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Friday, September 15, 2017
Vol. 77, No. 37
Town sends hurricane relief supplies to Texas
BACK TO SCHOOL
BY GARY SIMEONE
On Monday August 28th, excitement filled the air as the Robert Seaman Elementary School students were welcomed with open arms by their new teachers for the upcoming school year.
Jericho resident to co-host new radio show BY GARY SIMEONE
The show is called Double Vision and it features long time Jericho resident, Darlene Pergola-Apolant and her co-host, Steve Vaccaro. The radio show which will air every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on WGBB 1240 AM and 95.9 FM, is a program about everyday people.
“It’s a platform for all kinds of people, from the side hustler’s out there to those mom’s who are shuffling between work and family,” said Pergola-Apolant. The show will feature different types of people from all walks of life who are trying to make their way in the world. “The show will let people get
the word out about their particular organizations and will feature different authors and artisans. We will have a variety of topics to talk about,” said Pergola-Apolant. Commuters who are heading home from their jobs can tune into both radio stations to catch Double Vision and people can also get to See page 4
It has been a tough end to the summer with two powerful hurricanes battering the United States. Hurricane Irma has taken its toll on the southeastern states and last month, Hurricane Harvey caused widespread damage and destruction in Texas. Last Thursday, Town of Oyster Bay officials gathered with a group of local firefighters to send a truck load of supplies to aid those affected by Harvey. A press conference was held last Thursday at the Massapequa firehouse, where two trucks were loaded to the brim, ready to transport supplies such as bottled water, nonperishable food, toiletries, diapers, and other essential items. “The response has been overwhelming as far as people dropping off supplies to aid those in Texas,” said Town councilman, Lou Imbroto. “To see communities turn around to help others in need is really a great thing.” Imbroto said that the donation drive began August 30th with Island Harvest Food Bank getting the ball rolling. Since than, other companies and organizations have gotten involved, including Home Depot, Continued Care of Long Island, and Galaxie Coffee in Farmingdale. Massapequa Park Mayor Jeff Pravato, who attended the press conference, said that it was only right to give back to people in need, especially after the generosity of people from around the country who helped out Long Islanders after Superstorm Sandy. “We wanted to help those in the great state of Texas who are going through a tough time recovering from the hurricane,” said Pravato. He said that he has received an outpouring of support from residents who have been dropping off supplies to Village Hall, and has even had a woman stop by his house to donate items. “I had a woman stop by with over $250 in supplies to help those in Texas.” The dropoff points for the items included Oyster Bay Town Hall North and South, the TOB Hicksville Athletic Center, TOB Ice Skating Rink in Bethpage, Massapequa Park Village Hall, and Home Depot in Syosset. Items were also dropped off at multiple Housing Authority locations throughout the County. On Monday, the Town agreed to extend its partnership with the Island Harvest organization for Hurricane Irma Relief Donations.
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