A large crowd gathered on the front lawn of Seaford High School on the evening of Sept. 11, reinforcing the community’s promise to never forget the terrorist attacks 24 years prior. Upwards of 2,000 people came to the annual memorial candle lighting ceremony to pay tribute to all those who perished that day, including Seaford High School alumni Thomas Haskell (Class of 1982), Timothy Haskell (1985), John Perry (1982), Robert Sliwak (1977) and Michael Wittenstein (1985), as well as those who have been lost since due to 9/11-related illnesses. The Nassau County Pipe and Drum Band performed under a large American flag hung from the Seaford Fire Department’s ladder truck. Photo courtesy of the Seaford School District
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Senator Rhoads Announces More Dates For 3rd Annual Mobile Office Hour Tour
Following two successful years and over two dozen stops across Senate District 5, Senator Rhoads is bringing his Mobile Office Hours back by popular demand—offering constituents even more opportunities to speak oneon-one with their State Senator at convenient local library locations.
“Accessible leadership means being present, listening, and staying connected to the people you serve,” said Senator Rhoads. “These Mobile Office Hours give me the chance to hear directly from you about the issues that matter most—and that’s what drives my work every day. I’m excited to continue these conversations across the district.”
Upcoming Mobile Office Hour Dates:
Appointments are required by calling Senator Rhoads’ District Office at 516-882-0630, though walk-ins will be welcomed if time permits. Dates and times are subject to change without notice so please call Senator Rhoads’ District Office to verify.
Tuesday, September 30 6:00–8:00 PM Levittown Public Library – 1 Bluegrass Ln, Levittown Wednesday, October 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm Seaford Public Library —2234 Jackson Ave # A, Seaford, NY 11783
Largest Car Show Returns To TOBAY Beach On October 5th
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Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach on Sunday, October 5th, from 11am to 4pm. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by Vinyl Revival will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the latest and greatest automobiles in the world, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! With a diverse range of vehicles showcased, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire and interact with some of the most impressive cars around. This free familyfun event is a perfect way
to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Car Show Long Island’s 2025 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tri-state region. While enjoying live music performed by Vinyl Revival and great eats from the Food Truck Corral presented by Eagle Chevy Performance, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the
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Show Long Island’s 2025 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is being presented by: Optimum, Signarama
of Huntington and Whitey’s Tire Services of Brooklyn.
Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the
food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of Saturday, October 12th has been arranged.
For more information, visit www.carshowli.com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny. gov.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 25th
6:00PM-7:00PM
PLANT BINGO
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh. Win a plant while enjoying an evening of BINGO fun! Refreshments served after the program. Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
6:30PM
MUSIC BINGO
at the museum 3890 Waverly Ave. $25 for 2 bingo cards. Bring your own beverage; no outside food allowed. Seaford Historical Society. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi, 516-783-8629
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26th
2:00PM-5:00PM ART CRAWL
at Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Stony Brook University Campus. Free Event. Stop by any campus-wide art venue on your own schedule! Guided tours offered at specific times at select venues. Participating galleries: Charles B. Wang Center, Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Melville Library: Special Collections and Central Reading Room, Simons Center Gallery, Algonquian Library, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Visit SBU Art Crawl for details.
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IRISH HERITAGE NIGHT
Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum is bringing back its “Cultural Night” programming starting with its popular “Irish Heritage Night.” Visitors are asked
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to please enter the museum by using the entrance through the RJO Building, 99 Old Dock Rd., Kings Park. The performances will be held in the auditorium. There will be light refreshments served in the cafeteria afterwards. Admission to “Irish Heritage Night” is free, but donations are always gladly accepted. The Kings Park Heritage Museum will be open for tours starting at 6:00pm. Come learn about the history of our historic hamlet.
8:00PM-10:00PM MOVIE NIGHT AT HARMONY VINEYARDS
Join us for our Drink in Theatre! Movie starts at sunset, please arrive a bit earlier to get seated and order your wine & food. Visit our website to make your reservation. 21 & over. https://harmonyvineyards. com/. Located at 169 Harbor Road in Saint James. *Weather permitting. *This is an outdoor event. Seating is provided. For more information, please call 631-2919900
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27th
10:00AM-4:00PM
DEER PARK FALL CRAFT FAIR at Deer Park Fire department training grounds, 973 Nicolls Rd. in Deer Park. Deer Park Fall Craft Fair features local craft and gift vendors, food trucks, live entertainment. Find fall, Halloween, and Christmas decor and gifts. For more information, please call JR Nichols 631-885-1267
10:00AM-5:00PM
EISENHOWER PARK CRAFT FAIR
Eisenhower Park Field 8, 8 Park Boulevard in East Meadow. Free Event. Famlily shopping fun and a great way to spend the day! For more information, please call 516442-6000
11:30AM-1:00PM
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, OLPH Church in Lindenhurst has a support group to help you through your loss. The group starts on Saturdays, September 27-November 22, 2025. The group is a 9 week commitment and registration is required. A donation of $25 is appreciated. If interested, contact Linda Arpino, 631-592-1062 or email Forubabe77@aol.com OLPH Church is located 210 South Wellwood Ave in Lindenhurst.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28th
8:30AM-1:00PM
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 2025 HEART WALK at Jones Beach - Field 1, 1800 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Free Event. The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. For more information, please call 800242-8721. https://www2.heart.org/ site/TR/HeartWalk/TR/HeartWalk/ FDA-FoundersAffiliate?fr_ id=12094&pg=entry
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rewards post-9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well-being of their families.
Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. Unique to the program is a scholarship for spouses of the fallen, Restoring Family.
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The Route 231 Bridge over the Southern State Parkway in North Babylon will be renamed in honor of fallen September 11, 2001 responder Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman following the signing of legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Durso and Senator Monica R. Martinez by Gov. Kathy
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Hochul. The bill passed both houses of the state legislature earlier this year. The legislation dedicating the bridge was signed on the 24th anniversary of the attacks.
Detective Inman was a Vietnam veteran and a decorated member of the Port Authority Police Department, where he
DETECTIVE THOMAS M. INMAN
served for more than three decades. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, he worked 15 months at Ground Zero and in the morgue, helping to recover remains and bring closure to grieving
families. He later developed cancer tied to his work at the Ground Zero site and died in 2020.
“Detective Thomas M. Inman’s career was defined by bravery, dedication, and unwavering service to our community,” said Assemblyman Michael Durso. “Let this dedication ensure his legacy of service may never be forgotten.”
“Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman’s life was defined by his service to our nation, his neighbors, and all New Yorkers,” Sen. Martinez said. “That service ultimately claimed his life due to cancer linked to his work at Ground Zero following the September 11th attacks. Today, his legacy stands as a tribute to his strength,
courage, and compassion during those darkest days and I thank Gov. Hochul for signing this legislation to ensure Detective Inman’s name and sacrifice are forever remembered.”
According to Leonard Marone, President of the Port Authority Detectives Endowment Association, “This dedication ensures that Detective Inman’s heroism will never be forgotten. His actions exemplify the sacrifice and strength of our law enforcement community.”
Detective Inman served in the U.S. Army at age 17 before joining the Port Authority Police Department, where he rose to the rank of detective. He retired in 2003
after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife Diane, his partner of 50 years, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and former colleagues.
The September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, including 72 law enforcement officers and 343 members of the New York City Fire Department. Thousands more first responders later suffered illnesses caused by exposure to toxic debris at Ground Zero.
A dedication ceremony for the “Port Authority Detective Thomas M. Inman Memorial Bridge” will be held at a later date, in conjunction with the installation of signage by the New York State Department of Transportation.
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Restoring Hope Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a master’s or doctorate of social work, psychology counseling, or mental health counselingrelated field.
Restoring Self Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Since the program’s inception, Hope For The Warriors has granted 290 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships totaling $737,107.
To receive an application to apply for the spring 2026 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors.org and connect to services.
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Warriors (HOPE) is a national leader driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. military community (including veterans and active-duty service members as well as military caregivers, spouses and family members, and families of the fallen). At HOPE, our mission is to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their families as they navigate the complexities of military life. We are committed to fostering resilience and a sense of purpose, ensuring that those who have served our nation will thrive. Together, we forge a strong community that champions courage, commitment, and grit. To learn more or support our mission, visit hopeforthewarriors. org.
Seaford Unites In Remembrance At Sept. 11 Ceremony
The large crowd gathered on the front lawn of Seaford High School on the evening of Sept. 11 reinforced the community’s promise to never forget the terrorist attacks 24 years prior. Upwards of 2,000 people came to the annual memorial candle lighting ceremony to pay tribute to all those who perished that day, including Seaford High School alumni Thomas Haskell (Class of 1982), Timothy Haskell (1985), John Perry (1982), Robert Sliwak (1977) and Michael Wittenstein (1985), as well as those who have been lost since due to 9/11-related illnesses.
Among those in attendance were Seaford Board of Education trustees, administrators, teachers, students, parents, Boy and Girl scouts, elected officials, and leaders of local organizations and houses of worship. The event was hosted by the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee in front of the monument at the high school that includes a tribute to the five alumni and a piece of steel from the World Trade Center.
Guests arriving were given programs, candles and miniature American flags from student council members. A large American
flag hung above the sidewalk from a Seaford Fire Department ladder truck, and red, white and blue flowers adorned the area near the memorial. Retired teacher Steve Bongiovi was the emcee, with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora. The Seaford High School marching band performed the national anthem, followed by an invocation from the Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald of St. William the Abbot Church.
Retired Congressman and Seaford resident Peter King shared his pride of how the Seaford community continues to come out in
The Nassau County Pipe and Drum Band performed under a large American flag hung from the Seaford Fire Department’s ladder truck.
large numbers every year to honor the victims and celebrate the heroes from America’s darkest day and its finest hour.
“There is no community that has a turnout like this, no community that can commemorate 9/11 the way that Seaford has,” he said.
Reflections were offered by Kenneth Haskell, brother of Thomas and Timothy and president of the 9/11 Memorial Committee, and Col. David Haskell, a cousin, deputy commander of the 3rd Special Forces Group in the United States Army.
“We have an obligation
to be here for those who are no longer with us,” Kenneth Haskell said. “The best thing we can do for all those who have gone before us is to tell their stories. There were 2,977 that day, and thousands more since.”
The high school student council and past recipients of the Patriot Award presented Dr. Pecora with thousands of commitment to service letters from students, staff and community members. The annual tradition is inspired by the Patriot Award standards of service, character and commitment.
The Nassau County Police Pipe and Drum Band played “Amazing Grace.” Guests lit their candles during a musical tribute by FDNY firefighter Jeremy Riddle. The benediction was offered by the Rev. John Hickey of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, followed by the bell toll for all of the victims. Family members of the five alumni rang the bell in honor of their loved ones. The ceremony concluded with the singing of “God Bless America” by the high school’s Honors Chorale.
Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
Student Council co-advisor Tania Cintorio and past Patriot Award winners presented signed commitment of service letters to Dr. Adele Pecora.
Seaford administrators and Board of Education trustees took part in the event to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks including five alumni.
The Seaford High School marching band played the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the beginning of the 24th Annual Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sept. 11.
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