Friday, July 5, 2019
Vol. 79, No. 27
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATES
Bethpage High School Class of 2019 valedictorian Stacy Kappel, left, and salutatorian Soham Maiti, right, celebrated their graduation on June 22. See page 8
New member on Town Board of Ethics The Town of Oyster Bay recently insatlled Hal Simon of Plainview as the newest member of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Board of Ethics. Mr. Simon will serve on the panel through December 31, 2022. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “I welcome Mr. Simon to the Board of Ethics and thank him for volunteering his time to serving the public on this
important committee, which helps advance accountability and transparency at Town Hall. To restore the public’s trust in government, my administration has appointed this new independent Board of Ethics, as well as an Inspector General who once worked with the CIA, FBI and DEA. Together, we demand the highest level of ethics and accountability in government.”
On June 18, 2019, the Town Board unanimously appointed Mr. Simon as the newest member of the Board of Ethics. Mr. Simon, a corporate supervisor for Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen establishments, works professionally to streamline operations and maximize team performance.
Salute to America planned for July 9th
The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding its annual “Salute to America” on Tuesday, July 9 at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa. The program will include presentations to the winners of the Town of Oyster Bay’s 2019 Veterans Awards. “We will be honoring all of our men and women in the armed forces, as well as amazing local veterans, who continue to be involved in the community and advocate for those who have served this great Nation,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “The program, which is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m., will include a ‘Salute to Divas’ show featuring Massapequa native JayCee Driesen and conclude with spectacular fireworks by Grucci.” The Salute to America will feature presentations to residents in three categories, including
Veteran Volunteer of the Year, Non-Veteran (Friend of Veterans) Volunteer of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations were made by Town residents for consideration of the awards and will be announced at the show. “There is no greater recognition than to be acknowledged by one’s peers, and the members of our veteran community truly deserve tremendous credit,” Supervisor Saladino said. “The ‘Salute to America,’ which is free to residents of the Town, has become an annual event and is just a small way in which the Town shows its appreciation for our men and women currently enlisted in the military, many of whom are fighting every day to help protect our country’s freedom, as well as honor veterans for their service to our country.”
Teen bicyclist killed in Levittown A 13-year-old bicyclist was killed in an auto accident on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown at 6:09 pm on Sunday, June 30. According to detectives, Andrew Alati, 13, was riding his bicycle and crossing in front of 2575 Hempstead Turnpike when he was struck by a 1998 Toyota Camry operated by a 19-year-old
male traveling westbound. The driver remained at the scene and called 911. As a result of the collision the male victim suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased, a short time later, by a hospital physician. The investigation into this accident continues.
Hicksville HS celebrates Class of 2019 PAGE 4 Faith Nursery School graduation PAGE 15