More than 2,500 people attended the 5th Annual Commack Day at the Suffolk Y JCC here today, recognizing the vibrant, unified, and strong spirit of the Commack community, and raising $8,000 for the Commack Volunteer Fire and Ambulance department, plus a scholarship for Commack High School students and to support suicide prevention.
Organizers presented checks to:
- $1500 to the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- $1500 to the Commack Volunteer Fire Department
- $2500 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- $2500 to Commack High School for a communications scholarship in the name of the Eric Spinato Foundation, honoring the legacy of the late Eric Spinato
“Commack Day is now the premier annual event supporting our community,” said Dean Spinato, organizer of the event and brother of the late Eric Spinato. “It’s our opportunity to celebrate, support, and give back in the best way possible.”
The day featured more than 110 vendors offering games, live music, food and drinks and more, including a bounce house, gaga ball pits, photo booths, mini golf, face painting, axe throwing and a mini circus, plus an appearance by the 501st Legion of Star Wars cosplay characters.
About Commack Day:
Commack Day is an annual festival that brings together the community for a day filled with fun, music, and community service. The event highlights the strength and unity of Commack while supporting local heroes and inspiring the next generation of students. All proceeds go towards supporting essential community services and educational scholarships.
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