Bellmore Movies & The Showplace

What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young son, Jayden, who has profound Level 3 autism. Through immersive observational filmmaking and candid interviews, the documentary offers an unfiltered portrait of a family navigating extraordinary challenges with resilience, humor, and unconditional love.
At the center of the story is Melissa Aguanno, a Long Island criminal defense attorney and founder of her own law practice. In the courtroom, she advocates tirelessly for her clients. At home, she assumes an equally demanding role as Jayden's mother, teacher, advocate, and full-time caregiver. The film reveals the emotional and physical realities of balancing a demanding legal career while providing around-the-clock care for a child with profound autism.
Without resorting to sensationalism, What's Next for Jayden explores the complex realities many families face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, elopement, social isolation, and the uncertainty of planning for the future. At the same time, it celebrates the moments that often go unseen—the small victories, quiet routines, unexpected laughter, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her son.
"This project was inspired by Jayden and our daily life together," said Melissa Aguanno. "My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of profound autism and recognize the strength, dignity, and humanity of families living this reality every day."
Director Sal DelGiudice approached the film with a commitment to authenticity, allowing the family's story to unfold naturally without narration or manufactured drama. The result is a moving portrait that invites audiences to witness—not judge—the realities of profound autism through compassion, honesty, and hope.
"We are incredibly honored that What's Next for Jayden has been selected as the Closing Film of this year's Long Island International Film Expo," said Melissa Aguanno, co-producer. "We hope the film sparks meaningful conversations about profound autism, encourages greater understanding, and reminds audiences that every family's journey deserves to be seen and valued."With its selection as the festival's closing film, What's Next for Jayden continues its mission of raising awareness and fostering empathy for individuals with profound autism and the families who love and care for them every day.
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Local Event: What’s Next for Jayden?

Nassau County

Bellmore

New York

What’s Next for Jayden?

What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young...

Levittown Hall

The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is hosting our 5th Annual Sci-Fi Mini Convention at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY on Saturday, July 18th 2026 from 12pm – 5pm Sponsored by Jovia Financial Credit Union. This event will feature Members of the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, The Rebel Legion’s Echo Base, and the Saber Guild’s Endor Temple in their Star Wars Costumes. We also will be visited by members of the Long Island Ghost Busters! Admission is FREE and there will be games and activities including Blast-A-Trooper, Jedi Training, and meet and greets with media guests.

Event Highlights
Special Guest Appearances!
Featuring Star Wars &amp; Other Cosplay Groups!
Exciting Attractions &amp; Activities!

Special Guests Include:
Catherine Mary Stewart (Actress) – The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet 
Damian Maffei (Actor) – Strangers 2 : Prey at Night, Haunt, Black Eyed Susan
Sasha Graham (Actress / Author) – Bloodletting, Polymorph &amp; Trivial / Magic of Tarot
Brimstone (Wrestler/Performer) – Producer, Wrestler &amp; Actor
Joe Zaso (Actor/Author) – Virus X, Wolf of Wall Street, Horror Writer
Elizabeth Shepherd (Actress) - Tomb of Ligeia (1964) / Damien: Omen 2 (1978)
Michael Jan Friedman (Author) – Star Trek Novelist &amp; Comic Book Author
Fina Falke (Artist / Author) - Princess Djina of Rasnov Romania &amp; Second Chances 
John Peel (Author) – Doctor Who, Star Trek &amp; Diadem Series Novelist
Robin Channing (Magician) – Mind-Bending Magician &amp; Performer
Movie Cars: DeLoreans, Batmobile &amp; More! (Weather Permitting)

Featured Cosplayers:
Ruby Rinekso
Jacobella Luongo
mcheretic / Abigail
More to Come!


Paid Attractions &amp; Activities
✔ Guest Autographs
✔ Snacks &amp; Beverages
✔ Raffles, Vendors &amp; Gaming
✔ Blast-A-Trooper Challenge
✔ Jedi Training

Sponsors &amp; Partners
Music Provided by Dan Kelly DJ Services
Interfleet Broadcasting (IFB) – Sci-Fi Podcast LIVE
Prize Sponsors: Community Care RX, Joebba’s Palace, &amp; More!

There will be Light Saber demonstrations from the Saber Guild. There will be Raffles and Auctions for some incredible prize packs and snacks &amp; beverages for sale, all to raise money for CPNassau! We are also excited to announce that we will be doing a giveaway of a 7ft Darth Vader Animated Statue with the 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison
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All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
For more info &amp; updates, visit:
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Local Event: CP Nassau's Sci-Fi Mini-Con 2026

Hicksville

CP Nassau's Sci-Fi Mini-Con 2026

The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is hosting our 5th Annual Sci-Fi Mini Convention at Levittown Hall, 201...

Stonebridge Country Club

Join us at our 26th annual golf outing at Stonebridge Golf Links &amp; Country Club on July 20th! 

This special anniversary event is an enjoyable day filled with friendly competition, delicious food, tournament awards, and fantastic raffle prizes – all in support of a great cause. 

Your participation and generosity will help provide essential mental health and substance use treatment for Long Islanders in need. 

Sponsorships and registration are now open! 
Visit our event page for more details and to secure your spot: https://centralnassau.org/events/annual-golf-outing/ 

We look forward to seeing you on the green! ⛳️🏌️‍

Local Event: 26th Annual Golf Outing

26th Annual Golf Outing

Join us at our 26th annual golf outing at Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club on July 20th! 

This special anniversary event...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into your own experiences and can be a powerful way to connect with others. The instructor will take you through short writing exercises and show you how you can use journaling in your life. No writing experience is needed.
Instructor: Joy Jacobson, Poet and Managing Editor of the HSS Journal
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Date:&nbsp;July&nbsp; 5, 2026 10:30-12:00 pm (EST)
Sign up now, space is limited! Register here to join: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Journaling_to_Health" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en...</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

New York County

Upper East Side

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into...

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

Hicksville Public Library

Meet local celebrity <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blakegrossmanofficial/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Blake Grossman</a> of Grossman World on Saturday, July 25 @ 2pm at Hicksville Library! Known as the Voice of Long Island, Blake's signature style and viral videos capture what's happening in Hicksville and Long Island. Blake will share details about his meteoric rise to fame: the nostalgic videos that kickstarted his fanbase and where he plans to take Grossman World in the future.&nbsp;
A Q&amp;A will follow the presentation, so bring your questions!&nbsp;

Local Event: A Conversation with Blake Grossman 

A Conversation with Blake Grossman 

Meet local celebrity Blake Grossman of Grossman World on Saturday, July 25 @ 2pm at Hicksville Library! Known as the Voice of...

Wind Creek Casino

Bus Trip to Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem, PA
Hosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville, NY
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Cost:$60 per person (includes the driver’s tip) Give back: $35 slot play
Time:Please arrive before 8:30 am Return approx. 8:30 pm
Parking: 999 S. Oyster Bay Rd. (dead end) Bethpage, NY
Reservations: Call Barbara at (516) 935-5576
Please make checks payable to: “St. Ignatius Loyola Church” *The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.*

Local Event: Casino Bus Trip

Casino Bus Trip

Bus Trip to Wind Creek Casino Bethlehem, PA
Hosted by St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Hicksville, NY
Tuesday, July 28,...

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Join the Cradle of Aviation Museum for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 World Champions.Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. – Cocktails &amp; Meet-and-Greet with Players 7:30 p.m. – Dinner
Players Scheduled to Attend*
Doc Gooden • Darryl Strawberry • Jesse Orosco • Lenny Dykstra • Wally Backman • Sid Fernandez • Kevin Mitchell • Dave Magadan • Rafael Santana • Ed Hearn • Barry Lyons • Bruce Berenyi • Randy Myers • Randy Niemann • Terry Leach • Doug Sisk • Sandy Carter
Tickets: $250 per person
Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530
Reservations are required. Seating is limited.Purchase tickets online or call Reservations 516-572-4066 (Mon–Fri, 10 am - 4 pm)
Proceeds benefit the Cradle of Aviation Museum's Education and Preservation Programs.
*Players are subject to change.

Local Event: 1986 World Champions 40th Anniversary Celebration

Garden City

1986 World Champions 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Cradle of Aviation Museum for a special evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 World Champions.Thursday,...

Tom Gambardella

New York City Metropolitan Area

Levittown

Melanie Gulbas

Plainview

East Meadow

Syosset

Farmingdale

Wantagh-Seaford

Mineola

Massapequa

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Fast, Appointment-Free DMV Processing — Plates Issued On The

Carco DMV Services

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50 states. Skip the long lines, dealing with DMV websites, and delays. Walk into our Huntington or Bellmore office and walk out with plates and registrations in hand — no appointment needed. Our Services Include: • Vehicle registrations &amp; renewals • Title transfers &amp; duplicate titles • Plate issuance &amp; surrenders • In-transit permits • Lien recordings &amp; releases • Out-of-state transactions (all 50 states) • Dealership processing (for new and used dealers) • Fleet &amp; commercial vehicle services We specialize in fast, accurate processing while ensuring full compliance with DMV regulations. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, managing a dealership, or operating a commercial fleet, our experienced team makes the process simple and stress-free. Serving all Long Island communities and Spanish-speaking assistance available. For more information visit our website, email us, or call us.

Suffolk County

Kepherd Daniel

Huntington

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50...

Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and...

Protecting Long Island Yards From Mosquitoes & Ticks 

Mosquito Brothers

On Long Island, enjoying your backyard is not always as simple as it should be. With increasing mosquito activity, growing tick concerns, and more awareness surrounding illnesses like Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, homeowners in Nassau County and Suffolk County are paying closer attention to what may be hiding in their grass, shrubs, and yard edges. That is where Mosquito Brothers comes in. Mosquito Brothers is a veteran-owned Long Island company specializing in professional mosquito and tick control. Our mission is to help families reclaim their outdoor spaces through dependable service, strong communication, and a higher level of care. Unlike large franchise operations, we take a more personal approach, understanding that every Long Island property has its own challenges, from leaf litter and shaded fence lines to dense shrubs, wooded borders, and other hard-to-reach areas where mosquitoes and ticks frequent most. What helps set Mosquito Brothers apart is our commitment to an Integrated Pest Management approach. Rather than relying on a single method, we use a thoughtful, multi-step approach because one treatment style alone can often fall short on Long Island. As one of the few companies in the region offering more extensive tick control methods, we focus not just on treating a property, but on addressing the conditions that allow these pests to thrive. Using professional-grade products and high-powered equipment, we are able to penetrate the protected areas where mosquitoes and ticks commonly rest and hide. At the center of it all is our Care Factor Promise — a commitment to helping protect the people and four-legged loved ones who matter most through a hassle-free, organized, and reliable experience

On Long Island, enjoying your backyard is not always as simple as it should be. With increasing mosquito activity, growing tick concerns, and more...

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Sunday, July 12

What’s Next for Jayden?

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12:00 PM

Bellmore Movies & The Showplace, 222 Pettit Ave, Bellmore, NY

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