Friday, February 26, 2021
Vol. 81, No. 8
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Town to recognize Healthcare Heroes
VALENTINES FOR SENIORS
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (second right) delivered Valentine’s Day cards made by Levittown students to Levittown residents Diane Netz, Ann Noto and Dennis Glander and other seniors at the Levittown Senior Center on February 11.
Levittown teen is one of first female Eagle Scouts in nation BY GARY SIMEONE
It was a dream come true for a teenager from Levittown after she earned the distinction of being one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation. 18-year-old Lea Feiner, along with two other Long Island teens, were recognized with a proclamation and certificate at a ceremony last week in front of the Nas-
sau County Legislative Building in Mineola. “It was such a huge deal to achieve this high honor as one of the first female scouts in the Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America,)” said Feiner. “This has been a far-off dream of mine since I joined the scouts two years ago as a junior in high school.” Feiner, who currently attends
Nassau Community College, said as a result of joining the Scouts at a later age, there was only a small timeframe to achieve her goal of earning Eagle Scout honors. “Because I joined at sixteen, there was a bit of a time crunch to earn this distinction,” said Feiner. “In a short period of time, I had to See page 15
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The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to help recognize Healthcare Heroes by writing Thank You letters that will be distributed during National Public Health Week, which runs from April 5 to April 11. During National Public Health Week, thousands of thank you letters will be distributed from residents to frontline healthcare workers who, over the past year, have bravely battled the COVID-19 pandemic at hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes. “This past year has been one of the toughest ones as the war against the global coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on. No one group has seen the devastating effects of COVID-19 more than our frontline Healthcare Heroes, who have bravely battled day in and day out at our hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, in an effort to help as many people as possible,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Together, we will let our courageous doctors, nurses, and healthcare heroes know that they and their sacrifices have not been forgotten – in the midst of the most challenging public health crisis of our lifetime. I invite all residents to participate in this program, and help let our healthcare heroes know what an incredible difference they are making in so many lives.” To participate in this rewarding experience, residents are asked to either create Thank You cards or use the form found on www.oysterbaytown.com/healthcarehero. Letters should be returned by Friday, March 19, to ensure their proper distribution. Letters may be mailed directly to Town Hall North, located at 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or dropped off weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the following locations: • Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay • Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa • Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage • Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville • Department of Public Works, 150 Miller Place, Syosset For more information and additional details, please contact Esther Alter at (516) 624-6380 or ealter@oysterbay-ny.gov.
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