Free Mega Job Fair
Oyster Bay Town
Supervisor Joseph Saladino and The Workforce Partnership announced that a Mega Job Fair will take place on Thursday, October 24th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Doors open at 10am, and the event runs until 1pm.
Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.
“We’re proud to have helped thousands of residents find meaningful employment through our career center and private sector jobs fair,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The
Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees.
This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers.”
The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, a consortium of local governments funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa. These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities. The Centers
offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-the-art computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access. Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones. The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers.
For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 7974560 or email business@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700
7:30PM
AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING
The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of officers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Benefits of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486
THURSDAY, OCT. 10th
7:00PM LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
FRIDAY, OCT. 18th
10:00am-1:00pm
GRAND REOPENING SALE
Simpson UMC is having a Bag Sale!
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day 31st - Halloween
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30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Thrift Shop Treasures. Stuff a bag full of clothes for $5. New items are not included in the bag sale. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 19th
9:00AM-4:00PM
AMITYVILLE COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
Amityville to hold its first Community Garage Sale. A Village-wide garage sale will be held in the Village of Amityville. (raindate Sunday, Oct. 20th). A huge assortment of items will be available at various homes. Check Amityville.com to see registered locations.
10:00AM-2:00PM
GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED YARD SALE
United Methodist Church, 350 Main Street in Islip, will be hosting a Good, Old-Fashioned Yard Sale. The church Thrift Shop will also be open from 10:00am– 2:00pm. For more information, please call 631-581-7663
10:00AM-4:00PM
HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE
Join us for a festive day featuring local craft vendors, a congregational yard sale, a pumpkin patch with painting, mums for sale, raffles, delicious food including hot dogs and bratwurst, hot apple cider, a bake table, free pony rides, a bouncy house, live music, and much more. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2025 Washington Avenue in Seaford. For more information, please call 516-781-6374. Email: office@ ourredeemerlutheran.church
10:00AM-4:00PM
FALL HARVEST FAIR
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1294 Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore. Vendors, raffles, raffle Baskets, food & children's activities For more information contact Terry at 516 785- 5029 email gelcnb@aol. com. VENDORS WANTED!
7:00PM
NLFD COMPANY #5
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY
The North Lindenhurst FD Company #5, 1630 Straight Path, N. Lindenhurst, will be hosting their Annual Halloween Party. Please join them! DJ, Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda. Prize for best costume, 50/50, door prizes. Doors open at 6:30pm. $50.00 p.p. For more information, and tickets, please call 631-226-5809 or 631-879-1211
SUNDAY, OCT. 20th
1:00PM-4:00PM
ANNUAL COLUMBUS DANCE
LISIA’S Annual Columbus Dance, at the Piermont in Babylon. Dinner and dancing. Sit down menu (antipasto, pasta, salad and choice of entrees, dessert coffee, house wines). $95.00 p.p. For more information, please call Diane Langella 516-398-3484
2:00PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main St. (Grant Ave), in Farmingdale will be having a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your creatures great & small on a leach or in a carrier (or stuffed) for the event. For more information, please call 516-694-3424
FIRST COURSE (Choose one)
• Penne • Baked Ziti
Spaghetti
SECOND COURSE (Choose
Chicken Marsala • Chicken Francese • Eggplant Parmigiana • Chicken Parmigiana
Rigatoni • Garden Salad
Sausage & Peppers
Chicken
Caesar Salad
Large Trays (Choose One per 10 People)
• Baked Ziti
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Chicken with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Grigio
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Eggplant Rollatini
• Farfalle Primavera
• Gnocchi Bolognese
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Manicotti
• Meatballs in Sauce
• Mussels Marinara
• Mussels Garlic & Oil
• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
• Penne alla Vodka
Catering Special
• Pork Filet Salpino • Rigatoni Bolognese • Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Sausage & Peppers
Sausage & Potatoes
Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed Rigatoni
Stuffed Shells
Tortellini Alfredo
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Francese
Includes: Dinner rolls, garden salad, plates, forks,
Appetito!
$1395 + tax Per Person (Min. 30 people)
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Sausage & Peppers
• Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes & Broccoli
• Eggplant Rollatine
Penne
Baked Ziti
Spaghetti
Rigatoni
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Francese
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
Garden Salad
• Baked Ziti
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Chicken with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Eggplant Rollatini
• Farfalle Primavera
• Gnocchi Bolognese
Large Trays (Choose One per 10 People)
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Pork Filet Salpino
• Rigatoni Bolognese
• Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
• Sausage & Peppers
• Sausage & Potatoes
(Choose one)
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Grigio
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Piccata
• Manicotti
• Meatballs in Sauce
• Mussels Marinara
• Mussels Garlic & Oil
• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
• Stuffed Chicken
• Stuffed Rigatoni • Stuffed Shells
Tortellini Alfredo
• Meatballs
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Penne alla Vodka
• Garden Salad • Caesar Salad
Large Trays (Choose One per 10 People)
• Baked Ziti
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Chicken with Broccoli & Sundried Tomatoes
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Grigio
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Eggplant Parmigiana
• Eggplant Rollatini
• Farfalle Primavera
• Gnocchi Bolognese
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Manicotti
• Meatballs in Sauce
• Mussels Marinara
• Mussels Garlic & Oil
• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe
• Penne alla Vodka
• USDA Prime Hanger Steak w/ Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms Additional Charge Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms
(Choose one) Includes fresh baked Italian Bread.
• Pork Filet Salpino
• Rigatoni Bolognese
Package Includes: Dinner rolls, garden salad, plates, forks, spoons, knives, napkins and serving utensils.
• Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
• Sausage & Peppers
• Sausage & Potatoes
• Stuffed Chicken
• Stuffed Rigatoni
• Stuffed Shells
• Tortellini Alfredo
Less than two-tenths of a point separated a pair of Seaford seniors who have devoted extraordinary time to their studies while also ensuring well-rounded high school experiences. Anastasia Perlegis will graduate as the Class of 2025 valedictorian with a weighted grade point average of 107.46, while Ava Caruso’s 107.29 GPA earned her salutatorian honors. They both look back at the moment they found about the achievement with a laugh. Anastasia was dressed up as Adam Sandler and Ava was Kelsea Ballerini as the two spirited students
Scholarly And Spirited Seniors Earn Top Ranks
were taking part in celebrity day, one of five themed dress-up days leading up to homecoming. They both emerged from the guidance office in costume holding green and white balloons, courtesy of Principal Nicole Schnabel.
The honor was a dream come true for both of them. Getting the official word validated their hard work over the past several years, as they have both taken on rigorous course loads. Anastasia enrolled in 14 Advanced Placement courses and Ava took 13 of the college-level classes.
The pair have been extremely active in student life, as well. Both were selected to the National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, with Anastasia serving as president of the latter group.
Anastasia, who attended Seaford Manor Elementary School, is also a member of the Leo’s Club, Spirit Week Committee and was crowned the 2024 homecoming queen. Outside of school, she is heavily involved with her church, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox in Merrick, serving as a teaching assistant at the Hellenic
School, a competitive Greek dancer and a member of the service-based Greek Orthodox Youth of America. Ava, who moved to Seaford from Merrick in middle school, is a three-sport athlete, serving as captain of the field hockey, bowling and spring track teams. She is vice president of the Class of 2025 and member of Books and Bagels, the Green Team, Mathletes and Science Club. Additionally, she volunteers with Operation SPLASH to help clean up local waterways, and works at Sonny’s Fishing Station.
Both students were selected as HOBY Ambassadors as sophomores, attending the regional Hugh
O’Brian Youth leadership conference in 2023. They have also portrayed the Seaford Viking in the homecoming parade, taken numerous art classes and will graduate with an AP Capstone diploma. Anastasia is striving to earn the Seal of Biliteracy in Greek and Spanish, and Ava will look to complete the requirements in French.
After high school, Anastasia plans to attend college to become a pediatric physical therapist, with Ava expecting to major in environmental science research.
While they still have most of senior year left, Anastasia and Ava look back on
their time at Seaford High School fondly, knowing they forged strong bonds with classmates and teachers while also taking advantage of numerous academic and extracurricular offerings.
“It’s a very close-knit community,” Anastasia said. “It’s become like a family. There’s unlimited opportunities here and you make what you want out of it.”
“Since we’re a small school,” Ava added, “you get to make better connections, especially with teachers as a lot of them you’ll have for multiple years. Everyone always has your best interests at heart.”
The top-ranked graduates in the Seaford High School Class of 2025 are salutatorian Ava Caruso, left, and valedictorian Anastasia Perlegis.
Valedictorian Anastasia Perlegis, who has taken numerous art classes during her four years of high school, shows off a sculpture she made as a sophomore. Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
Salutatorian Ava Caruso has enjoyed her science classes and plans to study environmental science research in college.
Principal Nicole Schnabel congratulates Anastasia and Ava on the achievement.
Seaford Broncos Opening Day Celebration!
On September 7, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Legislator Michael J. Giangregorio, and Councilman Chris Schneider celebrated the beginning of football season with the Long Islands Seaford Broncos at Seamans Neck Park for their Opening Day
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8. Streetcar
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14. Exclamation
15. Greek goddess of youth
16. Popular type of device
18. Alcoholic beverage
19. Ancient Olympic Site
20. Sharpshoots
21. Tyrion Lannister was characterized as one
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2. Israeli politician Abba
3. Renowned desert
4. Eat greedily
5. She didn’t make it through the Fr. Revolution
6. Beat
7. Bloodsucker
8. From a place already noted
9. Counted on
10. Alberta Assn. of Baccalaureate World Schools
11. Something one can make
22. Pointed ends of pens
23. Measuring instruments
26. Midsection body part
30. Made a mistake
31. Adjusted
32. “Partridge” actress Susan
33. Yell
34. Civil rights city in Alabama
39. Young boy
42. Type of sea bass
44. To call (archaic)
46. Unfortunate
47. Separate oneself from others
13. One who abstains
17. Wild ox
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25. Bacterial infection of the skin
26. Expresses surprise
27. What engaged couples ultimately say
28. Crony
29. Where one begins (abbr.)
35. Architectural designation
36. “Matt Houston” actor Horsley
37. More (Spanish)
38. Autonomic nervous system
40. Indigenous peoples
49. Hero sandwiches
50. Spy group
51. Florida is famous for them
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57. Luck
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59. WWII diarist Frank
60. Peyton’s younger brother
61. Type of wrap
62. Type of overseas tax or levy
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64. Wake up
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42. Circulating life force
43. Executes with a rope
44. Natives of an island nation
45. Girls
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48. Nocturnal hoofed animal
49. Relaxing spaces
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54. Amounts of time
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Bird Walk
Sunday, October 13
Join the South Shore Audubon Society for a bird walk on Sunday, October 13, at Mill Pond Park in Bellmore/ Wantagh, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway . The group will meet at the gazebo. Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge.
To register, text your name and contact information to 516 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable conditions.
Seaford Public Library
Register at http://www.seafordlibrary.org.
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.
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Volunteers Welcomed To Plant Dune Grass At TOBAY Beach
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that the Town will host a fall ‘Dune Day’ initiative on Sunday, October 13th at TOBAY Beach, beginning at 10 a.m. The dune planting program, held annually in the spring, is being added this fall after a major storm washed away much of the TOBAY shoreline in advance of the summer. To save the summer reason for Town residents, officials replenished the beach with 33,000 tons of sand in advance of the summer.
“After we successfully rebuilt much of our shoreline to ensure our residents could enjoy their summer at TOBAY Beach, our Town looked into securing grant funding for new dune grass so a follow up planting program could take place in the fall to help further protect
the new dunes that were constructed,” explained Supervisor Saladino. “We were successful in securing a $15,000 grant from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to replace the dune grass washed away this spring and help protect the dunes which are vital to protecting our beach.”
The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve the beach and barrier island as dunes along the south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that can have a
significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds. To register in advance as a volunteer, residents can visit www.oysterbaytown. com/volunteerform. For additional information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or email environmental@oysterbayny.gov.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with NYPD officials and representatives from St. Mary’s High School to announce a scholarship fund in memory of Detective Jonathan Diller, who was tragically murdered in the line of duty in March, leaving behind wife Stephanie and a young child. Supervisor Saladino, alongside Stephane Diller, acknowledged Larry Weinberger, president of MGD Realty, for spearheading the scholarship initiative and contributing the first $5,000 to get it off the ground.
“The Town of Oyster Bay never forgets its hometown heroes, and Officer Diller sacrificed his life because of his bravery and undeterred commitment to serving
Town Announces Scholarship Fund
Memory
the public and keeping us safe,” said Supervisor Saladino. “He will forever be remembered as a hometown hero, and the Detective Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund launched today will ensure people will forever remember him.”
A 2010 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, Jonathan learned the importance of values, service, community and respect while achieving academic success. This well-rounded education was important to him and led him to a career in law enforcement. Stephanie and her family want others to have the same opportunity that Jonathan did at St. Mary’s, which led to the creation of this scholarship initiative.
Officials invited the public to help them reach the goal of $100,000 by attending
Fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller
event at Mulcahy’s on Wednesday, November
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