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he best trips aren’t always the ones you’ve spent months planning. They’re the ones that happen on a random morning when you decide to throw a bag in the car, cue up a great playlist and head north. That’s exactly what I did. I headed to New York’s Finger Lakes. We made Montour Falls, just outside Watkins Glen, our home base, and it didn’t take long to understand the appeal. Vineyards covered the hillsides, wooded roads wound through small towns, and waterfalls seemed to appear around every bend. One of the ﬁrst places to experience it all is Watkins Glen State Park. Walking the Gorge Trail feels like stepping into a storybook. Towering rock walls surround you as the trail winds over stone staircases, through tunnels and across bridges, with waterfalls cascading alongside you and, in some places, directly above. The gorge is about 400 feet deep and features 19 dramatic waterfalls. Now, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there are 832 steps along the Gorge Trail. Yes, you read that right—832. While you’re busy admiring the waterfalls and taking it all in, your legs may have a slightly different opinion. Don’t worry, though—your camera roll will thank you later. And Watkins Glen is just the beginning. The Finger Lakes are ﬁlled with gorges, trails and places worth pulling the car over for. Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls and Robert H. Treman State Park are just a few more to put on your list. If chasing waterfalls is your thing, you could easily build an entire getaway around them. Eventually, those winding roads lead you back to what gives the area its name: the lakes. I’m almost embarrassed to admit that, as a lifelong New Yorker, I always thought

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board have announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” to collect 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 September 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. Supervisor Saladino to 2 pm. No reservations stated, “The Town of Oyster are necessary. Microchip Bay is proud to partner services will also be available for a $25 fee. The Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter is located at 150 Miller Place in Syosset. The shelter is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Residents interested in visiting the shelter can call to make an appointment. To view photos of some of the animals available for adoption, visit the Town of Oyster Bay Facebook page, Town website oysterbaytown.com, or call (516) 677-5784 for more information.

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

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Past President Robin Hepworth Honored At Installation And Awards Dinner The Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas recently honored Immediate Past President Robin Hepworth at its Installation and Awards Dinner in recognition of her two years of dedicated service as President. Robin has played an important role in the Chamber and throughout the Massapequa community. In addition to her leadership as President, Robin is the founder of the Chamber’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a community tradition that for the past two years has brought residents, businesses, organizations, and families together in celebration. Throughout her two years as President, Robin demonstrated dedication, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to the Chamber’s members and the Massapequa community. The Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas proudly congratulates Robin and extends its sincere appreciation for her leadership, vision, and many contributions. We thank her for two outstanding years of service and for the lasting impact she continues to make in our community. In photo, left to right: Assemblyman Michael Durso, Legislator Rose Walker, Chamber President Sal Polito, Past President Robin Hepworth, Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Andrew Monteleone, Tom Hand, and Legislator James Kennedy.

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Supervisor Saladino joins with members of Vinny’s Army, including Valerie, Tommy and Vinny Cusumano, in officially proclaiming the month of September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Oyster Bay. Shown with Vinny’s Army representatives are Supervisor Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Receiver Jeff Pravato, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Councilman Steve Labriola and Councilman Tom Hand.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board joined with the Vinny’s Army organization to officially proclaim the month of September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Oyster Bay. Vinny’s Army is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families. The creation of Vinny’s Army was inspired by the courageous battle faced by the Cusumano family of Massapequa, when their son Vinny was shockingly diagnosed with cancer in October of 2022. Just 10 years old at the time, Vinny was living the life of a regular kid finishing up elementary school, playing sports and spending time with his friends and family. That’s when Vinny’s Army was

born, and ever since the organization has worked to ensure that no family faces the battle of fighting cancer alone. “Today we encourage all residents to join Vinny’s Army to help create smiles and spread love, hope, strength and resilience,” said Supervisor Saladino. “During the month of September, we will illuminate Town Hall in gold and display gold ribbons on the columns of our front entrance as a symbol of our unity in the fight against pediatric cancer.” For more information on the Vinny’s Army organization and how you can help with their mission – including information on their upcoming blood drive at the Brian Moore Athletic Center – visit their website at VinnysArmy. com.

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