Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced a partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces.  Donations will be accepted throughout the months of October and November, and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Big Hy for Heroes to send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe.  Help support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by donating DVDs.”

“Big Hy for Heroes” was started in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas.  Over the years, “Big Hy for Heroes” has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today.

Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights.  Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:

• Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
• Town Hall South – 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
• Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center – 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714
• Hicksville Athletic Center – 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801

Additionally, letters and notes to soldiers are also welcome.  For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops, please call (516) 624-6380.