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Collecting DVDs for troops Suozzi states goals
at Encore talk
BY GEORGE HABER
The Town of Oyster Bay is collecting DVDs for troops deployed overseas. The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes,” will be collecting DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, as well as movies for children’s hospitals. Donations will be accepted during the month of November and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner
with Big Hy for Heroes for our Annual DVD Collection Drive and send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe as well as to children receiving care in local hospitals. Help support these brave men, women and children by donating DVDs.” The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all
around the world and continues to do so today. Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.: • Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay • Town Hall South – 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops and local children’s hospitals, please call (516) 624-6380.
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Rep.Tom Suozzi, running for re-election, discussed his background and outlined his poitical positions at a talk Oct.23 at the Encore Luxury Living facility in Jericho. Affirming his commitment to fostering bi-partisan solutions to issues challenging the country, Suozzi, a Democrat, said he has worked with Republican colleagues in Congress to promote programs that will benefit all sides. He said his first priority is to deal with the border crisis, and expressed disappointment that a bi-partisan bill supporting stronger border enforcement was thwarted by a campaign against the bill by, according to
him, former President Trump. “I’m against all extremism," he said, "from the left or the right!” He said political dissension today may be due to people getting much of their news from social media, which may be false or “crazy,” but which attracts attention. Some of America’s enemies launch bogus information over sites that wind up affecting public opinion. “Years ago,” he said, “most Americans
Rep. Tom Suozzi speaks to residents at Encore in Jericho.
got their news from one or two channels and a few respected reporters or newscasters.” Now, however, he said, people don’t watch the same news See page 12
Spooktacular finale for Farmers' Markets BY RIKKI MASSAND The 2024 Syosset Farmers Market season, held every Saturday from May through October at the Eugene S. Smith American Legion Post 175, 68 Berry Hill Road, concluded with a festive “Spooktacular” costume party, complete with trick-or-treating, shopping, and
live music. Highlights included a pumpkin painting station, free face painting, and giveaways at vendor booths. One of the event’s big attractions was a dog costume contest, held on a breezy day just before Halloween. The celebration included vibrant flamenco-inspired performances from See page 12
Students selected for Piano Showcase PAGE 19 Town upgrades play equipment PAGE 10