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Sisters Of St Joseph’s 27th Annual Golf Outing

The Sisters of St. Joseph held their 27th Annual Golf Classic at The Village Club in Lake Success on September 18, 2023.

The heavy rains prohibited the golf portion of the program. However, that did not dampen the rest of the event. 300 attendees, who began arriving at 4PM, were personally welcomed by Sister Tesa Fitzgerald CSJ, President of the Sisters of St. Joseph. All enjoyed the evening, which began with a cocktail reception, dinner, and a special

awards ceremony.

This year’s honorees were CSJ’s own Sister Angela Gannon, Eleanor Napolitano Scalzitti (posthumously), and Joseph Sciame.

Honorees’ stories were presented through a short video detailing each of their lives. They were each presented with an engraved gift by a special person in their lives.

The evening concluded with a very spirited auction. Guests were elated to find out if they were winners of raffle baskets or cash. The

event raised over $100,000 for various congregational ministries.

The night was a wonderful example of the love and admiration felt for the honorees, and for the Sisters of St. Joseph.

The golf portion of the event has been rescheduled for Monday, October 23 at The Village Club in Lake Success at 8:00 a.m.

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Again” Christmas Luncheon Celebration For All That Attended Or Were Educated By The Sisters Of St. Joseph

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY invite ALL GRADUATES, STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF from all their schools to the 2nd Annual Alumnae Christmas Luncheon Celebration.

The event is on Saturday, December 2nd at the New Hyde Park Inn, New Hyde Park, NY from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Enjoy live music, food, wine, champagne, raffles, and fun with the CSJ Family. Special pricing

for early registration up until November 17, 2023.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.brentwoodcsj. org or contact Emily Monem (631) 273-1187 ext. 154.

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STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT KINDNESS - Students in Mr. Benevento and Mrs. Mollica’s kindergarten class at Mary G. Clarkson School started the year with social emotional learning. They learned how to use the force of kindness to spread goodness in the world. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore School District

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DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: OUTSIDE SHOWCASE

– The Islip Breast Cancer Coalition will feature information for people in Islip Township confronted with breast cancer.

INSIDE SHOWCASE –

The Pilot Club of Sayville will be exhibiting an informative display about Brain Awareness.

GALLERY – Photographer

Steve Caputo will showcase his photos that range from landscapes and seascapes to flowers, urban scenes and vintage vehicles.

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October 18th – Knives Out (2019) October 25th – Little Women (2019)

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Through October 27th –Fridays from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. – the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Writers’ Group (BBA281) is open to all writers of fiction, memoirs, poetry and children’s stories. Through instruction, story prompts and gentle critiques, author

and publisher Debby Peoples will help you hone your skills and gain confidence in your writing ability.

Through December 5th –Tuesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. – Senior Fitness (BBA102) – The fee for this class is $24.00. Our popular “Simply Stronger” senior fitness classes are designed to help you maintain flexibility and strength. This class is suitable for everyone.

October 11th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion – The book to be discussed is Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org . The discussion is held in-person and on Zoom.

October 12th – Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. – A Spooky Halloween (BBA299) The fee for this class is $10.00. Come join award winning mixed media artist Anna Chan for an hour of fun crafting your own creepy crawler with black sand and seashells. Add your spin to Halloween and make it a spooky one.

October 14th - Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. – Defensive Driving Class (BBA124) – The fee for this class is $30.00 which must be paid at sign up. Learn to be a better driver and save money on your auto insurance with the Empire Safety School driving course. Please bring your New York State Driver’s License with you to this class. There will be a half hour lunch break.

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October Happenings

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

6:00PM-9:00PM

BINGO FOR BAGS EVENT

The Women's Council of Realtors and Pure Mammography will be hosting a Bingo for Bags event benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at The Bristal Assisted Living in Bethpage. $20 per person admission. Please call 631-893-4110 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:00AM

2023 WALK TO END EPILEPSY

The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island invites you to join them at our annual Walk to END EPILEPSY to support your loved one and all 35,000 Long Islanders living with epilepsy. For more information or to register visit p2p.onecause.com/2023w2ee.

10:00AM-3:00PM

FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

The Sunshine Alternative Education & Prevention Center will be hosting their first annual family fall festival. Volunteers are needed. There are many ways you can volunteer, either during the event or in preparation for the event. Community Service Hours Provided. To volunteer please email drcarter.sunshinecenter@gmail.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM

VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

This Christmas in October event will be held at the Smithtown Historical Society Grounds. Raindate is October 15th. For more information visit Depasmarket.com.

10:00AM-4:00PM

FALL HARVEST FAIR

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is looking for Vendors for their Fall Harvest Fair which will be held at the

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 x211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Bellmore. For more information contact Terry at 516 785-5029.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

1:00PM-5:00PM

2023 WALK TO END EPILEPSY

The Lindy Women in Business is holding a Charity Event benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at Sand City in Lindenhurst. Raffles, food and drink, live music and special guest Spinderella. $50 adults, $30 kids includes food and drink tickets, raffles for adults and ice cream for kids! Call 631-893-4110 for more information.

3:00PM

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CEREBRAL

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Tony Danza and his four-piece band will perform their hit show, Standards & Stories, along with The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, at The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, NY. Online reserved seating tickets are available at npso.org/tickets.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

7:00PM

KEEP ISLIP CLEAN MEETING

Held at Brookwood Hall Ballroom in East Islip. Receive information and updates about Keep Islip Clean activities and learn about volunteer opportunities as KIC strives to end littering, beautify communities, increase recycling rates and educate youth. For more information contact Keep Islip Clean at 631-224-2627 or keepislipclean@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

7:00PM

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save someone you know. All who attend will receive a free kit to help protect your family. Held at D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home in Copiague. All are welcome! Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Reserve your seat today. Call 631-691-5700.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:00AM-4:00PM

HARVEST FESTIVAL & YARD SALE

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seaford will be hosting a Harvest Festical featuring local craft vendors and more including a pumpkin patch, pony rides and petting zoo. For more information call 516-781-6374.

1:00PM-3:00PM

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN DAY

The Village of Lindenhurst will host its Annual Halloween Family Fun Day. The Village, and the Lindenhurst Rotary Club, will offer safe, familyoriented fun for the children. This year’s event will take place at Village Park (located at the intersection of Hartford Street & Irmisch Avenue). The Halloween Family Fun Day will feature face painting, entertainment, games, relay races, prizes, hay rides, horse & pony rides, and hot dogs -- all free of charge. For more information please call 631-831-4195.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

10:00AM-4:00PM

LIONS CLUB FALL FESTIVAL

The North Babylon Lions Club is hosting a Fall Festival at St. Paul's Church at 158 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. It will feature lots of vendors, food, face painting, music and a pumpkin patch! Admission is free. For more information, please call 631-553-0217.

Islip, Babylon Towns Kick-Off Northwell’s Pink By The Bay Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Northwell Health’s annual Pink by the Bay kicked off at Babylon Town Hall with a health fair to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink by the Bay is a towns-wide partnership with Islip and Babylon Town, urging

friends and neighbors from the South Shore to shine a pink light as a visual reminder for women to get their mammograms.

The month-long effort from Pink by the Bay will encourage Suffolk County businesses on

Main Street from East Islip through Babylon to light and decorate their storefronts pink as well as offer customers educational literature about breast cancer prevention and detection.

About 297,790 new cases

of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2023; of which, about 43,700 women will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.

“Breast cancer awareness and regular screenings are the keys to early detection

and saving lives,” said Karen Kostroff, MD, chief of breast surgery, Northwell Health. “A mammogram can make all the difference in the fight against breast cancer. Let us empower ourselves with knowledge and action to ensure the earliest possible detection, potentially leading to the least amount of treatment.”

This month, more than 250 businesses and households within Islip and Babylon towns will participate in Pink by the Bay, and both Town Hall cupolas will be illuminated in pink throughout the month in commemoration of breast cancer awareness.

“What can we do? It starts with early detection which is the best prevention,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “It starts with spreading the word, providing education on all preventative measures and the signs and symptoms to

look for. That’s what we’re doing today.”

Currently, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.

“The point of this whole campaign is to raise awareness of breast health in men and women during not just the month of October, but year-round,” said Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello. “We hope to see that the color pink will serve as a reminder to each and every one of you just to get checked.”

For information on how to book a mammogram and other treatment options visit: www.northwell. edu/imaging/services/ mammogram and www. northwell.edu/cancerinstitute/cancer-care/ locations/imbert-cancercenter.

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NORTHWELL’S PINK BY THE BAY - Northwell Health’s annual Pink by the Bay kicked off at Babylon Town Hall with a health fair to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink by the Bay is a towns-wide partnership with Islip and Babylon Town, urging friends and neighbors from the South Shore to shine a pink light as a visual reminder for women to get their mammograms.

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As Brentwood Superintendent; Ortiz-Rivera Named To Interim Position

As of Sept. 30, 2023, the Brentwood Union Free School District will witness a change in leadership.

Superintendent Richard Loeschner has announced his intention to retire at the end of the month, with Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Bilingual Education Wanda Ortiz-Rivera being named interim superintendent for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Mr. Loeschner has led the Brentwood Union Free School District since 2017, overseeing significant changes in capital improvement funding and the district’s position within Long Island’s education sector. Prior to becoming superintendent, he served as the principal of South Middle School and Brentwood High School, earning the title of New York State’s Principal of the Year in 2016. His journey with the district began in 2000 when he led the math department at the high school. With over 38 years in education, including 24 dedicated to the Brentwood Union Free School District, he retires with a wealth of experience and accomplishments. Outgoing Superintendent Richard Loeschner stated, “It has been an honor to be part of this district and community for so long. I will miss our students!”

Mr. Loeschner’s retirement was accepted during the district’s July board meeting, and Ms. Ortiz-Rivera will officially assume her interim role as superintendent on September 30th.

A bilingual administrator who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, Ms. Ortiz-Rivera is

deeply passionate about providing access to education and supporting systems for all students to succeed. At the age of 16 and not initially speaking English, she travelled to New York State to enroll at Dowling College to pursue higher education. There, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in natural science and math with a minor in Spanish Literature in 1991. After that, she also went on to earn a Master of Business Administration in 1992 and a Master of Education in Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Columbia University Teachers College in 2004.

Ms. Ortiz-Rivera has served the Brentwood Union Free School District for more than two decades, beginning as a dual-language teacher at Southwest Elementary School in 2001. She has served in several positions in the district along with working with the Office of Funded Programs in the development of competitive grants for the students of the district. Additionally, she has been responsible for the overall administration and evaluation of the Bilingual/ENL Education programs, which has

become a model program for the state.

Ms. Ortiz-Rivera is an active member of the NYSED ELL Leadership Council, NYSED World Language Council, ASCD, Curriculum Council, NYSABE and LILTA, among other organizations. She has been recognized for her advocacy and contributions to the field of education and community service. Some of the recognitions have been granted by Teachers College, the Fundacion Ortega and Gasset, NYSABE, the Town of Islip and the Brentwood Board of Education.

Ms. Ortiz-Rivera firmly believes that the diversity within the Brentwood School District is its strength, a unique “superpower” possessed by its students. Her vision is clear: to celebrate and nurture this uniqueness while continuing to provide the highest quality education to all students. “The Brentwood community is not just a place to work, it is my family,” Ms. Ortiz-Rivera said of her role. “My students are the medicine to my soul.”

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Islip High School Girls Soccer Team Wins State Hall Of Fame Tournament

Islip High School’s girls varsity soccer team recently won the 2023

New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame tournament. Over

60 of the top teams in New York State from all six classifications were invited

for the two-day weekend event, one of the country’s largest high school soccer

tournaments. Games were played on Saturday Sept. 9, both morning and night, with a two-hour afternoon break during which a Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place, attended by hundreds of fans, family members and athletes. Each team also played a second game on Sunday Sept. 10.

GIRLS SOCCER TEAM WINS STATE HALL OF FAME TOURNAMENT - Islip High School’s girls varsity soccer team won the 2023 New York State High School Girls Soccer Hall of Fame tournament on Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of Islip School District

Islip’s Lady Bucs defeated two of the top-ranked teams in their classification over the weekend, while triumphing over a few obstacles. Originally set to depart from Islip High School at 6 a.m. and play at noon, Islip’s team – sharing a bus with Harborfields High School – did not leave the grounds until 11:30 a.m., due to charter bus issues. After a three-hour drive to Niskayuna High School in Schenectady County, the Lady Bucs attended the Hall of Fame ceremony.

They wound up playing at 5:30 p.m., coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Nichols School by a score of 4-3, with four different goal scorers: Emma Bowe, Gianna Capolongo, Imani Hood and Nicole Matute. The Lady Bucs then had a quick turnaround, playing their next game the following day at 9 a.m. against a top-ranked Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake team. Abby Dieumegard supplied Islip with the game’s only goal, resulting in a 1-0 win for Islip and the title of Hall of Fame tournament champs.

“Way to go, girls and coaches,” Athletic Director John Sparacio said.

“This was truly a great experience for all,” said Islip coach Mike Reilly, a former Hall of Fame inductee. “Our Lady Bucs are currently 4-02, and we look forward to another successful season together, both on and off the pitch.”

Bird Walk At Point Lookout Town Park And Lido Preserve

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk, Sunday, October 15 starting at 9 AM, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve afterwards.

The group will meet in

the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park, (closest to the private homes of the village of Point Lookout and the

beach). We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet.

After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature

Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard to walk through the bay marsh. All are welcome. 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. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at

516 467-9498. Rain will cancel the bird walk. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon.org

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DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: In October, Rich DiScalfini of East Islip will continue the celebration of the natural world. His photo- graphs include seascapes, landscapes and wildlife. Come explore Long Island’s natural beauty through these photographs. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631581-9200 x105.

Let us know if you have a unique collection that you would not mind loaning for a month for our display. Our cases are upstairs at the entrance to the Bohlsen Gallery which showcases the artist of

We are always looking for talented local artists to display their work in the Bohlsen Art Gallery on our 2nd Floor. We are taking applications for artists wishing to show their work. Please for more information email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@ eipl.org) or contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x123.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: All films begin at 2:30 P.M. No registration is necessary.

October 11th – Good Will Hunting (1997)

October 18th – Knives Out (2019)

October 25th – Little Women (2019)

ADULT PROGRAMS:

October 11thWednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion – The book to be discussed is Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting

October 12th –Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. – A Spooky Halloween (BBA299) The fee for this class is $10.00. Come join award winning mixed media artist Anna Chan for an hour of fun crafting your own creepy crawler with black sand and seashells. Add your spin to Halloween and make it a spooky one.

October 14th - Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. – Defensive Driving Class (BBA124)

– The fee for this class is $30.00 which must be paid at sign up. Learn to be a better driver and save money on your auto insurance with the Empire Safety School driving course. Please bring your New York State Driver’s License with you to this class. There will be a half hour lunch break.

Crafting Paper Flowers

Wreaths With The Cricut (eia284) R Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. What’s better than fresh cut flowers? How about cutting

The Devil In New YorkThe Witch Craft Trial of Goody Garlick (eia396) R. Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The most famous American witchhunt began in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. Yet, more than three decades before that notorious event, Long Island had its very own witchcraft trial – the trial of Goody Garlick! Accusations of flying on poles and cavorting with the Devil ran rampant in the colonies during the 17th century and led to hundreds of accusations of witchcraft. Find out more about this fascinating historical period from Humanities Professor Tara Rider.

Unclaimed Funds (eia193) R Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Does NY State have money in your name? New York has billions of dollars in lost money. Each day they return about one million dollars to those who file claims. Learn how to claim your money. This program is presented by the New York State Comptroller’s Office.

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October 16th through December 4th –Mondays from 6:00 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. –Twist and Flow Yoga (BBA126) – the fee for this class is $30.00. This Asana flow will emphasize how twisting the body can aide in detoxification and cleansing both body and mind. This class will incorporate

various stretching and breathing exercises to center, ground and also energize and balance the body.

October 17th –Tuesday 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. - Catholic Health Community Outreach Bus – for Adults (BBA114) - No registration needed. This outreach program provides

blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index and glucose screenings along with patient education and referrals as needed. No insurance is necessary and there are no fees.

October 18th –Friday from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. –Medicare Made Clear – (BBA156) – This program will explore

Medicare choices, eligibility, coverage options, when and how to enroll and other available resources. It will also cover the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). This event is only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.

Legislator Steven Flotteron, Long Island Housing Partnership Announce Home-Buying Grant Program For Fire And

Ambulance Volunteers

Up To $50,000 Available For Members For Home Purchase And Property Rehabilitation Through Program

Suffolk County Legislator Steven J. Flotteron and James Britz from the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) have announced that an existing program that provides grant money to employees of businesses is also available to volunteer members of Long Island’s Fire and Ambulance departments.

“This program can help our volunteer first responders from Malverne to Montauk purchase a home,” said Flotteron. “Until now due to the employer match funding constraints these unsalaried employees (volunteers) could not benefit from State and Federal grants that can provide the money needed to buy a home. Our volunteer first responders put their lives on the line every time they are called, and they are owed a debt of gratitude. We are proud to have worked together to make them all aware of this program.”

As the number of volunteer fire and ambulance personnel continues to plummet, departments have worked to find ways to attract and retain new members and

also keep them on Long Island. With real estate prices at record highs and inflation increasing, the dream of home ownership on Long Island is difficult to realize for most families, and many are leaving for other states.

“It is nearly impossible for existing and would-be volunteers to make ends meet and also have the time for the extensive training and work that it takes to protect our communities,” said Flotteron. “Our hope is this program will allow them to own their own home while keeping them on Long Island and allow them to become involved in their communities.”

With his 35 years of financial and insurance experience, Flotteron discovered the program’s ability to be extended to volunteer personnel. Fire and Ambulance departments would need to become affiliated with the program for their members to apply.

“Some of Long Island’s largest employers have been providing this opportunity to their employees, and now we take another step to help more Long Islanders stay right here and raise

their families,” said Britz. “The LIHP is eager to begin working with these departments.”

The Employer Assisted Housing Program grant can provide a maximum of up to $26,000 in down payment assistance for the purchase of a home plus $24,000 to improve the property after purchase. A $3,000 payment from the grant receiver, plus $3,000 company match

is required. To help the volunteer departments match funds for their members, a not-for-profit, Long Island Homes for Heroes, Corp., has been formed with the assistance of Brad Wilson, owner of Jones Hollow Realty, to assist the departments with the match.

“Our volunteer organizations are funded by tax dollars and government grants, so they

do not have the financial ability to match dollars for their members who want to take advantage of this program,” said Wilson. “We have already begun our fundraising efforts and we are thankful of the response we have received thus far. It is proof that Long Islanders recognize the efforts of our volunteer emergency responders and this is a perfect way to say thank you.”

Those interested in the program can visit LongIslandHomesfor Heroes.org

“This is such great news for so many who wish to remain where they were born, raised, work and play and the program is open for business,” said Flotteron. “I urge all departments to become involved and give their members a new advantage in their effort to remain Long Islanders.”

Become A Volunteer With The Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program

Compassionate women and men—both breast cancer survivors and nonbreast cancer survivors— are being sought as volunteers. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is a non-profit that has been advocating and supporting the community for 43 years. The virtual training will take place on four consecutive Mondays: October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20, from 10 am to 1 pm. Attendance at

all four sessions is essential. Volunteers will be trained in the following areas: community outreach, educational presentations, speaking engagements, publicity and fundraising. Those who have had breast cancer will also be trained to respond to calls to the Hotline.

Here’s what some of the program’s community of volunteers have to say about their experience: Jeannie, age 68, from West Babylon; diagnosed in

1986.

I wanted to give back to the community and let women know they’re not alone. It was life-altering when I started volunteering 31 years ago. I speak Spanish and do lots of outreach, especially to underserved communities.

Lori, age 66, from Greenlawn; diagnosed in 2012

I am recently retired and wanted to do something to help people coping with breast cancer. I wish when I

was diagnosed I had known about the hotline where there were others who had “been there.” Someone to tell me “take a breath, I’m here for you. I know what you are feeling.” I have done several library outreaches and am involved with our new book club.

Tanya, age 55, from Wyandanch; diagnosed in 2020

I received so much support when I called the hotline that I want to provide that kind of help to

others. I do peer support for two women—linking one woman recently diagnosed to resources and speaking with the mother of someone diagnosed with breast cancer who was having a hard time. I’ve also lobbied in Albany for more funds for the program.

Jeanne, age 51, from Elmont

Although I don’t have breast cancer, as a nurse, I know that many women do not know about breast health and are going

undiagnosed. I am originally from Haiti and so am able to speak with callers in French and Creole, as well as English.

The process of becoming a volunteer involves having an initial interview, followed by the four training sessions. After the final session, there is an exit interview.

For more information, please contact Nina Foley, LMSW at: 516-877-4315 or email at: nfoley@adelphi. edu.

HOME-BUYING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS - Pictured (L-R): Town of Islip Community Development Agency (TOI/CDA) Director of Affordable Housing and Project Development Kevin J. Crean; Suffolk County Legislator Steven J. Flotteron; Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance (BSBRA) President of Board of Directors Peter Klopsis; BSBRA volunteers Whitney Harris and Sydney Furno; Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) EVP & CEO James Britz; TOI/CDA Executive Director Julie MacGibbon; Long Island Homes for Heroes (LIHH) Board Member Charlie Flood; LIHP President & CEO Peter J. Elkowitz, Jr.; LIHH Board Member Michael Mercurio and LIHH Board Director and President Jones Hollow Realty Brad Wilson.