July 5, 2023 - July 18, 2023 Suffolk Zone 6

Over half of small businesses experienced a cyberattack last year So we’re providing the advanced tools and trainings to defend them

Small businesses with limited time and resources are increasingly targets of cyberattacks. The Google tools business owners use every day are secure by default, like Gmail, which blocks 99.9% of phishing attacks automatically.

In addition, Google’s Cybersecurity Workshop for Small Businesses equips small business owners with the digital skills and resources they need to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build.

Explore how Google is keeping more Americans safe online than anyone else at safety.google/cybersecurity

More Than Caps And Gowns: What Graduation Really Means To These Sunshine Students And Their Families

Welcome to June, the month of graduations-diplomas, caps and gowns. As families, public officials, friends and education professionals arrived at Sunshine Prevention Center, everyone was filled with a sense of pride, excitement and community as the celebration of graduates and students moving up was about to begin. So what was different and why?

They say, “It Takes a Village.” Well, at the Sunshine Center, a NYS Department of Education accredited school program, overcoming obstacles and challenges to get to this special day is the motto for the event.

As Dr. Carol Carter, and co-founder Patti Kelly/Barker, welcomed everyone and opened the event, the magnitude of the creation of the center and the students/ families it changes was evident. The true meaning of family and support took on a special meaning, as each

without whom there would be no facility, since the Town leased the facility to Sunshine in 1996 for $1/year. Councilmembers included Jane Bonner who shared she had challenges herself as a teen and understands the struggles academically. Jonathan

Medford and Hauppauge.

Finally, the staff was recognized, without whom the programs and changes in students’ and family’s lives would never happen.

Finally, looking around the Sunshine property, one can see banners of all the supporters. It definitely takes a village,

individual who chose to speak shared how the Sunshine programs have changed their lives.

Public officials included Senator Mario Mattera, and Supervisor Ed Romaine from the Town of Brookhaven,

From left to right, Assemblyman Ed Flood, Senator Mario Mattera, Patti Kelly/Barker, Co-founder, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Town of Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico (also Deputy Supervisor), Town of Brookhaven Councilman Jonathan Kornreich Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn and Dr. Carol Carter, Executive Director

Sunshine Alternative Education Center Staff: Beth Zanni, History Teacher/ Tutor, Danielle Austin, Math Teacher/Tutor, Paul Rodriguez, Program Assistant/PE Component, Nicole Coccaro, Mental Health/Academic support, LIU/C.W. Post Art Therapy Intern- Angela Ciaravino, Shahira Amin – Program Assistant Nick Hanley Teen Leader, Dejanae Robinson, Marcia Greene, SBU; Mental Health and Academic Staff and Anthony Ferrandino, Advisor--not present

Kornreich who also spoke about overcoming life’s obstacles and never giving up, Dan Panico, and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn.

Other school districts present and recognized were Longwood, Central Islip, Amityville, Rocky Point, Sachem, William Floyd, Patchogue-

and the pride today was unmistakable. Thank you to everyone who made today possible.

To learn more about Sunshine Prevention Center and Sunshine Alternative Education Center, visit the website at: https://www. sunshinepreventionctr. org/.

The applause, pride and job of this incredible moment. The graduates included: Giselle (Kin) -Sachem S.D., Mason-Longwood S.D., Fernando-Comsewogue S.D., Elliot-Pat-Med S.D. Students moving up to the next grade included: Jada-William Floyd S.D., Malisha -Amityville S.D., Travis-Central Islip S.D., Lainey-Bay Shore, Ashley-Central Islip, Grant-Hauppauge, Giovanni-Rocky Point, Sianna-PatchogueMedford.

LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP Proudly Serving The Community Since 1953

PUBLISHER

Jeff Lambert ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER

CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION

Joe Lambert

Edward Rodriguez

Patty Franks ADMIN

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Josh Marlowe

Teri Tinkler

Diana Lambert

ADMIN & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Natalie Almeida MANAGING EDITOR

Felicia Edwards

MARKETING MANAGER

Noelle Lambert

ACCOUNTING

Debbie Reilly

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Victoria Kokolakis

Stephan Schulze

PROOFREADING

Kerry Mastrobuoni

Dorrine Lambert

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Carol Link

Bob Liquorie

Howard Ritzer

Nicole Sims

Kim Volz

Bonnie Schifano

Jill Cohen

Lucille Moran

Terry Rydyzynski

Noelle Lambert

SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION

New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) Case 20-T-0617

On November 17, 2022, the PSC issued a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CECPN) to Sunrise Wind LLC (SRW) to construct and operate the Sunrise Wind Cable Project (the Project), which is a 5.2-mile 320 kV DC submarine export cable from the New York State territorial waters boundary to the Smith Point County Park on Fire Island in the Town of Brookhaven (the Town), 17.5-miles of 320 kV DC onshore, underground transmission cable to a new Onshore Converter Station (the OnCS) in the Town, and 1.1 miles of 138 kV AC interconnection cable that will allow interconnection with the existing electric grid. The Project will transmit electricity produced by the Sunrise Wind Farm, to be located in federal waters approximately 30 miles off the east coast of Long Island, to the Holbrook Substation in the Town.

SRW’s Phase 1 Environmental Management and Construction Plan (Phase 1 EM&CP) was filed with the PSC on November 18, 2022 and is ripe for PSC review at its upcoming June session. The Phase 1 EM&CP details several categories of Project construction, including civil work at the Project’s Onshore Converter Station (OnCS), located at 608 Union Ave., Holtsville, NY and the preparation and use of two laydown yards, located at 580 Union Ave., Holtsville, NY and 60 Zorn Blvd., Yaphank, NY, all of which are located in the Town (together, the Phase 1A work). SRW will commence construction of the Phase 1A work prior to the remainder of Phase 1 activities. The Phase 1 EM&CP details the Project design relevant to this phase of construction and provides both typical and sitespecific techniques, procedures, and requirements to be followed in the construction of this phase of the Project by SRW to ensure environmental protection and maintain public health and safety.

Construction of Phase 1A work (i.e., the OnCS and laydown yards described above) is anticipated to commence on or after July 10, 2023.

An electronic version of the Phase 1 EM&CP and the entire administrative record supporting the issuance of the CECPN is available for public inspection online on the PSC’s Document and Matter Management page for this case at the following location: https://documents.dps.ny.gov/ public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterCaseNo=20-T0617&CaseSearch=Search. Those same materials can also be found by visiting the PSC’s website (http://www.dps.ny.gov), clicking on the “Search” tab, and entering “20-T-6017” in the “Search by Case Number” box.

Moreover, the Phase 1 EM&CP is also available for public inspection during normal business hours at the following public libraries: Brookhaven Free Library, the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library, and the Sachem Public Library.

Further information about the Project may be obtained by visiting the Project website at www.sunrisewindny.com.

Additional information may be obtained and concerns regarding construction of the Project may also be made by emailing info@ sunrisewindny.com, calling SRW’s External Affairs Coordinator at 631629-8410, or writing SRW at 7 Wells Avenue, Suite 27, Newton, MA 02459. Inquiries and/or concerns may also be submitted online at www. sunrisewindny.com/contact.

The Project is under the jurisdiction of the PSC, which is responsible for enforcing compliance with the CECPN and Phase 1 EM&CP. The PSC may be contacted at:

Hon. Michelle Phillips Secretary

of

the Commission

New York State Department of Public Service

Three Empire Plaza Albany, New York 12223-1350

T: (518) 474-6530

F: (518) 486-6081

secretary@dps.ny.gov

Rocky Point Receives Superior Rating At Long Island Music Festival

Rocky Point Middle School’s Grade 8 Band, Chorus and Orchestra received Superior ratings at the Long Island Music Festival, held at Suffolk County Community College on June 1. The festival day was comprised of a performance component

paired with a recreational activity. First, the students performed for a panel of music educators from a variety of educational institutions, mostly at the collegiate level. Following their performances, the adjudicators then worked with the respective ensemble directors and

their students in a clinicstyle workshop. During the workshop, adjudicators spent time demonstrating ways in which to improve musical nuances, considerations to enhance the musicality and artistry, and offered conducting/ rehearsal strategies.

ROCKY POINT RECEIVES SUPERIOR RATING - Rocky Point Middle School’s Grade 8 Band, Chorus and Orchestra received Superior ratings at the Long Island Music Festival, held at Suffolk County Community College on June 1. Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District

BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER • 300 HORSEBLOCK ROAD, BROOKHAVEN • 631.451.6950

good with other dogs and cats.

July Happenings

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

Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that they are hosting the 45th Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament comprised of 6-player coed teams. This event will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 and will be held rain or shine.

Tournament, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY, 11702, Attn: Recreation or by email to LIParksRecreation@ parks.ny.gov. Applications are available by calling 631-321-3510, emailing LIParksRecreation@parks. ny.gov , on our website www.parks.ny.gov and at your local Long Island State Park.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

7:00PM-8:00PM

LEARN IRISH STEP DANCING

This event is presented by Show Stompin’ Irish Dance and will be held at the Freeport Memorial Library. Register by phone 516379-32, in person at the ASK Desk, or online at www.freeportlibrary. info.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

10:00AM-3:00PM

GRANNY'S ATTIC RUMMAGE SALE

Fundraiser event held at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in West Islip. Vendors are welcome. $25.00 for a 10x10 space to sell your items. Call 516-6608204 for more information.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

12:00PM

GERMAN-AMERICAN

SOMMERFEST

Join the Plattduetsche Volksfest Vereen to celebrate German culture and heritage with food, drink, dancing and more! Admission is $10 adults, children under 16 free. Visit www.parkrestaurant.com for more information.

2:00PM

MAGIC OF AMORE

Magic of Amore's magic show which will amaze and astound you no matter your age. Held at Sunken Meadow State Park. For more information visit www.parks. ny.gov.

MONDAY, JULY 10

9:30AM-7:00PM

NIS GOLF OUTING

Held at the Port Jefferson Country Club. For more information visit

niskids.org/home/golf-2023 or email susanc2@niskids.org

SATURDAY, JULY 15

7:30AM-12:00PM

HAMPTONS YOUTH TRIATHLON

Held at Foster Memorial Beach in Sag Harbor. This event is for ages 10-17 only. Proceeds from the event go to benefi t i-tri. Call 516531-3323 for more information.

9:00AM-12:00PM

RUN TO THE PUMP 5K RUN

The Bayshore Engine Company is hosting a 5K walk/run at Walker Beach in Brightwaters. Rain or shine. For more information contact Brendan at 516-531-3323.

11:30AM-3:00PM

LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

The Levittown Community Council hosts the 26th Annual Lazy Days Of Summer at East Village Green Park in Levittown. Free Admission, Activities, Music & Entertainment. Bring your own lunch, chairs or blanket. For more information email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com or call 516-735-5901.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

9:00AM-4:00PM

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

This annual volleyball tournament is played on the sand courts at Jones Beach State Park. Advanced registration is required. There is no day of event registration. Call the Regional Recreation Department for an application 631-321-3510 or LIParksRecreation@parks.ny.gov.

10:30AM

KIDS YOGA AT THE FARM

Organics Today Farm in East Islip

is hosting a Kids Yoga Event July 22nd starting at 10:30am. Come down for a fun educational yoga class for kids of all ages. Call/ Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

7:15PM-10:30PM

PAMS & JAMS JINGO!

A spin on traditional bingo where bingo balls are replaced with music beats. Held at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge Tickets are $30 per person. For more information call Pat at 631-922-0225 or Karen at 631-943-9113.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

9:00AM-12:00PM

BEACH CLEAN UP

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the Town of Hempstead are partnering to host a community beach clean-up at Lido Beach Town Park. Volunteers are able to sign up for a 1.5hour time slot. Registration is required so that we may contact you if we need to cancel the event due to the weather. Parking fees will be waived for all registered participants. Please email response@amseas.org if you have any questions.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

12:00PM

HONEY BEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm in East Islip is hosting a Honey Bee Keeping Class July 30th starting at Noon. Come down for an educational class and learn all about honey bees. Call/Text 631-480-6497 for more information.

The tournament will begin at 9:00AM on the volleyball courts at Central Mall Field 4 at Jones Beach State Park. The first round of matches will be played as a round robin. All teams are guaranteed to play seven games. The top two teams from each round robin bracket will advance on to the quarterfinals which will decide the two final teams. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams. The 3rd and 4th place teams will receive merchandise prizes.

Registration is FREE and is open until the roster is full. Players must be 14 years old or older to participate. Players of all skill levels are welcome to play and will be seeded accordingly. To register, please send your legible, completed application either by mail to Volleyball

This event is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the Natural Heritage Trust. Corporate contributors for this event include 102.3 WBAB and 106.1 WBLI. For further information on this tournament, please call the Long Island Regional Recreation Department at (631) 3213510, Weekdays 9:00AM – 5:00PM or Jones Beach State Park at (516) 7851600.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual parks, historic sites, recreational trails, and boat launches. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

OURBRANDNEWFITNESS CENTERISNOWOPEN!

about

Jefferson’s Ferry makes it easy to stay active and fit with our own multidimensional wellness program, and a broad array of amenities for fitness and recreation. But if sheer power is what you’re going for, you’ll want to join Beverly in the weight room. You’ll find her at the flat bench.

ALEXA JACOBS NAMED STATE CHAMPION - Earl L. Vandermeulen High School freshman Alexa Jacobs took home the NYSPHSAA championship title in the 100m dash with a time of 12.36 on June 10 at Middletown High School. The day before, Alexa ran a 12.38 in the semis which moved her along with seven other competitors to the final heat. “That is how Alexa has been running all year,” Athletic Director Adam Sherrard said. “The bigger the moment the faster she runs. The school and community couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishment.”

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) proudly announced the ribbon cutting of three Stony Brook Village Center

establishments: Robinson’s Tea Room, Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions and Schnitzels. Robinson’s Tea Room is under new ownership by Donna & Michael Aliperti.

Stony Brook Village Ribbon Cuttings

The eatery continues to serve English high teas, light bites and more. Robinson’s Tea Room is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am – 4pm. Reservations can be made by calling (631) 751-1232. They are located in Inner Court at 97E Main Street in Stony Brook Village. Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions

suffered a fire in February. After four months, the shop and showroom are reopen. One of the only shops in the state of New York that specializes in astronomy, photography and more, Camera Concepts and Telescope Solutions also offer a variety of cameras, telescopes, binoculars and children’s educational toys and activities. They are open

Monday through Saturday from 10am – 5pm, and Sundays 12pm – 5pm. The shop is located in Market Square at 85 Main Street in Stony Brook Village.

Schnitzels is the newest eatery in Stony Brook Village, occupying the former Grist Mill Eatery. A collaborative concept between Crazy Beans & Brew Cheese, the

restaurant will offer an allday menu that will feature German bratwurst and pretzels, different variations of schnitzel with other fun dishes. They will be serving eggs for breakfast, lunch sandwiches, dinner appetizers with share plates, and entrees, all available for take-out. They will have a beer and wine list that will include German style beers

and local craft beer on tap. Schnitzels will be open seven days a week. Their soft opening was June 28 and their hours until grand opening will be Monday through Thursday, 9am –9pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am – 10pm and Sundays, 9am – 9pm. The eatery is located in Market Square at 77 Main Street in Stony Brook Village.

Ward Melville High School students set out around town to spread messages about the importance of preventing underage drinking. Spring semester health classes

Sticker Shock Campaign Strikes Three Village

participated in the Sticker Shock Campaign through the Town of Brookhaven’s Drug Prevention Coalition. They were tasked with creating sticker slogans and

designs to remind adults of the dangers of purchasing alcohol and vape products for minors. The Drug Prevention Coalition selected three finalists for print, and

students “shocked” the town by placing the stickers on products at local businesses.

Students traveled to Setauket Beverage, 7-Eleven on Old Town Road and

the Setauket Pasteria to strategically place the stickers on alcoholic beverage cases, take out bags and pizza boxes. The activity is a youth-driven approach

designed to reduce underage drinking, while allowing students to have a voice in addressing the problem.

BUYING? SEL LING? RENT ING?

Place your ad in the Classi fieds 631 -2 26-2636 Ext. 27 6

Call 631-226-2636, Ext. 276

BUYING?

SELLING? RENTING?

Place your ad in the Classifieds 631-226-2636 Ext. 276

Call

(631) 226-2636

Press 276

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get started? Call today and one of our experienced Sa les Representatives will assist you. We c an help you with a lin e ad or a di splay ad. Let us at SOUTH BAY'S NEIGHBOR NEWS PAPE RS set up an adv ertising program for you. Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, ext. 276

LOOKING TO ADVERTI SE YOUR BUSINES S?

Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you.

BIG BUDGET?

SM ALL BUDGET?

631-226-2636, press 276

LOOKING TO ADVERTI SE YOUR BUSINES S?

Call Classified and one of our experienced sales representatives will help you.

BIG BUDGET?

SM ALL BUDGET?

631-226-2636, press 276

THE power of CLASSIFIED!

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

CLASSIFIED GETS RESULTS!

Call today! 631-226-2636

631-226-2646

HAVE AN APARTMENT TO RENT?

Place your ad in our Classifieds 631 -2 26- 2636 Ex t. 276

BUYING?

SELLING?

RENTING?

Place your ad in the Classifieds 631 -2 26-2636, Ext. 276

Call The Classifieds 631-226-2636 Ext. 276

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2” A sales representative will be happy to assist you

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

Landscaping

WEEKLY LAWN MAINTENANCE

Spring Clean-ups, New Lawn In stallation

Sod, Top Soil, Seed, Mu lch,Aeration

Spring Flower Bed Plan tings

Tree / Shrub Plan tings & Trimming

Full Tree Service

Fence Installation & Repair

Driveways, Pati os, Pavers, Cobblestone

Retaining Wa lls

Power Washing (Cedar Houses, Siding, Decks, PVC Fences)

LG Guevara

Landscaping & Tree Service

licensed/insured

Call Leno

631 365 5853

Masonr y JAG MASONRY & LANDS CAPING

Pavers, Patios, Drivew ays, Stoops, Cultured Stone

Pool Areas, Etc!

Free Estimates.

Reasonabl e

Prices & Reliable!

Lic ensed & Insure d

Lic. #59023-H

References

Avail abl e!

Se Necesitan

Albaniles Con O Algo De Experiencia.

516 -532- 234 7

Power Washing

Power Washing

POWERWASH HOUSE WASH

Has it be en over a yea r since you've had your house profession al ly cleane d?

MILITARY/L .E./ SENIOR 5% OFF

VINYL WOOD

CONCRETE

PAVERS

ROOF WASH

GUTTER CLEANING

MOSQUITO SPRAY ING

Free Estimates! Lic. & Ins.

*****5 Star Rate d 631 -240- 331 3

PowerwashP ete.com

Roofi ng / Si ding ALL ROOF, ROOF LEAKS, SHINGLE & CH IM NEYS REPAIRED

•

New Roofs,

Cleane d, Renewed & Repaire d

•Complete Baseme nt Waterproofing No Job Too Smal l

for Senior s, Military & First Responders

631 290 9285

WE DO SIDING RE PAIRS!

GREEN LEAVES TREE CARE

•Expert Prun ing

•Hazardous Removals

•Storm Cleanup

•Emerg ency Service

•Land a nd Lot Clea ning

•Ornamental Prunin g 15% DI SCO UNT Police, Fireman First Responders www.greenlaser treecare.com lic #HI-65932

CALL TOMMY

631 714 9300

Residential Rentals

A New Book Club For Those Affected By Breast Cancer

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is starting a lifeaffirming book club called the Warriors Book Club that is open to anyone affected by breast cancer. The group will zoom on Monday, July 10 , from 7 pm to 8 pm.

The first book to be read is “The Getaway Girls” by Dee MacDonald, a funny romantic comedy about love, friends, family and selfdiscovery. Three very different women all agree it’s about time they had a holiday to remember…and they do as they set forth in Europe in a used recreational vehicle.

The Warriors Book Club is the brainchild of Adelphi Hotline Volunteer Lynne Borah from Plainview. Borah,

Legislator Sarah Anker Announces 2023 Summer Community Concerts & Movie Nights

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker is pleased to announce the Suffolk County Summer Concert and Movie Night Series in collaboration with community organizations including North Shore Youth Council, the Longwood Alliance, the Middle Island Civic Association, the Middle Island Fire Department, the Coram Civic Association, the Coram Fire Department, and the Ridge Civic Association.

“The summer community concerts have been instrumental in providing local performances with freeadmission concerts across the district,” said Legislator Sarah Anker. “I encourage

our residents to attend these concerts that provide a wonderful entertainment venue for all ages. A warm thank you to the community organizations for their partnerships with my office.”

There is no charge for admission to the concerts. For more information about the concerts, please contact the office of Legislator Sarah Anker’s office at (631) 854-1600.

Concert Information:

1. North Shore Youth Council Community Movie Night

Showing: Luca

Date: Friday, July 7th

Time: 8:30PM

Location: North Shore Heritage Park 633 Mount Sinai Coram Rd, Mount

Sinai

2. Middle Island Concert with Longwood Alliance, Middle Island Civic Association and the Middle Island Fire Department

Featuring: That 70’s Band (Fireworks after show)

Date: Saturday, July 8th

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Old Kmart Parcel Across from Artist Lake, Middle Island

3. Middle Island Concert with Longwood Alliance, Middle Island Civic Association and the Middle Island Fire Department

Featuring: 45RPM (Firework rain date)

Date: Sunday, July 9th

Location: Old Kmart Parcel Across from Artist Lake, Middle Island

4. Ridge Civic Association Concert

Featuring: Tradewinds

Date: Saturday, July 15th (rain date July 16th)

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Longwood Estate, Longwood Rd, Ridge

5. North Shore Youth Council Community Movie Night

Showing: Tangled

Date: Sunday, July 21st

Time: 8:30PM

Location: North Shore Heritage Park 633 Mount Sinai Coram Rd, Mount Sinai

a 20-year breast cancer survivor, says “Reading is my favorite getaway,” which is why she decided to start the book club to help others escape from any difficulties they are having. For information and to register for this free event, contact Nina Foley at 516-877-4315 or email her at nfoley@ adelphi.edu. Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers emotional support and information to people with and/ or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800877-8077.

6. North Shore Youth Council Community Concert

Featuring: BonJourney

Date: Friday, August 4th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: North Shore Heritage Park 633 Mount Sinai Coram Rd, Mount Sinai

7. Middle Island Concert with Longwood Alliance, Middle Island Civic Association and the Middle Island Fire Department

Featuring: Penny Lane

Date: Tuesday, August 19th

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Middle Island Fire Dept. 31 Arnold Dr, Middle Island

8. Coram Civic Association and the Coram Fire Department Concert Featuring: Southbound Date: Saturday, August 26th (rain date August 28th)

Time: 9:00AM-9:00PM

Location: Middle Island Fire Department, 31 Arnold Dr, Middle Island

9. North Shore Youth Council Concert

Featuring: Mike DelGuidice on tour with Billy Joel

Date: Monday, August 28th (rain date August 30th)

Time: 7:00PM

Location: St. Anthony’s of Padua Church 614 NY25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778

PSEG Long Island’s Summer Food Collection Initiative

PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank are kicking off PSEG Long Island’s third annual Power to Feed Long Island summer-long food drive initiative.

Continuing through Sept. 22 – the last full day of summer – collection drives will be set up at six supermarkets across Long Island, where community members can donate nonperishable food and essential care items. This year’s goal is to collect the equivalent of 50,000 healthy, nutritious meals for Long Islanders facing food insecurity. Online donations are being accepted throughout the campaign at psegliny. com/feedli. Island Harvest estimates each dollar donated provides roughly two meals.

“We created PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island as a way to provide a venue for people to help people. In the past two

years, hundreds of Long Islanders have donated online and brought bags, carts and trunks filled with thousands of pounds of food to our collection sites to support the initiative,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO, PSEG Long Island. “Our goal this summer is to collect the equivalent of 50,000 meals because there is still hunger in every ZIP code. PSEG Long Island is committed to playing an active role in improving the communities we serve.

We are proud to partner with Island Harvest and our supermarket partners for the third year to help put food on the tables of families in our communities who need it.”

Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year. During the summer months, there is a significant reduction

in food donations to local food banks, pantries and other programs. Compounding the issue, children are not in school where they can receive free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch. In addition, the pandemic and increased inflation rate continue to strain local food pantries and emergency feeding programs served by Island Harvest.

“Island Harvest Food Bank is grateful to our valued partners, PSEG Long Island, for hosting the third annual Power to Feed Long Island food collection event to help address the critical shortage of food through the summer months for people facing food insecurity,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. “With school feeding programs halted for the summer break, families already struggling to make ends meet are

faced with additional challenges, and the support of PSEG Long Island, Stop & Shop, and the generosity of their customers will help ease that burden.”

Members of the public are encouraged to come to the collection sites and donate nonperishable food items. Collection bins and a drive-thru, drop-off option will be available at each location.

The food drives will take place on Fridays as follows:

· July 14 8 a.m. –

3 p.m. Stop & Shop

- 291 West Main Street, Smithtown, NY

· July 28 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop & Shop - 95 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY

· Aug. 11 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ShopRite 3901 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage, NY

· Sept. 1 8 a.m. –

3 p.m. Stop & Shop

- 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY

· Sept. 15 8 a.m. – 3

p.m. Stop & Shop - 575 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY

Representatives from PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank will be available at all locations to provide information on lowincome programs and money-saving energy efficiency options.

Island Harvest has a need for specific items, including:

Nonperishable food: Healthy varieties of canned foods, such as lowsodium beans, vegetables, soups, pasta sauces and tomato varieties, tuna and chicken, rice, pasta, nut butters, olive and canola oil, spices and pet food (no glass containers please).

Household essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, laundry detergent and dish soap.

Personal care items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine

care products and shaving products, antibacterial wipes and washcloths.

Baby care items: Diapers, wipes, formula, creams, ointments and baby wash.

Additionally, information will be available from PSEG Long Island on electric service payment plans and programs, and ways to save money through energy efficiency options.

For information on Power to Feed Long Island, or to make an online monetary donation, visit www.psegliny.com/feedLI.

For more information on PSEG Long Island’s assistance and payment programs for customers experiencing financial hardship, visit www. psegliny.com/myaccount/ customersupport/ financialassistance. For information about Island Harvest and for help with food insecurity issues, call 631-873-4775.