Community

"We want to be sure during a campaign for office that potential candidates have an organized environmental focus, and we want to see distinct policy issues and initiatives addressed as our biggest priority," says Laura Tooman.

"This year's San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons will feature Sal Valentinetti on Saturday night, over 100 food and artisian vendors, entertainment every hour both day, pay one price Carnival both days," noted Rick Martel.

As per usual, Escola de Samba Boom, a 30-piece Percussion Ensemble, will kick-off Saturday's jam-packed lineup.

"Remember: If you're not in it, you can't win it!" noted Janice Landis.

"Kids just love big trucks," Steve Long noted. "This event not only gives them the opportunity to see them up close, but to actually hop behind the steering wheel and pretend they're doing the driving."

"Our water quality is degrading before our eyes," said Adrienne Esposito. "Our bays are dying and the science clearly shows us why."

"Walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running," noted Bob Isaksen.

"This cath lab brings extended care to a population who previously could not access potentially life-saving care within the recognized critical window of time and diagnostic services important for ongoing care," noted Dr. Reuven Pasternak, Vice President for Health Systems for Stony Brook Medicine.

"We deliver 40 meals every Wednesday year-round to seniors, shut-ins, ill and homebound community members," shared J. Hilton Crosby, Jr., MS.

"The winner takes home a year's supply of Fudge from Fat Ass Fudge, one of our vendors at the Festival," Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht shared about the inaugural Garlic Breath Contest.