KIWANIS CLUB OF COPIAGUE DINNER/COPIAGUE CAR SHOW MEETING
The Kiwanis Club of Copiague held its dinner/Copiague Car Show meeting at Red Lobster Restaurant in Copiague on Thursday, August 21st. This year’s Car Show will be held at Tanner Park on Sunday, September 7th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Rain date: September 21st. The Car Show is their biggest fundraiser, and the money raised goes to help the children and the Community. For more information, please visit https ://www.copiaguekiwanis.org/. See ads in this publication.
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Halloween Costume Donation
Beginning September 2
Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726
Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
Holiday Food Drive
October 1 - November 30
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the Ace Center Food Pantry
Our Copiague teens will be collecting new or gently used costumes to be distributed just in time for Halloween! Come down to the Library anytime to donate your previous Halloween or dance recital costumes. A donation bin will be placed inside the Library. Beginning Monday, October 6 our Boo-tique will be opened to browse for costumes. Toiletry Drive through October 25 Hygiene products are essential to maintaining good health and can provide relief to individuals and families who are in need. Join us as we celebrate the Great Give Back by helping those families by donating new and unused items such as: dental hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc.), sanitization and PPE items (face coverings/ masks, sanitation wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves) and bathing products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, etc.).
in North Amityville. We can accept donations of non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Training
Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9
4:00 - 8:00 PM
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider course
Copiague Public Schools Cafeteria Services Announcement
The Copiague Public School District will continue serving meals for all children Kindergarten to 12th grade at no charge under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year, which would allow one free breakfast and one free lunch per student enrolled in the Copiague School District. For additional information please contact the Department of Cafeteria Services at (631) 842-4010 x451.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint ling deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To le a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
covers adult, child, and infant CPR, the Use of an AED (automatic external defibrillator), and choking for adults, children, and infants. You must attend both sessions to receive certification. Registration is required.
Unsung Heroes: World War II
Wednesday, September 10
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Join educator Howard Rosenberg to learn about the many untold stories of heroism during World War II, in military intelligence and in the development of the atomic bomb. Explore the contributions of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the Ritchie Boys and more. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, September 11
3:00 - 4:30 PM
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Download a copy of this
book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
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Copiague Public Schools Cafeteria Services Announcement
El Distrito Escolar Público de Copiague continuará sirviendo comidas gratuitas a todos los niños desde kínder hasta 12 grado, bajo el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares y el Programa de Desayuno Escolar, durante el año escolar 2025-2026. Esto permitirá un desayuno y un almuerzo gratuitos por estudiante matriculado en el Distrito Escolar de Copiague. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicios de Cafetería al (631) 842-4010, extensión 451.
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles, y las regulaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, el USDA, sus agencias, o cinas y empleados, y las instituciones que participan en los programas del USDA o los administran, tienen prohibido discriminar basándose en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública o ideología política, y tomar represalias por actividad previa sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad dirigida o nanciada por el USDA (no todas las bases aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas límite de la presentación de quejas y recursos legales varían según el programa o incidente.
Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios de comunicación alternativos para recibir información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lengua de señas estadounidense, etcétera) deben contactar la agencia responsable o al TARGET Center del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY), o contactar al USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas distintos al inglés.
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación en el programa, complete el Formulario de quejas sobre discriminación en el programa, AD-3027, que se encuentra en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ ling_cust.html y en cualquier o cina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA y proporcione en ella toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de quejas, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envíe su formulario completo o carta al USDA por los siguientes medios:
(1) correo postal: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA es un proveedor, empleador y entidad crediticia que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Benefits To Cooking Your Own Meals
Aging men and women may be tempted to eschew home cooking entirely. After all, there are plenty of convenient frozen or take-out foods available that can be whipped up in a snap. However, there are certain benefits to cooking your own meals.
John Moore, DO, an Aetna medical director and senior health specialist, says that cooking can be good for helping to stave off cognitive decline. Dr. Moore notes that, when cooking, the mind is put to use following a recipe and learning new skills and tasks. Furthermore, cooking for oneself can boost seniors’ selfconfidence, reassuring
them that they can handle an important daily task without having to rely on their family for meals. As long as it is deemed safe (i.e., no sign of cognitive decline or forgetfulness), seniors should be encouraged to continue cooking.
SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7th
9:00AM-4:00PM
36th ANNUAL COPIAGUE KIWANIS
CAR SHOW AND MARKET PLACE
Tanner Park, Copiague Phil Guerra - philcarshow@ optonline.net. Rain date: September 21st. Copiague Kiwanis, PO Box 537 • Copiague, NY 11726, https ://www. copiaguekiwanis.org/
9:30AM
9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
The Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, will hold a Remembrance Service at 9:30AM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the 24th anniversary of 9-11. Following the service everyone is invited to honor the day by placing ribbons around the Memorial Tree dedicated to Lt. Christopher P. Sullivan, FDNY, who generously led our Nursery School children in fire safety. All Farmingdale firemen/emergency responders and their families are invited to attend, as is the general public. Please join us. For further information call 516-694-3424 or visit farmingdaleumc.org.
11:00AM-3:00PM
FALL FESTIVAL/OPEN HOUSE
PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN
829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia Bring Your Family and Enjoy a Day of Fun and Games! Activities for Everyone! Farm Tours, Horseshoe Painting, Cart Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Craft Fair, Escape Room, Horseman-ship Demos,Raffles, Music, Children’s Games and More! For more informa-tion, please call 631-348-1389, www.pal-o-mine.org
HOLIDAYS
1st - LABOR DAY
11th - PATRIOT DAY
22nd - FALL BEGINS - ROSH HASHANAH (Begins at sundown)
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
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING UNIT
Please join Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit 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 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th
9:00AM-4:00PM AMITYVILLE’S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Residents looking to clean out can also clean up, and make a few extra dollars. This garage sale will not count toward the annual Village limit of two sales per household a year, and the garage sale permit fee will be waived. Visit Amityville. com for updates and information. In the event of rain, the sale will take place on Sunday, September 14th. To sign up for the sale, Village residents may contact Amityville Village Hall at 631-2646000, or email Mayor@amityville. com using the subject: Garage Sale.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14th
11:00AM-3:00PM
FARMINGDALE’S 15th ANNUAL ART
IN THE PARK EXHIBIT, SHOW & SALE
Free to Exhibit & Attend (must register in advance) and attend. Calling all artists! Showcase your talent at Farmingdale's 15th Annual Art in the Park Exhibit, Show &
Sale on the Village Green. Visit the Village website community events page, stop by Village Hall for the artist application/details or email francie1112@aol.com. The event is planned by the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date is September 21st. Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, 516-249-0093, www. farmingdalevillage.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21st
10:00AM-4:00PM
2025 WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR West Islip Library Grounds, Higbie Lane & Montauk Hwy. Fun for Everyone! FREE ENTRY, Games, Food, Vendors, Music for listening + dancing and MORE. For more information, please visit www. WestIslipCountry Fair.org. Email: WestIslipCountryFair@gmail.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23rd
7:00PM-9:00PM THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GOLD COAST ESTATE
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts Richard Panchyk's program "The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates". For about half a century, the Gold Coast thrived across Nassau/Suffolk before they began to vanish. Come take a visual journey and see the lavish homes that were built. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave, and is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory. org.
Legislator Kevin McCaffrey Announces Emergency Preparedness Seminar Series!
Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey is pleased to announce that he has partnered with the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library for an Emergency Preparedness Seminar Series this fall!
The Series kicks off on Thursday, September 25th, with an Emergency Preparedness Seminar presented by the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management, where attendees will learn the importance of topics like creating a “go-bag,” general storm safety preparedness tips, and ways to access local resources available during emergencies.
On Tuesday, October 21st, the Suffolk County
Fire Marshal’s Office will host a hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training, where they will explain to attendees the different types of fire extinguishers, how and when to use them,
and the importance of fire extinguisher maintenance!
The Series will conclude on Thursday, November 6th, with a Lithium-Ion Battery Workshop, where fire service professionals will teach attendees the basics of lithium-ion batteries, starting with a basic understanding of what a lithium-ion battery is and including tips for safe storage, handling, and use of batteries. It will also include other related fire safety information.
Attendees can find out more about these great events and register for the individual sessions by visiting the Lindenhurst Memorial Library’s website at https:// www.lindenhurstlibrary.org/ events/month.
“The greater Lindenhurst
and Babylon communities are no stranger to the dangers of coastal storms, and it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to share the message of preparedness to keep ourselves, our families, and our neighbors safe during times of disaster,” said Presiding Officer McCaffrey. “I urge all my constituents to attend these great sessions and thank the Lindenhurst Memorial Library and Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services for their tremendous partnership.”
Said Suffolk County Chief Fire Marshal, Dr. Donald G. Lynch: “The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is proud to
partner with Legislator Kevin McCaffery to provide essential safety training to the public. In today’s rapidly evolving world, emergency preparedness, proper fire extinguisher use, and lithium-ion battery safety are more important than ever. Together, we are committed to equipping our communities with the knowledge and tools they need to stay prepared, protected, and safe.”
Lisa G. Kropp, Lindenhurst Memorial Library Director said: “As a certified sustainable library, we focus on empowering the local community by providing tools to help them prepare for weatherrelated and other emergency preparedness events that affect our area. The library
enjoys working with local and regional government entities, as it is a great example of collaboration and partnership in support of the shared audience that we all serve. I want to thank Presiding Officer McCaffrey for using his local library as an information gateway.”
As the Suffolk County Legislature’s Presiding Officer, Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey represents Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, which encompasses the Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon, West Babylon, portions of Copiague and North Lindenhurst, and Babylon’s barrier beach communities.
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Insurance Leap-Frog: The Game of the Decade
While talking to your friends, neighbors and family has the topic of conversation changed to the high cost of insurance. Everyone’s Home and Auto insurance premiums have gone through the roof, regardless of whether they have filed a claim. A result of the pandemic is that folks are running to switch to a lower priced carrier…..only to have the new carrier then raise that premium. And, so the game continues. We leap to the next carrier.
no, these occurrences aren’t just elsewhere.
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Insurance is a pool of money. Customers pay money into the pool and the pool pays out to cover claims. Unfortunately, over the last few years, the pool has gone dry. Unfathomable weather events have surprised insurers. No one could expect wild-fires to erupt in more than 20% of the country. Nor could we expect an unprecedented number of tornados or Cat 4 and 5 hurricanes. And,
New York saw over 20 tornados this past year or so, as well as wild fires and torrential rains that drowned people in their basements and swept parts of the West Point highway down into the Hudson.
Auto insurers have paid out Comprehensive claims due to these weather events. Additionally, regular collisions cost insurers more than they’ve ever paid out before. Not only are the nuts on the road causing more accidents, but cars also cost more to repair due to advanced technology and parts shortages. So, what is the
consumer to do when they learn that their neighbor pays half of what they do? First, realize that no two people are the same, nor are any two policies. Seldom are two ‘identical’ policies, issued by different companies the same. Intrinsic coverages are often hugely different. So, too, are each of our individual needs. What is suitable coverage for one person is grossly inadequate for another person and too much insurance for another. What should you do? Talk to insurance agents until you find the one you’re comfortable with. This should be no different than choosing your doctor. A good agent will learn about you, what you stand to lose, and what risks you present. Then, a proper line of coverage will be prescribed. Next, don’t compare the prices of different quotes but, rather, compare the different prescriptions. Choose the agent and policy based on the best value for reasonable coverage.
KEN MARCUS
Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber
