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A scam prevention seminar hosted by local officials will be held at the Hicksville Community Center on Thursday, Septemb...
20/08/2024

A scam prevention seminar hosted by local officials will be held at the Hicksville Community Center on Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m., featuring tips on identifying and reporting scams, as well as what to do to avoid identity theft.

Local political leaders will be hosting a Scam Prevention Seminar at the Hicksville Community Center on Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m. Experts from the Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate, Family & Children’s Association, and Nassau County Police Department will explain what you need t...

The Town of Oyster Bat and the New Yprk Blood Center a re hosting a blood drive on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to ...
19/08/2024

The Town of Oyster Bat and the New Yprk Blood Center a re hosting a blood drive on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park Community Center in honor of Bridget McElroy, who passed away in 2020 after being diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, and whose last wish as a frequent donator of blood was that her family and friends all donate in kind.

The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with New York Blood Center, will host a blood drive in honor of Bridget McElroy, who lost her battle to cancer at just 35 years old. A regular blood donor herself, it was Bridget’s wish for her family and friends to donate blood in celebration of her birthda...

Residents interested in enrolling their children (aged 8–16) in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey Pr...
18/08/2024

Residents interested in enrolling their children (aged 8–16) in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program can begin registering online starting August 27 and 28 at 9 a.m., with non-residents able to begin registering on August 29.

Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s 2024 Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey Program will begin soon. The program features a House League, which includes full House League games, a practice schedule, and playoffs for boys and girls in the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U age groups. Clinics spanning 10 wee...

The Marshall Tucker Band concert to be held as part of National Night Out and in tribute to fallen NYPD Detective Jonath...
17/08/2024

The Marshall Tucker Band concert to be held as part of National Night Out and in tribute to fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller will now take place on Wednesday, August 21, at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, the Town of Oyster Bay postponed the region’s largest National Night Out celebration with a special tribute to fallen New York Police Department (NYPD) Detective Jonathan Diller and free concert performed by the world-acclaimed Southern rock band, The Marshall Tucker Band...

The Knights of Columbus Picnic, held with St. Pius Church and celebrating both groups’ commitment to serving others and ...
16/08/2024

The Knights of Columbus Picnic, held with St. Pius Church and celebrating both groups’ commitment to serving others and fostering community, was held recently at Plainview Old Bethpage Park, and featured a visit from NYS Senator Steve Rhoads.

On July 21, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads visited the Knights of Columbus Picnic at Plainview Old Bethpage Park organized in collaboration with St. Pius Church. This gathering not only celebrated the Knights’ commitment to fellowship and community service, but also the role of St. Pius Churc...

Madhumita Sen, a local artist and neurobiologist whose works span a number of mediums and incorporate nature scenes, nat...
15/08/2024

Madhumita Sen, a local artist and neurobiologist whose works span a number of mediums and incorporate nature scenes, natural structured and unstructured patterns, and colorful abstractions, is Syosset Public Library’s Artist of the Month.

New York-based artist, art instructor, and neurobiologist Madhumita Sen explores the intersection of science and artistic expression in her artwork. In her compositions, she strives to balance the structured and unstructured patterns found in nature. “I work with acrylic and mixed media, always pu...

NY State Senator Steve Rhoads’ recent book drive in collaboration with Book Fairies collected a whopping 5,582 books, wh...
14/08/2024

NY State Senator Steve Rhoads’ recent book drive in collaboration with Book Fairies collected a whopping 5,582 books, which were donated at libraries across Rhoads’ district and will be given to local children and families in need to encourage good literacy and an eagerness to learn.

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recently achieved a remarkable milestone in his mission to take an active role in promoting literacy and education on Long Island by collecting an impressive 5,582 books during a week-long book drive across various libraries in his Senate District. This initiative...

The Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview held a recent groundbreaking ceremony where work officially began on a accessibility r...
12/08/2024

The Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview held a recent groundbreaking ceremony where work officially began on a accessibility ramp to be completed near the facility’s entrance to allow for easier access to physically disabled patrons.

The Mid Island Y JCC recently held a groundbreaking ceremony of a new accessibility ramp to be built at the facility. The new ramp will provide easier and safer access to the JCC, ensuring that individuals with mobility challenges can fully participate in the wide range of programs and activities o...

To celebrate National Lifeguard Day, local officials held a ceremony to recognize the lifeguards who work tirelessly at ...
10/08/2024

To celebrate National Lifeguard Day, local officials held a ceremony to recognize the lifeguards who work tirelessly at TOBAY’s pools and beaches to keep residents safe, in particular commemorating Jack, Kim, and John McGovern, whose family has been lifeguarding in Oyster Bay for over 50 years.

Officials from the Town of Oyster Bay visited with lifeguards at Town pool and beach facilities in recognition of National Lifeguard Day, held to honor those who work to protect the public in pool and ocean waters. Officials held a special ceremony recognizing three generations of beach lifesavers a...

The Town of Oyster Bay and the New York Islanders are once again holding their Learn to Play Hockey Clinic on Wednesdays...
08/08/2024

The Town of Oyster Bay and the New York Islanders are once again holding their Learn to Play Hockey Clinic on Wednesdays from August 7 to September 25 at the TOBAY Ice Skating Center, where kids aged 5–9 can learn the basics of hockey and even meet Islanders alumni Arron Asham and Radek Martinek.

The Town of Oyster Bay’s special New York Islanders ‘Learn to Play’ Hockey Clinic is returning to the Town of Oyster for children ages 5–9. Part of The Future Islanders Program, this ‘Learn to Play’ clinic introduces the game of hockey to young children and serves as a transition program...

The Jericho School District has joined a number of local and national school districts in suing various social media sit...
06/08/2024

The Jericho School District has joined a number of local and national school districts in suing various social media sites, such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube, for the harmful effects that they have on younger users, such as online addiction and cyberbullying.

The Jericho School District is one of more than a dozen Long Island districts, and hundreds of others across the country, that are filing lawsuits against social media companies for the alleged unhealthy effects their sites are having on the minds and behavior of youngsters. The lawsuits seek financ...

Court Cousins from Syosset, who assisted with search and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, was rece...
05/08/2024

Court Cousins from Syosset, who assisted with search and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, was recently honored by the Town of Oyster Bay for his continuing service of others as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic, as co-president of the North Syosset Civic Association, and as a well-respected figure in the community.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored Court Cousins of Syosset, a volunteer firefighter, paramedic, co-President of the North Syosset Civic Association, and former PTA co-President and little league baseball coach. Mr. Cousins dedicated more than 26 years of his life to helping others. He answere...

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker was recognized at Stonebridge Country Club on Monday, Ju...
04/08/2024

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker was recognized at Stonebridge Country Club on Monday, July 22, during CN Guidance and Counseling Services’ 24th annual golf outing for his work in promoting different health initiatives, including distributing opioid settlement money, restricting to***co sales to people over 21, and inserting fentanyl detection strips in Narcan kits.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) was honored by CN Guidance and Counseling Services during their 24th annual golf outing fundraiser at Smithtown’s Stonebridge Country Club on Monday, July 22. CN Guidance, which has specialized in providing treatm...

The Nassau Inter-County Express has now established mini routes through its NICE Mini rideshare service, which picks up ...
03/08/2024

The Nassau Inter-County Express has now established mini routes through its NICE Mini rideshare service, which picks up and drops off users at designated spots throughout most of Syosset, northern Plainview, parts of Woodbury, Muttontown, and East Norwich, as well as the expansion of the new Able Ride+ service.

The Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) has launched the NICE Mini on-demand service for greater Syosset, northern Plainview, parts of Woodbury, Muttontown and East Norwich. Similar to Uber Pool, Mini is a shared ride service in which NICE picks up and drops off passengers at designated stops for fas...

Eligible adults 60 and over will be able to receive free $25 coupon booklets, courtesy of the New York State Farmers’ Ma...
02/08/2024

Eligible adults 60 and over will be able to receive free $25 coupon booklets, courtesy of the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, that can be used at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands, with booklet distributions taking place on August 8 at the North Massapequa Community Center, and on August 12 at the Hicksville Community Center.

Income-eligible adults aged 60 and over can now receive free $25 coupon booklets from the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets and farm stands. “We are committed to enhancing t...

The Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) will be coming to the Syosset Public Library this coming Monday, August 5...
01/08/2024

The Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) will be coming to the Syosset Public Library this coming Monday, August 5, from 1 to 3 p.m., so that community members can learn about different tax exemptions for veterans, seniors, and first responders.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to the Syosset Public Library on Monday, Aug. 5. In addition programs are scheduled for October a...

The Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive is still underway at the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset Public Librarie...
31/07/2024

The Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive is still underway at the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset Public Libraries, as well as at Always Orthodontics in Syosset, with residents encouraged to drop off donations of school supplies at all three locations which will be given to students in need for the 2024–25 school year.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) thanks the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset communities for their generous support of the Scott Martella “Supply our Students Drive” in support of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. During recent visi...

Maxwell Owen Laible from Scouts Troop 205 was recently promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout due to his commitment to comm...
30/07/2024

Maxwell Owen Laible from Scouts Troop 205 was recently promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout due to his commitment to community service and excellence as a Scout, and he was recognized for his achievement at his Court of Honor ceremony which featured his family, friends, and fellow Scouts and personnel in attendance.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently honored Eagle Scout Maxwell Owen Laible of Scouts Troop 205 during a Court of Honor ceremony at St. Edward’s Church. During the ceremony, Deputy Minority Leader Drucker presented a Nassau County Legislatu...

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker recently helped hold free child car seat safety checks a...
28/07/2024

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker recently helped hold free child car seat safety checks at the Syosset Public Library to help local families make sure that their children’s car seats are safely installed, with every family who attended having to reinstall them to make them safer.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently partnered with the Nassau County Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs and Nassau County’s Department of Traffic Safety to provide free child car seat safety checks at the Syosset Public Libra...

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club recently held its annual barbecue to celebrate the first days of summer, during ...
26/07/2024

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club recently held its annual barbecue to celebrate the first days of summer, during which POB Central School District Coordinator of Community Services Cheryl Dender was recognized with a citation for all her contributions to the community and the club.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently joined his colleagues in government and the more than 100 members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Seniors Club at the Jamaica Avenue School in Plainview for the club’s annual barbecue to herald the arrival ...

Last month, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library rededicated its Alma Craib Memorial Garden, which was established ...
25/07/2024

Last month, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library rededicated its Alma Craib Memorial Garden, which was established in 1972 in honor of the founder of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club, Alma Craib, who led a life dedicated to serving others and inspiring peace.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the leaders of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, his colleagues in government and the community for the rededication of the Alma Craib Memorial Garden on Tuesday, June 18. Established in 1972 by the ...

The Jericho Public Library is accepting donations of backpacks and other school supplies in its lobby until August 16 as...
21/07/2024

The Jericho Public Library is accepting donations of backpacks and other school supplies in its lobby until August 16 as part of the Fill a Backpack program, which provides them to local students in need to help them pursue their educations.

The Jericho Public Library, in partnership with New York State Senator Jack Martins, is participating in the “Fill A Backpack” Program this summer! Community members can leave their donations in a box located in the Library’s lobby, across from the Circulation Desk. Items needed include: backp...

Haypath Park’s newly upgraded tennis courts are now open for use, with the renovations being done as part of the Town of...
20/07/2024

Haypath Park’s newly upgraded tennis courts are now open for use, with the renovations being done as part of the Town of Oyster Bay’s initiative to perform upgrades at parks all throughout the community.

The Town of Oyster Bay has opened new tennis courts at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded courts to ensure generations of residents to come will be able to enjoy a game of tennis at this beautiful park. “Tennis offers a great workout, competition, camaraderie and lots o...

The Plainview Water District is stressing the need for local residents and businesses to conserve water as temperatures ...
19/07/2024

The Plainview Water District is stressing the need for local residents and businesses to conserve water as temperatures throughout the community shoot up, reminding them that they can reduce waste by, among other things, installing a smart irrigation controller for lawn watering and fixing water leaks.

As summer officially sets in, the Plainview Water District (PWD) is encouraging residents and local businesses to practice water conservation, especially in light of the recent heat wave affecting New York and the surrounding region. The rising summer temperatures have and will continue to lead to i...

Last month, the Mid Island Y JCC, NY State Senator Steve Rhoads, and Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz came together to hold ...
18/07/2024

Last month, the Mid Island Y JCC, NY State Senator Steve Rhoads, and Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz came together to hold a scam prevention seminar, which featured presentations and advice on how to recognize scams and what to do if one is targeted by a scammer.

On June 12 at the Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview and New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, in collaboration with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, organized a comprehensive scam prevention seminar for the community. The event featured informative presentations from the Nassau County Police Department, Nas...

On Tuesday, August 6, the Nassau County Police Department will host its annual National Night Out, held on the first Tue...
17/07/2024

On Tuesday, August 6, the Nassau County Police Department will host its annual National Night Out, held on the first Tuesday of each August to help foster good relationships between local communities and their police forces and make neighborhoods safer.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is once again joining forces with the Mid Island Y JCC, the Nassau County Police Department’s Second Precinct and an array of community stakeholders to celebrate National Night Out at the Mid Island Y JCC from 6 t...

St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hicksville will once again be hosting its bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, ...
16/07/2024

St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Hicksville will once again be hosting its bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, with the trip lasting from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at a cost of $55 per person.

St. Ignatius Loyola Church will be hosting a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Wednesday, July 31. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return will be at approximately 8:30 pm. The cost of $55 per person includes the driver’s tip and a give-back of $35 slots play. Parking: # 999 So. Oyster...

The Scott Martella Supply our Students Drive is being held now until July 24, with donations of school supplies being ac...
15/07/2024

The Scott Martella Supply our Students Drive is being held now until July 24, with donations of school supplies being accepted at the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset Public Libraries and Always Orthodontics in Syosset.

Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is partnering with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, the Syosset Public Library, and Always Orthodontics in Syosset and the Martella family to host the Scott Martella “Supply our Students Drive” in supp...

$5 million in upgrades has been completed at the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury, including the installation o...
14/07/2024

$5 million in upgrades has been completed at the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury, including the installation of new tee boxes at each hole and a new course-wide irrigation system, making the experience of any golfer who plays there even nicer.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the completion of a $5 million upgrade at the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury. Improvements include new tee boxes on all 18 holes along with a new irrigation system for the entire course. “We’re delivering a great experience for all golfers at our ...

Voices for Truth and Humanity, which recently opened its doors in Syosset, is a nonprofit organization which encourages ...
13/07/2024

Voices for Truth and Humanity, which recently opened its doors in Syosset, is a nonprofit organization which encourages schools nationwide to teach students about the Holocaust, and genocide as a whole, in order to prevent hatred and further persecution and mass murder.

An organization dedicated to fostering teaching of the Holocaust and genocide has opened in Syosset. The organization, Voices for Truth and Humanity, is a nonprofit group headed by Jericho resident Jack Britvan. “We’re working to make Holocaust and genocide education mandatory for students from ...

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