SUNDAY, MARCH 15 th , 2026
Parade steps off at 2:00 PM
Enjoy the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Main Street downtown
PARADE GRAND MARSHAL:
Brian Harty - Farmingdale Village Administrator – Clerk/Treasurer Main Street downtown will be closed temporarily for the parade
Farmingdale Village Fun continues with upcoming community events planned. Bring family and friends and enjoy community and seasonal events in Farmingdale Village!
Great news! Farmingdale Village was Voted Long Island’s Best Downtown 2026, 11 out of the past 12 years in the Four Leaf Best of Long Island contest! Congratulations to all Farmingdale and Long Island 2026 Best of Long Island winners and thanks to all that voted!
Farmingdale Village announces that the Annual Farmingdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at 2 PM. Get Your Green On and join the community for a great Parade & fun celebration in downtown Farmingdale! And we are honored to announce the SPD Parade Grand Marshal: Brian Harty - Farmingdale Village Administrator –Clerk/Treasurer for many years!! The parade kicks off from Northside Elementary School and spans about half a mile down Main Street to the Village Green including local community groups, Farmingdale/local Fire Departments, pipe bands, Village / local officials, and more!
Enjoy lunch with family and friends before the parade and stay downtown afterwards for dinner and drinks. Farmingdale Village is a terrific downtown destination; shop and dine local - explore the many shops, merchants, Culinary Quarter Mile restaurants, bars, clubs, eateries, with
some new spots! Groups / Organizations / Clubs interested in participating / marching in the Village of Farmingdale’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, email: Joe Fortuna, Joef@ thenuttyirishman.com, or call 516-293-9700. Individuals and residents can also join in the line-up to march. The Parade stepoff is at 2 PM, marchers and parade participants meet at Northside School about 1:30 PM to line-up.
Main Street will be temporarily closed for the parade. The Parade is planned by the Farmingdale Business Improvement District. Special Thanks to Joe Fortuna of The Nutty Irishman, the Farmingdale BID, Parade Participants, Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, Farmingdale School District, and all others helping to make this Parade a success!
Farmingdale Easter Egg Hunt - Photos with the Easter Bunny:
We applied for a grant of $25,000 in playground equipment to help make Weckerle Park more accessible to all children. Securing that grant depends on your vote.
You can vote for our project using this QR code and can vote once every day until voting closes on March 17:
Bring family, friends & Easter baskets to the Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main St., Saturday, March 28, 2026 – arrive early by 10:45 AM (before 11 AM), bring Easter baskets - then take photos with the Easter Bunny at the gazebo! The Egg hunt is for children 11 years old & younger. Thanks to the Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee for planning this free community event. If inclement weather, the Meet the Easter Bunny event moves inside Village Hall (361 Main Street) and Eggs will be given to the children.
“The Board of Trustees and myself look forward to seeing everyone downtown and throughout the Village. We welcome all new residents and businesses to the Village and thank all event planners and sponsors. Just a reminder to shop and dine local,” added Mayor Ralph Ekstrand.
To contact Farmingdale Village call 516.249.0093, www.farmingdalevillage. gov; Facebook events page: www.facebook.com/ farmingdale11735 www. farmingdalebid.com
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Our Community includes families with children of varying abilities and many existing playgrounds do not fully meet the needs of children who use mobility devices or require adaptive equipment. An inclusive playground at Weckerle Park will allow children of all abilities to play side by side, fostering understanding, cooperation, confidence, empathy and friendships from early age.
Weckerle Park is named in honor of Lieutenant Edward Weckerle -- a long-time Lindenhurst resident, decorated World War I hero, fire department captain and police lieutenant. The park was dedicated in his honor in November of 1958 when his brother donated the land for the purpose of a park.
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While it certainly can be fun to visit a pub and raise a pint in honor of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, such efforts are not necessarily a family-friendly way to commemorate the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. Thankfully, there are plenty of activities for children and adults that focus less on imbibing and more on hands-on fun so everyone can be involved equally. Crafting often fits that bill.
The following are some unique craft ideas to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Many of these projects include items you may already have around the house.
Shamrock key chain
Find your favorite salt dough recipe and use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut out the shape of a lucky clover. Poke a hole at the top where you can connect a key ring. When the shamrock is dried and hardened, paint it in a vivid shade of green. Attach keys, a school ID or anything else to the key ring, or simply hang it from a backpack.
With a little green paint, green card stock and construction paper in black and gold, anyone can create miniature leprechaun hats. Paint the toilet paper tube green, then wrap the bottom in a strip of black and place a gold “buckle” made out of a rectangle of gold or yellow paper. Glue the tube to a round of green card stock, and voila, you have a perfect leprechaun hat for decorating a room or table.
Easy rainbow craft
Grab some fruity O-shaped cereal and let kids sort the colors into red,
orange, yellow, green, and purple. Glue rows of these colored cereal rings onto a piece of white cardstock to make the rainbow. At the base of the rainbow, glue some cotton balls to serve as the clouds.
Beaded bracelets
Visit a craft store and stock up on small green, white and gold beads, as well as some bracelet wire or poly string. Spend a few hours making bracelets that everyone can wear with their green attire for St. Patrick’s Day. The bracelets also can be given as gifts.
Shamrock slime
Those who can find green glitter glue and shamrock confetti can turn their favorite slime recipe into one worthy of St. Patrick’s Day.
Rainbow cereal bars
Incorporate some of the marshmallows from a favorite “lucky” cereal brand into the mix of rice cereal treats to give them a rainbow-inspired upgrade.
Pots of gold
If you have leftover plastic witches’ cauldrons from Halloween, paint them gold and use them to store foil-wrapped chocolate coins. Otherwise, tie green helium-filled balloons to the cauldron to make a perfect centerpiece.
St. Patrick’s Day crafts get the entire family in on the fun of celebrating the Emerald Isle.
Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber
The average new vehicle today costs close to $50,000. That’s not pocket change. For many families, it’s one of the largest assets sitting in the driveway.
So yes — auto insurance absolutely helps repair or replace your vehicle after a serious accident or total loss. Collision and comprehensive coverage protect something you worked hard to buy. But here’s where most people get it wrong. People shop insurance the way they shop cable —“What’s the cheapest package?” Insurance isn’t a subscription. It’s a financial shield.
When someone carries 25/50 liability limits, they often think, “I’m covered.” What they really have is the minimum legal requirement — not meaningful protection.Buying low liability limits is like wearing
a bicycle helmet on a motorcycle. Technically… you’re wearing a helmet. But it’s not built for the speed you’re traveling.
That doesn’t mean you file a claim for every scratch either. Insurance is designed for significant financial disruption, not minor inconvenience. Too many small claims can affect how carriers view your risk profile over time.
The better question isn’t: “What’s required by law?” It’s this: If something serious happens, how much of my own money am I willing to risk?
That’s a conversation most people never have — until it’s too late.
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And today, we’re all traveling faster. Medical bills are higher. Cars are more expensive. Lawsuits are more aggressive. Attorney billboards line our roads. The real risk in auto insurance isn’t the dented bumper. You can finance another car. The real risk is liability — the part that can reach into your savings, your future income, even your home.
Celebrate Irish heritage and local spirit! From parades to eats, drinks, and shopping, support neighborhood businesses while enjoying festive fun. Parades are happening almost every weekend in March, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate, and keep it local.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Bay Shore & Brightwaters – 2 PM from Saxon Avenue along Main Street/Montauk Highway.
St. James – 41st Annual Parade, 1 PM. From Woodlawn Avenue to Lake Avenue and the train station.
Massapequa – Massapequa Chamber 2nd Annual Parade, 11 AM along Broadway (between North Elm Street and Veterans Boulevard). running along Broadway between Jerusalem Ave. and Veterans Blvd. The event features Brian Kilmeade as
the Grand Marshal.
New Hyde Park – 4th Annual Parade, 10 AM eastbound on Jericho Turnpike ending at Fire Headquarters.
Westhampton Beach –58th Annual Parade, 12 PM along Montauk Highway near Oneck Lane.
Cutchogue – 20th Annual Parade, 2 PM, from Cox Lane down Route 25 into the village.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Rocky Point & Miller Place – 74th Annual Parade, 1 PM. Begins at Route 25A & Harrison Avenue, ending at Broadway & North Country Road.
Bayport & Blue Point –36th Annual Parade, 11 AM along Montauk Highway.
Center Moriches – 22nd Annual Parade, 2 PM, centered near Our Lady Queen of Apostles School. Farmingdale – Annual
Parade, 2 PM. Parade steps off from Northside School & proceeds south along Main Street to the Village Green in downtown Farmingdale. Main Street will be temporarily closed for the parade. Parade
Grand Marshal Brian Harty, Farmingdale Village Administrator - Clerk/ Treasurer
Wantagh – 6th Annual Parade, 2 PM, led by the
Wantagh Fire Department. The 2026 Grand Marshal is the Wantagh Fire Department.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Brentwood – Annual Parade, 1 PM starting at Washington Avenue & Clark Street, ending at Ross Park. Rockville Centre – 30th
Annual Parade, 12 PM, beginning near North Sunrise Highway municipal
parking area.
Lindenhurst – 5th Annual Parade, 12 PM. 2026 Parade Grand Marshal Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Hampton Bays – Annual Parade, 11 AM, starting at the American Legion on Ponquogue Avenue.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ronkonkoma – 36th Annual Parade, 2 PM,
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Patchogue Village –Annual Parade, 12 PM, through downtown along Main Street.
Glen Cove – 38th Annual Parade, 1 PM, through downtown streets and Village Square.
Babylon Village – 4th Annual Parade, 2 PM, — led by this year’s Grand Marshal, dance instructor Patti Love. Parade route from Deer Park Avenue south toward Main Street.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Jamesport – 12th Annual Parade, 1 PM, from North Railroad & Washington Avenues to the firehouse.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Montauk – 64th Annual Parade, 12 PM, along Edgemere Street and Main Street.
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RALPH EKSTRAND
U.S. SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER
Farmingdale Village to receive a $1,092,000 Grant for a Ground Level Water Storage Tank. “This Grant is a huge win for the Village and our residents, and we are extremely thankful to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Tom Suozzi for their continued efforts securing the grant,” said Mayor Ralph Ekstrand.
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) applauded Governor Kathy Hochul’s delivery of significant aid to the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale through the State’s FY 2027 Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA) program.
Under the formula released on Thursday, Feb. 19, Farmingdale will receive $14,460 to ease cost burdens faced by cities, towns, and villages as they continue to provide exceptional services and preserve quality of life. The funds are drawn from a $150 million statewide program serving municipalities statewide.
“Nassau County is one of the best places to live in America, but it also bears one of the highest costs of living. I applaud Governor Hochul for strengthening the Temporary Municipal Assistance as we seek to preserve our quality of life without increasing costs to local taxpayers,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “I’m thrilled to see how Farmingdale Village – one of Nassau’s most vibrant hubs – is receiving significant aid to support their continued growth for the benefit of its residents and our entire region.”
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ENTRÉE: Pasta, Chicken, Veal, Filet of Sole or Eggplant, served with Vegetable of the Day & Cheesecake or Cannoli
SUNDAY, DEC. 7th
THURSDAY, MARCH 12th
6:00PM-9:00PM
BINGO NIGHT
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Library will host a Bingo Night at American Legion, 80 Herbert Avenue in Lindenhurst. See our Facebook page ad for QR code, or pay at the door. For more information, please call 856952-8110, or kagrover1@gmail.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 13th
10:00AM-1:00PM
THRIFT SHOP $5 BAG SALE
Bag sale for clothing only. Lots of housewares and decor available as well. Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, MARCH 14th
10:00AM-2:00PM
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOOD DRIVE
Senator Steve Rhoads to Host a St. Patrick’s Day Food Drive in Plainview-Old Bethpage. A community celebration of generosity, reminding residents that the best kind of luck is the kind we share. Attendees are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items and household necessities to support local families in need. WHERE: ShopRite of Country Pointe, 1675 Old Country Road, Old Bethpage.
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BAY SHORE-BRIGHTWATERS
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 2026
AMVETS Post 76 in Bay Shore is heavily involved in the Bay ShoreBrightwaters St. Patrick's Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. The post serves as the central
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15th
2:00PM
FARMINGDALE'S ANNUAL
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
This annual event, organized by the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, is a popular local tradition celebrating Irish heritage, featuring pipe bands, community groups, and local businesses. The parade steps off from Northside School & proceeds south along Main Street to the Village Green in downtown Farmingdale. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/share/1AeSqPP4Vn/ or contact Joe Fortuna, joef@ thenuttyirishman.com, or call 516293-9700
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th
7:00PM
BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING
The Bay Shore Historical Society will meet at the Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library, 1 South Country Rd., in Brightwaters. The meeting is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at: https:// www.bayshorehistoricalsociety.org/ programs-news
TUESDAY, MARCH 24th
2:30PM-5:00PM
THE HELPING HANDS EASTER DRIVE 944 West Bay 9th in the BBEA
clubhouse. Collecting Easter baskets, novelty items, candy, and candy filled eggs. Jennifer Gallozzi President Founder Volunteer, Helping Hands in West Islip, Inc. For more information, contact jennifergallozzi@gmail.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 28th
7:30PM
Gene DiNapoli Presents THE LIVERPOOL SHUFFLE BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND
At the Bayway Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip, The Liverpool Shuffle, originally formed in 2003 by Joe Refano, (formerly of Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone and Micky Dolenz’ Monkees Band), THE LIVERPOOL SHUFFLE brings together veterans of the New York Music Scene with a combined 200 years of musical experience between them. THE LIVERPOOL SHUFFLE provides a fun, entertaining LIVE BEATLE SHOW with a real emphasis on THE MUSIC. They play it the way The Beatles did! For more information, please call 631581-2700
SUNDAY, MARCH 29th
1:00PM-5:00PM KiDS NEED MoRE SPRING VENDOR FAIR
American Legion Hall, 80 Herbert Avenue in Lindenhurst. Setup begins 11:00 AM. Local vendors, shopping, raffles. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Kids games and Spring Activities. Free Admission. Vendors wanted. Questions? info®kidsneedmore. org,kidsneedmore.org, Website: www.kidsneedmore.org/vendors or call 631-608-3135
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience. The Town will offer an internship program for the 2026 summer season in various departments.
“Internships give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am proud that the Town will once again provide that opportunity for our residents,”
Supervisor Saladino said. “This internship program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to receive
mentorship and supervision from experienced government professionals.”
This program compensates students at a competitive rate of $20 an hour, and students will work 19.5 hours per week. The program will run for 10 weeks, from June 11th through August19th.
Internships are available in the following Town Departments: Comptroller, General Services, Environmental Resources, Inter-Governmental Affairs, Planning & Development, Public Information, Public Safety, Public Works/Engineering, Town Attorney and Town Clerk.
Interns will gain worksite specific knowledge, learn departmental procedures, assist with general office duties and reports, develop an understanding of worksite specific projects and apply the knowledge gained to benefit the Town of Oyster Bay.
College students interested in internship opportunities must apply by March 23, 2026. Applicants must submit a resume with their application, available at oysterbaytown.com/internship. Completed applications and resumes should be submitted to personnel@oysterbay-ny. gov. For information, please call (516) 624-6425.
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone announced today that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.
“I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”
Scheduled performances for March include:
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“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilman Monteleone.
New York State Senator
Steve Rhoads today announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is now accepting applications for two $3,000 scholarships available to residents of the 5th Senate District. The scholarships are open to current college students and high school seniors who plan to attend college.
Eligible students may apply online by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl.org/ apply-for-scholarship-form
The application deadline is March 16th.
Senator Rhoads has a strong track record of scholarship recipients from the 5th Senate District. In 2024, one local student earned the scholarship, followed by two students selected in 2025—each beating out applicants from across New York State. Senator Rhoads hopes to see another deserving student from the district
Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – Celebrating female singers and their triumphs, with a timeline of songs.
The Traditions on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Jericho Public Library – Vocal harmony at its best! Performing “Teardrops,”
“In the Still of the Night,” “Daddy’s Home,” and more! Open to all. Free Tickets required. Two tickets per person. Tickets available at the library. For more information, contact the library at (516) 935-6790.
The Golden Chords on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Jericho Public Library – A Half
Century of Bob Dylan Songs: from Folksinger to Nobel Laureate. Open to all. Free Tickets required. Two tickets per person. Tickets available at the library beginning March 1st. For more information, contact the library at (516) 935-6790.
The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA.
recognized this year.
“Students from the 5th Senate District have repeatedly distinguished themselves in a highly competitive, statewide selection process,” said Senator Rhoads. “These scholarships are an investment in the next generation of leaders right here in our community.
Our students are working hard, giving back, and setting ambitious goals for themselves, and at a time when the cost of higher education continues to climb, this support can make a real difference— easing financial pressure and helping them stay focused on their futures.
I strongly encourage all eligible students to apply.”
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• A grade point average of 85 or higher
• Active involvement in community service and extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated financial need
• For athletic scholarships, applicants must also be involved in an organized sport(s)
The winners of the scholarships will be announced in April and will be contacted directly. Winners will be invited to Albany in May to receive their award at the ItalianAmerican Day Celebration.
The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization of state Assembly and Senate members who actively promote and celebrate the state’s Italian
American community. Scholarship students can check their residency in the 5th Senate District by using this link: https:// www.nysenate.gov/findmy-senator
371 students from grades 5 through 12 joined together for a massive choral grand finale during the
to celebrate the growth of the music program and build community connections through song.
The Farmingdale School District’s annual AllDistrict Concert drew a full house to the Farmingdale High School Auditorium, where 371 student musicians in grades 5 through 12 took the stage. This year’s performance highlighted the Chorus, featuring students from all six schools, as part of the district’s tradition of rotating among Band, Strings, and Chorus each year. Families and community members gathered to celebrate the students’ musical growth from elementary through high school. “Our choral staff began preparing for this concert more than a year ago,” said Director of Fine and Performing Arts Greg Warnokowski. “I am deeply grateful for their dedication, the countless hours of preparation, and the unwavering commitment they showed to our students. Because of their hard work, our students were given a truly special musical experience they will carry with them
for a lifetime.” The evening featured a sequential showcase of talent:
• Elementary All-District Chorus, directed by Deanna Cupolo and Irene Smykowski
• Howitt Middle School Chorus, directed by Danielle Tucker and Eric Hulse
• Farmingdale High School Treble Chorus, directed by Joseph Franzino
• Farmingdale High School Mixed Chorus and Combined Chorus, directed by Jessica Mischke
For the Grand Finale, all 371 singers filled the stage. Conducted by Danielle Tucker, the combined group performed “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman. As the evening concluded with a powerful grand finale, the Superintendent left families with a heartfelt reminder of the program’s lasting value. “I encourage you to do everything you can to keep your child
involved in our music program, because it’s so much more than a class — it’s a community. Through rehearsals, performances, and shared experiences, your children form meaningful connections that help guide them through middle school, high school, and beyond with confidence and a true sense of belonging.”
The All-District Concert is a cherished tradition that brings together the entire Farmingdale School District. While this year’s performance highlighted the Chorus, next year’s 2026–2027 All-District Concert will proudly feature the Strings ensemble. Congratulations to our talented students and the following choral directors: Abigail Coacci, Deanna Cupolo, Emilie D’Andrilli, Joseph Franzino, Stephanie Haas, Eric Hulse, MiHee Hwang, Catherine McLoughlin, Jessica Mischke, Nicole Nappi, Irene Smykowski, and Danielle Tucker.
First Thursday Of Every Month, 6:30 P.M. To 7:30 P.M.
Gabriel’s Giving Tree (GGT), along with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD), Families in Support of Treatment (FIST), Family & Children’s Association, (FCA) and Human Understanding and Growth Services (HUGS) are joining
together to offer a free grief and loss peer-led support group. The group will meet at the East End THRIVE location, at 680 Elton Street, Riverhead, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. The focus of the support group will be to explore ways to find comfort, share support and begin
healing for those who have lost a loved one.
“Losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone,” said Paulette Phililppe, founder of Gabriel’s Giving Tree.
For more information, call Paulette at 631-786-0368.
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday (through March 29 this year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy during Great Lent. Services
are also streamed on https:// www.facebook.com/htocem.
The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem. org.
For more information, contact us at 516-483-3649 or htocem@gmail.com.
