Friday, March 6, 2020
Vol. 79, No. 10
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
100th DAY OF SCHOOL
Lee Road Elementary School students celebrated the 100th day of school with special activities on February 24th. Above, Kindergartner Kyle Nuzzi dressed like a 100-year-old for his 100th day of school activity. See page 18.
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run A 54-year-old Westbury woman was killed while crossing West John Street at Kuhl Avenue on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:45 a.m. According to police, Gladis Bonilla, 54, of Westbury was
struck by an unknown vehicle that left the scene in an unknown direction. As a result of the collision, the female suffered multiple trauma injuries and was pronounced deceased at scene.
Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this incident call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Town demolishes 'zombie home' in Hicksville A vacant and abandoned home on Bay Avenue in Hicksville was demolished by the Town of Oyster Bay on February 28. Town officials said that the home had been a long time blight to the community. “We are so pleased to bring the residents of this local community some very good news today with the demolition of this zombie home, as this eyesore is coming down following numerous complaints, many property cleanups and numerous notices of violation,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. Town personnel became aware of this property years ago, following complaints from neighbors, and proceeded to visit this property numerous times, the Town said. According to the town, the condition of the property worsened over time, as weather naturally took its toll and the structure continued to deteriorate. There was also evidence of illegal occupancy at the premises, with reports of multiple residents inhabiting the home. “Our residents care deeply about their communities, and they shouldn’t be faced with a house in their neighborhood in such deplorable condition like this, day after day,” Councilman Lou Imbroto added. “This abandoned property sat vacant
for over a decade while we pursued the owner to take action. The Town made sure it remained safe and secure and performed many cleanups as it was not being maintained. As is always the case, to protect our taxpayers, the cost of all necessary cleanups were subsequently put on the county’s tax rolls.” Upon gaining access to the home’s interior, inspectors discovered deplorable conditions, including excessive debris, rotting household items, various trash, suspected mold, and extremely unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Ultimately, the Town’s Department of Planning & Development and the Town Attorney’s office worked through the legal system to obtain the ability for the Town to order the demolition of this decrepit home. “The Town of Oyster Bay has been aggressively combatting zombie homes through code enforcement and demolition programs designed to rid neighborhoods of eyesores such as this one,” Councilwoman Laura Maier said. “Our residents should not have to bear the burden of having derelict properties in their neighborhoods and I’m proud to be part of a government that listens to its residents and protects our communities.”
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