September 3, 2025 Massapequa

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CEREMONY

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor

Joseph Saladino and the Town Board invite residents to join them at the Town’s Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. The town’s 9/11 Memorial – featuring a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center – is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001. The Walls of Honor monument expands each year with newly inscribed names of those who lost their battle with 9/11-illness caused by exposure at Ground Zero.

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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 takeout 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’ self-confidence, 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), seniors should be encouraged to continue cooking.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Layla Providente Mental Health Counseling

The Amityville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the office of Layla Providente Mental Health Counseling at 167 Broadway, Suite 104, in Amityville. On hand for the ribbon cutting were Layla Providente, her husband Matthew Providente, and daughter Gia Providente, as well as parents Herman and Rosemary Lindau, mother-in-law Madeline Providente, and brother and stepmother Luke and AnnMarie Lindau. In addition, Village Trustees Adam Ansanelli and Roger Smith, Chamber President Maureen Pecorella, Vice President Jennifer Ronzo, and board members Rich Griffin and Bob Liquorie.

SEPTEMBER

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.

Insurance Tips And Information

How Much Dwelling Coverage Should You Really Have?

In a world where home values seem to go up faster than your neighbor’s new auto lease…or a carton of eggs, it’s no surprise homeowners often ask: “My house is worth way more than this insurance coverage. What if it burns down?!”

It’s a fair question—but let’s unpack the difference between market value and insurance coverage.

Dwelling coverage is designed to rebuild your home with like kind and quality materials—not to hand you a check for what your house might fetch on Zillow. In fact, insurers are legally prohibited from paying more than what it actually costs to rebuild. It’s not a lottery payout—it’s a

construction budget.

Think about it: If carriers paid out market value, every time someone was ready to move or retire to Florida, they’d just skip the Realtor and grab a matchbook. (Not exactly what you want your neighbor doing on a windy Tuesday.)

Instead, insurance companies calculate what it would cost to rebuild your home from the ground up—labor, materials, and local construction rates included…and yes, debris removal is part of that number. So, before you panic that your $750,000 home is only “insured” for $550,000, ask your agent what went into the replacement cost calculation.

Simple math—no fire required.

If you’re still unsure, ask your agent to review your coverage with you. It’s what they are there for. Because while it’s tempting to equate your home’s Zillow estimate to your insurance needs, the truth is: insurance isn’t meant to sell your house, it’s meant to rebuild it—after something you’d rather not experience.

4th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast & Resource Fair

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) held his 4th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Pancake Breakfast and Resource Fair on Saturday, August 23rd at the Massapequa American Legion Post 1066 to pay tribute to our military

heroes for their service and sacrifice.

This free event celebrated veterans from across the 9th Assembly District by serving up a delicious breakfast and providing them with valuable information from numerous organizations that support the veteran

community. Participating vendors included America’s VetDogs, Nassau County Office of the Aging, Island Harvest Food Bank, NYS Department of Veterans’ Services, Long Island Crisis Center, Nassau Vets Center, AARP, NYS Parks, Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, Family

& Children’s Association, Long Island State Veterans Home, Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, Community Development Long Island, Schweiger Dermatology, Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling, NYS Department of Public Service, Paws of War,

Beyond The Badge NY, Long Island Cares, Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, NYS OASAS, and Friends For Life.

“I was proud to host local veterans at our 4th annual appreciation breakfast and resource fair,” said New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso. “We had

such an amazing turnout, and it just keeps growing each year. I want to thank all the vendors, volunteers, and the Massapequa American Legion Post 1066 for helping make this year’s event a huge success. And a special thank you to our veterans for your bravery, courage, and service!”

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Start Slowly Before Starting Home Improvement Projects

Just like certain exercises, home improvement projects may involve heavy lifting, bending, moving, and stretching. After spending much of the winter indoors and largely sedentary, some homeowners may be tempted to jump into projects with gusto when the warm weather returns, but that can be a recipe for injury that can sideline DIYers. Homeowners can start slowly and then gradually work

longer hours, just as they might do when returning to exercise after time off. Homeowners can see how their muscles feel after an hour or two. Homeowners who vary the tasks they tackle will use different muscle groups, which can reduce strain and limit injury risk. Whenever possible, opt for ergonomic tools that can reduce users’ risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Residents Invited To Submit Photos For Town Publications

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.

“We accept photos

year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Councilman Hand. “We accept photos for the calendar, as well as

other Town publications, including our website, social media pages and brochures.”

Councilman Hand noted that photos should be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster

Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but highquality photos may also be submitted. Emailed photos should be sent to photos@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Printed photos can be submitted to the Town’s Public

Information Office, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and brief description of the photo are included with their submission.

The photographer is responsible for the correct spelling of the names and subjects in the photos, as well as notifying subjects they may appear in a Town publication.

Orientation Week Introduces 46 New Educators To Massapequa Schools

There was a palpable excitement in the Massapequa School District on Aug. 19 where preparations for a new school year were under way even as summer still lingered in the air. Inside McKenna Elementary School’s Teacher Learning Center, new faculty members arrived for a four-

day orientation program.

Some of the 46 new teachers came straight from college, while others brought years of experience from other districts, now eager to call Massapequa home. They gathered on the first morning sipping coffee, enjoying bagels and engaging in conversation with their new colleagues.

Superintendent Dr. William Brennan welcomed them with open arms and spoke of the district’s mission and vision. He highlighted Massapequa students as empowered learners and inspired leaders who thrive in a nurturing environment fostered by the district’s teachers. Board of

Education President Kerry Wachter welcomed them to the Massapequa family, or in the case of the district’s alumni, welcomed them back. She noted the support the Board and administrative provide to ensure that teachers are successful, which ultimately translates to student success.

Workshops filled the next few days, such as strategies for student engagement, instructional technology, professional resources and special education. There were also elementary and secondary breakout sessions focusing on different areas of the curriculum.

The new educators

include 27 probationary teachers and pupil personnel service professionals, along with 19 part-time and leave replacement teachers. They left orientation carrying folders filled with resources, heads filled with ideas and the knowledge that they are not just as teachers, but as part of a family.

The Massapequa School District welcomed its new teachers during a four-day orientation