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Umberto's of New Hyde Park, Long Island’s iconic pizzeria and Italian restaurant, recently hosted its second annual car show with the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club. The event raised $1,000 for Island Harvest Food Bank, the region’s leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. More than 100 car show participants and attendees also donated non-perishable food items, worth up to 1,800 meals. The show featured more than two dozen vintage and modern Alfa Romeo vehicles from the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club. The event also featured prizes, giveaways, music and Umberto's prestigious Italian fare. https://lnkd.in/gJeG9XSE #carshow2024 #alfaromeo #pizza #pizzalover #longislandnewyork #vintagecars

CAR SHOW THIS SUNDAY Umberto's of New Hyde Park, Long Island’s iconic pizzeria and Italian restaurant, will be hosting its second annual car show with the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club on Sunday, September 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at their New Hyde Park location (633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040). The event will support Island Harvest Food Bank, the region’s leading hunger-relief organization with a mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Ahead of the event, Umberto’s will be hosting a food drive and placing collection bins at their locations in New Hyde Park, Manhasset, Massapequa Park, Bellmore and Lake Grove. The show will feature vintage and modern Alfa Romeo vehicles from the New York Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club. The event is free to the public and attendees are asked to bring nonperishable and non-expired food items for Island Harvest. Donations will also be accepted. The event will also feature prizes, giveaways, music, Italian fare and more. https://lnkd.in/e4FeZDdt #carshow #alfaromeo #pizza #pizzalover #longislandnewyork #vintagecar

SAVE THE DATES in October. The 2024 Spooky Fest presented by The Center for Science will celebrate Halloween this season with an exciting event with all levels of fright for the whole family. For those who want a bit more, experience a walk in the Dino Woods with Animatronic Zombie Dinosaurs. Children will have fun in the Mystic garden and Glow Tent. There will also be Face Painting, Kids Crafts, Music and Fortune Telling. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October...Perfect for the whole family. #scienceeducation #dinosaur #LearningThroughPlay #teachingkids #STEM #stemactivities #animalsanctuary #animals #liveanimals #childrenlearning #stemeducation #naturelovers #kidsnature #children #dayschool #preschool #daycare #sciencekids #childrensactivities #Halloween #halloween2024

WCBS 2 News recently highlighted SIBSPlace’s summer camp program where more than 20 children were treated to a special visit at HorseAbility, a nonprofit organization that provides equine therapy to individuals with mental health issues. SIBSPlace provides mental health support and programs for children who have a sibling or parent with cancer or other life-threatening illness. Through equine therapy, SIBSPlace campers strengthened their physical and emotional capacities. HorseAbility’s specially-trained horses provide hope and stimulate positive change in the children’s lives. By caring for horses, campers also learned how to be more focused, present and learn how to be their authentic selves. Campers enjoyed a stress-free afternoon horseback riding, grooming and interacting with the horses in the fields and stables. #cancer #cancerawareness #mentalhealth #childrenscancerawareness #siblings https://lnkd.in/eTf8q29B

On August 15, National Thrift Shop Day, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) hosted their first-ever pop-up thrift store at their Smithtown headquarters at 99 Hollywood Drive. The proceeds directly support DDI's educational, therapeutic and vocational services that DDI provides to over 1500 children and adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Adults in DDI’s day program participated in the pop-up, where they will learn essential vocational, retail and customer service skills. More than 1,000 unique accessories were for sale, from handbags, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts and neckties. Items range from $2 to $100 and are from well-known designers and luxury brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Cole Haan, Hartmann, Tumi, Vera Bradely, Vigneri and Banana Republic. https://lnkd.in/ekHFaCxa #developmentaldisabilities #education #therapeutic

More than 20 children from SIBSPlace’s summer camp program were recently treated to a special visit at HorseAbility, a nonprofit organization that provides equine therapy to individuals with mental health issues. SIBSPlace provides mental health support and programs for children who have a sibling or parent with cancer or other life-threatening illness. Through equine therapy, SIBSPlace campers strengthened their physical and emotional capacities. HorseAbility’s specially-trained horses provide hope and stimulate positive change in the children’s lives. By caring for horses, campers also learned how to be more focused, present and learn how to be their authentic selves. Campers enjoyed a stress-free afternoon horseback riding, grooming and interacting with the horses in the fields and stables. #cancer #cancerawareness #mentalhealth #childrenscancerawareness #Siblings https://lnkd.in/gKxjDMvv

A storied, award-winning retired firefighter, Edmund Miley, was treated to a surprise celebration as he was discharged from his rehabilitation at North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nursing Center. Miley was joined by his wife and children and 50 members from the Mohegan Lake Fire Department who surprised him in being part of a full honor escort out of the facility. Miley has been recovering from a severe stroke and will return home to continue his recovery process. A volunteer fireman for 30 years, Miley served as Captain of the Mount Vernon Fire Department for four years and Yonkers Fire Department for 26 years. During his storied career, he rescued 5 people trapped above a fire and received the Fireman of the Year award from the City of Yonkers, among numerous other heroic acts. Miley is recovering from a stroke which has affected his speech and motor skills. He has been resilient throughout the rehabbing process, overcoming several obstacles. Every day Miley has been working with the experts at North Westchester’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology experts. He is now walking and on his feet, and will continue his therapies in a home, outpatient setting. Miley was an award-winning volunteer firefighter for 30 years, serving as Captain of the Mount Vernon Fire Department for four years and Yonkers Fire Department for 26 years. During his storied career, he rescued 5 people trapped above a fire and received the Fireman of the Year award from the City of Yonkers, delivered four babies and received another award saving a fellow firefighter who was trapped on a roof. https://lnkd.in/e4V3MueR #therepy #nursing #firefighter #strokesurvivor

Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation recently hosted a nostalgia-filled “Senior Prom” for its residents. The senior residents dressed up in their own prom dresses and suits and ties and enjoyed an evening of dancing and the music of their youth with their grandchildren and family members. Seniors were accompanied by their grandchildren and family members. In keeping with the “Arabian Nights” theme of the event, facility staff catered a traditional Arabic meal, including falafel, homemade hummus, grape leaves, Arabic rice and chicken. https://lnkd.in/eeEK9S8c #RehabilitationCenter #ParkinsonsAwareness #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #parkinsonsdisease #nursinghome

Splish Splash Water Park and Jovia Financial Credit Union hosted their third annual ‘Carefree Day of Sun and Water Park Fun’ on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Over 100 children from Long Island Head Start and Hey There Beautiful Foundation, their families, mentors and volunteers, were treated to a carefree day which included admission for a full day at the water park and a voucher for food and drinks. Each year Jovia and Splish Splash select two youth-focused non-profits that support young people and provide a full day of recreation where kids can simply be kids. Over 50 of the attendees were from Long Island Head Start, an organization that offers various programs to support children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment. An additional group of 50 attendees were from Hey There Beautiful Foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY, which seeks to empower women and young girls to achieve their life goals through education, motivation, self-awareness and self-development. https://lnkd.in/g3vyQMz6