NY Rangers Alum Tom Laidlaw To Attend National Night Out In Ridge

RIDGE, NY — New York Rangers hockey alumni Tom Laidlaw will make a special appearance at National Night Out at Firemen’s Memorial Field in Ridge on Tuesday.

The free event, which was canceled last year due to COVID-19, will be co-hosted by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon’s office and the Town of Brookhaven from 5 to 8 p.m.

It will include games and giveaways, music by a deejay, dancing, Bingo, a tug-of-war, ball hockey, and softball games, including a series of tournaments in which staff from the Sheriff’s office, Brookhaven, and other county employees will be battling it out throughout the evening, officials said.

There will also be a child and senior identification card station, vehicle displays, a Safety Town, as well as a barbecue, and there will be plenty of ice cream on hand.

Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine thanked Toulon and the sheriff’s office for working with the town to organize the event.

“It is an important community event that gives adults and children the opportunity to get up close and personal with law enforcement in a relaxed and fun atmosphere,” he said.

Councilwoman Jane Bonner said called National Night Out a “great tradition” and said she was happy to join with her colleagues to help make the event “a big success.”

“It’s important that residents and law enforcement become familiar with each other so we can all work together to make Brookhaven a better place to live,” she added.

For more information, go to www.SuffolkSheriff.com

Suffolk County police are planning similar events in the various precincts.

Police said the nationwide campaign “is designed to enhance the relationship between the community and law enforcement and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.”

• First Precinct: Movie Night at Wyandanch Park. Time TBA.
• Second Precinct: Tri CYA, l809 New York Ave., Huntington, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights will include a barbecue, entertainment, and giveaways.
• Third Precinct: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Activities include entertainment and giveaways.·
• Fourth Precinct: Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with police demonstrations and fire department vehicles. There will be a movie shown at 8:15 p.m.
• Fifth Precinct: South Ocean Middle School, 225 South Ocean Ave., Patchogue, from 6 to 9 p.m. Activities will include free food, entertainment, and giveaways.
• Sixth Precinct: Centereach Pool Complex, 286 Hawkins Rd., Centereach, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Activities include swimming and music.

The Mastics/Moriches/Shirley Community Library and the 7th Precinct are hosting a National Night Out, also on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the field located behind Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School. Activities will include EMS and fire department vehicle demonstrations, according to police.

Suffolk Legis. James Mazzarella said he was happy to announce the event was coming back after “taking a hiatus last year.”

“Please join us for this great family-friendly event,” he added.