Friday, January 5, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 1
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Community Council hosts officials Town offers Toddler Sports Program
On December 7, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads attended the Hicksville Community Council meeting, where he enjoyed discussing important state issues with members of the Hicksville community. Legislator Rose Walker and Hicksville Schools Superintendent Ted Fulton also gave updates to residents.
Free online assessment grievance workshops Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) will be partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge the assessed value of their property online. During this online workshop,
taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly.
For additional information, please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@ nassaucountyny.gov. The workshops will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 12 noon– 2 p.m. and on Thursday, February 22, from 7–9 p.m.
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The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning January 30. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4. Registration begins online January 8. “The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.” The Toddler Sports Program begins January 30 and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on: • Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; and • Thursdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville. Registration will take place ONLINE through the Parks Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning on January 8 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limitedfirst come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program. The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.
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