TOWN UNVEILS HISTORICAL MARKER - As part of the Town of Oyster Bay's celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board unveiled a historical marker at Fort Hill, the final resting place of Revolutionary War patriot and Washington spy Robert Townsend ("Culper Jr."). Pictured (from left): Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Raynham Hall Museum Director of Education and Public Programming Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.
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JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22nd thru SUNDAY, JULY 26th
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54th ANNUAL FAMILY FESTIVAL @ ST. ROSE OF LIMA R. C. CHURCH 2 Babyview Ave. in Massapequa. Featuring carnival rides by Newton Shows, live nightly music, and classic food favorites on the school grounds. For more information, please call 516541-1546
THURSDAY, JULY 23rd
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PAULEY THE PLANT MAN
At the Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Avenue Wantagh. By popular demand 'Pauley the Plant Man' will return and speak on 'Five plants easy to care for and four plants not so easy to care for.' Refreshments served after the program. Questions? contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 24th
7:00PM-11:00PM DISCO NIGHT
LIVE music by Deverne Williams & The Vintage Soul Band, Buffet dinner, beer/wine/soda, dessert & coffee included. $45 per person. Call Barbara Napoli 631-786-9306 for advance reservations. Brumidi Lodge Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
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SUMMER CONCERT PERFORMANCE
The Town of Babylon hosts its 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Tanner Park Bandshell, 400 Baylawn Avenue in Copiague. Join us for an
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evening of live music as part of the Town of Babylon’s Summer Concert Series. Featuring free weekly outdoor performances and tribute bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a great night of entertainment. Weather permitting. For more information, please visit https:// townofbabylonny.gov/calendar.aspx
SATURDAY, JULY 25th
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AMITYVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
The Amityville Farmer's Market runs Saturday mornings on the Great Lawn at 25 Broadway in Amityville, next to the historic First United Methodist Church. Amityville Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association. There will be a local farmer, and many vendors. For more information, contact amityfarmers market @gmail.com or bayvillagecivic@aol.com.
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THRIFT SHOP AND YARD SALE
St. Patrick’s Church,305 Carll’s Path
In Deer Park. New and slightly used clothes, shoes, jewelry, household items, books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, arts and crafts. Rent a table for $25.00 Come by and take a look. You won’t be disappointed. For more information, please call 631-242-7530
6:00PM-8:00PM
SUNSET MUSIC FEST
A community concert & collection of essentials to support the performing arts, On the Village Green in Farmingdale. Lively performances celebrating local artists, with tributes to America’s 250th Anniversary ~ Presented by New York Senator
Steve Rhoads and the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees. Bring chairs/blankets for seating. For more information, please call 516-882-0630
MONDAY, JULY 27th thru FRIDAY, JULY 31st
5:30PM-8:00PM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Ages 4 through 11, $15 per child includes dinner nightly. Presbyterian Church, 1843 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. For more information, please call 631-242-0221, churchon231@ gmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 31st 6:00PM-6:45PM
MAGIC OF AMORE
At Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. Prepare to be amazed by this award-winning magic show, packed with illusions, music, and comedy! Presented by Magic of Amore. Hosted by Emma Clark Library. For families with children ages 3 – 11 years old. No registration required. Questions? Email kids@ emmaclark.org, or call 631-941-4080
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2026 JONES BEACH BANDSHELL SUMMER CONCERT
The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is thrilled to announce the 2026 Bandshell Summer Concert Series at Jones Beach State Park at Field 4 Boardwalk. Every night through September 6th. For the most up to date information on performance status and schedule, please contact Jones Beach State Park at 516-785-1600.
Free Child ID Card Program
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in partnership with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes.
When a child goes missing, every moment is precious. Law enforcement needs accurate information and quickly. The Nassau County DA’s Operation Safe Child program provides parents with an identification card for their children containing pertinent physical information to give law enforcement officials a head start on a missing child. Information on each card includes the child’s name, birthdate, age, gender, hair and eye color, height and weight, fingerprints, and a highresolution digital photo. For more information on this program, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at (516) 541-4598. No appointment necessary.
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Town Unveils Historical Marker
As part of the Town of Oyster Bay’s celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board unveiled a new historical marker at Fort Hill, the final resting place of Robert Townsend, the Revolutionary War patriot known as “Culper Jr.” and one of General George Washington’s most trusted intelligence operatives. The marker commemorates both the Townsend family’s enduring contributions to American history and Oyster Bay’s important role in the nation’s founding.
“America’s fight for independence was won not only on battlefields, but through courage, sacrifice and intelligence gathering,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“Robert Townsend risked everything to provide General Washington with critical information that helped secure victory in the Revolutionary War.
As celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it is fitting that we honor one of Oyster Bay’s greatest
patriots and preserve his remarkable story for future generations.”
Established in 1668, Fort Hill began as a private burial ground for the Townsend family. John Townsend and his brother Henry Townsend were signers of the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657, a landmark petition advocating religious freedom and one of the earliest expressions of religious liberty in colonial America. After facing persecution under Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant, the family relocated to Oyster Bay in search of greater freedom.
More than a century later, Robert Townsend would play a pivotal role in the American Revolution.
Operating under the alias “Culper Jr.” as part of Washington’s famed Culper Spy Ring, Townsend gathered valuable intelligence from Britishoccupied New York City. His reports were secretly transmitted through a network of couriers and whaleboats, ultimately reaching Washington’s headquarters and helping shape military strategy
during the war.
Following his father’s death in 1790, Townsend returned to the family home, now known as Raynham Hall Museum, where he lived until his death in 1838. His identity as Washington’s secret agent remained hidden for nearly a century until historian Morton Pennypacker uncovered the truth in 1930.
“The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to preserve and share the stories of the individuals who helped shape our nation,” added Town Clerk Richard LaMarca. “This marker will serve as a lasting tribute to Robert Townsend’s patriotism and remind visitors that Oyster Bay played a significant role in America’s struggle for independence.”
Town Clerk LaMarca noted that any residents who are interested in engaging in some form of family research of their own may do so through ancestral services offered by his office. For more information, visit oysterbaytown.com or contact the clerk’s office at (516) 624-6332.
Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) unveils the historical marker at Fort Hill cemetery along with (from left) Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Director of Education and Public Programming at Raynham Hall Museum Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.
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Councilwoman Walsh Urges Residents To Give The Gift Of Life By Donating Blood On August 13th
With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Thursday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall North, located at 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay.
Councilwoman Walsh stated, “Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this Blood Drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”
Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify
as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past three months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. All donors will receive a voucher for a
free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, and donors who enter their email addresses will receive two free New York Islanders tickets via email one week after the donation drive.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”
For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at www.oysterbaytown.com/ blooddrive.
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