The Kiwanis Club of Copiague held its 37th Annual Car Show at Tanner Park in Copiague on
a day of fun, family, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to the car trophy winners. Copiague Kiwanis Club
Christine Madrazo, thanks all the participants, vendors, and sponsors for their support.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 1:00
The Town of Babylon will proudly host the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 11. Presented by the New York State Grand Lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the parade will feature lodges, community organizations, marching bands, and floats in a vibrant display of ItalianAmerican pride and tradition. Following the parade, the celebration continues with the Post-Columbus Day Italian Heritage and Culture Family Festival at the Constantino
Brumidi Lodge #2211 in Deer Park, from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The festival will include live entertainment, cultural displays, family attractions such as rides and seasonal activities, as well as food trucks, Italian cuisine, vendors, and raffles. This annual event is one of Long Island’s most anticipated celebrations, expected to draw thousands of visitors for a day of music, food, family fun, and cultural pride.
Free parking available on Lake Avenue (across from Deer Park Fire Department) with shuttle service to the Lodge, plus street parking nearby. TO PLACE YOUR AD PLEASE CALL 631-226-2636
THURSDAY, OCT. 2nd
7:00PM
HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST SHOW
(Doors open 6:30) Includes Complimentary Brumide Bento Snack Box, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Cash Bar & Raffles. No one embararssed or insulted. All ages welcome. For more information, please call Antonietta 631-617-7945 or Pat 631-922–0225. Constantino Brumidi Lodge (Sons & Daughters of Italy) 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
SATURDAY, OCT. 4th
8:00AM-2:00PM
INDOOR MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Tables still available. Food, Thrift Shop, Antiques and more. 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631226-8690
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1:30PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 210 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Event is on Rectory Front Lawn (in case of inclement weather go to the school auditorium) All four or two legged pets and their owners are invited to the Annual Animal Blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assis Hospitality to follow. For more information call: 631-226-7725
2:00PM
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
The community is invited to bring their creatures, great and small, live or stuffed, to be blessed at the Farmingdale United Methodist
13th - COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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
Church, 407 Main Street in Farmingdale. For more information please call 516 694-3424
MONDAY, OCT. 6th
4:00PM-7:00PM
VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR
Brookhaven Town and the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency are hosting the Second Annual Veterans Resource Fair at Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. Do not miss this important opportunity to connect with organizations offering essential programs and services for veterans. For more information, please call the Department of General Services at 631-451-6331
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8th
12:00PM-4:00PM
SENIOR CITIZEN FALL FEST LUNCHEON
Join The New Serenaders at The Irish Coffee Pub for a Fall Fest Luncheon Party. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, drink, singing, and dancing fun. Included will be a 3-course meal with choice of entree, unlimited beer, wine, soda, dessert, coffee, tea, music, and more. The Irish Coffee Pub is located at 131 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more informaton, please call 631-2770007
THURSDAY, OCT. 9th
7:00PM
HISTORY OF WANTAGH
Tom Watson of the Wantagh Preservation Society will talk on the History of Wantagh. Seaford Historical Society, at the museum 3890 Waverly Ave. in Wantagh.
For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi 516-783-8629
6:45PM-8:30PM
BOY SCOUT TROOP 1 INTEREST NIGHT
St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 39 N. Carll Ave, Babylon Village. Are you a young man that is looking for adventure, personal challenge and community service? Come and meet the Scouts of Troop 1 Babylon and find out what we do to cover those goals. For more information, please call 631-290-1314
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING GROUP 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 7:00pm, new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie 516-413-7467
SATURDAY, OCT. 11th
1:00PM-6:00PM
ANNUAL BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER Division 2 of the AOH will be hosting its annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser, at the Irish Cultural Center in Babylon Village. This event supports two vital community organizations - the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition and the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition - which provide direct assistance to local individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. For more information, call Ron Rice, Chairman, 631-335-7191, ronrice107@gmail. com, Lucinda Lauro-Rooney, CoChair, Lucindadiv2@gmail.com
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey was presented with Save the Great South Bay’s Environmental Stewardship Award at their Oyster Ball gala for his ongoing commitment to environmental protection, clean water, and resilient coastal communities.
Presiding Officer McCaffrey’s ties to Save the Great South Bay span several years, as he is a regular participant and sponsor of their Creek Defender Program and many of their volunteer efforts to keep our south shore waterways clean.
His passion turned to legislative action when Presiding Officer McCaffrey penned Suffolk County’s Water Quality Restoration Act in 2024, the culmination of several years’ worth of negotiations across all levels of government to ensure adequate protection of our
drinking water on Long Island. The Act, adopted by a referendum during the November 2024 general election with support of more than 70% of Suffolk voters, creates a long-term plan to expand and upgrade Suffolk County’s aging wastewater infrastructure and gives the County the authority to establish a new, stable, and longterm funding source for wastewater improvement projects.
“I have often quoted an adage declaring ‘these waterways, bays and streams are not ours - they are borrowed from our children and grandchildren,’” said McCaffrey. “We must do everything we can to make sure that we protect our bodies of water and the water that we drink. The only way to do that is to make an investment into our water.” To date, this additional funding source has allowed several open space acquisitions and
water quality initiatives, including a proposed water reuse project at the Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Presiding Officer McCaffrey was presented with the Environmental Stewardship Award by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director of Save the Great South Bay after an
introduction by News12 long Island’s Erin Colton. At the podium, Robyn shard her appreciation for the crowd of supporters: “The Oyster Ball is all about celebrating the people who care for our Bay. Honoring Presiding Officer Legislator Kevin McCaffrey this year was such a joy—his commitment to our South
Shore communities makes a real difference for the future of the Great South Bay.”
Todd Shaw, Board President of Save The Great South Bay also shared his appreciations: “The Oyster Ball is a celebration of community and our shared commitment to restoring and protecting
the Bay. This year, we were especially honored to recognize Presiding Officer Legislator Kevin McCaffrey for his leadership and dedication to preserving Long Island’s South Shore. His support has been invaluable in helping us carry forward our mission for a cleaner, healthier bay for generations to come.”
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Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098
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
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.
Old Toy Donation
Ongoing until October 18
The Teen Department is looking for your old toys for an upcycling program we are hosting in October. We will even take toys with broken or missing pieces! Call or stop by the Information Desk should you have any questions.
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.).
Holiday Food Drive
October 1 - November 30
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the Ace Center Food Pantry in North Amityville. We can accept donations of nonperishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
Friends of the Library Chance Auction Saturday, October 4
Doors open at: 1:00 PM
Auction begins: 2:30 PM
FOL Members in good standing may enter at 12:30 PM
Admission: $15.00 includes 25 tickets and door prize ticket | Additional cards may be purchased for $5.00 each. Join the Friends of the Library in their annual chance auction! All proceeds benefit the Copiague Library. You could win a fantastic gift basket, gift cards, 50/50 and more. The Friends will even have their egg hunt table. Pay $2.00 per egg or 3 eggs for $5.00. Where everyone is a winner! Space is limited, pay at the door. If you would like to donate to the auction, please email friendsofcopiaguelibrary@ yahoo.com.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke Friday, October 3
3:00 - 5:00 PM
It’s Karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by
your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
Puzzle Palooza: Harvest Moon
Tuesday, October 7
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Get ready for a puzzle competition! Break into teams of four and compete to finish a 300-piece puzzle of a barn under the harvest moon in two hours. The first team to finish the puzzle will receive a prize. Come by yourself or with friends. Registration is required.
Afternoon Book
Discussion
Thursday, October 9
3:00 - 4:30 PM
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Long Island Sierra Club: Kayaking the Erie Canal Thursday, October 9
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Join retired History teacher Bruce Kagan for an unforgettable paddle through the scenic and historic Erie Canal near Seneca Falls, New York. Navigate actual canal locks by sea kayak while discovering the rich history of this engineering marvel. Registration is required.
The rainy and dreary weather on Sunday, September 7 did not deter the more than 50 people who came out for the Second Annual Long Island Trail of Truth – March to the Sea. The shoreline at Robert Moses Beach, Field 5, was transformed into a striking memorial as grieving families from across Long Island carried handcrafted tombstones to the water’s edge. The Second Annual March to the Sea honored lives lost to substance-use related causes and confronts the deadly rise of fentanyl in the local drug supply.
The National Trail of Truth movement was established 10 years ago by Truth Pharm and Trail of Truth founder Alexis Pleus. Alexis also serves on a statewide coalition to End Overdose in NY and she’s the Co-chair for the New York State Harm Reduction Association. She serves on the National Coalition for Harm Reduction Funding and the Opioid Network.
Part public art installation, part healing ceremony, the Trail of
Truth pairs emotion with striking visuals. Participants walked together toward the surf, placing memorial tombstones in the sand against the backdrop of the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse. Each marker had the name and face of a loved one, revealing the staggering scope of loss hidden behind the statistics.
“This is a memorial arts project that memorializes loved ones lost to substance use issues,” said Mia Huese, of Truth Pharm, said. “For many people the making of the tombstones can be an outlet for their grief.”
The National Trail of Truth will take place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information visit: https://www.trailoftruth. org
Lori Carbonaro, who lost her son Nicholas in 2014, and organized the event, said “The March to the Sea is a safe, non-judgmental place to remember our loved ones, to say their names, to share who they were, who we knew...not
only what happened to them, they were more ...so much more. Hopefully by us being here it will be impactful enough to help those who are still suffering.”
Steve Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (LICADD), said:
“As we remember those lost amid the devastating opioid epidemic, we walk along the shores of Long Island contemplating much needed improvements to public health, empathetic prevention strategies and
more universal access to quality treatment on demand. We remember those loved and lost but continue to voice our support of individuals and families who remain in the struggle of substance use disorder (SUD) in informing them that help is available, Narcan
is accessible and quality resources for treatment exist. These are the universal missions of The Trail of Truth, LICADD, GGT, FIST and all those lending a helping hand in service to others in need.”
For more information about LICADD, visit https://licadd.org
With hurricane season entering peak activity, PSEG Long Island reminds customers to prepare ahead of time for disasters and emergencies.
“Natural disasters and other emergencies can disrupt access to goods and services that support our day-to-day lives. Taking the time to prepare and having a plan limits the negative impact an emergency has on your household,” said David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “The safety of our employees, customers and contractors has always been PSEG Long Island’s top priority, and we partner with groups like the United Way to help spread the word.”
PSEG Long Island’s ongoing system improvements and enhancements to the grid help provide electric
reliability to Long Island and the Rockaways throughout the year.
Here’s how customers can prepare for a severe storm and other emergencies:
• Ensure you have a battery-powered radio and fresh batteries.
• Check your supply of flashlights, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water.
• Create an emergency communications plan.
• Develop an evacuation plan.
• Charge your cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
• Make sure to have cash available. Banks may be closed or inaccessible after a storm.
• Fill up your vehicle’s fuel tank.
• Bring in unsecured objects and furniture from patios and
balconies.
• Compile a list of emergency phone numbers, including PSEG Long Island’s 24hour Electric Service number: 1-800-4900075.
• Discuss storm and lightning safety with your family. Visit psegliny.com/ safetyandreliability/ stormsafety for safety tips, YouTube safety videos and more.
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for updates before, during and after the storm.
• Be aware that downed wires should always be considered “live.” Do not approach or drive over a downed line, and do not touch anything it might be in contact with. If a wire
falls on or near your car, stay inside the car, call 911 and do not get out until PSEG Long Island de-energizes the line. If you MUST exit the vehicle because it is on fire, jump as far as possible away from the vehicle, with both feet landing on the ground at the same time, and hop or shuffle away.
PSEG Long Island understands the critical need for power when life-support equipment is in use. While it is the customer’s responsibility to plan ahead to meet their medical needs if the power goes out, eligible customers can receive enhanced notifications by enrolling in the Critical Care Program. When there is severe weather, PSEG Long Island will stay in touch
with these customers and make every effort to restore power as soon as possible. However, there may be circumstances when timely restoration is difficult, particularly in the case of a severe storm, and participation in the Critical Care Program does not guarantee priority power restoration.
Customers can visit https://www.psegliny. com/Outages/Storm PrepandRestoration/ criticalcareprogram to learn more.
Stay connected:
• Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
• To report an outage and receive status updates via text,
text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or visit us online at psegliny. com/outages.
• To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24hour Electric Service number: 800-4900075.
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to report an outage and for updates before, during and after a storm.
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways online at mypowermap.psegliny. com.
For more information about planning for emergencies, visit www. bereadyli.org.
Fans of fall know that few things can beat the crisp, sunny afternoons of October. The early days of the month bring with them comfortable temperatures and beautiful vistas. Summer’s heat and humidity often are things of the past, and time spent outdoors, whether raking leaves or tailgating at a football game, can be quite pleasant.
Early October is home to two holidays: Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which fall this year on October 13th. That means following the first full week of the month, people in the United States have a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend to soak up all fall has to offer. Here are a few ideas.
Camping and hiking
Take in the awe of fall foliage up close and personal by visiting a rural area or park a short drive away from home. New York
City residents, for example, can head to the Catskills, while Chicagoans can head to White Pines State Park. Different regions of the country will showcase their fall colors at other times, and while foliage may be past peak, these two- to three-hour drives can be highly enjoyable.
festivals
Check out the chamber of commerce or visitors’ bureau websites of various cities and towns to see what is being offered relatively close by. Many will put on community fairs, festivals, and the like. Columbus Day also presents a chance to celebrate Italian culture in many places, so Italian food and cultural festivals may be on the docket for those looking for such an excursion.
Skiing towns
When the last of the summer tourists depart from ski resort towns and
the lull sets in before the winter ski season heats up, visitors to Colorado cities like Aspen, Telluride, or the Vermont city of Stowe can find great deals on hotel stays and dine out at relatively empty restaurants.
Warm weather culture
People who are not ready to part with warm weather can head to Miami. Miami often puts on a huge festival on Columbus Day, and people from all over the world come to enjoy it. There’s fun for all ages, and
Indigenous cultures
Individuals looking to learn more about Native Americans may want to travel to the states with the highest populations of Indigenous peoples. These include Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Montana, and North Dakota. It’s likely celebrations will be held in these areas, highlighting their distinct culture and heritage.
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“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
Sometimes life can become overwhelming. There are so many people who need help, but where do we even begin?
When I think about ways to show my gratitude and helping others, I think about the quote from Mother Teresa. I might not be able to feed every adult and child who is hungry today, but with your help, we can help feed some of them.
We can create a ripple effect. Someone in the next town will see what we are doing, and they will start their own food or clothing drive…and then someone in the next town, and the town after that. Pretty soon, millions of people who needed support during a tough time in their lives will nd it. Hopefully, they can pay it forward when they have the means to do so.
Gratitude causes ripples, and ripples cause change. Let’s create some ripples this month for people who can use our help. Here are the details:
What: Thanksgiving Food Drive for St Vincent de Paul food pantry
Where: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Lindenhurst.
When: The month of October. All donations must be in by Saturday, November 1st
More: We will collect nonperishable items for Thanksgiving dinners at JoAnn Cilla Real Estate, 203 E Montauk Hwy Lindenhurst NY 11757 on the following days:
• Mondays 3pm-5pm
• Wednesdays 12pm-2pm
• Fridays 11am-1pm
• Saturdays 10am-1pm
If you can’t drop off at these times or need us to pick up your donation, please call me at 631-539-6000. I am grateful for your help, JoAnn.
Licensed Real Estate Broker
203 E. Montauk Hwy. Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Office: 631-539-6000 Cell: 516-429-1911 joann@joanncillarealestate.com www.joanncillarealestate.com
