Levittown recognizes standout winter athletes
Student athletes from Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools were honored for their successes at the April 22 Board of Education meeting.
The impressive feats of the Levittown School District’s many high school athletes were applauded during the April 22 board of education meeting.
Dozens of student athletes from Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools and their families were in attendance to celebrate their successes. The night of recognition
Photo courtesy Levittown Public Schools
included members of the basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, swimming, track and wrestling teams, as well as the MacArthur Challenger bowling team. Among the honors were All-County, All-Conference and AllState athletes and teams. Each athlete received a certificate for their efforts.
Free summer concert series at parks
The Town of Oyster Bay announces the return of “Music Under the Stars” –a free summer concert series – which kicks off on Tuesday, July 7, and features a wide variety of genres ranging from country to rock. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted below. For comfort, residents may bring blankets, chairs and coolers. Performances are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. For additional information, call (516) 797-7925, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/summer or Facebook page @ TownofOysterBay.
Summer Concert Series:
Tuesday, July 7
Start time 7:30 p.m. at John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa, “Salute to America Honoring Veterans & Armed Forces featuring New York Bee Gees.” Tribute Show Playing the Bee Gees’ Greatest Hits followed by Grucci Fireworks
Wednesday, July 8
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa “Any Way You Want It.”Journey Tribute
Saturday, July 11
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury, “Dr. K’s Motown Revue.” America’s #1 authentic Motown Revue Band.
Tuesday, July 14
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa, Mike DelGuidice Wednesday, July 15
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa, Half Step playing the music of the Grateful Dead Saturday, July 18
*Start time 6:00 p.m., John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Country Fest: Ultimate Eric Church Experience,”
“Good Stuff Tribute” to Kenny Chesney and “Fastest Girl In Town” Tribute to Miranda Lambert Family-friendly activities, photo opportunities, line dancing, inflatables, food trucks and so much more
Tuesday, July 21
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. Tribute to Beatles, Zeppelin and Doors by Magical
Mystery Doors
Wednesday, July 22
Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Plainview. “The Fast Lane Eagles Tribute”
Saturday, July 25
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “The Beat Goes On” Cher Tribute featuring Lisa McClowry
Tuesday, July 28
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience”
Wednesday, July 29
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience.” Taylor Swift Tribute
Saturday, August 1
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Bay. Decadia Performing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s
Tuesday, August 4
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “National Night Out” featuring Tennessee Whiskey Chris Stapleton Tribute and Bell Bottom Revival Lainey Wilson Tribute
Wednesday, August 5
Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale. “The Allmost Brothers Band” tribute to the Allman Brothers Band
Saturday, August 8
Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale. “In The Air Tonight.” The premier Phil Collins & Genesis concert experience
Tuesday, August 11
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John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Classic Stones Live” The Greatest Rock and Roll Tribute in the World
Wednesday, August 12
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury “The Main Event.” A tribute to the legendary Barbra Streisand starring Jill Gioia.
Saturday, August 15
John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. “Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert” Featuring David Clark as Billy Joel & Bill Connors as Elton John
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Terrific Kids at Abbey Lane School
Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti congratulated Abbey Lane Elementary School students Leo Fink, Anhar Gailan Almardahi, Angelo Macaluso, Nolan Rooney, Ethan Ventura, Amaya Arshiya, Joseph Olivos, Agam Singh Maman, and Sophia Sanchez as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Pat Carney, Mary Murphy Schmidt, Phyllis Camillone, and Diana Mortagua; Levittown School Board Trustee Marianne Adrian; Principal George Maurer, Assistant Principal Andre Ferrari, and Superintendent of School Dr. Todd Winch; teachers Mrs. Bonner, Mrs. Del Toro, Mrs. DiPretoro, Mrs. McAuley, and Mrs. Schneider; and Nassau County Legislator Kayla Knight.
