Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. is continuing to accept toys for his sixth annual "Extend the Holidays" toy drive for children spending the holidays in the hospital. New unwrapped toys can be delivered to Senator Fuschillo's office at 30 South Ocean Avenue in Freeport. The age range for the donated toys should be from infant to early teen.

"Continuing this toy drive every year is an important holiday tradition. It enables us to put some smiles on the faces of children spending the holidays in the hospital," said Fuschillo. "Thanks to the continued generosity of residents and organizations on Long Island, we have been able to bring some joy to an unfair situation. I am confident that this year will be even more of a success than years past."

Fuschillo's "Extend the Holidays" toy drive is now a unique tradition in its sixth year. By delivering the toys to the children at Winthrop-University Hospital after the holiday season, he tries to help them experience a little extra seasonal cheer. "It's never fun for a child to be in the hospital, so hopefully we bring some cheer and help them enjoy themselves by extending the holidays," Fuschillo said.