The Syosset Advance

02/24/2025

Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker and the New York Blood Center will host a blood drive at the Syosset Fire Department Headquarters on Thursday, February 27, with donations especially appreciated of O-negative and B-negative type bloods.

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02/23/2025

Plainview-based nonprofit ACDS has been named a finalist of the 13th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards for its work in making a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, particularly children from birth to 3 years old who are served by its Early Intervention clinic, which provides treatment and disability education to low income families.

ACDS, a program serving children and adults with Down Syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities, was named a Finalist in the Social Impact category in the 13th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards. ACDS is headquartered in Plainview. The Long Island Imagine Awards was founded by Ken Cerini...

02/22/2025

Over 60 couples visited Town Hall in Oyster Bay to renew their wedding vows at the Town’s Vow Renewal Ceremony, which was co-sponsored by Raynham Hall Museum and featured a distribution of roses and cookies, as well as a reading of the first documented Valentine in America, which was written during the Revolutionary War.

Members of the Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay celebrated with more than 60 couples at a special Vow Renewal Ceremony held on Valentine’s Day at Town Hall. Co-sponsored by Raynham Hall Museum, the event featured a reading of America’s First Valentine, which was written on February 14, 1779...

02/21/2025

The Gus Scutari VFW Post 6394 presented its Public Servant Awards during its February 12 meeting, with Police Communications Operator Michael Spae from the Nassau County PD, Officer Thomas Pitts from the Nassau County PD, and Honorary Fire Chief George Wulforst from the Syosset Volunteer FD receiving awards.

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Gus Scutari VFW Post 6394 on February 12th, several Public Servant Awards were presented.  Police Communications Operator Michael Spae, Nassau County Police Dept. Communications Bureau received the award in the Dispatcher category; Police Officer Thomas Pit...

02/17/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting its first ever two-day Pickleball Tournament on the weekend of Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, with players of all skill levels welcomed, and registration opening online for residents on Monday, March 3, at 9 a.m.

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Councilman Steve Labriola announces that the Town of Oyster Bay is bringing the heat this spring with its inaugural Pickleball Tournament, a high-energy, two-day event set for Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just l...

02/16/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay will offer two free boating safety seminars courtesy of its Department of Public Safety’s Bay Constable Unit, which will take place at Oyster Bay Community Center on Sunday, March 15, and at Marjorie Post Park Community Center on Tuesday, March 18.

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offer free Boating Safety Seminars at Community Centers across the Town. These essential courses, taught by the Town’s Department of Public Safety Bay Constable Unit, will cover critical topics, including safe vessel operation, state regulations, and the responsibili...

02/15/2025

Andrew Monteleone was sworn into the Oyster Bay Town Board as its newest member on Tuesday, February 11, having previously served as a board member on the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, and bringing with him a slew of experience in community and public service.

The Town of Oyster Bay announces the appointment of Andrew Monteleone to the Oyster Bay Town Board on February 11, filling a vacancy and bringing with him extensive experience in public service, law, and community engagement. Prior to his appointment, Councilman Monteleone served as a Board Member...

02/14/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay’s indoor and outdoor skating rinks will be offering extended hours from Sunday, February 16, to Sunday, February 23 (the last week when public skating will be available at the outdoor rinks) to coincide with the local schools’ winter recess.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that families looking for recreational fun during most school districts’ winter recess need look no further than one of the Town’s Ice Skating facilities, which will offer extended hours throughout the week. The week also marks the last week public skating is...

02/10/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay will once again hold its One-Stop Passport Weekend later this month from Saturday, February 22, to Sunday, February 23, at Town Halls North and South, where residents will be able to apply for new passports, organize their application documents, and have their passport photo taken.

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Mass...

02/09/2025

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been working tirelessly off the Fire Island inlet to replenish TOBAY Beach’s sand supply and sand dunes, which have been majorly eroded in recent times, presenting a flooding risk to local infrastructure, wildlife, and communities.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato recently met with representatives from state and federal government to oversee work being done at TOBAY Beach, where the United States Army Corps of Engineers has been r...

02/08/2025

The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children with Cancer heads into 2025 with several different events planned for the coming months, including its Evening of Magic featuring magician and mentalist Gary Ferrar on Friday, April 4, and the Hugs for Sarah Virtual 5K this May, registration for which is open online until May 3.

The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. ended the last year strong and begins 2025 with several initiatives to continue its mission. The successful Holiday Extravaganza raffle and multiple toy drives allowed the Foundation to distribute holiday financial aid and toys to more than 4...

02/07/2025

The Chinese Association of Jericho welcomed the Year of the Snake during its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 25, which was attended by Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker and featured a multitude of cultural events and refreshments to help attendees celebrate.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) celebrated the start of the Year of the Snake at the Chinese Association of Jericho’s annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25.“Jericho is home to one of Nassau County’s largest and fastest-growi...

02/06/2025

Ellen Meister, an author from Jericho, will be releasing her new novel, “Joyride,” this coming April, which will be her tenth book, and tells the story of an Uber driver named Joybird Martin, who becomes a life coach as she gives passengers advice from the front seat of her car.

Jericho resident and author Ellen Meister is set to release her tenth book, entitled “Joyride,” this upcoming April. The new novel tells the tale of an outgoing Uber driver who finds a career in life coaching behind the wheel of her Honda. Meister said the multiyear process of writing the book w...

02/05/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Summer Recreation Program for children aged 4 through 12 will run again this year from June 30 to August 8, and residents interested in signing their children up may now upload documents and other mandatory paperwork before the final registration period.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents interested in having their children participate in the 2025 Summer Recreation Program can now upload necessary documents and materials for review in advance of the final registration period. This process is mandatory prior to registration this spri...

02/04/2025

Town of Oyster Bay residents are able to apply online on the Town’s website for picnic permits at the town’s local parks, with permits required for groups of 25 people or higher, and several locations containing barbecues, covered areas, and waterfront access.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents can apply for picnic permits at all Town parks with picnic facilities online by visiting www.oysterbaytown.com/picnic. Reservations are available for picnic space at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park a...

02/03/2025

This past International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, Town of Oyster Bay officials came together to honor Pearl Friend of Woodbury, who survived the Holocaust and went on to marry her rescuer, Philip, and immigrate to the US, where they had a family and stayed married for 72 years.

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Oyster Bay Town Board honored Pearl (Zylberblech) Friend of Woodbury at Town Hall. Pearl was joined by her family, congregants of Woodbury Jewish Center, and Rabbi Jason Fruithandler. In 1939, Pe...

02/02/2025

St. Edward the Confessor Church’s Social Ministry was presented with a $50,000 grant on Thursday, January 23, by Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker, which will go towards the Syosset church’s efforts at ensuring everyone in the community is able to access food and other daily living necessities.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) on Thursday, Jan. 23 presented a $50,000 grant to the leaders of the Social Ministry at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Syosset in support of their hunger-fighting initiatives and community outreach. The Legislat...

02/01/2025

Chloe Lee, a student from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, has been named one of 2025’s 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars around the world for her research project, which investigates the potential effect that cannabidiol and medium chain triglyceride oil combined together can have on Alzheimer’s disease.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School has announced that (POBJFKHS) senior Chloe Lee has been recognized as a 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. This prestigious honor is awarded to only 300 students out of nearly 2,500 entrants representing 795 high schools across 48 states,...