Friday, July 8, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 27
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2022
Homeowners’ Cleanup Days during July
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for the month of July. Residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage. S.T.O.P. Program - Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex
Hicksville High School celebrated the graduating Class of 2022. Hicksville High School graduates made their way to the school’s athletic field on June 25 as “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed through the stadium. The commencement ceremony kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal Raymond Williams was the first to welcome the Class of 2022, offering peace and thanks to all. He said it was his honor to be celebrating this milestone with everyone in attendance. His welcome was followed by graduating senior Allison George’s rendition of the national anthem.
After the national anthem, Principal Williams began his remarks, stressing the importance of gratitude. “Graduates, I want you to continually show gratitude for every little thing you have. You have survived and powered through, and I reiterate, ‘powered through,’ the pandemic. You survived personal challenges this year, survived 10-day quarantines and survived full-day schooling. You are all seated here, and that means you are a champion. You are a survivor. As you charge forward in life after high school pause
Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools and give thanks for the small things … and you’ll find that things will change for you. Blessings and opportunities will flow into your life.” His remarks highlighted the pride, respect, integrity, discipline and excellence shown by each of the graduates. He closed by encouraging the students to be strong but not rude, be kind but not weak, be humble but not shy, be proud but not arrogant. “Be good to each other, Class of 2022,” he said. “Onwards and upwards.” Other speakers included See page 13
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paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives. “Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.” Homeowners Cleanup Day Saturday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: collects non-hazardous See page 13
Mom arrested for assault
Nassau County Police arrested a Levittown mom after she allegedly became involved in an altercation with police officers as they were issuing tickets to her son. According to detectives, on Monday July 4, at 1:54 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a male, 20, operating a vehicle with an expired New York State inspection sticker and a suspended license in front of 3939 Hempstead Turnpike. While police were conducting their investigation, they say his mother, Melinda Medina, 47, arrived at the scene and became aggressive toward the officers. Police say Medina then used the crutch she was walking with to strike an officer and spit at police. She was taken into custody
and transported to Nassau University Medical Center for evaluation. While in police custody at the hospital, police say Medina also punched an officer in the face and caused damage to the officer’s body camera. The male subject of the Vehicle and Traffic Law stop was issued VTL summonses and released from the scene. Melinda Medina was charged with three counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and three counts of Harassment 2nd Degree.
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