'WAR On Addition Rally' On Long Island July 4

The Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater will be hosting a "WAR on Addiction Rally" on July 4 to bring awareness to to drug prevention, treatment and recovery .

The event, which will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., will be held in memory of Billy Reitzig—a resident of Miller Place who died from a first-time heroin overdose in April 2016 at age 25.

During the rally, the WAR on Addition team will be providing participants with educational resources and information.

The night will also feature live music, giveaways and a firework show .

"The War on Addiction Rally is designed to generate awareness, educate and raise funds to help with prevention, treatment, recovery and fundraising all while advocating public policy change," according to the Town of Brookhaven.

Proceeds will benefit Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson and help fight addiction and assist in the care of those who are trapped by drug and alcohol abuse.

“Staging the War on Addiction Rally during the July 4th fireworks show will certainly draw a big crowd and introduce thousands of people to this very worthy cause. No family should have to go through the pain of losing a child to substance abuse or watching them suffer each day," Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner said. Together, we can help our friends and the families who are in crisis.”