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Friday, November 10, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 44
Town rally supports Israeli hostages
TRUNK OR TREAT
Local officials, local rabbis and other religious leaders, families, community leaders and nearly 2,000 residents attended a community rally and candlelight vigil at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park on November 5th. The demonstration was organized to demand the return of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas and pray for the families impacted by horrific terror in Israel. The family of IDF soldier Omer Neutra, currently held hostage by Hamas, as well as several officials and religious leaders, also spoke at the gathering. “The Town of Oyster Bay recognizes Israel’s right of sovereignty and protection and joins the civilized world in denouncing Hamas’
brutal acts of terror and demands the safe return of all hostages,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “In these troubled times, it is critical to remember that what divides us, pales in comparison to that what unites us. Today’s rally is unquestioned proof of that unity.” Also joining in the rally were Arnie Herz, president of American Jewish Committee Long Island Region; Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island; and the children’s choir from Schecter School of Long Island, who performed musical selections. Town Receiver Jeff Pravato also See page 13
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (2nd from right) with parents and children at the Variety Child Learning Center’s Trunk or Treat event.
Fire department purchases AEDs with money from grant
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) secured a $28,340 Community Revitalization Project (CRP) grant which funded the Plainview Fire Department’s recent purchases of emergency aid
defibrillators. The portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs) assist first responders in resuscitating someone who is experiencing a medical emergency such as cardiac arrest or irregular heart rhythm in minutes.
During his visit, Legislator Drucker presented First Deputy Chief Peter Mayrose, Second Deputy Chief Andrew Cohen, and Board of Directors members Spencer Adelberg and Richard TousSee page 13
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Nearly 2000 residents attended a rally in support of the hostages held by Hamas.
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