The Copiague Chamber of Commerce recently received a grant from PSEG to build a gazebo in Gateway Park at the corner of Dixon Ave. and Great Neck Road in Copiague. The Chamber would like to thank PSEG and TOB Deputy Commissioner of Buildings Phil Berdolt and his crews for all their help. In the photo are Deputy Commissioner Berdolt, Linda Herman from PSEG, Copiague Chamber President Donna Farina, and Chamber Board Members Christine Jansson and Joe Garguilo.
Top 10 Students In Class Of 2026
The Copiague School District is proud to recognize the top 10 students in the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Class of 2026.
“The top 10 students of the Class of 2026 exemplify the highest ideals of academic excellence, perseverance and integrity,” said Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal
Joseph Agosta. “Their achievements reflect not only individual brilliance but also the collective spirit of our Copiague community.”
These outstanding seniors have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, character and dedication throughout their high school careers.
The top 10 students, in
order of rank, are:
1. Krzysztof Krasnowski (valedictorian)
2. Darein Reyes (salutatorian)
3. Daniel Zheng
4. Enshan Ramkissoon
5. Ronan Higgins
6. Bielka Perez
7. Olivia Tyszko
8. Damaris Bonilla
9. Aneisa Nicholas
10. Rosina Wickham
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School has announced the top 10 students in the Class of 2026. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th
10:30AM-11:15AM
NOT-SO-SCARY PJ STORIES
The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Free Event. No registration required. Wear your PJs or a costume and drop in for stories that are more silly than scary. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
7:00PM
POCKETBOOK BINGO
The Memorare Columbiettes Auxiliary is hosting Pocketbook Bingo. Doors open at 6:00pm, games start at 7:00 pm. The Memorare Council is located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford. $35 per person includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50 and lotto board raffles and additional bingo cards will be available for purchase For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Lisa Koenig 516-205-0768
THURSDAY, OCT. 30th
6:00PM-7:45PM THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SCREENING
The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave in Merrick. Community Room. Free event. No registration required. A flamboyant transvestite offers shelter to a straight-laced, newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down near his mansion, introducing them to a wild and
HOLIDAYS
13th - COLUMBUS DAY
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY 31st - HALLOWEEN
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outrageous cast of partygoers. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
FRIDAY, OCT. 31st
9:00AM-5:00PM
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
The Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave. in Merrick. Wear your costume and stop by our public service desks to trick-or-treat! Each child will receive a non-food item. While supplies last. No registration required. All ages, but recommended for ages 3-10. For more information, please call 516-377-6112
7:00PM-11:00PM
BRUMIDI’S SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT
Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee/Tea, Dessert, Music DJ Rotten Raffles, Costume Contest
(Costume not requited, however) $55 pp. For more information, please call Antonietta 631-6177945. Sons & Daughters of Italy 2075 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park
UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, NOV. 1st
10:00AM-1:00PM BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Library will have a Book Sale at One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst. Early access at 9:00 am for current Friends members. You may join at the event to take advantage of early access. For more information, please call 631-957-7755
11:30AM-4:30PM
EMPOWERED AUTUMN HOLISTIC FESTIVAL
P&A Park, 759 Long Island Ave. in Deer Park. 100 Wellness Vendors, 7 Food Trucks, Healers, Psychics, Music & Adopt-A-Pet! Free Admission, Family Friendly, Plenty of Parking. For more information, please call Diane 516-639-6903
12:00NOON-3:00PM HARVEST PARTY
LIVING LIVER DONATION BENEFIT Play carnival games and win prizes. Free will donation. This is a benefit for Susie Sheridan who is in need of a living liver donation. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THROUGH NOV. 2
6:00PM-9:00PM SPOOKY FEST
Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road in Rockville Centre. This Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don't want to be scared.... or maybe are looking for something a bit more frightening. For more information, please call 516-764-0045
Call for Copiague Yearbooks!
Do you have an old Copiague school yearbook laying around? Consider donating it to the library’s yearbook collection! We are specifically looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2016, 2019, and 2023.
Holiday
Food Drive
Thru November 30
The Library is hosting a food drive to support the Ace Center Food Pantry in North Amityville. We can accept donations of non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packets. We cannot accept anything homemade, expired, past its “best by” date, or opened items.
Book to Movie
Thursday, October 30
3:00 - 5:30 PM
It Ends With Us Mystery (R) 1hr 40mins
Join us for a special bookto-movie event featuring It Ends With Us. We’ll watch the film adaptation on the big screen, followed by a short discussion comparing it to the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Share your thoughts on the twists, characters, and changes from page to screen. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Repair Café
Saturday, November 1
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Have a small household
Copiague Memorial Public Library
item in need of repair? Don’t throw it away! Stop down to the Library for our annual Repair Café! Volunteers from Starflower Experience and our own local repairers will try to re-pair your lamp, radio, clock, small appliances, electronics, jewelry, and clothing. Please call the Library to register. Registration is required.
Smartphone
Photography Editing
Tuesday, November 4
6:30 - 8:30 PM
This course explains in depth all the editing tools that are including in the smartphone camera. Award winning photographer Holly Hunt will teach you all the tips and tricks on photo editing. Learn the best editing methods available through your smartphone camera. Registration is required.
Sign Language for Beginners
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Learn a new language with sign language instructor Rosemary Algios. In this beginner course, you will learn finger spelling, numbers, basic vocabulary, common phrases and deaf culture. Registration is required.
Puzzle Palooza: Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Thursday, November 6
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Get ready for a puzzle competition! Break into teams of four and compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle of a Thanksgiving cornucopia in two hours. The first team to finish the puzzle will receive a prize. Come by yourself or with friends. Registration is required.
Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke
Friday, November 7
3:00 - 5:00 PM
It’s Karaoke Friday! Sing your favorite song or enjoy the tunes sung by your family and friends. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
Fall Book and Media Sale
Saturday, November 8
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Discover hundreds of titles at unbeatable prices—fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and more! Come browse and find your next favorite read. We’ll also have DVD’s, CD’s and video games for purchase. Every sale helps support the Friends of the Copiague Library and their efforts to enrich our community. Don’t miss it! Registration is not required.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, November 13
3:00 - 4:30 PM
The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
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, communityminded 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
Long Island Sierra Club: NY Marine Rescue Center
Thursday, November 13
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Learn about the NY Marine Rescue Center’s vital work rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles. Discover how they protect marine life, support research, and educate the public on responding to stranded wildlife. Registration is required.
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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).
The Copiague School District community came together in a spirited display of pride and tradition during its annual homecoming celebration from Oct. 3-4. The two-day event kicked off with a lively pep rally at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School and concluded with the Hall of Achievement induction
School Spirit Soars At Copiague Homecoming
ceremony, honoring outstanding alumni who continue to make a lasting impact.
On the morning of Oct. 4, the sun was shining as students, staff, families and local sports clubs gathered at Great Neck Road Elementary School to begin the muchanticipated homecoming parade. Led by the Walter
G. O’Connell Copiague High School marching band, the parade made its way to the high school with floats, banners and cheers filling the streets.
Following the parade, the celebration continued on the high school fields where attendees enjoyed a community fair with food trucks, games and activities for all ages. As
the afternoon turned to game time, the Copiague Eagles faced off against the Centereach Cougars in front of a packed crowd of enthusiastic fans.
The visiting Cougars took an early lead with two touchdowns in the first half, but the Eagles came roaring back, showcasing determination and teamwork to secure a 27–
17 comeback victory.
Adding to the excitement, the halftime show featured the marching band’s new performance, “Bewitched,” as the game day cheer team and step team kept the crowds engaged throughout the game.
Later that evening, the district held its Hall of Achievement induction ceremony, recognizing five distinguished alumni whose accomplishments continue to inspire current students and the broader school community — Leonard Canton Jr. (Class of 1961); Dawn Longo Koziarz (Class of 1993); Denis O’Connor Jr. (Class of 1987); Michelle Roy (Class of 2007); and Dwayne Stewart (Class of 2008).
Long Islanders Invited To Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025
With women accounting for two-thirds of all individuals living with Alzheimer’s and twothirds of all dementia family caregivers, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, in Amityville. The event takes place at The Villas at Dominican Village, Helen Butler O.P. Hall (565 Albany Avenue, Amityville) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (doors open at 8:45 am for breakfast, exhibits, and memory screenings).
Individuals can register for free by visiting www.alzfdn. org/WEF2025.
The free forum will highlight Alzheimer’s disparate impact on women and provide practical information to help women reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s; plan for long-term needs;
and improve quality of life for themselves and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s. The event is open to all and features panel discussions with female medical and dementia care experts as well as family caregivers; informative exhibits; and free memory screenings.
Women have a greater lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and account for two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, two-thirds of Alzheimer’s caregivers are women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Panelists will include: Medical Panel Discussion:
• Dr. Stephanie Cosentino – Professor of Neuropsychology in the Cognitive Neuroscience Division
of the Department of Neurology, Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, and the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC).
• Dr. Ula Hwang –Professor of Emergency Medicine and Population Health,
Medical Director of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine; Core Investigator, GRECC (Geriatrics Research, Education and Clinical Center), James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center.
• Dr. Bei Wu – Dean’s Professor in Global
Health and Vice Dean for Research, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing; Co-Director, NYU Aging Incubator.
Professional Panel Discussion:
• Stephanie M. Alberts – Attorney and Partner, Co-Chair, Trusts & Estates practice group, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP.
• Daphne Perry – Healthcare Administrator and Program Director, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD).
Caregiver Panel Discussion:
• Alicia Evans – Caregiver advocate, medical communications trainer, published book author, and 2025 Long Island Artist Fellow.
• Cary Lopez – Co-
Founder and Executive Director, Act Now, former family caregiver. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
“Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s crisis — as caregivers, advocates, and the majority of those diagnosed. This forum is about turning awareness into action,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Together, we will empower women with the knowledge, tools, and community support they need to take control of their brain health, plan for the future, and drive social change that improves lives.”
For more information or to register for Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025 on November 5 in Amityville, visit www.alzfdn. org/WEF2025 or call AFA at 866-232-8484.
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What can be better than spending a day with friends, decked out in costume as you accumulate a mountain of sweet treats? That’s what trick-or-treaters do every Halloween, and sometimes the cache of candy is more than a person can consume in a lifetime. When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars. Rather than be wasteful and throw it away, they can utilize that candy in many different ways.
• S’mores cookie: Turn miniature chocolate bars into a campfire treat with a cookie twist. Press premade cookie dough into a round cast iron skillet and bake until cooked throughout. Add chopped up pieces of chocolate and marshmallows on top, and place under the broiler a few minutes until melted and gooey. Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.
• Confectionary pizza: Purchase premade pizza dough or make your own. Bake the dough on a pan with no toppings. Afterwards, spread a layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread on top. Then set up a fixings bar with various candies that others can add to their pizza slices. Options include chocolate candies, miniature pretzels, marshmallows, or gummy candies.
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• Stained glass cookies: Turn hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers®) into works of art. Fill sugar cookie cutouts with hard candies in the middle. When the cookies
bake, the candies will melt and then turn soft after cooling.
• Candy-topped brownies: Brownies are delicious on their own, but they’re even better with some embellishments. Mix chopped caramels into the batter, or add other candies for flavor and fun.
• Candy bark: Melt down any chocolate you may have and spread it on a baking sheet. Sprinkle chopped up leftover candy on top and allow to cool. Break into pieces for a homemade chocolate bark.
• Gingerbread house: Save the candy in a zip-top bag for freshness and reserve for decorating gingerbread houses around the holidays.
• Birthday piñata: If there is a birthday on the horizon, use the Halloween candy to stuff the piñata.
• Parade route: Veteran’s Day parades are held each November. Start a new tradition in town where donated candy will be tossed out to the crowd by those marching in the parade.
• Donate: Various organizations will gather and ship leftover candy to troops stationed overseas or donate the goods to first responders, veterans and others.
It’s fun to gather treats on Halloween. But when the collected candy is simply too much to eat, there are various ways to put it to good use.
Five Things You Might Not Know About Halloween…
Halloween is Over 2,000 Years Old! Our end-of-October holiday traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
In that spirit, here are four more fun and scary tidbits you might not know about Halloween:
1. Pumpkin Carving Started with Turnips! Before pumpkins became the stars of fall, the Irish carved scary faces into turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits. When they came to America, they discovered pumpkins were bigger, brighter, and easier to carve and a new Halloween tradition was born!
2. The Most Haunted City Isn’t Salem, It’s Savannah! Savannah, Georgia, now ranks as America’s most haunted city. With its cobblestone streets, Civil War past, and ghostly charm, it’s become a favorite destination for thrill seekers every October.
3. Halloween Spending Could Top $13 Billion This Year. 2025 is set to break records for Halloween sales, especially in candy and home décor. So, if your neighbor’s yard looks like a movie set… you’re not imagining things! And pet costumes… Americans will spend nearly $700 million dressing up their pets this year.
4. Halloween was Once Banned in America! In the 19th century, due to its pagan origins and wild celebrations, many communities in the U.S. banned Halloween altogether. It wasn’t until the early 20th century, when it became more family-friendly and less about ghosts and spirits, that Halloween made a comeback as a national celebration.
