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The Town of Oyster Bay, Friends of the Bay, and local resident volunteers have set up protective cages around the nests ...
23/06/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay, Friends of the Bay, and local resident volunteers have set up protective cages around the nests of local diamondback terrapin turtles, whose conservation status is close to being threatened due to natural predators.

In an effort to help diamondback terrapin turtles survive predators, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz teamed up with Friends of the Bay and local volunteers to deploy protective cages around nests. T...

The Empire State Ride Long Island charity bike ride was held earlier this month, and saw over 400 riders come together t...
22/06/2024

The Empire State Ride Long Island charity bike ride was held earlier this month, and saw over 400 riders come together to ride all along the North Shore and raise over $100,000 to fund cancer treatment and research, as well as clinical trials for new treatments.

Town of Oyster Bay board members recently partnered with Catholic Health and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to host the Empire State Ride Long Island, a charity bike ride through the North Shore to raise funds to end cancer and fund lifesaving clinical trials for new treatment options. Co...

The Town of Hempstead’s Rain Barrel Pickup Day was held at the beginning of this month, with local residents encouraged ...
21/06/2024

The Town of Hempstead’s Rain Barrel Pickup Day was held at the beginning of this month, with local residents encouraged to bring their Town-provided rain barrels full of local rainwater so that it can be used to help sustain and support the local environment.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (right) assisted Andrew Frisa of Bethpage as he picked up a Town of Hempstead rain barrel on June 1, 2024 at Fireman’s Field in Merrick. This initiative by the Town is promoting water conservation and educating residents on the benefits of rainwater harvesting....

Summer’s finally here, so all five of the Town of Oyster Bay’s community pools will open for the season one day early to...
20/06/2024

Summer’s finally here, so all five of the Town of Oyster Bay’s community pools will open for the season one day early tomorrow on Friday, June 21, with each to be open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on certain weekdays according to a schedule.

With high temperatures forecasted for the region this week, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced that all town community pools will open for the season a day early, on Friday, June 21, with free admission for residents. The Town of Oyster Bay operates five pool facilities, including Bethpage Communi...

Town of Oyster Bay residents can now sign up for the Town’s new beach yoga classes, which will run for 10 weeks starting...
10/06/2024

Town of Oyster Bay residents can now sign up for the Town’s new beach yoga classes, which will run for 10 weeks starting July 10 at Philip B. Healey Beach, and is a great way to stay physically and mentally fit this summer while interacting with other residents.

The Town of Oyster Bay is offering a new 10-week yoga program at Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue in Massapequa. Classes are offered Wednesdays throughout the summer, beginning July 10, for a 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. session. “The Town is proud to offer residents a variety of ...

The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting photo submissions, both printed and digital, from residents of local events, places,...
09/06/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting photo submissions, both printed and digital, from residents of local events, places, and people, as well as anything else noteworthy in the community, with submissions to potentially be used on the Town’s website and social media, and its printed material too.

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications. “We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Town Counc...

The Town of Oyster Bay and Friends of the Bay are teaming up to hold the Terrapin Survival and Beach Cleanup Day on Satu...
08/06/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay and Friends of the Bay are teaming up to hold the Terrapin Survival and Beach Cleanup Day on Saturday,, June 15, at Centre Island Beach from 9 to 11 a.m., which aims to teach resident how to spot the nests of the endangered diamondback terrapin turtle, and what to do to protect them from predators.

The Town of Oyster Bay and Friends of the Bay will be co-hosting a Terrapin Survival and Beach Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 15,  from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Centre Island Beach.  “The Town of Oyster Bay joined forces with Friends of the Bay to launch ‘Team Terrapin,’ to help protect the diamo...

Jonathan Amaya is the owner of Amstruction Design in Levittown, a home improvement and construction company which puts t...
07/06/2024

Jonathan Amaya is the owner of Amstruction Design in Levittown, a home improvement and construction company which puts the client at the center of things by guiding them through and teaching them about the construction process, recently became part of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce.

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce new member Jonathan Amaya, who leads Amstruction Design, located in the heart of Levittown. Amaya says his company is a beacon of innovation and quality in the construction and design industry. With a rich history spanning 25 years, Amaya’s...

The Levittown Memorial Day Parade was held on May 27, and featured an appearance from, among many others, Levittown VFW ...
06/06/2024

The Levittown Memorial Day Parade was held on May 27, and featured an appearance from, among many others, Levittown VFW Post 9592, as well as Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, NY State Assemblyman John Mikulin, and other local officials.

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne and Town Clerk Kate Murray greeted members of Levittown VFW Post 9592 during the Levittown Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2024. Also attending were Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin, and other friends and neighbors.

The Town of Oyster Bay has released a mobile app, available through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store, that re...
30/05/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay has released a mobile app, available through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store, that residents can use to register for the Town’s various sports and recreation programs, create an account on the Town’s website, and keep tabs on everything Oyster Bay has to offer.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently unveiled a unveiled a new mobile app that allows residents to sign up for a variety of sports and recreational programs. The app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play Store by searching ‘Town of Oyster Bay Parks & Rec,’ and allows reside...

A rally was recently held by the Town of Oyster Bay Board, along with local religious and community leaders, in order to...
28/05/2024

A rally was recently held by the Town of Oyster Bay Board, along with local religious and community leaders, in order to show support for Israel and the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas, as well as calling for an end to hate towards Jewish people.

The Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay recently joined with local officials, local rabbis, families, community leaders and hundreds of residents at a community rally in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park. The rally was organized to express the To...

Following the destruction of a longstanding osprey nest at Theodore Roosevelt Park in a utility pole fire, the Town of O...
27/05/2024

Following the destruction of a longstanding osprey nest at Theodore Roosevelt Park in a utility pole fire, the Town of Oyster Bay and PSEG came together to relocate the nest in a safer spot away from fire hazards, and the two ospreys occupying it have adjusted well to their new home.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently collaborated with PSEG Long Island to save the protected osprey species in Oyster Bay. After an osprey nest was destroyed by a fire on a utility pole at Theodore Roosevelt Park, PSEG Long Island and the Town took swift action to relocate the nest and build a dedicate...

Local first responders were honored on May 17 by students at Central Boulevard Elementary School, who held both a parade...
26/05/2024

Local first responders were honored on May 17 by students at Central Boulevard Elementary School, who held both a parade and a breakfast to show their appreciation and support, and also presented a check worth over $1000 to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, funded by an apparel sale by the PTA and Student Council.

Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage honored first responders on May 17 with a parade and breakfast. Organized by the PTA and the Student Council, the school community gathered outside to hold up their personally crafted signs with words and pictures of gratitude to the approximately 40 f...

Last month, several local pizzerias came together as part of LI Pizza Strong in order to raise funds for the family of t...
25/05/2024

Last month, several local pizzerias came together as part of LI Pizza Strong in order to raise funds for the family of the late Detective Jonathan Diller, and recently presented his widow with a check of over $180,000 raised through the sale over 31,000 pizzas throughout April.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with local pizzeria owners to present more a check for more than $180,000 to the widow of fallen New York Police Department (NYPD) Detective Jonathan Diller and charities including Beyond the Badge NY, Project Thank a Cop, and the Silver Shield Found...

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Basketball Program is currently open for registration by children aged 3–8 , with the pro...
24/05/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Basketball Program is currently open for registration by children aged 3–8 , with the program slated to begin on June 17, and evaluations of prospective athletes taking place at Haypath Park on June 8 and 9.

Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Basketball Program will begin on May 20. Open to students in grades 3–8, the program includes 8 games across three prime locations in Oyster Bay–Haypath Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Park, and Syosset Woodbury Community Park. The season tips off o...

The Plainview Fire Department recently held its annual Installation Dinner, where a number of former fire chiefs were ho...
24/05/2024

The Plainview Fire Department recently held its annual Installation Dinner, where a number of former fire chiefs were honored for their service over the years, including outgoing Chief Erik Rivera, Ex-Chief Richard McCauley, and Ex-Chief Lawrence Baron.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz recently attended the Plainview Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner to honor outgoing Chief of Department Erik Rivera, Ex-Chief Richard McCauley for 60 years of exemplary service and Ex-Chief Lawrence Baron ...

Local property owners who missed paying their 2023–2024 school taxes by the May 10 deadline can still pay their balances...
23/05/2024

Local property owners who missed paying their 2023–2024 school taxes by the May 10 deadline can still pay their balances by May 31 provided they also pay a state lay payment penalty of 2%.

To assist property owners who missed the May 10 deadline for paying their 2023–2024 School taxes, Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that they can still pay the bill by May 31 with a State mandated 2% late payment penalty while avoiding additional interest and f...

Pickleball pickup games have been scheduled for this summer at parks across the Town of Oyster Bay, with games starting ...
20/05/2024

Pickleball pickup games have been scheduled for this summer at parks across the Town of Oyster Bay, with games starting on July 1 at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and registration for the games currently underway for residents on the Town’s website.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the pickleball pickup game schedule across multiple parks for this summer. With eight sessions scheduled throughout the week, residents of all ages and skill levels are invited to play this growing sport in a casual environment without a formal instructor. Pickle...

During this year’s Women of Distinction ceremony, the Town of Oyster Bay honored Mindy Davidson from Bethpage, the vice ...
19/05/2024

During this year’s Women of Distinction ceremony, the Town of Oyster Bay honored Mindy Davidson from Bethpage, the vice president of the Greater LI Running Club and the director of the annual Marcum Workplace Challenge, and Dr. Simranjeet Kaur from Hicksville, a physical therapy doctor who operates a local clinic and also offers support groups and personal therapy and exercise plans.

The Town of Oyster Bay hosted a special ceremony to recognize exceptional women who have significantly given back to our communities. This year’s ceremony recognized 10 ‘Women of Distinction’ who live and work throughout the Town of Oyster Bay. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “These ...

The Town of Oyster bay will be hosting a Stand with Israel Rally on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage ...
17/05/2024

The Town of Oyster bay will be hosting a Stand with Israel Rally on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Plainview-Old Bethpage Park, which will feature the unveiling of a new plaque for the Tree of Life, as well as appearances by Holocaust survivor Alfred Weinberg, IDF soldier Ira Kohler, and the family of Israeli hostage Omer Neutra.

In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month and in support of the State of Israel, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town will host a Stand with Israel Rally on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. in Plainview-Old Bethpage Park. At the event, a Holocaust survivor, IDF solider, and the fa...

As part of National Melanoma Awareness Month this May, the Town of Oyster Bay has worked with Garden City dermatologist ...
16/05/2024

As part of National Melanoma Awareness Month this May, the Town of Oyster Bay has worked with Garden City dermatologist Theodore Daly and the Collette Coyne Memorial Melanoma Foundation to spread awareness in the community about the risks of melanoma and what can be done to prevent it.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board recently recognized May as “National Melanoma Awareness Month” to raise awareness about skin cancer in hopes of reducing melanoma diagnosis, improving prevention and increase screenings. Dr. Theodore Daly, a Garden City der...

The Town of Oyster Bay will now offer adult pickleball lessons at its various parks tailored for both beginners and expe...
15/05/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay will now offer adult pickleball lessons at its various parks tailored for both beginners and experienced players alike, with the first sessions of lessons starting on July 9, and the second sessions beginning on August 13.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a series of instructional pickleball lessons tailored for adults. Held at various Town Parks, these lessons aim to introduce participants to the fundamentals of pickleball or enhance the skills of those already familiar with the game. Pickleball, a blend of tenn...

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Summer Athletic Programs in basketball, badminton, and volleyball for co-ed residents aged 18 a...
14/05/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Summer Athletic Programs in basketball, badminton, and volleyball for co-ed residents aged 18 and over will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center beginning on July 6, with online registration already underway.

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Summer Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on July 6 at the Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs run for 10 weeks, are co-ed, and open to individuals 18 and over.   “The Town’s athletic ...

The Town of Oyster Bay will once again hold its Passport Weekend on the weekend of Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2,...
13/05/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay will once again hold its Passport Weekend on the weekend of Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, at Town Halls North and South where local residents can receive assistance with applying for a new passport.

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, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa. .....

Rotary Club’s Day of Service is coming up on May 18, and along with more than 800 other Rotary Club chapters and 30,000 ...
12/05/2024

Rotary Club’s Day of Service is coming up on May 18, and along with more than 800 other Rotary Club chapters and 30,000 other Rotarians worldwide doing their own community service projects that day, the Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club will host a food drive at Best Farms market in HIcksville to collect food and hygiene products for local food pantries.

The Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club will be among more than 800 Rotary clubs, over 30,000 Rotarians, and thousands of volunteers spanning 10 states and seven countries will join forces on Saturday, May 18, to tackle wide-ranging projects from collecting clothing for those experiencing homelessness an...

The Levittown Kiwanis held a blood drive on the first of this May, which saw a great turnout from local residents, stude...
11/05/2024

The Levittown Kiwanis held a blood drive on the first of this May, which saw a great turnout from local residents, students, school and town officials, and which procured donations of much needed blood to be distributed to local hospitals.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Levittown Kiwanis Club Blood Drive on May 1, 2024 at Wisdom Lane Middle School. Also attending were Principal John Avena and students, and Levittown Kiwanians Phyllis Camillone, Gary and Linda Crozier, Lisa Vanderberg, Louis Ray and Gina Interdonato.

The Greater LI Running Club held its Aspire 10K race late last month, with a large number of local residents and communi...
11/05/2024

The Greater LI Running Club held its Aspire 10K race late last month, with a large number of local residents and community members gathering to run and have a good time, with NY State Senator Steve Rhoads even stopping by early on.

On April 27, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads (right) began his day with a spirited start in Plainview, where he extended his well wishes and support to the participants of the Greater Long Island Running Club Aspire 10K.

Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School seniors Connie Choi and Nadia Giovagnoni were 2 out of 20 students to receive co...
10/05/2024

Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School seniors Connie Choi and Nadia Giovagnoni were 2 out of 20 students to receive commendations at the recent Long Island Scholar Artist Award Ceremony at the Tilles Center, where Choi was honored in the category of Visual Arts, and Giovagnoni in the category of Media Arts.

Seniors Connie Choi and Nadia Giovagnoni from Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School were honored at the Long Island Scholar Artist Award Ceremony, held on April 17 at the Tilles Center. Nadia Giovagnoni was recognized in the Media Arts category, and Connie Choi was honored in the Visual Arts catego...

Starting Saturday, May 11, The Town of Oyster Bay will begin selling parking stickers to residents wishing to access the...
10/05/2024

Starting Saturday, May 11, The Town of Oyster Bay will begin selling parking stickers to residents wishing to access the local beaches, as well as distributing the stickers free of charge to seniors and disabled citizens.

The Town of Oyster Bay’s seasonal beach parking sticker sales and the free distribution of stickers to senior citizens and the disabled will begin on Saturday, May 11. The Oyster Bay Town Board has restricted beach access to residents only and enhanced safety measures by installing signage and ped...

Bethpage's Dolores Stewart recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a celebration at St. Martin of Tours' Parish Hall...
09/05/2024

Bethpage's Dolores Stewart recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a celebration at St. Martin of Tours' Parish Hall, which was attended by her family and friends, as well as local community leaders, who congratulated her on 100 years and presented her with a citation.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and New York State Senator Steve Rhoads celebrated the 100th birthday of Bethpage resident Dolores Stewart. The celebration took place as family and friends gathered at Parish Hall at St. Martin of Tours in Bethpage.Supervisor Saladino and Senator Rhoads wi...

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