Town Collects Thousands Of Toys At Drive-Thru Collection Event

MASSAPEQUA, NY — Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Tom Hand and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined the United States Marines Corps in hosting a massive, first-of-its-kind ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Dec. 5.

The town collected more than 16,000 toys to help families impacted by the COVID-19 economic crisis and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season.

“This ‘Cruise-Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ provided residents a safe way to donate toys while bringing smiles to the faces of children this holiday season," Saladino said. "I thank our residents for opening their hearts and wallets to generously give back to children in need during the holidays. This collection drive was the all-time largest single day collection on Long Island and demonstrated the love our community has for others.”

Those who still wish to donate an unwrapped toy can visit collection boxes throughout the town by Dec. 14 at the following locations: Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, Town Hall South in Massapequa, Department of Public Works in Syosset, Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville and the town Ice Skating Center in Bethpage.