Frances Whittelsey

Suffolk County

Kepherd Daniel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Huntington

New York

Nassau County

Syosset

Northport

Melanie Gulbas

Oyster Bay

Half Hollow Hills

Plainview

Commack

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Hilton Long Island/Huntington

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;
 
 RESERVE YOUR SPOT&nbsp;- <a href="https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://luma.com/dnq7v1n7</a> 
 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM&nbsp;
 
 The Huntington Hilton&nbsp;
 
 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747&nbsp;


 In Person + Live Streamed&nbsp;
 
 Open to the public. No professional background required.&nbsp;
 
 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;


 FOR PARENTS • CAREGIVERS EDUCATORS YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS GRANDPARENTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS&nbsp;

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    Protecting Our Children...

Gold Coast Forum

Vice President JD Vance needs to come clean. He’s been pretending to be someone he’s not for far too long. Luckily, he has a chance to rewrite his old wrongs and his old memoir in his own one-man show. Hillbilly Allegedly&nbsp;tells the real story of JD Vance, and what made him change his mind and support Donald Trump. From growing up in Ohio to where his money came from for his Congressional campaign to why he’s the only logical choice for president in 2028…everything will be revealed! Featuring a live Q&amp;A with the VP.
$20
Dan Wilbur is a comedian and author whose work has been featured on&nbsp;The Onion News Network, IFC,&nbsp;McSweeney’s, MTV,&nbsp;Funny or Die,&nbsp;The Today Show, and Comedy Central’s&nbsp;@Midnight. His videos parodying the current Vice President JD Vance have amassed tens of millions of views across social media. He is the creator of the viral literary humor blog Better Book Titles, and the author of two humor books, How Not to Read (Penguin) and Never Flirt with Puppy Killers (Simon &amp; Schuster). His first comedy album Husband Material plays regularly on Sirius XM. He recently opened for Patton Oswalt around the Midwest and at the Beacon Theatre in NYC.

Local Event: Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show

Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show

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Find hope one page at a time. Glimmers &amp; Ink is a series of three 90-minute guided poetry and reflective writing workshops focused on healing, resilience and finding hope. Led by Janna "JT" Tusa, author of Glimmers of Hope Vol. I and Onward Glimmers of Hope II, each session invites you to write and explore your story, reflect to find clarity and peace, and connect with a supportive community.

All experience levels are welcome. Every participant receives a complimentary journal, pen and cup of coffee.
When: Saturdays, October 24, October 31 and November 7, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Published (Books · Wine · Beer), 47 Green Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Cost: $150 for the three-session package
To register: Scan the QR code on the event flyer, click attached link, or visit publishedli.com. Learn more about JT at theglimmerofhope.com.

Local Event: Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with Author Janna "JT" Tusa

Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with...

Find hope one page at a time. Glimmers & Ink is a series of three 90-minute guided poetry and reflective writing workshops...

Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with Author Janna "JT" Tusa

Lodestar's 10 Year Celebration

Great food... an even greater cause. Lodestar Turns 10! Join us on&nbsp;Thurs. Nov. 5th in Huntington at Appliance World to celebrate 10 years of Lodestar’s mission and the families we’ve had the privilege to serve with over 50,000 home-based mental health visits. Featuring Top Chef Winner Harold Dieterle and an evening of exceptional food, conversation, and fun. Show up. Make a difference.Buy your tickets now — $75 earlybird pricing is expiring shortly: <a href="https://www.lodestarcs.org/lodestar-turns-10/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPdFpvQmdKdnVVZUltQmJzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqlnhbxm9KrkD8Fc7YFIDCCG61kRW8lOGtbE4IBJBLik1WaBvxERaNBq_cuH_aem_9YkWO_ezXcXCJm9C-FgzHA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lodestarcs.org/lodestar-turns-10/</a>

Local Event: featuring Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle

featuring Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle

Great food... an even greater cause.  Lodestar Turns 10! Join us on Thurs. Nov. 5th in Huntington at Appliance World to...

The Huntington Village gift shop is a festival sponsor, will have a booth at Heckscher Park, and is running Festival specials in the store all weekend long, including 15 percent off.
Huntington Village&rsquo;s newest gift shop is headed to Heckscher Park. <a href="https://wahooomarket.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wahooo Market by John</a>, the store at 328A Main Street run by John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-and-son team behind <a href="https://johnscrazysocks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks</a>, will have a booth at this year&rsquo;s Long Island Fall Festival. Wahooo Market is also proud to be a sponsor of the festival, presented by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.
The festival runs all weekend and the vendor booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll find the Wahooo Market booth on Prime Street.
For John, the Fall Festival is a family tradition. &ldquo;I love the Fall Festival. I&rsquo;ve been going on the carnival rides since I was a little kid,&rdquo; said John Cronin, co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Wahooo Market. &ldquo;Now I&rsquo;m so excited that we have a booth at the festival.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This is such a fun time, and people come from all over Long Island,&rdquo; said Mark X. Cronin, John&rsquo;s father and co-founder. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re so excited to meet people at the Fall Festival and for them to learn more about Wahooo Market by John.&rdquo;
Festival Specials All Weekend Long
Can&rsquo;t get enough festival fun? Walk over to the store. All weekend long, Wahooo Market will have Festival specials in the store, including 15 percent off everything in the store. We&rsquo;ll have free gifts, music and fun, fun, fun.
What You&rsquo;ll Find at Wahooo Market
Wahooo Market grew out of ten years of <a href="https://johnscrazysocks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks</a>, and John and Mark celebrated the store&rsquo;s new name on October 1 with a parade through Huntington Village and cake and ice cream for the community. Inside, you&rsquo;ll find much more than socks: apparel, jewelry, home items, candy, cookies, coffee, and fabulous gifts, along with the John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks you already love.
Many of the gifts are made by people with differing abilities or by companies that employ them. More than half of the Wahooo Market team has a differing ability, and every purchase helps create jobs and show what people with differing abilities can do. <a href="https://wahooomarket.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wahooo Market</a> also continues the giving-back tradition John started with John&rsquo;s Crazy Socks, beginning with five percent of earnings to Special Olympics New York.
Come Say Hello
Stop by the Wahooo Market booth at the festival, then visit the store at 328A Main Street in Huntington Village. Look for the sign out front, come through the gate, walk down the short path, and enter a world full of joy. Can&rsquo;t make it in? Shop online at <a href="https://wahooomarket.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wahooomarket.com</a>.
It&rsquo;s worth shouting about &mdash; WAHOOO!

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