Brookside School

Bellmore-Merrick Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026 
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Drive-Thru &amp; Drop-Off 
Brookside School 
1260 Meadowbrook Road 
North Merrick, NY 11566
Help Keep Our Community Safe
Safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications to help prevent prescription drug abuse and misuse while protecting our environment. Proper disposal keeps medications out of the wrong hands and out of our water supply and landfills.
Bellmore-Merrick Drug Take-Back Day is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide initiative providing safe, legal, and convenient medication disposal.
Please help spread the word to your family, friends, and neighbors. 
Together, we can make a difference.
Food Drive
Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Community Cupboard if you can.

Local Event: Shed the Meds

Nassau County

Bellmore

New York

Shed the Meds

Bellmore-Merrick Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026 
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Drive-Thru & Drop-Off 
Brookside School...

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Melanie Gulbas

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FREE COMMUNITY EVENT&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.
 
 Protecting Our Children In The Era of Al and Social Media&nbsp;
 
 Co-hosted by Rebecca Sanin, Suffolk County Legislator &amp; Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R, Founder of Long Island Counseling&nbsp;


 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026&nbsp;
 
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 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM&nbsp;
 
 The Huntington Hilton&nbsp;
 
 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747&nbsp;


 In Person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
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 In person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Coffee, juice, snacks and pastries available throughout the evening.
 
 Advance registration required. Seating is limited.&nbsp;


 Why This Summit Matters&nbsp;


 Technology is reshaping childhood. This free community summit brings together mental health professionals, educators, policymakers, child-safety and cybersecurity experts, parents and community leaders to examine the impact of Al, social media and digital life on children's mental health, learning, development and safety - and to discuss practical ways communities can reduce harm and help children thrive.&nbsp;


 MENTAL HEALTH &amp; DEVELOPMENT&nbsp;
 
 Featured Speakers&nbsp;
 
 Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R&nbsp;


 TECHNOLOGY &amp; CHILD SAFETY&nbsp;
 
 Al, social media, online risks, privacy, emerging technologies and practical protections.&nbsp;
 
 Founder, Long Island Counseling &amp; District Support Services&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds&nbsp;
 
 President &amp; CEO, Family and Children's Association&nbsp;
 
 David Schwed&nbsp;
 
 Lars Clemensen&nbsp;
 
 Leading Cybersecurity Expert&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Danielle Gately&nbsp;
 
 Superintendent of Schools&nbsp;
 
 Rebecca Sanin&nbsp;


 POLICY &amp; ADVOCACY&nbsp;
 
 Local policies, legislation, school initiatives and community action that can create healthier environments for children.&nbsp;
 
 Suffolk County Legislator, District 16&nbsp;
 
 Monica R. Martinez&nbsp;
 
 New York State Senator&nbsp;
 
 Errol D. Toulon Jr.&nbsp;
 
 Sheriff of Suffolk County, New York&nbsp;
 
 Michael Fink&nbsp;
 
 Director of Technology; Founder, District Support Services &amp; Student Safety Alert&nbsp;
 
 Dr. Kathleen Hurley&nbsp;
 
 Neuropsychologist and Founder of Sage Psychology&nbsp;


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Shed the Meds

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10:00 AM

Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd, North Merrick, NY

You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit