The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival continues to gain momentum on the Long Island soccer calendar. Eight Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) teams played friendly games against one another in the 19th Annual Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival on Saturday, August 9 at the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview. LIJSL Academy 2017, Albertson, Lynbrook/East Rockaway and Massapequa all had fun in the Girls-Under-9 and 10 age group while LIJSL Academy 2015, Islandia, Northport/Cow Harbor and Wantagh/Seaford did the same in the Girls-Under-11 and 12 age group. Through player entry fees, breast cancer support merchandise sales and raffle tickets, over $5,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Junior Soccer League Sign
By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern
New
York Youth Soccer Association
The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival continues to gain momentum on the Long Island soccer calendar. Eight Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) teams played friendly games against one another in the 19th Annual Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival on Saturday, August 9 at the Peter Collins Soccer Park in Plainview. The Saturday date was new this year as the previous editions were played on Sunday.
LIJSL Academy 2017, Albertson, Lynbrook/East Rockaway and Massapequa all had fun in the GirlsUnder-9 and 10 age group while LIJSL Academy 2015, Islandia, Northport/ Cow Harbor and Wantagh/ Seaford did the same in the Girls-Under-11 and 12 age
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LIJSL Teams Donate To Breast Cancer Research At The Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival
group. Additionally, four adult coed teams made up of Estée Lauder employees from their offices on Long Island and in New York City were part of the action as well.
Also new this year was Juan Castillo, Estée Lauder’s Executive Director of Quality Assurance at the Melville office, was organizing the event on the Estée Lauder side as Carlos Ospina has retired from the firm. Yet Carlos is still very much involved in playing at the Pink Ribbon Soccer Festival as well as volunteering as the Lynbook/East Rockaway Soccer Club President and coaching the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway TOPSoccer Program.
Carlos said, “This tournament just keeps getting better! The energy at the Collins Soccer Park was amazing with Estée Lauder players on one side
of the park and young girls wearing pink on the other side. All having a blast doing their part for such a great cause! As always, it’s such an honor to be part of it.”
Through player entry fees, breast cancer
support merchandise sales and raffle tickets, over $5,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded by Evelyn Lauder in 1992. A huge thanks to sponsors American Challenge Soccer Store, HiC ERG, Refurbco
Inc, Next Dine Café and Trio Packaging Corp. Refs from the Long Island Soccer Officials (LISO) donated their time in officiating from 9 am to 2 pm and a special thanks to assignor Anthony Desimone.
The LIJSL, through its partnership with the Estée Lauder Companies and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, has donated the use of the Peter Collins Soccer Park since the inaugural Pink Ribbon Continued On 13
AUGUST HAPPENINGS
WED., AUGUST 27th
5:00PM-8:00PM DROP-OFF DRUG EVENT
International Overdose Awareness Day. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst Community Cares, CASJ, and Suffolk County Police C.O.P.E. have joined forces to create a united front in preventing addiction and overdose deaths in our community. Please bring your prescription medications for safe disposal to: Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421, 883 South Broadway, in Lindenhurst. Anyone who drops oft medicine will receive a raffle ticket for a prize! Together we can make a difference!
THURS., AUGUST 28th
6:00PM-7:00PM
PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB PROGRAM
Pauley the Plant Man will speak on 'Early Fall Gardening.' No preregistration necessary. Refreshments served after the program. Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue in Wantagh Questions? Contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
11:00AM-5:00 PM NEW ART EXHIBITION
Through Sep 16, 2025 (daily) ECHOES OF ABSTRACTION - a crosscultural exhibion of Long Island artists, past and living, on the theme of Abstract Art from its inception in the 1940s to today. Eighty (80) artists represented. Sponsored by the New York Fine Arts Society, The Rivol Collection, and the Chinese Overseas Artists Association. At the Society's Flowerfield Gallery in St. James. For
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FRI., AUGUST 29th THRU MON., SEPTEMBER 1st
79th ANNUAL SHINNECOCK INDIAN POWWOW AT SHINNECOCK POWWOW GROUNDS
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Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Come join us for the 79th Annual Shinnecock Indian Powwow this Labor Day Weekend! As a top-five powwow of the year by Powwows. com, we are proud to offer cultural and traditional experiences like no other. Native arts, crafts, and food will all be available for attendees to enjoy, and our vibrant community of dancers and drummers from across Indian Country will showcase their passion and skill. Experience the unique celebration of Native American traditions that only the Shinnecock Powwow can offer. Tickets available online at https:// events.cocoatickets.com/shinnecockindian-nations/79th-annualshinnecock-indian-powwow For more information, please call 631-745-7391
SAT., AUGUST 30th
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AMITYVILLE PORCH MUSIC DAY
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THRU SAT., AUGUST 30th
DURING LIBRARY HOURS PHOTOGRAPHY EXIBITION at the East Islip Library. Perspectives in Photography” is a diverse visual interpretation of the world as seen by Rick Jacobs. East Islip library, 381 East Main St, in East Islip. 2nd fl. The event is free. For more information, please call 631-5819200
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10:00AM-5:00PM ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW AND EXHIBITION
The Long Island Dahlia Society will host its Annual Dahlia Show and Exhibition at the lower Carriage House at the Bayard Cutting Arboritum. Dahlias will be available for sale during the show with show flowers for sale at 3:00 pm on Sunday. Free with $8.00 parking. Further information at LongIslandDahlia.org or by calling 631-972-8829.
Saladino Recognizes Massapequa Students for Terrapin Turtle Awareness Signs
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently honored Gia Providente and Vincent Coolball, thirdgrade students at Unqua Elementary School, for collaborating with the Town to install terrapin turtle awareness signs at Bayfront Park and John Burns Park, both in Massapequa. These signs are intended to raise awareness about the threatened diamondback terrapin population on Long Island’s South Shore and the dangers the terrapins face from boat strikes.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Inspired after attending one of the Town’s Terrapin Turtle Tracker Days at Centre Island Beach, Gia and Vincent recognized the need for similar advocacy in their own South Shore community. Together, they developed a science fair project focused on terrapin conservation, public awareness, and education which won first place at the Massapequa District-
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environment at such a young age; you both have incredible futures ahead of you!”
Extends Beach
Weekends At TOBAY Through September 14th
TOBAY Beach To Remain Open To Swimming 9am - 5pm With Lifeguards On Duty For Free After Labor Day
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town will help residents hold on to summer a little while longer by extending hours at TOBAY Beach for two additional weekends after Labor Day – Saturday & Sunday, September 6th and 7th, as well as 13th and 14th. TOBAY Beach will stay open, free of charge, for those two extra weekends with lifeguards on duty from 9am to 5pm.
“To help you hold
onto summer for a little longer, we’re extending access to TOBAY, free of charge, for two additional weekends this year,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We invite residents and their families to put their toes in the water and feet in the sand while enjoying some nice weather and savoring the last warm days of the season.”
Residents visiting TOBAY Beach on Sunday, September 7th, can also enjoy the Town’s free,
family fun Waterfront Festival at TOBAY Marina, presented by Optimum. In addition to a free concert featuring Captain Cool Band with yacht rockin’ hits, the day of free family fun will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations, food concessions and much more! The festival will run from 12pm to 4pm. For more information on Town beaches and programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Wide Science Discovery Fair. Congratulations Gia and Vincent for being true stewards
September 8th
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.
“This year marks the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, and to honor those we have lost, we invite all residents to join us at our annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony. This remembrance ceremony features music, religious readings, a light tribute, and a reading of the names inscribed on the Town’s 9/11 wall,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We will also unveil new names inscribed on both
the Town’s September 11th Memorial and the ‘Walls of Honor,’ recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice due to 9/11-related illness.”
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. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com or contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at (516) 797-7925.
New York Blood Center Launches Fourth Annual “Pint For A Pint” Campaign
Local Breweries And Frozen Treat Shops Across The Region
New York Blood Center
(NYBC) is kicking off its fourth annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign to encourage
blood donations during the critical summer months at donor centers through August 31, 2025, all who
come to donate at NYBC’s donor centers will receive a voucher for a free beverage or frozen treat at a participating
local brewery, pub, or frozen treat shop.
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Soccer Festival in 2004. This wonderful event took a break from 2020 to 2022 because of the pandemic.
“The LIJSL is honored to part of this special event and the relationship between LIJSL and Estée Lauder continues to grow
year after year together supporting Breast Cancer Research Foundation,”
LIJSL Events Manager Stephanie Hernandez stated. ”It is so rewarding having so many players participating and bringing awareness at such a young age. We thank
all the coaches, players and families for all their support.”
Teams from the LIJSL, the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), are also encouraged to wear pink and play with pink soccer balls throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Photo courtesy of the Long Island Junior Soccer League
Since its launch in 2022, the “Pint for a Pint” campaign has doubled in size, with more than 50 breweries, pubs, and frozen treat shops across the region coming together to support the critical need for blood donations. This year’s full list of participating establishments can be found at https://www.nybc.org/pint/
“At Newburgh Brewing Company, we take enormous pride in being supportive of our community,” said Paul Halayko, President and COO of Newburgh Brewing Company. “By working with the NYBC through Pint for a Pint, we are thanking folks for doing something selfless and important: donating blood. It’s a way we can ask our community to be supportive
of such an important cause, and then reward them with a delicious pint of Newburgh beer!”
Following a sharp drop in donations over the 4th of July holiday, the region’s supply of O- and O+ blood is currently at a critical 1-2 day level, and overall collections are nearly 25% below the level needed to meet hospital demands. Summer has brought an expected decline in donations, driven by vacations and school breaks, but combined with increased trauma cases, the impact on the local blood supply has been severe.
Type O-negative is the universal blood type used when seconds matter and a patient’s blood type is unknown. Type O-positive, the most common type, is in constant demand for surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatments, and daily medical care.
Vice President at New York Blood Center. “We hope this fun incentive will inspire returning and first-time donors to donate blood and enjoy a refreshing beverage or frozen treat on us. Blood donations are needed now more than ever.”
Blood donors can donate every 56 days, and platelet donors can donate twice a month. In light of recent updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give. To make an appointment, donors can call 1-800933-2566 or visit nybc. org. Can’t donate blood? You can still make a lifesaving impact by supporting NYBC’s mission through financial contributions or volunteering your time. Visit here to learn more: https:// www.nybc.org/support-us/
“Every pint counts, especially in the summer, and we are so grateful to these local establishments for coming together to support the critical need for blood donations in the summertime,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior
*Blood donors 21+ years of age are eligible. Prizes hold no cash value and are non-transferable. The type of beverage and frozen treat is at the venue’s discretion. Voucher must be redeemed on or before October 31, 2025, and cannot be used on the day of donation. Other restrictions may apply.
Monteleone Announces Registration for Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone today announced that registration for the Town’s 2025 Fall/ Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon. The program features a House League, which includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups.
Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration are also available, including all girls clinics, 6U clinics, adult learn to play clinics and advanced skill clinics. Programs will begin on September 28th.
“The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Ice Hockey Program is one of the best games in town, and features many respected coaches dedicated to teaching this outstanding sport to the many boys and girls enrolled in the program,” said Councilman Andrew Monteleone. “With a variety of leagues and clinics, there’s something for everyone, and we are committed to fostering a love for the game in a supportive and fun environment.”
The House League includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. The registration fee is $400 for residents and $500 for non-residents. Additionally, the program offers various clinics, including an All Girls Clinic and an Adult Learn to Play program, both consisting of two 10-week sessions (Fall- Session I and Winter- Session 2). The Boys & Girls 6U Clinic includes 10 sessions every other week for 20 weeks (SeptemberMarch). The fee for all clinics is $150 per session.
Online registration opens for residents on August 27th and 28th at 9 AM. Non-residents can begin registering online on August 29th at 9 AM. Registration can be completed by visiting oysterbaytown.com/sports. For more information, please email tobhockey@ oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 433-7465, x8234.
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Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects. A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music. The researchers behind the study examined the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Cuts The Ribbon On New AFA
Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently cut the ribbon on its new AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, located at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. Over 200 people attended the ceremonial grand opening of the Center, which provides free community programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses, free memory screenings to Long Islanders, and more. The 11,500 square foot, state-of-the-art center — the first of its kind on Long Island — is readily accessible to residents of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. The center offers free daily programming to Long Island families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. Community programs include music; creative arts; movement and motion; and brain games. Each of these provides participants with valuable cognitive stimulation, activity, and social interaction, all of which benefit brain health. It also provides family caregivers with essential respite care, enabling them to drop their loved ones off
for programming so that they can have time to care for themselves.
The center also offers free, confidential memory screenings to Long Islanders of all ages, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.
The Center is named after Barbara Rabinowitz, a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose legacy of love, strength, and selfless dedication to others impacted many people’s
lives. Barbara lived with dementia for six years. Members of her family help cut the ribbon on the Center which now bears her name.
Michael Rabinowitz, Barbara’s son, said “Our hope is that this center gives other families a better understanding of what their loved ones are going through—and makes life just a little bit easier.”
“We’re opening more than just a building—we’re opening a door to hope,
support, and understanding for the more than 60,000 Long Island families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. “This new Center will provide essential services and support to Long Island families, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.”
Dignitaries attending the event included Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello; Babylon
Town Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez; State Senator Monica Martinez; State Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow; State Assemblymember Michael Durso; State Assemblymember Steve Stern; Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg; Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter; Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino; and Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella. Representatives from the Offices of
Congressman Andrew Garbarino; Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Empire State Development were also in attendance. To learn more about the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center and to get information about upcoming programs, visit www.afalongisland.org or call 631-223-4000.
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Assemblyman Durso Attends The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride To Support Veterans
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park) recently joined Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Councilman Tom Hand, and Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy at the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride to benefit Paws of War, an organization that brings together veterans, first responders and rescued animals to foster healing and companionship.
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“I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues and community members at the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association’s Freedom Ride to support our veterans,” said Assemblyman Durso. “The proceeds from this event will assist veterans suffering from PTSD by providing them with service dogs that aid in emotional support, enhance independence and improve their quality of life.”
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Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand, Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County James Kennedy, and NYS Assemblyman Durso with members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
