Town gets grant to add EV charging stations

New York State has awarded the Town of Oyster Bay over $490,000 in grant monies to expand electric vehicle charging stations in the town. The largest grant allocated for a single Town statewide.

“The Town of Oyster Bay has been awarded nearly $500,000 in state grant funds to expand our electric vehicle charging infrastructure,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “The Town has already installed multiple electric vehicle charging stations as we recognize the tremendous need for eco-friendly transportation alternatives in our community, and we thank New

The Wisdom Lane Middle School Science Olympiad team walked away with several medals after competing against other schools from throughout the state. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

After capturing a thirdplace win at the regional level, the Wisdom Lane Middle School Science Olympiad team in the Levittown Public School District enjoyed a successful bout against other schools from throughout the state.

The Wisdom Lane Science Olympiad team competed in the New York State tournament in Syracuse on April 14 and 15. They excelled in six events for which they earned medals, placing them in 17th place among 250 schools. Medal winners included Surya Das and Keira Panick in Anatomy and Physiology; Noah Stern and James Bianco in Disease Detectives; Audrey LoPinto and Rachel Maurer in “Can't Judge a Powder;” Athena Kong and Bhavanjot Bhatti in Forestry; Athena and Madi- son Espallait in Solar System; and Olivia Kim and Bhavanjot in Flight.

Teammates who also contributed to the top 20 in New York achievement included Rowanne Sy, Daphne Demitras, Paul Linias, Eva Popescu and Sam Kearney. The district congratulates all Wisdom Lane Science Olympiad team members on their success.

York State for giving us the opportunity to continue these sustainable efforts at no additional cost to taxpayers.”

The funding comes as a part of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. It will allow the Town of Oyster Bay to install 22 Level 2 charging ports and one DCFC pedestal for public use as the demand for electric cars continues to grow each year.

“Thanks to state grant funding, we will expand electric vehicle recharging stations throughout the town without using proper-

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