Friday, October 7, 2016
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Bethpage boasts more than 100 AP Scholars
More than 100 current and former Bethpage High School students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars due to their outstanding success on Advanced Placement exams. Students took the exams in May 2016 after completing challenging college-level courses in the district in a variety of subjects. According to the College Board’s website, the AP Program offers willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on these exams. This year, junior Smiti Shah is included in the list of students who have earned the AP Scholar status. It is important to note that it is uncommon for juniors to have taken enough AP classes to earn this designation and it is a testament to Smiti’s academic prowess and successes. The district congratulates the following students:
National AP Scholars
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Melissa Cao,* Megan Hsun,* Terrie Hsun,* Joaane Kim,* and Naoki Rufian*
AP Scholars with Distinction
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Grade 11: Andrei Aziz, Daniel Batista, Dana Chan, Alyssa Darrigo, Shanaz Deen, Samantha Herman, Anthony Hernandez, Amy Kappel, Nicole Kopetz, Keana Lee, Jack Lewis,
Bethpage High School students honored by the College Board as AP Scholars. Michelle Luo, Paul Maino, Nicole Malatestinic, Brian McCarthy, Daniel Midgette, Vishnu Nair, Jessica Nardulli, Timothy Ogden, Camryn Roeller, Philip Shirinian, Holly Solomon, Andrew Stern and Michael Sweeney Grade 12: Ali Ahmadi,* Gina Aliberti,* Melissa Cao,* Jack Carney,* Anthony D’Angio,* Emily Dean,* Carly Deo,* Connor Golden,* Megan Hsun,* Terrie Hsun,* Gabriela Iacovano,* Emily Katz,* Joaane Kim,* Emily Klein,* Valerie Kress,* Emma Lammers,* Joseph Landers,* Florence LaPlaca,* Jillian Leavey,* Naoki Rufian,* Laura Russo,* Steven Sciglibaglio,* Samuel Sergio,* Rishi Sohi,* Stephanie Vayner,* Jake Vera, *Jessica Witt* and Ailin Yu*
AP Scholars with Honor
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Grade 11: Alec Cavaciuti, Matthew
General tax collection closed
Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich wishes to notify town residents that the 2016 General Tax Collection Warrant has been closed, and all related records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer. The original warrant specified that $530,914,139.33 was to be collected to support Nassau County, Town of Oyster Bay, and special tax districts. Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $135,840.96 (0.025%). Nassau County’s portion was $252,013,195.04 (48%). The Town of Oyster Bay’s portion was $95,959,448.57 (18%), and the special tax district’s portion was $173,129,409.11 (33%). A list of delinquent property payments was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $9,676,245.65 (1.8%).
Receiver Stefanich noted that property owners with delinquent taxes would be contacted by the Nassau County Treasurer’s office. Owners will be receiving letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees. The 2016-17 School Tax levy bill printing will commence on October 1st, and mailing will start in early October. Receiver Stefanich asks property owners to be patient when calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes due to the usual high volume of calls received at the beginning of a new tax collection. Residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.
Collins, Alyssa Firth, Taylor Hughes, Erin Jedd, Teresa Leclair, Avery Mack, Clare Meaney, Andrew Perico, Madeline Santoro and Zachary Zapata Grade 12: Scott Altman,* Anndrika Bhatia,* Nicholas Carlino,* Kripa Dahal,* Matthew Daly,* Jason Danglo,* Jack Dorney,* Jennifer Gunning,* Salvatore Imbriale,* John Marchelos,* Jake Marchitto,* Nicholas McElwee,* Joseph Mueller Jr.,* Brendan Reilly,* Lynne Richardson,* Manuel Romo* and Hunter Zappia*
AP Scholars
Granted to students who receive a score of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Grade 10: Smiti Shah Grade 11: Samantha Alaimo, Rachel Chao, Alivia Cioffi, Steven Coyle, Theresa Devivo, Cormac Foley, Marie Giacinto, Jason Glickman, Adam Guarino, Emily Guida, Thomas Lang, Jesse Lee, Andrew Lewis, Ryan McGowan, Matthew Melendez, Michael Narbutt,
Marianna Nerantzinis, Alexa Ritchie, Ryan Salony, Jenna Skaferowsky, Sara Suazo Corrin Tempesta, Giavonna Theocharidis, Elizabeth Valentinetti and Mallory Wilson Grade 12: Morgan Appleton,* Kyra Bella,* Patrick Berthelsen-Leon,* Deana Bologna,* Dylan Brown,* Eric Cho,* Michael Cipolla,* Danielle Cuozzo,* Thomas D’Agostino,* Samuel Danziger,* Melissa Delgado,* Stephanie DiGiovanna,* Eesh Dutta,* Brianna Fehrenbach,* Jasmine Flynn,* Lauren Fowler,* Sara Fox,* Andrew Frost,* Nick Greco,* Matthew Heym,* Kristen Hoffman,* Alexandra Horemis,* Ryan Jackson,* Ali Khambati,* Ali Khokhar,* Deanna Lazo,* Gregory Llinas,* Paul Marinos,* Daniel McGlynn,* Diana Morrissey,* Samantha Ng,* Arden Niedfeld,* Charles Perry,* Vivek Sanghvi,* Lyana Sayilar,* Brian Seiter,* Prachi Shah,* Michelle Vayner,* Kate Walker* and Junyoung Yuu* *Denotes Class of 2016 graduate
Free “Aging in Place” program
“No matter how hard we try to avoid it, every person has to address the issue of independent living as they undergo the aging process,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “The growing awareness of the benefits of staying in your home as long as possible are widely recognized.” Senator Hannon is inviting all Sixth Senatorial District residents to attend his “Aging In Place” seminar at the Bethpage Public Library (47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage) on Friday, October 14, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by visiting kemphannon. com or by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700. “Here in New York, the population aged 65 and over is projected to be almost 3 million, according to the
US Department of Health and Human Services,” said Hannon. “That is a steady increase, expected to continue, and we are working very hard to offer support services and information to help you stay in your home as long as possible.” Featured topics include discussions of many resources available to local families, and to differentiate between Social and Medical model daycare; how to make Medicaid more affordable, including cost-saving programs, Medigaps, and how Medicare coordinates with Medicaid; “Staying in your own home,” with information on getting assistance, how and where to start; and a review of the options available if a senior stays at home versus going into a facility, how to choose the right one, how to pay for it, and more.