Friday, October 2, 2020
Vol. 80, No. 40
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Bethpage HS Natl. Merit Finalists
Bethpage High School seniors David Hedquist, Maya Maciel-Seidman and Pawan Pitiranggon, pictured with Principal Nicholas Jantz, were named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage High School seniors David Hedquist, Maya Maciel-Seidman and Pawan Pitiranggon were named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship
Program. Each student was presented with a special certificate by Principal Nicholas Jantz in recognition of this accomplishment. Commended students placed
among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Fatal DWI accident in Bethpage A Massapequa man was arrested after a collision that killed a 74-year-old woman. According to Nassau County Police, at 10:35 a.m. on September 22, John Cappello, 30, of Massapequa, while operating his 2000 Mitsubishi Monteiro, crossed over into oncoming traffic and was in a collision
with a northbound 2019 Nissan Rogue operated by a 74-year old woman. The woman was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity was not immediately released, pending notification of family members. Capello was also treated at a local hospital. He was placed
under arrest for allegedly operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition. He has been charged with Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree and Driving While Intoxicated.
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“Foodie Week” launched to help TOB businesses
To help restaurants recover from months of closure and provide a family-fun outing for residents, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announce that Foodie Week – a unique opportunity for dining establishments to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots – will take place from October 4 to October 11. This weeklong extravaganza will highlight the finest culinary creations local chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. The announcement was made at Butera’s Restaurant of Woodbury, who will participate in Foodie Week. Supervisor Saladino stated, “This unique opportunity offers local dining establishments a chance to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots, and highlights the finest culinary creations local chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. Restaurants are vital to our downtowns and crucial to our local economy. Let’s do our part by supporting them at a time when they need it the most.” Consistent with well-known New York City standards for similar restaurant promotions, a Long Island Food Critic panel will curate all participating restaurants and will evaluate them based on the same set of criteria to help ensure that restaurants are of a similar caliber. While there is no charge for dining establishments located in the Town of Oyster Bay to participate, restaurateurs must apply online at www.FoodieWeek.com or call (631) 302-2400. A full list of participating venues and events will also be listed on the website. Supervisor Saladino also announced that the Town of Oyster Bay will continue its efforts in helping the restaurant industry get back on its feet by expanding outdoor dining through 2021. This expanded outdoor dining initiative will greatly assist the food service industry at a time in which they need it the most. A recent survey indicated that over 60 percent of New York restaurants could close by next year without government-funded financial assistance “We have worked tirelessly since this pandemic began to help location businesses come back safely and efficiently,” Supervisor Saladino said. “We cut the red tape, permitted for new outdoor options for restaurant patrons and helped restaurant owners reopen safely and successfully. We are pleased to continue with that effort, and will invite restaurants to extend their outdoor dining services through 2021. This way, restaurant owners will be able to use all of See page 14
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