Friday, November 2, 2018
Vol. 78, No. 44
Town granted $100K to build dog park
FIRE SAFETY LESSON
The children from Faith Nursery School, Jackson Avenue, Syosset, would like to thank fireman Ken Johnson for teaching them all about fire safety. Fireman Ken has been a friend to Faith for over 30 years and it is always exciting when he visits.
Two charged with endangering children Nassau County Police arrested two men for allegedly endangering the welfare of children who were sent by them to solicit donations for an organization called “New York Youth Club”. According to police, on Sunday, October 14th, 2nd precinct officers observed an 11-year-old female standing alone, soliciting candy and cookies in front of Starbucks on S. Oyster Bay Road. Police say that the girl was not properly dressed for the decreasing temperatures. They say she informed the officers
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The Town of Oyster Bay has received a grant for $100,000 for construction of a new, state-of-the-art dog park. Earlier this year, officials met with North Shore residents to discuss the construction of a dog park at under-utilized space at Charles E. Ransom Beach in Bayville. Additionally, the Town will construct a new playground adjacent to the dog park. New York State Senator Carl Marcellino said, “After learning of the need for a dog park on our north shore, I secured the necessary State funding for the Town of Oyster Bay to construct a new venue for our pets to play freely and get some exercise. Dog parks provide a great community setting where residents can gather and socialize while observing the interaction of their pets.” The Town of Oyster Bay currently operates a dog park on the South Shore in Massapequa; however, North Shore dog owners have shared their desire for a closer location to bring their pet. The construction of this new dog park on the north shore will promote responsible dog ownership by offering an alternative to illegally allowing dogs to roam local beaches and parks while reducing dog behavioral problems by providing a safe space to run and exercise. Locating this dog park at Charles Ransom Beach will also benefit the Bayville business district year-round with additional visitors and their pets. Like its South Shore counterpart, the dog park at Ransom Beach will feature separate areas for large and small dogs, helping to provide a safe play area for all pets. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Continuing improvements to our parks and recreational facilities have been a priority for my Town Board colleagues and I, and we graciously thank Senator Marcellino for securing our fair share of State funds to turn this dream of a North Shore dog park into a reality. Our pets are members of our family, and we are thrilled to bring a new dog park to the north shore along with a new playground for local children.” Charles E. Ransom Beach is managed by the Town of See page 22
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