In recognition of Veterans Day (November 11), the Jazz Loft will honor all veterans with a free drink at the November 8 performance. While there are no shows scheduled on Veterans Day itself, this special preholiday gesture reflects The Jazz Loft’s deep appreciation for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
“We are so thankful at The Jazz Loft for the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans past, present, and future,” said Tom Manuel, President and Founder of The Jazz Loft. “We hope that this small way of celebrating them gives a little sense of just how grateful we are to each and every veteran for their service.”
The November 8 performance will feature powerhouse jazz vocalist Brianna Thomas and her Trio, part of the Alan Greiman Memorial Cabaret Series. Known for her stunning range, soulful phrasing, and commanding stage presence, Thomas has been hailed as one of the most dynamic voices on the modern jazz scene.
Tickets are $30 Adults, $25 Seniors, $20 Students. For more information, visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 631-751-1895. The Jazz Loft is located at 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790.
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Late Knight Warriors Host “Cocktails For A Cause”
To Support Local One-Year-Old Jackson Berry In His Fight
Against Leukemia
The Late Knight Warriors (LKW), a local nonprofit, will host Cocktails for a Cause on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Tap Room in Bay Shore to support one-yearold Jackson Berry and his family as he battles leukemia.
Jackson is a bright, resilient one-year-old whose life was recently upended by hospital visits, treatments, and the challenges of his fight against leukemia. His father is a longtime friend to several LKW members, making this cause deeply personal to the community.
The event, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, will feature
an appetizer buffet, a signature open bar, and opportunities to participate in a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. A large portion of proceeds, along with 100% of donations made in Jackson’s name, will go directly to his family.
“This cause is deeply personal to us,” said Laura Gottfried, Vice President of LKW. “My own family faced a similar challenge years ago, and I know how much support can help.
With Jackson’s father being a friend to several of our members, we felt an urgent need to build that same network of care and support his family in every way we can.”
Tickets are limited so we encourage people to buy their tickets early at the LKW website: https:// lateknightwarriors.com/ lkw-cocktail-party. Those unable to attend can still help by donating or purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets through the LKW website.
About Late Knight Warriors: LKW is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 331831126) that combines social connection with community impact. All events and initiatives are powered entirely by volunteers, with no board member or organizer receiving compensation.
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union recently announced that applications for its annual Scholarship Program are now open. High school seniors are invited to apply for financial assistance as they prepare for college. Designed to support hardworking, community-minded students, the program provides awards that can help offset the rising costs of tuition, books, and other college expenses.
“Our scholarships are one way we can help ease the financial burden on families while encouraging students to pursue their dreams,” shared Kimberly Ruiz, Manager Community Engagement New Markets. “Each year, we proudly award 10 accomplished students, knowing that investing
in young people is an investment in the future of our communities.”
To apply, please visit; https://www.fourleaffcu. com/community/ education-scholarships/. The 2026 Scholarship Program application deadline date is Friday, January 9, 2026 (no late submissions are accepted).
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY, NOV. 6th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS EVENING UNIT
Please join Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville. (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information please call Lisa LeBrie 516-413-7467
FRIDAY, NOV. 7th
thru NOV. 9th (daily)
9:00AM-3:00PM
HOARDER'S FLEA MARKET HOLIDAY SHOPPING 3 DAY EVENT!
21 Pearsall Ave. in Deer Park. A three day special Holiday shopping flea market event! Perfect opportunity to find gifts, holiday decor, and more! Vendors, food, and fun! Free admission! For more information including vendor registration, please visit www.hoardersfleamarket.com, or call 631-605-1424
SATURDAY, NOV. 8th
9:00AM-3:00PM CHRISTMAS FAIR & MARKET
Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
10:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE
Hosted at AMVETS POST 18 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. Free admission. Raffles, 50/50, cake sale. For more information, please call 631-277-9842, or 516-885-1410, GCM42@aol.com
MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
10:00AM-5:00PM
St. JOHN'S HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
St. John's Lutheran Church, 36 East John St. in Lindenhurst. Come for crafts, bake sale, gifts, raffles and lunch with St. John's Ladies Aid. For more information, please call 631-227-1274
FRIDAY, NOV. 14th
6:30PM
KIWANIS ANNUAL AUCTION at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School, 1100 Dixon Ave. in Copiague. The Copiague Kiwanis is dedicated to helping the community one child at a time. l00's of new items, restaurant gift certificates, Lotto board, 50/50, baskets galore, and much more. For scholarships and the children in the community. For more information, please call 631-275-0439
SATURDAY, NOV. 15th
10:00AM-3:00PM
VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM
A salute to our veterans. Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634 Of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Roundtable discussion with local officials. Food Pantry sponsored by local scouting units. Many other services, giveaways and more! Breakfast & Lunch Served Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information? Contact 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@ gmail.com
THURSDAY, NOV. 20th
6:00PM-7:45PM
PAUMANACKE GARDEN CLUB OF WANTAGH
Wantagh Public Library 3285 Park Ave. in Wantagh. A demonstration of Autumn centerpieces and tablescapes to decorate the Thanksgiving table. Floral arrangements will be raffled off. Lite refreshments will be served after the demonstration. For more information contact paumanackegc@gmail.com
FRIDAY, NOV. 21st
6:00PM-9:00PM, SATURDAY, NOV. 22nd and SUNDAY NOV. 23rd 11:00AM-5:00PM ST. JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE
The parking lot for the Train Show is located at: 176 Mills Pond Road, St James. There is a suggested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50 *PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible* For more information call evenings 516-2639607 or 631-543-8732
SUNDAY, NOV. 23rd
11:45 AM, Opening ceremonies/sponsor presentation at 12:00 NOON
HOLIDAY FAIR
the 2025 Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Holiday Fair at Memorare Caterers (2183 Jackson Ave., Seaford.) Welcome the holiday season with this exciting event –including holiday shopping and lots of fun and festivity for the family! For more information, please call 516-541-1443
Help Families In Need
This Thanksgiving!
The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Youth Bureau Division, and INTERFACE Program invite you to take part in their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Together, we can help needy families enjoy a happy holiday season by donating nonperishable food items.
They are also accepting $10 gift cards from any local grocery store for the purchase of turkeys.
Donation Date: through November 13
Drop-Off Locations:
• Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville
• Brookhaven Town Highway Department, 1140 Old Town Road, Coram
• Brookhaven Town Parks & Recreation Department, 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach
• Brookhaven Town Vehicle Control Building, 550 North Ocean Ave., Patchogue
• New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach
• Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Continued On 16
Military service personnel make a personal sacrifice, putting the country before their own needs and those of their families. Serving in the military has inherent safety risks, but many still heed the call to serve. Serving the nation is seldom an easy task, and sometimes active military personnel and veterans need some assistance. Many charities work to provide that assistance, and these organizations are worth supporting.
• Wounded Warrior Project®: This organization was founded in 2003 by a group of veterans and friends in Roanoke, Virginia, who wanted to take action to help injured service men and women. The mission of WWP is to honor and empower service personnel who incurred physical or mental injuries, illnesses, or wounds related to military service on or after September 11, 2001. According to the organization, 100 percent of a person’s donation supports wounded warriors, with approximately 71 percent spent directly on programs and services, and the balance allocated to support the delivery of these services.
• Homes For Our Troops: Homes For Our Troops builds and donates specially adapted and customized homes nationwide to help severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Since the nonprofit organization’s inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents out of every dollar spent has gone directly to program services to veterans. HFOT builds homes where veterans choose to live and continues a relationship
with the veterans after home delivery to assist with rebuilding their lives.
• Gary Sinise Foundation: Many people recognize Gary Sinise as a prominent and awardwinning actor known predominantly for his roles as Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump” and Detective Mac Taylor on “CSI: New York.” After the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001, Sinise began devoting much of his time to supporting the people who were deployed in response to those attacks. Sinise ultimately decided to found his own organization with the mission of expressing gratitude and giving support to the men and women who willingly fight for the country to keep the nation safe and free.
• K9s for Warriors: According to the K9s for Warriors organization, an average of 20 veterans take their own lives each day, and roughly 1,000 dogs are euthanized. To change these stark statistics, K9s for Warriors was established to adopt and train shelter dogs as service animals and pair them with mentally struggling veterans who could benefit from a four-legged friend. A study by Flagler College found 92 percent of the nonprofit’s veteran graduates reported a reduction in medication usage, and 82 percent reported reduced suicide ideation after being paired with a dog. Supporting military and veterans charities is a great way to show your appreciation for the individuals who served and sacrificed for their countries.
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Notable Monuments To Veterans Across The United States
Veterans Day honors the millions of men and women who have sacrificed much to serve in the United States military. Veterans Day is commemorated each year on November 11 because it was that day in 1918 when an armistice was reached between combatants in World War I, which estimates suggest claimed the lives of as many as 22 million people.
There are many ways for Americans to celebrate veterans on Veterans Day. Visiting war memorials can instill a greater sense of appreciation for the men and women who have served in the United States military. The following are some notable war memorials honoring veterans across the United States.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is an iconic memorial located in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Cemetery officials note New York Congressman and World War I veteran Hamilton Fish, Jr., played an integral role in establishing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by proposing legislation that provided for the internment of one unknown American soldier killed during WWI. Guards are now present at the tomb 24/7, and visitors, including U.S. presidents and
foreign dignitaries, typically lay a wreath at the tomb to honor the sacrifices of all U.S. veterans.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors the roughly 1.5 million American veterans who fought alongside forces from the United Nations in a conflict that lasted from 1950 to 1953. Nineteen sculptures depicting U.S. servicemen on patrol during the conflict are among the many notable components of this moving memorial, which also features a wall and pool of remembrance that display the names of the more than 36,000 Americans killed during the Korean War.
Liberty Memorial
The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, was built in 1926 to honor the brave American service members who lost their lives in World War I. The Liberty Memorial, which is now known as the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is an iconic landmark in Kansas City that features the Liberty Memorial Tower, which rises 217 feet about Memorial Courtyard and 268 feet above the North Lawn. The top of the
tower emits a flame at night to create a stunning visual. Memory Hall on the east side of the Liberty Memorial Tower containing a portion of the Panthéon de la Guerre, an iconic French painting that depicts the Allied nations of World War I.
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, is dedicated to preserving the memories of the sacrifices of servicemen who fought in the Pacific theater throughout World War II. The memorial marks the resting place of more than 1,100 sailors during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, an event that led to U.S. involvement in World War II. The memorial is accessible exclusively by boat and the sunken remains of the battleship USS Arizona straddle the site.
These are just four of the many notable landmarks that commemorate the sacrifice and service of U.S. military members over the course of the nation’s history.
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The Suffolk County Bar Association Is Hosting A Free Legal Clinic For Veterans On November 7th
On Friday, November 7, 2025 the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Project will host their FREE annual legal clinic for Veterans at the SCBA headquarters at 560 Wheeler Road in Hauppauge.
Coordinated by Hon. Peter H. Mayer III (ret.) from Mediation Solutions of NY, and Harvey Savitt from Savitt & Krantz, PC, the clinic will run from 11am to 3pm on November 7th. Private attorneys will volunteer their time and expertise to help Long Island Veterans who are experiencing legal difficulties in civil matters such as taxation, child support, wills, bankruptcy, veterans’ rights, disability, etc. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. To schedule an appointment with a lawyer please email Vets@scba.org
The Suffolk County Bar
Association’s Pro Bono Project was founded in 1980 and is co-sponsored by the Association and Legal Services of Long Island. The Project of volunteer lawyers provides free legal representation to Suffolk’s underserved in civil matters donating thousands of hours in litigation and court appearances, research and writing, interviewing clients, providing advice and counsel and assisting the Project’s staff in the administration of the program. The Pro Bono Project looks forward to hosting this free legal clinic for Veterans every year.
The Suffolk County Bar Association, a professional association comprised of more than 2,000 lawyers and judges, was founded in 1908 to serve the needs of the local legal community and the public. The Association sponsors educational programs throughout the year through its educational arm, the Suffolk Academy of Law. For more information about these or other Suffolk County Bar Association programs or services, call (631) 234-5511. Visit our website www.scba.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Community Spirit Shines At Deer Park’s 2025 Homecoming Celebration
Proudly wearing the school colors of white, grey and maroon, the entire Deer Park school community came together on the sunny morning of Oct. 18 for a joyful homecoming parade, marching from John F. Kennedy Intermediate School to Deer Park High School. Serving as grand marshal was longtime Deer Park resident and district custodian Tony Santoro, a
proud member of the Deer Park High School Class of 1977 and dedicated Deer Park Fire Department.
Once everyone gathered at Al Centamore Football Field for the pregame ceremony, Student Council President Ava Bush led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by “The StarSpangled Banner” sung by the Phoenix Club. The celebration continued with recognition of the
2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly presented Santoro with a special commendation.
“Tony lives his life as a great example of what it means to be a valued community member,” Board of Education
President Donna Marie Elliott said. “For all that you do, Tony, here at Deer Park High School, for all
the happiness you bring to our beautiful town, and especially for what you mean to Deer Park and all of us, we celebrate and honor you today.”
The crowd was then treated to energetic performances by the Robert Frost Middle School and varsity kickline teams, as well as the PAL, Frost, JV, and varsity cheerleaders. Adding a royal highlight to the ceremony, Kerwin Bartholomew and Alexis Borowski were crowned homecoming king and queen and took their ceremonial ride around the track as the Phoenix Club performed the school’s alma mater. Members of the homecoming court included Ilayda Avcu, Pearse Boylan, Heidy Gonzalez Morales, Thomas Luscardi, Jaheim McCallum and Mischa Rose.
While awaiting the big game kickoff, the Student Council hosted a festive Fall Festival behind the stands, featuring pumpkin decorating, face painting with the Art Club and a food drive to support local families.
Deer Park’s Falcons came out fast and furious, with wide receiver/ defensive back Christian
Myrick returning a 71-yard punt for the game’s first touchdown. Myrick added two more exciting TDs before the second quarter ended, but Newfield’s Wolverines ultimately prevailed, 42-21.
At halftime, the Marching Falcons
electrified the crowd with a rousing performance, and the winners of the high school’s float contest were announced — the seniors captured first place, followed by the juniors in second, sophomores in third and freshmen in fourth.
Deer Park High School’s senior class captured first place in the homecoming float contest.
The entire Deer Park school community came together on the sunny morning of Oct. 18 for a joyful homecoming parade. Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District
Deer Park High School’s Christian Myrick scored three touchdowns for the Falcons at the homecoming football game.
Deer Park’s cheerleaders entertained the crowd at homecoming.
Kerwin Bartholomew and Alexis Borowski were crowned as Deer Park High School’s homecoming king and queen.
Deer Park High School Inducts New Class Into Athletic Hall Of Fame
Deer Park High School celebrated its third annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 17, honoring a new class of outstanding contributors to the school’s athletic legacy. This year’s inductees included 13 individual athletes, two coaches, two honorary
members and one former team, all recognized for their lasting impact on the program.
The evening was filled with pride and nostalgia as honorees gathered in the auditorium, reconnecting with former teammates, coaches and friends. One by one, the inductees took the
stage to be introduced with heartfelt tributes highlighting their many achievements. Following the ceremony, they admired their official plaques newly installed in the Hall of Fame wing outside the gym, a lasting tribute to their accomplishments and the enduring Falcons spirit.
The 2025 Hall of Fame induction class included the 1980 varsity baseball team (coach Carmine Argenziano and athletes John Antretter, Jasper Barone, Kevin Baugh, Linda Bertsch, Dave Bockstruck, John Brand, Diana Cellini, Brian Curley, Rich DiMaggio, Alan Goldblatt, Quentin
Greco, John Kaiser, Steve Kroencke, Joe LaDonna, Rich Loeb, Mike Miller, Shawn Miller, Lenny Petrone, Joe Purcell, Donald Quigley, Larry Rosano, Bill Russo and Jim Walters); Cary Gluck in the Coaches category; Dr. Anthony Donatelli and Steven Zimmerman as honorary members; and Thomas Cox, Ted DiPasquale, Malik Edmead, Mark Ganzer, Kishana Hudson, Michael McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, Patrick Policastro, Sabrina Riley, Ray Searage, Joseph Valentine, Larisa Zambelli and Adam Zimmerman in the Athletes category.
Help Families In Need This Thanksgiving!
right here in our community. For more information, please contact the Town Youth Bureau at (631) 451-8011.
Deer Park High School celebrated its third annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 17. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District
