Toys for Tots to Bring Holiday Cheer to Town of Oyster Bay Kids

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toys for Tots collection drive is already underway, and runs through Dec. 12. The effort aims to collect new, unwrapped toys for as gifts for children throughout the community.

“Under the direction of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the Toys for Tots Drive follows a mission to help ensure that children in need within our area do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness,” said Councilman Chris Coschignano, who is co-chairing the drive with Councilman Anthony Macagnone.

“By helping those in need experience the wonderful embrace of the holiday season, contributors will get to play an active role in bringing happiness to one of our nation’s most valuable resources for the future, our children,” Macagnone said.

Collection boxes can be found at these town facilities:

• Oyster Bay Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay)
• Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa)
• Department of Public Works Facility (150 Miller Place, Syosset)
• The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (at Bethpage Community Park – 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage)
• Marjorie R. Post Community Park (Unqua and Merrick Roads, Massapequa)
• Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park (Motor Avenue, Farmingdale)
• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park (Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury)

For more information, contact the councilmen at (516) 624-6303 or (516) 624-6619, or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.