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Friday, November 23, 2018
Vol. 78, No. 47
Legislator remembered as Chamber celebrates 20th anniversary
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
preneur who launched her own clothing boutique business. Other members include Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, and Jackie Goldschneider. Aydin said that she became part of the show after being introduced to Dolores at a party she and her husband attended in 2016. “I had a mutual friend there who introduced me to Dolores and it kind of went from there. She said that I would be a great fit for the group.”
At a packed ballroom of the Crest Hollow Country Club on Jericho Turnpike on November 12, the business community celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. At the marquee gala for the Chamber, its President Charo Ezdrin said in the past two years she learned what lies beneath the Chamber’s mission of supporting and promoting Syosset/Woodbury local businesses, to sustain a positive business environment, and to preserve quality of life for the residents and businesses of Syosset and Woodbury. “Each of us in the ballroom tonight contributes to the economic growth that helps make Syosset and Woodbury the best town in Nassau County, in which we to work and live in. We have grown into an active Chamber that has experienced much growth and prosperity. We consistently provide increased opportunities and value for our membership. Our chamber advocates for and unites the business community, and we convey significant business interests to policy makers to carry out this mission for the betterment of this community. The chamber serves as a voice of area businesses and we involve the public sector in community leadership...I want to express my gratitude to all of our elected officials, several of whom are here with us tonight, for their endless support,” she said. Ezdrin introduced Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Councilwoman Michelle Johnson, Councilman Thomas Hand and Councilman Louis Imbroto. They joined the county representatives to celebrate the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s 20-year milestone and special occasion November 12, with rounds of speeches and presentations the Chamber, including two shiny plaques: one from the Nassau County Legislature and one official T.O.B.A.Y. citation. Among honorees of the 20th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce was longtime Syosset resident and former Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Chris Coschignano. Supervisor Saladino said the Town Board was grateful to be involved and represent the Syosset Woodbury Chamber
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On November 19, the children of Faith Nursery School took time to say thanks for all of our blessings. The children celebrated with a feast of traditional Thanksgiving food. See page 8
Plainview native cast in reality TV show BY GARY SIMEONE The drama is just getting started for former Plainview resident Jennifer Aydin, as she made her debut in the TV drama The Real Housewives of New Jersey earlier this month. It is the ninth season of the reality TV show that is broadcast on the Bravo television network. Aydin, 41, who now lives in the community of Paramus, New Jersey, said that she is elated to be part of a cast of women who bring a wide range of personalities to
the show. “I think with my background and old school culture, I will bring a different flavor and vibe to this group,” said Aydin. “So far it seems like I’m fitting in with some of the ladies and not getting along with others. We’ll see what happens and if any sparks will fly.” Cast members of the show include Teresa Giudice, a flamboyant woman who spent eleven months in prison in 2015 for multiple white collar offenses, and Melissa Gorga, a successful entre-
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