Friday, October 27, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 42
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
TOWN GOES TO SCHOOL
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola recently visited 4th and 5th grade students at Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage to speak about government services offered by the Town of Oyster Bay. Students were provided an opportunity to ask questions of the Councilman, learn about the different levels of government, and bring home important information about town services.
Town of OB dedicates street to Billy Joel
The Town of Oyster Bay joined with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District and hundreds of local residents in dedicating “Billy Joel Way” and presenting a “key to the town” to legendary musician and environmental advocate Billy Joel. Town officials, including Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Tom Hand, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Receiver Jeff Pravato, as well as County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, also welcomed members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District’s 6th Grade Advanced Band from James Vernon School, whose students performed for the music
icon. “Nothing chronicles the stories of our lives quite like music, and no one has told the story of what it was like to grow up here on Long Island quite like Billy Joel,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “His lyrics speak for every one of us. We identify with him, and because of him, we all know that we share many of the same feelings, thoughts and experiences. In many ways, he brings us together as suburban Long Islanders.” The Joel Foundation has made and pledged over $7 million in charitable donations with a focus on music education and humanitarian aid. While he has supported countSee page 11
Arrest in commercial burglaries
Nassau County Police arrested a 35-year-old man on Saturday, October 21, for allegedly burglarizing a Levittown smoke shop. According to police, officers responded to Mr Vape & Smoke Shop located at 677 North Newbridge Road for an audible alarm. Police say the business’ front window had been broken and the business was ransacked. According to detectives, surveillance video showed Christopher
Gonzalez, a homeless man, entering the business removing an unknown amount of U.S. currency and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. Detectives arrested Gonzalez at the 711 store located at 440 Newbridge Road, Hicksville. According to police Gonzalez was also found to be responsible for the following burglaries: • August 22, 2023 at Mr Vape & Smoke Shop located See page 11
Christopher Gonzalez
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The Oyster Bay Town Board recently honored hometown musical hero Billy Joel by dedicating a street in his name and presenting him with a key to the town.
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