
9:00AM-2:00PM
OPERATION ENDURING CARE BENEFIT CAR SHOW
Hosted by the Centurion Cruisers
Car Club and American legion Post 1244 Greenlawn - Remembering our Veterans. Walt Whitman High School 301 West Hills Road in Huntington Station. They are collecting donations to benefit in-patients and Community living Centers at the Northport V.A. Hospital, United Beacon House shelter and other transition and rehabilitation programs. For more info contact: Hank 516-650-9095 or Charlie 917-337-2234
SATURDAY, NOV. 16th
9:00AM-11:00AM
SANTAPOGUE CREEK DEFENDER CLEAN UP Santapogue Creek Defender Clean Up/West Babylon in collaboration with Babylon Rotary. Meet up is in old K-mart parking lot, Montauk Highway (across from Aldi). Gloves and bags to be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer here https:// savethegreatsouthbay.org/ volunteer/
10:00AM-1:30PM
WANTAGH KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE HUNGER affects people in EVERY community of ALL ages throughout the YEAR. Please join us at the King Kullen on Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Locally Benefitting: St. Francis Food Pantry & St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry - Wantagh. For more information, please call Marlena Schein 516-297-2772
Oyster Bay Town Board Imposes Harvesting Freeze
In an effort to study and boost the local clam and oyster population, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board approved a temporary 6-month shellfish harvesting moratorium on 1,850 acres of underwater land in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor. These lands, previously leased and harvested by a commercial shellfish harvesting company, must be studied to understand the impact of decades-long harvesting on the sea bottom while laying the groundwork for repopulating local waters with baby clams and oysters. Annually, the Town of Oyster Bay populates these waters with millions of baby shellfish.
“Friends of the Bay and local environmental groups have all asked for and helped us in this process. This temporary moratorium will help us strengthen the health of the harbor while not impacting any current shellfish harvesting by local baymen on the more than 4,000 acres they currently fish. Harvesting
in public waters will continue as currently allowed, with no changes to access or regulations, ensuring that local baymen and recreational anglers/ shellfish harvesters can continue their activities without any disruption,” said Supervisor Saladino.
On October 1, 2024, the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Environmental Resources will temporarily prevent shellfish harvesting activities on 1,850 acres to comprehensively evaluate bay bottom conditions. Shellfish density and sediment surveys will provide the data-driven foundation for developing effective strategy for all harbor users. Due to lease agreements first entered nearly 100 years ago, the Town of Oyster Bay has been unable to study these underwater lands during the lease period.
The temporary moratorium will provide the necessary time to collect scientific data on shellfish populations, sediment conditions, and overall ecosystem health— critical information that is currently unknown and essential for informed management. Similar moratoriums have been effectively used in other states, such as Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia, to
protect marine resources and develop restoration strategies.
To obtain input from residents and environmental advocates regarding this temporary
moratorium, the Town Board hosted a public hearing on August 13, 2024. Friends of the Bay, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, and employees from the Department of Environmental Resources expressed support for such a temporary moratorium based on their extensive professional experience in the field.
Receiver Pravato Announces 40-Day Penalty Free Period To Pay School Property Taxes
Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes, Jeffrey P. Pravato, reminds residents that the First Half of the 2024-2025 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 12th. The Town of Oyster Bay is closed on November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,”
Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to October 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before November 12th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”
The Tax Office is open in both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm to assist residents and
accept payments with a check, cash or debit/ credit card (for a fee).
Outdoor walkup windows are also available. On November 8th and 12th both offices will be open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.
Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey
P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s school district code, section, block, lot and phone number on the check. All mailed payments must have a United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before November 12th.
Taxpayers also have access to the 2024-2025 School Tax information on our online system via a link on the Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view current tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay
taxes with an ACH check payment for a service fee of $1.75, or by debit/ credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.
Receiver Pravato reminds residents that school budgets are set by their local school districts, and the Town of Oyster Bay is not involved in that process. Any questions related to School Tax rates and amounts should be addressed to the resident’s school
district. The telephone number for each school district is printed on the front of the School Tax bill.
To contact the Receiver of Taxes Office, please call (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Residents are requested to have the school district code, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.
Antipasto Choose One
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
First Course Choose One
• Penne Alla Vodka
• Baked Ziti
• Stuffed Shells
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Manicotti
Cornbread Stuffing Choose One
• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat
• Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta
Vegetable Choose Two
• String Bean Casserole
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• String Bean Almondine
Dessert Choose one
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie
• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
Garage Door
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PRESLEY Very friendly and playful young male!
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Senator Steve Rhoads Celebrates Seaford Homecoming
On September 21, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads participated in a vibrant homecoming celebration with the Seaford community, joining a host of local dignitaries, including Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, and Councilman Chris Schneider. The event served as a testament to community spirit and pride, with residents gathering to celebrate their local schools. Senator Rhoads expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion, reveling in the electrifying atmosphere created by Seaford’s cheer squad, the dedicated marching band, and the spirited football team. Go Vikings!
Bus Trip: Green-Wood Cemetery & Brooklyn Navy Yard
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.
Shredding Event
Saturday, November 2nd Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Bring any important papers you want to shred. Time Shred Services Inc. will have a truck on site in the parking lot behind the library. No registration required.
Seaford Public Library
Virtual Lecture: Neil Diamond-An American Classic
Presented by: Richard Knox Thursday, November 7th Time: 1:00pm
Few American songwriters and vocalists have contributed more to the world of popular music over the last half-century than Neil Diamond. During this program we will have an opportunity to watch videos of some of Neil’s most memorable numbers as we revisit his career from his early years growing up in Brooklyn, NY through
his many concerts and television appearances. Register now ONLINE at www.seafordlibrary.org
Medicare Made Easy (In-Person) Presented by Marie Cantone, Senior Health Plan Consultant specializing in Medicare Friday, November 8th Time: 1:00pm
This seminar is designed to take the “confusion” out of all the options available, so you are able to make choices that are “RIGHT” for you. We will review the basics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, eligibility requirements and enrollment. Register now ONLINE at http:// www.seafordlibrary.org
How To Use the Library Telescope with Tom Lynch (In-Person) Tuesday, November 12th Time: 7:00pm
Enjoy a one-hour astronomy presentation by local amateur astronomer Tom Lynch. Also learn how
to reserve, borrow, and use the telescope which can be checked out from the library, just like a book. The last half hour will be spent outside using the library telescope to look at the First Quarter Moon, if weather permits. For all ages. Register now online at www.seafordlibrary.org or by calling the Reference Desk at 516-221-1334.
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