Oops- Giannini to the Rescue

It seems four of the lamp posts in front of the new buildings in town didn't get decorated with Christmas Lights.

Ta da!
Giannini Landscaping to the rescue, in time for the December 1 Christmas parade.

Copiague Christmas Parade

The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Assumption Church, is holding their annual Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 1.

The Parade starts at 1pm at the Washington Mutual Bank on the corner of Montauk Highway and proceeds up Great Neck Road to Our Lady of Assumption Church.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Santa Day at Century21 AA

Santa Day is coming!

December 8, 2007, 11am - 3pm

For over 20 years, Century21 AA has held Santa Day, where children can get their picture taken with Santa Claus and delivered before Christmas for FREE. I look forward to seeing you there.

Coat Drive sponsored by Wayne Horsley

Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley is sponsoring a Coat Drive. All sizes of new or gently used COATS, SWEATSHIRTS, SWEATERS, and BLANKETS are being collected for needy families.



If you are able to donate, please bring the items to Legislator Horsley's office, 123 North Wellwood Avenue, (across from the gazeebo), Lindenhurst.
Their phone is (631) 854-1100.



The Deadline is Tuesday, December 11, 2007.

Must See Video- Six Minutes

This sad but touching video was e-mailed to me by a friend. It was created by a 15 year old girl named Lizzie Palmer. It certainly makes you realize just how fortunate we are. http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1

Thanksgiving Party at Tanner Park Senior Center

The visitors at the Tanner Park Senior Center in Copiague had a great time during their Thanksgiving Center Party. Lunch was catered from Bellisimos in Amityville. James the DJ had everyone out there dancing. Carol Bromm, Associate Broker from Century21 AA in Lindenhurst played "Let's Make a Deal" and had the audience searching their pockets and pocketbooks for paraphernalia for prizes. There were raffles and lots of fun for all. We get to do it again on December 7.

Marine Corp Junior ROTC pitches in

The cadets of the Marine Corp Junior ROTC at Lindenhurst High School will be filling the stockings made by the volunteers at the Tanner Park Senior Center in Copiague, for Operation Christmas Stocking.
They took time from their drill practice for the upcoming Marine Corp Birthday Ball this weekend to pose for this picture.
Operation Christmas Stocking sends stockings to the soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afganistan during the holidays. Donations and stockings are still being accepted until November 25 at Century21 AA Realty, 1596 Straight Path (corner of Wellwood Avenue). For further info go to www.BoatsieLong Island.org.

Daniel Street Civic Association Meeting

I will be the featured speaker at the next Daniel Street Civic Association Meeting. I will talk about the local Real Estate market, foreclosures and short sales.

The meeting is held at the Margaret McKenna Administration Bldg. (former Niagara School) on Monday, November 19, at 7:30pm.

Wanda McCabe of the Anthony Albano Agency gave a very informative lesson regarding changes in your home and auto insurance you may not have been aware of, at the October meeting.

Grand Opening of The Barber Shop

We celebrated the Grand Opening of The Barber Shop with a ribbon cutting on November 10. They are located at 5 West Hoffman Avenue, right near Wellwood Avenue. The owner mentioned he used to work at "Cut and Swirl". Do you remember "Cut and Swirl"? http://www.lindenhurstchamber.com/gallery_photo.asp?photo_id=907&ctr=11

Pearl Harbor Memorial at Republic Airport

December 7, 2007, 10:30am, there will be a Memorial Ceromony to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day at Republic Airport co sponsored by the American Air Power Museum. For complete info check: http://www.republicairport.net/pressreleases.htm

Operation Christmas Stocking

Operation Chrismas stocking is sending Christmas Stockings to the troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information contact www.BoatsieLongIsland.org.

Helping out at the Copiague Tanner Park Senior Center making the stockings to be filled are (l-r) Debbie DePrima, Marge Doyle, Millie Arcieri, Jackie Menna, Janet Hunsucker, Estelle Miller and Mickey Lind.

The JrMCROTC at Lindenhurst High School will be filling the stockings with the generous donations received from the Tanner Park Senior Center and others. Please drop off your filled stockings or donations for the stockings at Century21 AA, 1596 Straight Path (corner of Wellwood Avenue), by November 25, 2007.

You can help a soldier have a happy holiday too.

The tree lighting ceremony will be Sunday, December 2, 2007, on the corner of Wellwood Avenue and Hoffman Avenues. For further info check: http://lindenhurstchamber.com/calendar.asp?event_id=68

Republic Airport Petition

Smile for the camera!

I was invited to attend the press conference given by Steve Bellone, Town of Babylon Supervisor on October 18, 2007. He announced litigation will be forthcoming to prevent the rapid expansion of Republic Airport. There is an online petition that you can sign by accessing the following link: http://www.townofbabylon.com/news.cfm?id=219&searchDate=10/1/2007.

That is me standing at the left of Steve during the press release.

On Wednesday, November 28, at 3:30pm Tom Spota, the Suffolk County District Attorney, will speak at the Lindenhurst Library.

WARNING! Heard the First Precinct is really cracking down on driving while using a cell phone. It is a $150 fine and 2 points on your license.