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Friday, February 23, 2018
Vol. 78, No. 8
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Syosset Woodbury Chamber builds momentum, membership BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
On Friday January 26th, The Robert Seaman PTA hosted its annual Family Game Night. Families came out to enjoy this year’s new fantastic location at Round One in Hicksville. See page 6
Syosset CSD community supports facilities improvement plans
On Tuesday, Feb. 13, residents in the Syosset Central School District approved Proposition No. 1, the Facilities Improvement Plan, of the district’s bond referendum by a vote of 821 yes to 292 no. Residents also approved Proposition No. 2 of the referendum, the Enhanced Safety and Energy Efficiency Plan, by a vote of 909 yes to 204 no. “The Board of Education and administration thank the community for their continued support,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers. “The work included in both propositions will not only preserve the community’s investment in our schools, but
will also address the items identified in our Five-Year Buildings Condition Survey, renovate our facilities and improve the quality of education for our students into the future.” Proposition No. 1 includes remodeling science classrooms and research labs at Syosset High School; renovating the high school’s athletic complex, including replacing the athletic field and adding a new eight-lane track, relocating the softball field, and adding outdoor bathrooms and two additional tennis courts; addressing traffic safety issues at Baylis, Berry Hill, and See page 22
A record turnout for the Thursday, February 15 Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce meeting and the innovative educational setting that served as host brought community members, new faces and business opportunities to the forefront for an informational evening. The Chamber of Commerce’s February General Meeting was held at Fusion Academy, a one-to-one private school for middle school and high school students with a decorative, calming education space located at 260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A in Woodbury. President of Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Charo Ezdrin, Esq. announced that in 2018, the 20-year anniversary of the Chamber, a new volunteer committee is being formed to work on coordinating the return of Syosset Street Fair, expected bigger and better than ever after skipping a 2017 date, as the marquee community day is scheduled for Sunday, September 30. After next month’s Chamber of Commerce board meeting more details are expected, as Ezdrin welcomed a large audience with several new Chamber members on hand. “Syosset has held great street fairs in the past and we did not have one last year as we were really just trying to rebuild -- I am confident that 2018 will see a tremendous fair. Now is the time to really start planning it, and anybody who’d like to volunteer to help us, there’s power in
numbers. The more volunteers we have, the more fun we have!” Ezdrin said at the February 15 event.
New Coordinator Helps Membership
The Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce also introduced Taylor Verdi, the new staff administrator and assistant to Ezdrin, at the February meeting. A recent Adelphi University graduate and business major, Taylor began working for Ezdrin Woods P.C. in Syosset and jumped at the chance to learn from her boss. In just a few weeks since taking her position with the Chamber, Verdi’s role evolved under the mentorship of Ezdrin. Taylor’s responsibilities in organizing the 2018 StreetFair Committee, promotional methods, and renewing over 25 members of the Chamber are off to a fast start. Last week Verdi said she looks up to Ezdrin as a talented legal professional and a leader, and down the road she wants to follow in her footsteps and become an attorney. In Ezdrin’s office, Verdi also flourishes under the guidance of liaison Laurie Ann Ellul, who continues her dedicated work with the Chamber and organizing its events. Frank S. Urso, real estate broker with Homes by Marra in downtown Syosset and founding member of the Chamber of Commerce in 1998, also spoke at the February 15 meeting. “In ‘98 with 12 other local business See page 22
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