Syosset Advance (8/21/20)

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Vol. 80, No. 34

New proposal would require generators at senior housing

TOB HONORS RESCUER

Town of Oyster Bay officials present citation to Christopher Madden, who saved the lives of two teenagers who were struggling against strong currents in the Great South Bay. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reunited near-drowning victims Vincent and Joseph LaGrega with Christopher Madden of Hicksville. A heroic rescuer and Town Highway employee, Christopher saved the lives of two teenagers after spotting them struggling in the strong currents of the Great South Bay. “Our community takes

great pride in recognizing the amazing actions of Christopher Madden, who displayed heroism during a time of crisis,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Christopher’s quick thinking and courageous actions saved these teenagers lives and had he not responded as he did, the outcome would have been tragically different. Christopher Madden is not only a Good Samaritan, but an exemplary Town of Oyster Bay employee. We commend him for this lifesaving rescue.”

17 year-old Vincent LaGrega and his family were boating and attempted to anchor closer to the shore in the choppy water of the Great South Bay. Vincent jumped into the water in an attempt to swim to the beach and underestimated the extremely challenging conditions. He was soon struggling and drifting further away from the boat, clearly in immediate danger of drowning. Vincent’s brother, Joseph, jumped into See page 12

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Following the slow PSEG-LI response to Tropical Storm Isaias that left tens of thousands of Nassau County residents without power for a week or more, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) filed legislation on Friday, August 14 to establish new standards for protecting residents of future senior residential communities from extended power outages. Legislator Lafazan’s proposal requires any new senior housing, defined in this code as intended for residents ages 55 and above, to be equipped with a standby generator that can provide power to individual dwellings for 96 consecutive hours during a power outage. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office will establish guidelines for inspecting the gen-

erators to ensure functionality and adequate fueling. The law will apply to new construction commencing on or after April 1, 2021. News reports following Tropical Storm Isaias documented the plight of vulnerable Nassau residents, including those at the Woodbury Gardens Senior Apartments, who were without power for nearly a week. Woodbury Gardens’ residents include seniors that rely upon perishable medications, electric-powered medical devices and electric-powered mobility aids. Legislator Lafazan was joined on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building by Judy Palumbo, executive director of the Oyster Bay See page 12

Fatal crash in Woodbury A motorcyclist traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury on Tuesday, August 11 was killed in a collision, according to Nassau County Police. Police say that at 6:18 p.m., a 2016 Toyota Camry, which was being driven by a 28-yearold man, attempted to make a left turn from eastbound Jericho Turnpike into the Fairhav-

en Apartment complex, when he collided with the motorcycle. As a result, the 31-year-old driver of the motorcycle was ejected and suffered multiple traumas. He was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 28-year-old driver was also treated for his injuries. Investigation into the accident continues.

Legislator hosts food drive for needy PAGE 6 Art school reopens, online and in person PAGE 4


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