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RUNNING CLUB FOOD DRIVE

The Greater Long island Running Club is continuing its drive to collect food for local food pantries, whose normal distribution need has jumped exponentially duringthe current coronavirus crisis.

The latest beneficiary of the Running Club’s food drive was St. Edward the Confessor R.C. Church in Syosset, and

the Club’s Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick dropped off a goodly load of nonperishable foodstuffs for local folks in need on Friday, May 22nd.

Food donations can be dropped off at the Running Club’s office/warehouse, 101 Dupont Street, Suite 24, Plainview, on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 AM to

Noon or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. What’s needed are non-perishable food items such as rice, pasta, beans, canned goods, cereal, snacks, cookies etc. (There are many families with children that request the snacks and cookies). Any and all donations will be graciously accepted and appreciated!

Town Board discusses next steps in reopening process

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the Town of Oyster Bay meeting, held with a purposeful ‘physical distancing setup’ at Town Hall on Tuesday, June 2, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the Town operations and area businesses have begun a gradual un-PAUSE per New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s guidelines. The supervisor promoted the Town’s schedule for June drive-in movies at various locations before providing statistics on a most-welcome decline in the COVID-19 infection rate and case count in Nassau County.

“There are currently 40,479 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nassau County and at this point, as the County continues to test people -- about 3% of the Nassau County population has been certified as infected with COVID-19.

A total 181,234 people had been tested in Nassau County as of yesterday (June 1) and the number of new positive test cases continues to drop and this is a BIG PIECE of good news….fewer than 2% of COVID-19 tests the week of May 25 through 31st resulted in a positive case, and that is a drop of 75% from four weeks ago,” Saladino announced at the meeting.

New York State during the pandemic. Saladino said as of June 2, there were 300 people in Nassau County hospitalized due to the virus and there were 364 hospitalized as of Thursday, May 28, representing a 17% decline over five days. As of this week 84 people were in intensive care units in Nassau County due to COVID-19, but last Thursday that number was at 127.

On June 2, 65 people were on ventilators in hospitals Countywide, while on May 28 the number was 98 people on ventilators.

“COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to drop statewide, with 3,301 COVID-19 patients in New York hospitals as of June 2 -- compared with last Thursday, May 28, which saw a number of 4,208 with a drop of 877 patients, a 21% decline,” he commented.

Greater Long Island Running Club Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (R) drops off the latest load of groceries with St. Edward’s volunteers Donna and Brianna Zino. See page 4

Tuesday, June 2 marked the 50th day of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Nassau County, marking the longest streak for this decline within any region of

The heavy death toll in Nassau County as of June 1 was 2,125 people. Supervisor Saladino said the hearts of all Town Board members, all local elected officials, Town employees and the general public go out to each family and relative suffering with “consequences of this horror.”

He reports that on June 1, EMS ambulance call volume was similar to the number of calls June 2, 2019.

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Food drive at St. James Church

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,I-Bethpage) with (from left to right) Mary Klockler, Liam Klockler, Diane Sabino, Fr. Francis, Lisa Savallo, Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne, Mikulin, Emma Rochanakit, Leah Rochanakit, Bridget Thearle, Christine Thearle, and Michael Savallo on Saturday, May 23 at St. James in Seaford, NY for a food drive.

Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,IBethpage) and Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne joined Young Vincentians and Kidz for Christ,

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led by Lisa Savallo and Christine Thearle, for a food drive at St. James in Seaford on Saturday, May 23.

Legislator thanks cleaning service for PPE donation

Pictured with Legislator Lafazan (far left) outside the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich on Tuesday, May 19 are, from left: Gail M. Canavan - Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Executive Director; Program Director Jean Marie Weiner; Receptionist Julia Fernandez and Youth Development Professional Evelyn Ortiz; youngsters from the Boys & Girls Club; RediCleaners Partners Zach Bader and Jason Monti and Marketing Director Nicole Beiner.

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) thanked RediCleaners for donating 600 masks to the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich on Tuesday, May 19. Zachary Bader, owner of the Garden City-based cleaning company, was on hand to deliver the donation of 300 KN95 and 300 three-ply surgical masks to Jean Marie Weiner, Program Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay – East Norwich.

“Even in the face of tremendously challenging times, small business owners across Nassau County have played a crucial role in our region’s pandemic relief efforts,” Legislator Lafazan said. “Through their generous donation, Zachary, Jason and RediCleaners have equipped the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich to safely provide essential services that our residents rely on – and that’s something we can all take pride in.”

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Reopening plans focus on economy, workforce and downtowns

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its in-person meeting on Tuesday morning, June 2, the full complement of six Town Board members and Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino opened a public hearing to consider a new Local Law for apartments on the second story of store spaces, amending Chapter 246 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay regarding Zoning (section 246-5.5.5 and Section 246-5.2). This proposed legislation was outlined as a way of supporting downtown economic activities and revitalizations as the pandemic slows as the Town encourages a boost for local businesses and communities. Other Town and Chamber initiatives align with the collaborative, wide-ranging effort.

Saladino began the June 2 meeting with the news from state government, as in the last week of May Long Island entered Phase 1 of reopening plans for construction, manufacturing, retail store openings for curbside pickups, and other commercial services. A major component of Town outreach now is reminding residents of the benefits of shopping in their home areas.

“It is critical for everyone to get back out and shop locally -- we support the return of small businesses. We urge you to support the local mom and pop shops, local stores in neighborhoods. Let’s help them get back to good health,” he said.

Regarding the proposed amendment

to Town Code, Elizabeth L. Maccarone, commissioner in the Town Department of Planning and Development, explained that building or configuring apartments on top of stores and offices would be eliminated from “downtown business district-use” regulations, however Town Code would allow this type of use to still be heard in front of the Town Board for special use permits.

“This will allow us more oversight. Whether it’s apartments over stores in downtown or commercial zone corridors, there isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ application. There are times we need oversight over applications coming in for apartments over stores and offices and their density -- as well as the proximity of those locations to adjoining residential zones. Where a commercial property ends and a residential property begins, we have seen applicants trying to come in under current zoning code to allow for high-density applications as right now it remains a permitted use and there would not be oversight by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Advisory Board,” she said.

Town Councilman Tom Hand said one concern that came up with a recent application in downtown Oyster Bay, noted by the Oyster Bay Downtown Association, was the associated parking and waste storage areas for such a housing development. Currently the

Town code only requires one parking space for every apartment unit planned, but there’s no breakdown accommodating studios, one-bedrooms or two-bedrooms.

“In successful other downtown areas there have been problems with parking -- moratoriums were enacted to study the effects of a lot of apartment units and not having proper parking,”

Maccarone told the Board.

According to Supervisor Saladino, the Code amendment would continue downtown revitalizations through creation of better public information and accessibility as the public can come out to hearings. “This legislation will allow the process to closely match the model that we’ve been working on for three years for the downtowns, and it encourages better participation from business owners, residents, and our local Chambers of Commerce….we will do many other bills to continue creating a process to better revitalize our downtowns,” he said.

Chief Deputy Town Attorney Frank Scalera said the opportunity in mind is assisting downtowns across Oyster Bay, “at the same balancing that assistance with transparency and further input by both the local residents and interested parties as well as the Town Board.”

“Based upon other provisions of the Town Code and the building/zoning

code any property owners in downtowns looking to do apartments located over stores and/or offices will still be permitted through the special use permit process,” he said.

The record for public comments on the proposed local law will remain open until Friday, June 12.

All comments can be submitted via email to publiccomment@oysterbay-ny. gov or by contacting the Town of Oyster Bay offices, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and at 516-624-6300 if residents prefer submitting a letter or other form of communication.

No comments on the zoning change were read aloud during the June 2 Board meeting.

Town Initiatives Take Shape

Town functions remain 100% active as operations support community economic activity. Supervisor Saladino noted that Town departments and employees have not missed a single day of garbage, sorted recycling or yard waste pickups during the pandemic’s closures of most of society. “We continue to have all Sanitation and Public Works employees on the job, and our Public Safety employees have done a fabulous job of keeping our residents safe,” Saladino said.

On June 1 the Town of Oyster Bay

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Amid this crisis, Keats Agency is fully staffed in virtual offices and available to you by phone, email, video and chat from our website. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay home. We all must do our part.

Town Board discusses next steps in reopening process

er update from major New York area healthcare system Northwell Health, which operates 11 hospitals on Long Island including Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Huntington Hospital as well as Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.

“Northwell reported one COVID-19 death on Monday June 1. Overall New York State’s COVID-19 numbers continue showing great improvements in fighting the virus -- the numbers are down to levels similar to when the crisis began (early March). Statewide, 54 people died in New York on June 1. On April 9, that same category peaked with tremendous losses -- 800 deaths in one day” he said.

From a makeshift desk that he and three other elected officials sat at in front of the Town Board’s dais -- all distanced by six feet-- Councilman Steve Labriola asked for an update for the procedures around public participation and receipt of comments on all Town business, hearings and resolutions. He

said at Town Hall the meeting room of the Town Board has a legal (per fire code) capacity of 296 people and going forward, even allowing a percentage of the total capacity would at least be allowing in over 50 or 75 people if physical distancing was thoroughly planned inside. That way people can participate to a normal extent, at least in some form, rather than submitting their comments prior to meetings and Board discussions.

Deputy Town Attorney Matt Rozea said there are some recent guidelines from the New York State Department of Health and Empire State Development about the number of people that can gather in different settings. Ultimately the discussion devolved and Councilman Louis Imbroto, an attorney by profession, said there should be written correspondence directed to the Town Attorney and his staff so they can investigate the potential for the Town government and any forms of public assembly, including meetings on the horizon.

Levittown junior selected for scholarship opportunities

Division Avenue High School junior Abani Ahmed was designated a 2020 College Prep Scholar and Rensselaer Medal winner. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Abani Ahmed, a junior from Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools, was recently recognized for her academic excellence with two prestigious distinctions. She was selected as a 2020 College Prep Scholar from QuestBridge and a Rensselaer Medal award recipient from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Ahmed is one of 3,779 students to be

The Oyster Bay Town Board met on Tuesday, June 2nd. Officials are sitting at improvised desks six feet or more apart, and the meeting is broadcast to the public via livestream.

The Town attorneys said there’s a likelihood of new regulations and state guidance taking shape before the Town

Board meets again on June 16, and the subject may arise again soon for further considerations.

Jericho Public Library phased reopening plan

named a College Prep Scholar from a pool of more than 12,600 juniors. Each year, students are selected as a result of their academic excellence, personal qualities and financial need. The notable distinction shows the program’s 42 college partners that Ahmed is a strong candidate for admission. She also has the potential to be an exceptional candidate for the QuestBridge National College Match. This college admission and scholarship process gives students the opportunity to be admitted early with a full four-year scholarship to one of the nation’s best colleges.

As a College Prep Scholar, Ahmed received an invitation to a virtual National College Admissions Conference and was nominated to receive special programming opportunities for QuestBridge’s college partners, such as expense-paid campus visits. She will receive a certificate of achievement, a workbook for the national conference and information about the program’s college partners.

In addition, Ahmed was designated a Rensselaer Medal winner from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The prestigious award is granted to students who show excellence in mathematics and science. If she chooses to apply to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is admitted, Ahmed will receive a scholarship worth $30,000 per year for four years. She will receive a certificate later this summer as a result of her achievement.

BY CHRISTINA BRENNER, DIRECTOR

• Phase 1 – June 1 - Library employees return to work in a reduced capacity. Staff only are permitted into the building.

• Phase 2 – June 8 - We begin lending materials to Jericho Public Library patrons only via curbside pickup. Staff only are permitted into the building.

• Phase 3 – Modified opening of the building with “Grab and Go” for patrons. Limited number of patrons in building to select and checkout items. Social distancing in place. No other in-house services. Significant modifications of facilities may be implemented

such as restrictions on public access, building use, etc.

• Phase 4 – Open to limited number of public but still with social distancing in place; some modification of facilities and no public events or gatherings.

Each of these phases will depend on the status of the area metrics and the ability for us to safely offer services in the library.

Our book drops are open so you may return any materials you have checked out. All materials will be quarantined for 72 hours before being cleared and may not come off your record right away. All late fines are being waived.

Upcoming virtual events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, June 8

4:00 PM Flex & Tone w/Mindy Vasta

7:00 PM Virtual Fit & Fabulous w/ Linda Ray

7:00 PM Maker Hour w/Stemtastic

Tuesday, June 9

11:00 AM Virtual Guided Meditation for Self Healing w/Patricia Anderson

2:00 PM You Want a Piece of Me?

The Humor of Jerry Stiller w/Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe

7:00 PM Pajama Storytime (Ages 3-Kindergarten)

Wednesday, June 10

1:00 PM Watercolor Demonstration w/Chuck Van Horn

Thursday, June 11

11:00 AM Preschool Storytime

7:00 PM Yoga w/Joe

Friday, June12

4:00 PM Story Time (Ages 5-9)

For all Events go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register

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Outstanding Levittown student artists featured in virtual exhibit

Six talented student-artists from the Levittown Public Schools were selected as exhibiting artists in the 2020 Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum program. Senior Emily Fuchs and junior Caitlyn Bella from Division Avenue High School, juniors Nicole Amatulli and Van Hoang Le and sophomores Diane Gavrylyuk and Katelyn Smith from General Douglas MacArthur High School had

their artwork featured in the virtual exhibit on the Heckscher Museum’s website.

This year, 388 students from 58 Nassau and Suffolk county high schools entered their artwork into the contest. The six Levittown students were among 100 students selected for their outstanding art. Prior to submitting their pieces, students were asked to visit the museum, observe the artwork and find one to draw inspiration from. They each wrote an artist statement to accompany their piece which was equally as important as the artwork itself in determining whether or not they earned a spot in the exhibit.

With the guidance of their art teacher Tim Ryan, both Division Avenue students submitted their pieces made out of gouache on paper. Fuchs’ artwork was entitled “Fulfilling my Commitments,” while Bella’s was called “Casey’s Return.” Amatulli, a student in Rebecca Muir’s class, submitted a digital photograph entitled “Reflecting.” Hoang Le and Gavrylyuk, students in Tom Bobal’s class, submitted a folded paper collage called “A Journey’s Ending” and a colored pencil, nupastel and acrylic piece called “Identity in Red,” respectively. With the guidance of her teacher Lynn Spinnato, Smith submitted a ceramic piece she titled “Bittersweet.”

The students were honored at the museum’s virtual opening reception and awards ceremony on Instagram Live. Online viewers were also able to cast their votes on their favorite artwork from the exhibit.

Jericho Public Library phased reopening plan

BY CHRISTINA BRENNER, DIRECTOR

• Phase 1 – June 1 - Library employees return to work in a reduced capacity. Staff only are permitted into the building.

• Phase 2 – June 8 - We begin lending materials to Jericho Public Library patrons only via curbside pickup. Staff only are permitted into the building.

such as restrictions on public access, building use, etc.

• Phase 4 – Open to limited number of public but still with social distancing in place; some modification of facilities and no public events or gatherings.

Each of these phases will depend on the status of the area metrics and the ability for us to safely offer services in the library.

Town of Oyster Bay to sponsor blood drive in Hicksville

Town of Oyster Bay Councilman

Steve Labriola and Councilwoman Laura Maier today announced a partnership with the New York Blood Center to collect donations on Monday, June 29th, to help hospitals meet the ongoing and pressing need for blood during the coronavirus pandemic. The Blood Drive will take place from 9:00am to 7:00pm at the Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S. Broadway, Hicksville). All donors will receive ‘Free Blizzards’ vouchers for Dairy Queen, which can be redeemed at their Massapequa, Levittown, Huntington or East Northport locations.

“Blood donations are extremely important during normal times to help secure any necessary blood transfusions for patients. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, blood supplies have dwindled tremendously and are critically low, so this blood drive, the largest upcoming drive in our local area, will be critical to help our local hospitals meet demand and continue their life-saving operations during these extraordinary times,” said Councilwoman Maier. “Please consider participating in this blood drive and help bolster our blood banks so that as many people as possible can be helped.”

The Town’s Blood Drive will operate by appointment only, with no walk-in donations accepted. Social distancing

and sanitary protocols will be in place to maintain the health and safety of all donors. To qualify as a blood donor, a person must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that volunteers eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive.

“Donating blood is a quick, easy, and safe process, and the pint of blood you donate will never be missed from your body, as it is quickly reproduced within your body,” Councilman Labriola added. “If you have family members or friends willing to donate, please ask them to support our effort this year, as this initiative is more vital than ever to help make sure that our local hospitals can meet the excessive demand during the coronavirus pandemic and continue to save the lives of as many people as possible.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town Board Office at (516) 624-6304. To make an appointment to donate blood at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://bit.ly/2LINdk1

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MacArthur High School’s Diane Gavrylyuk had her artwork entitled “Identity in Red” in the Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum of Art’s virtual exhibit.

Division Avenue High School’s Caitlyn Bella had her artwork entitled “Casey’s Return” in the Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum of Art’s virtual exhibit.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Reopening plans focus on economy, workforce and downtowns

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Council and Supervisor Saladino joined the Town of Hempstead Council, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Town Clerk Kate Murray and mayors from across the County for a ‘New York Reopening’ press conference. The need for outdoor dining to be included for Long Island’s Phase 2 of Reopening was much of the reason driving this collaborative message.

Saladino says the Town of Oyster Bay is determined to help businesses “get open and remove any hurdles, so that we can restore our economy.”

“We are coming back and the Town of Oyster Bay is tremendously committed to helping businesses reopen and getting people re-employed. We have an employment program in the Town where we help with training, resume writing and brushing up on skills to re-enter the workforce or to look for employers looking to hire. The Town can be contacted for this information and more,” Saladino said.

Chamber Remains Proactive

Woodbury resident Maureen Nickel, business owner of BrightStar Home Health Care and 2020 president of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, listened on Tuesday to the Town government’s message of support for small business. She advises that the web, electronic messaging and virtual platforms have played a major role in continuing to drive customers to local businesses.

“It is our sincere hope that the months ahead bring forth a fresh new start, a rebirth, a strengthening of mind and spirit and a much needed economic boost.

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber is dedicated to helping our members during this challenging time. Using social media platforms, our website and weekly emails, we are getting the word out to the community and they are responding by engaging with member businesses.We also are holding bi-weekly virtual networking meetings giving

each member the opportunity to explain something “special“ about their business. In this way we are getting to know each other in a more personal way, understand each other‘s business needs and thus become a valuable referral source for each other. We are in this together!” she said.

A short time after the shutdowns of non-essential businesses, the Syosset Woodbury Chamber invited each of its members to a virtual meeting hosted by the U.S. Small Business Association based at Farmingdale State College with Chamber member Lauren Linakis. That initial seminar provided valuable information on how Chamber member businesses could apply for PPP and EIDL loans and a Q & A session for detailed guidance.

“Our strong relationship with the SBA continues to provide information on loan forgiveness and the additional boost loans now available to small business owners. In lieu of our fall Street Fair, we will be focused on strengthening the exposure of our local busi-

College Notes

Justin George, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2020, has earned the fall 2019 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

George is a graduate of Chaminade High School, and is from East Norwich. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the fall 2019 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Sarah Garner, of Syosset, has been named to the Elmira College Dean’s List for the Winter 2020 Term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean’s List at the College.

Kristen Collins of Hicksville, was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society on April 16th. Collins, who is majoring in Business Economics, is a member of the Softball team at SUNY Oneonta. Collins was one of 33 scholar-athletes inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma as part of NCAA Division III Week. To qualify for induction into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student must have achieved at least junior standing with a cumulative 3.4 grade point average while earning two varsity letters in an NCAA intercollegiate sport. Each student athlete must also be of good moral character and have the endorsement of both the head coach of his or her sport and the chapter president.

Mary Elizabeth Pizzimenti ’21 has received a National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Fellowship for the 2019-20 academic year. She is one of fifteen college students nationwide to receive the competitive prize.

An Italian minor at Manhattan College, Pizzimenti enjoys the personal attention students receive within the program. “Students are able to take an independent study course where the professors make connections with the students in order to focus on their strengths and interests,” Pizzimenti explained. “It is this relationship that convinced me that a minor in Italian would be fun and expand my horizons.”

Ariana Kazanjian of Syosset, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Kazanjian was initiated at Fordham University.

Colgate University recently announced students who were honored recently.

Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade during the fall 2019 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction.

Emanuele DiRubba of Old Bethpage, is a graduate of Saint Anthony’s High School.

Jonathan Heitner of Plainview is a graduate of Chaminade High School.

Eric Spiegel of Plainview, is a graduate of Ch Domenique Masi of Bethpage, is a graduate of Island Trees High

nesses through collaborative marketing efforts, offering Value Added Services and budget-friendly opportunities that will highlight member businesses through social media and print campaigns,” Nickel said this week.

Small businesses were assured that the Town of Oyster Bay will also work to facilitate a return to operations.

“We are here to help our businesses get back up and running, and the Town continues to lobby and demand from New York State officials that we get back to business and to protect our economy while still protecting the health and safety of all our residents. Safety protocols have been put in place in every aspect of Town government, and my colleagues on the Town Board have welcomed several of our local merchants back. We let them know how much they have been missed and how we are committed to seeing everyone getting back to work in a safe and productive manner,” Saladino explained Tuesday.

School. aminade High School.

Kyle Hayes of East Norwich was among the 32 University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society. To be considered for induction, students must rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class or upper 20 percent of the graduating master’s class. The University’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1997.

Hayes is a graduate student pursing a Masters of Business Administration in accounting degree at the Jesuit university.

Sydney Proux of East Norwich, has received the SUNY Oneonta 2019-2020 Susan Sutton Smith Award for academic excellence. To be eligible for the award, a student must be a freshman, sophomore or junior with a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Proux is majoring in Psychology .

Dylan R. Santiago of Bethpage, earned the top GPA in the sophomore class for the Game Design and Development program at SUNY Canton’s Daniel G. Fay Honors Convocation.

For the first time in college history, Honors Convocation was held in a virtual format to correspond with stay-at-home directives used to combat COVID-19. Professor Emeritus Fay joined college officials to celebrate students’ success in video presentations.

SUNY Oneonta is one of 28 colleges and universities featured in Billboard magazine’s 2020 list of “Top Music

Business Schools.” The college currently enrolls 250 students in its music industry program, which is known for giving students uncommon opportunities and hands-on experience.

Among those enrolled are:

Hope Raifer of Plainview - Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Ethan Teper of Plainview - Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Michael Rotunno of BethpageBachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Jeffrey Aguilar of Hicksville (11801)Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Rebecca Hershkowitz of HicksvilleBachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Nicholas Rigali of LevittownBachelor of Arts in Music Industry n

Julia Vicari of East Norwich was among the 36 University of Scranton students inducted into the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Honor Society. This organization recognizes students for academic achievement in the study of accounting who major in accounting, finance or information technology, have achieved junior status or higher in their undergraduate studies, have taken three or more accounting courses, and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher overall as well as in their accounting courses, among other criteria.

Vicari is a junior accounting major at the Jesuit university.

Dylan Khazzam of Plainview was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. the honor society recognizes academic excellence.

Wisdom Lane students named winners in essay contest

Three students from Wisdom Lane Middle School were recently recognized as winners in a regional essay contest. The students, who are members of the school’s Earth and Space Club, placed first, second and third in the contest which is sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space Systems Technical committee.

The winners of the contest were 8th grader, Alex Gao, who placed first, 8th grader, Dylan Muterspaw and 7th grader, Ashley Wilson, who placed second and third respectively.

Vanessa Kowalczyk, science teacher at Wisdom Lane, said she was proud of the students hard work and innovation with their essay writing.

“Ms. (Leslie) Maynard and I can’t express enough how proud we are of these students who display a love for science with their participation in the SSTC essay contest,” said Kowalczyk. “They represent the hard work and passion that we consider ourselves lucky to witness as teachers. It’s truly wonderful to see their efforts recognized by the AIAA said SSTC.”

Since 2015, the two teachers have helped guide students in the club to submit their entries into the essay contest. At least one student every year has won at the regional level and some have earned national recognition for their submissions.

For this year’s contest, students were instructed to write, in 1,000 words or less, how advanced they think Space technology and exploration will be in fifty years.

The grading criteria is based on a student’s original idea, soundness of logic to develop an idea, realism of the idea and the quality of the composition.

Gao said that it felt good to be recognized in the essay contest after putting a lot of thought and effort into his submission.

“When I was writing the essay, I wasn’t expecting much out of it, so getting first place was really surprising,” said Gao. “Now I’m keeping my hopes up for a potential victory in the national contest.”

In his essay, he focused on two central topics that he thought was interesting and likely in the future of space exploration.

“Those focuses were on asteroid mining and commercial space travel,” said Gao. “I said that the potential possibilities of extracting raw materials from asteroids is endless, and that it would develop the world and all of humanity. In regards to commercial space travel, I predicted that a price of a trip into space would likely decrease dramatically to the point of it being affordable to an ordinary person and not only celebrities and rich people.”

Ashley Wilson said she started writing her essay about some of humanity’s many accomplishments in space exploration in the past sixty years and challenges we can look forward to.

“My favorite planet in our galaxy is Mars and it’s also the closest planet to colonize near Earth. I wrote about the many challenges to reach our destination in the near future,” said Wilson. “I also touched upon the many ways on how we might possibly be able to overcome these challenges that lay ahead of us.”

She said she was shocked that she came in third place and is very proud of her accomplishment.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized in the SSTC contest this year. I am still

trying to wrap my head around I came in third place. It really was an incredible experience and I learned many new things about our galaxy. This is one of my passions and I will continue to study and research about our wonderful but mysterious space.”

Dylan Muterspaw essay focused on combining virtual reality technology with space exploration technology.

“It felt really great to be recognized as a winner in this contest,” said Muterspaw. “I didn’t think I was going to win so it came as kind of a shock to me.”

The three students will receive a total of $600 for their submissions in the essay contest.

Gao and Wilson’s essays will move on to compete at the national level for a chance to win an additional cash prize as well as recognition in AIAA’s international Aerospace America magazine.

Town of Oyster Bay to sponsor blood drive in Hicksville

Town of Oyster Bay Councilman

critical to help our local hospitals meet demand and continue their life-saving operations during these extraordinary times,” said Councilwoman Maier.

“Please consider participating in this blood drive and help bolster our blood banks so that as many people as possible can be helped.”

The Town’s Blood Drive will operate by appointment only, with no walk-in donations accepted. Social distancing and sanitary protocols will be in place to maintain the health and safety of all donors. To qualify as a blood donor, a person must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that volunteers eat well (low fat) and drink fluids

in the days before the Blood Drive.

can meet the excessive demand during the coronavirus pandemic and continue to save the lives of as many people as possible.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town Board Office at (516) 624-6304.

To make an appointment to donate blood at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://bit.ly/2LINdk1

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Upcoming Events for Adults through the Syosset Library

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons:

The Dragon’s Circlet

Wednesday, June 3, June 10, or June 29. 7:00 PM to 9 PM

Curious about the greatest story-telling game in the world? Join this Dungeons & Dragons Adventure. No experience is necessary to enjoy this introductory level for 1st-level characters. Players will navigate pre-fabricated characters through a perilous journey. Register for one of three sessions. Only five players per session, please. Email : trending@syossetlibrary. org with your preferred session date and a code will be sent to you.

Nutrition Myth Busters

Tuesday, June 9, at 11 am

Is organic always healthier? Do bananas make you fat? Does drinking water help you lose weight? Is extra protein stored as muscle? Is sugar in the raw better than white sugar? In this interactive seminar, current myths and trends are debunked. Even the most nutrition savvy are bound to be surprised as fact is sorted from fiction. Presenter, Madeleine Berg, Nutritionist

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Abbott & Costello:

From Burlesque to the Big Time

Thursday, June 11, at 1 PM

In their quarter century together, the popular comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello successfully conquered vaudeville, burlesque, Broadway, nightclubs, radio, movies and television. After the death of his comedy partner, Bud Abbott retired to his home in Woodland Hills, California. In 1972 Sal St. George had the good fortune of meeting Bud and Betty, his wife of 55 years. Sal recently rediscovered the long-lost audiotape of that historic encounter. Now for the first time in 40 years, you will be able to hear Bud Abbott’s voice during his last interview.

Presenter, Sal St. George, playwright and film historian

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

War in Film

Thursday June 11th @7PM

Join us for a discussion of how wars have been depicted on the silver screen and why we watch them. Presenter, Ralph Guiteau, Head of Media Services

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Virtual Author "Lunch"

with Esther Safran Foer

Friday, June 12, at 1:30 PM

It's lunchtime! Grab your meal of choice and zoom into Syosset Public Library to "meet" Esther Safran Foer

author of I Want You to Know We're Still Here: a Post Holocaust Memoir. Esther will talk about her book that delves into her experiences as the child of parents who had been the sole survivors of their families during the Holocaust and the revelations that followed. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org

Félix Fénéon: Champion of the

Avant-Garde

Tuesday, June 16, at 1 p.m.

A look at the influence of Félix Fénéon (1861–1944), the influential French art critic, editor, publisher, dealer, and collector through an exhibition that opened at MoMA in March and in Paris last year. Presenter, Mary Vahey, Professor, Suffolk Community College.

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Title Swap Tuesdays: Quick Reads

Tuesday, June 16, at 3 PM

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers' Services Department for fun, lively, genre-specific presentations of all the books we can't stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads! Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www. syossetlibrary.org

Resources for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Outbreak & It’s Aftermath

Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m.

Co-Sponsored by the NNORC of Syosset (Seniors of Syosset)

During the COVID-19 crisis, many of the usual formal and informal support systems that we depend upon in our daily lives are over-taxed or unavailable. Learn about resources to help older adults meet essential needs, and find support and social connection during this time of uncertainty and social distancing. Presenter, Alana Rosenstein, LMSW, Supervising NNORC Director for the Mid-Island Y JCC

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.

org

The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m.

Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most famous film director who ever lived. For five decades, first in England, then in Hollywood, he made 54 films, including classics such as The ThirtyNine Steps, Rebecca, Notorious, Rear Window, North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Psycho. Few filmmakers have been as popular, critically celebrated, and as influential. This presentation looks at his achievements as “the master of suspense,” and through dozens of film clips, examines some of his extraordinary techniques as a director.

Presenter, Brian Rose, Professor

of Communications, Fordham University

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Genealogy for the Enthusiastic Amateur

Friday, June 19, at 2 P.M.

Get in-depth information about a wide variety of research sources and databases featuring live demonstrations of many and the opportunity to interact with presenters. Presenters, Reference Department Librarians. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

How to Make a Great Cheese Platter

Tuesday, June 23, at 11 am

Learn how to make an interesting cheese platter for guests. A cheese platter can be a centerpiece, a conversation piece or even a work of art that you won’t want to eat. Presenter, Jessica Affatato, Harbor Cheese & Provisions

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia – New York City’s Greatest Mayor

Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia was a compassionate, competent and colorful mayor of NYC and he was a perfect fit for a city that was in desperate need of a strong leader. He was the mayor during the Great Depression and World War II and ended up being a role model

of excellence for the rest of the country. Presenters, Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, Professors St. Johns University

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

The Films of Stanley Kubrick

Tuesday, June 30, at 1 p.m.

In this lecture Greg Blank discusses the legacy of one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in cinematic history, Stanley Kubrick. Presenting clips of his earliest student films, to clips of his most iconic films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Paths of Glory, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, we will discuss in detail the mastery Kubrick used in cinematography, editing, music, and having an amazing understanding of the art of film. Presenter, Greg Blank, Filmmaker and video journalist

Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar www.syossetlibrary. org

Camp Nanowrimo Virtual Author Visit

Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 PM

Attention all writers! July marks the beginning of Camp NaNoWriMo -- a more casual offshoot of National Novel Writing Month. We have invited a special guest author who will be announced before this event to address campers and encourage them on their mission to write! Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www. syossetlibrary.org

June Virtual Events at the Syosset Public Library

Hoopla Summer Film Discussion Series

Tuesdays June 9 & 23, at 3:00 PM

Join us for an entertaining summer film discussion series. View the film at your leisure on DVD or your favorite streaming service then join us for a discussion via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar www.syossetlibrary. org. All films will also be available to stream instantly on hoopla: a free digital streaming service accessible with your Syosset Library card barcode. Visit https://www.hoopladigital.com to create your account. Due to the rotating nature of the collection, film discussion titles will be announced two weeks prior to the program. No registration required. Led by a Readers’ Services Librarian.

Virtual Author Lunch with Esther Safran Foer

Friday, June 12, at 1:30 PM

Grab something to eat and Zoom to

Syosset Public Library to lunch with an author. Includes a Q & A. Ms. Foer is the author of I Want You to Know We're Still Here - A Post Holocaust Memoir. She will share insights and revelations based on her experiences as the child of Holocaust survivors who were the sole survivors of their families.

Free. No Registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Title Swap Tuesdays

Quick Reads Edition

Tuesday, June 16, at 3:00 PM

Free. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org

Syosset HS senior wins scholarship, Junior Firefighter of the Year

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On Saturday, May 23, Syosset High School senior Robert Dowd received the prestigious Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer scholarship for his volunteer role in the local department and for service to his home community.

Dowd has lived in Syosset for his entire life. Before SHS he attended South Woods Middle School and Village Elementary School. He turned 18 in March and as soon as he legally was able to, Rob Dowd joined the Syosset Volunteer FD Hook and Ladder Company No. 2.

At Company No. 2 Peter Dowd, Rob’s father, has been a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years.

Rob Dowd joined the Syosset Fire Department Junior Company over four years ago. He gained insights and interest from his father, plus the spirit to volunteer in his home community.

Recently, awards and commendations have followed Rob’s good work and multiple efforts in the community and around Nassau County. Preceding this year’s scholarship, on April 26,2019 at a ceremony held in Alexandria, Virginia with attendees from all over the country gathering in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Rob Dowd received the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Junior Firefighter of the Year Award.

In an interview with the Advance and News-Journal, the graduating senior said he hopes his volunteerism with the Nassau County Junior Firefighters’ Association (NCJFA) can shine a spotlight on this opportunity for young people to give back and learn from seasoned first responders -- even those from across the Atlantic Ocean.

In August of 2018, his active role and willingness to participate and learn ‘on the job’ catapulted him into a European immersion experience with a stay in Germany.

“I was able to learn from not just Syosset FD but so many different departments in Nassau County that we connected with, and then internationally as we have an exchange program with junior firefighters from Germany. They come to the U.S. and see how we train, and I was so fortunate to get to go spend over a week in Germany and learn within their volunteer fire departments. We flew to Frankfurt and spent a week traveling around the country to all different fire departments. The group went to 11 of Germany’s 16 states and we saw about 10 different ‘fire brigades’ as the departments are called there. We got to see how they trained and the functions and interactions within their communities,” Dowd explains.

Each year the Fireman’s Association of New York selects 25 students to receive $1,500 scholarships towards

their pursuit of postsecondary education. A year ago another Syosset native, Elizabeth Marchese, was one of the 25 New York students selected for this scholarship.

Dowd was selected for this year’s Firemen’s Association scholarship after crafting an essay and detailing his journeys and daily experiences participating with training, following processes, and managing departmental tasks. He thanks FASNY and its sponsors and donors for its outpouring of support for young people.

“The organization helped us a lot when I was in the juniors’ division as far as aid with the German exchange program, and making it economically possible for us to go to Germany. They played a big role in this,” he said last week.

Dowd says the Syosset FD juniors program during his time as a high school student allowed for great transitions and progress in training and understanding of fire department procedures and equipment uses. His father Peter Dowd has guided him along and instilled in him the best practices of Syosset FD.

“My dad’s always been helpful as far as my training and at fire scenes, going over what to do very rapidly. Then at home we’d talk about what happened on-scene and how that played out -- we share perspectives on where we were during the fire or emergency, and what we saw,” he explained.

Rob Dowd says his father has taught him aspects of construction and repairs in addition to fire technology. His mom JoAna Dowd works in the insurance industry, and Rob’s sister graduated in the Syosset High School Class of 2018, and she currently attends Farmingdale State College.

In addition to his volunteer call to duty and schoolwork online continuing until mid-June, during the spring Dowd has been working six days a week at a local farm where he’s learned agricultural practices and gardening, getting fresh air and continuing to be productive. He says during the pandemic the Syosset Fire Department has received less volume of calls. At the same time he always makes sure to check-in with the firefighters at the station and talk about what everyone is doing.

“Sometimes we would look forward to getting a call and having that chance to go out and make sure everything is okay among our community members too,” he commented.

While there’s always the unknown of the perils and obstacles that next fire call could bring the department, Rob Dowd says he is unfazed and feels it is a privilege to get to “go out into a situation with all of your friends and have to accomplish an important, potentially life-saving mission that really nobody else can do besides us because of our training,” he noted.

Last April Syosset High School student Rob Dowd was awarded the 2019 National Volunteer Fire Council Junior Firefighter of the Year Award. This year Dowd was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).

Dowd is trained in CPR and other emergency response certifications, and to date he’s completed a number of online fire science training courses as a department member. He earned the CPR and AED certifications, as well as a lifeguarding certification, from the Red Cross through Syosset High School.

Before the last three months of the year were interrupted, Dowd’s senior year highlight in high school came as captain of the Syosset Braves ice hockey team for 2019-2020. Although he has learned valuable camaraderie and teamwork from assists on the ice, Dowd explains that he recommends to younger students that they consider a route outside Syosset High’s great traditions in athletics, STEM fields and performing arts -- the SHS First Responders’ Club. The club ran this school year after-school on Wednesdays (prior to COVID-19 schools’ closures from midMarch onwards).

“One of junior firefighters in the department formed this club with a teacher who’s an EMT, and they meet once a week to go over different emergency preparedness skills that we’d need if they were in a situation when they would be first on-scene and they could provide care to somebody in need. This club has been well-attended at our high school,” Dowd said.

Aviator on Deck

If Rob Dowd’s fire department and community service achievements give him wings, he is literally ready to take off. This fall, Dowd will enter Farmingdale State College’s Bachelor of Science -Aeronautical Science Professional Pilot degree program. This collegiate professional pilot program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board

International through February of 2023. He correctly points out there are few local aviation colleges, save for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, and that most people seeking piloting school training head to Florida or the Midwest. In a few months Farmingdale State will have two Dowds who recently graduated from Syosset attending degree programs.

During his sophomore year at Syosset High Rob learned of an Aviation Operations program through Nassau Boces, held at “Barry Tech” -- Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury.

“When I heard about it and read the program guide I fell in love right away -- I said I want to do this. We went there every day, and during my high school junior year it was in the mornings prior to school for two-and-a-half to three hours. We earned class credits learning how to become aviators. Then this year, starting in September we did the same thing during the second half of my school day, for up to three hours a day. We did our ‘bookwork’ about flying and we also get to go out and fly for about three days per week, weather permitting,” Dowd explained.

He is eager to head into college and gain more grounding in math, engineering and sciences during his course of study. He plans to fly for a commercial airline, as one of his cousins is a Delta pilot.

Although Dowd is learning to pilot, before he can follow in the footsteps of American aviators nearly 100 years ago on routes from Long Island to Europe, he wants to take another visit to Germany soon, “and spend time with some friends I’ve made over there.”

The Return of the Drive In Movie

Home of the Westbury Drive-In, the last drive-in movie theatre on Long Island, the Town of Oyster Bay will soon see the return of drive-in movies for the first time in over 22 years. Free pop-up theatres will offer drive-in experiences to residents only for five straight weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on May 28th.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Everyone loves a good comeback story, and everyone loves the movies. For the first-time in two decades, drive-in movies will return to the Town of Oyster Bay for families and seniors to watch great Hollywood hits from the comfort of their own car while taking in the summer breeze. Join us at these pop-up drive-in movie theatres and take these rare opportunities sit back, relax and enjoy the show.”

The following movies are playing at a pop-up theatre near you beginning at dusk:

Tues., June 9th at Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale: Onward

Thurs., June 11th at Fireman’s Field in Oyster Bay: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Tues., June 16th

at Westfield Sunrise Mall in Massapequa: Thor: The Dark World

Thurs., June 18th at Broadway Commons in Hicksville: E.T.

Tues., June 23rd

at Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale: Jumanji: The Next Level

Thurs., June 25th

at TOBAY Beach in Massapequa: Grease

Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7pm the day of the event. For the safety of all residents, moviegoers must remain in their cars. To maintain social distancing, every other parking spot will be off-limits to vehicles. Portable restroom facilities will be on-site. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.

Moviegoers are asked to consider donating a nonperishable food item upon arrive at the drive-in. All donations will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank.

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Upcoming virtual events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, June 8

4:00 PM Flex & Tone w/Mindy Vasta

7:00 PM Virtual Fit & Fabulous w/ Linda Ray

7:00 PM Maker Hour w/Stemtastic

Tuesday, June 9

11:00 AM Virtual Guided Meditation for Self Healing w/Patricia Anderson

2:00 PM You Want a Piece of Me? The Humor of Jerry Stiller w/Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe

7:00 PM Pajama Storytime (Ages 3-Kindergarten)

Wednesday, June 10

1:00 PM Watercolor Demonstration w/Chuck Van Horn

Thursday, June 11

11:00 AM Preschool Storytime

7:00 PM Yoga w/Joe

Friday, June12

4:00 PM Story Time (Ages 5-9)

For all Events go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register

Verizon store burglarized

Nassau County Police are investigating a burglary which took place at the Verizon store on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury on May 30th.

According to detectives Second Precinct police on patrol discovered a broken window with an alarm ringing at the Verizon Wireless store located at 8223 Jericho Turnpike. An investigation revealed that unknown subject (s) made entry into the store by breaking a side window and removing assorted

cell phones on display valued at $ 5,800. The unknown subject(s) also removed a locked box that contained an undetermined amount of US currency that was near the register. The subject(s) fled in an unknown direction. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 -244 – TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Reminder – School voting deadline is

Tuesday, June 9th

Hicksville voters: Please remember - The deadline for receipt of your 20202021 Hicksville Public School’s Budget Vote & Trustee Election Absentee Ballot is 5 p.m. on June 9th. All ballots must be signed, mailed in the prepaid mailers, and received by the deadline OR dropped at one of the secured drop boxes located at the District Office, 200 Division Avenue; at Hicksville Middle School’s Second Street side by the kitchen entrance; or at the front entrance of any of the District’s elementary schools.

Voters will see three Propositions are on the ballot: Proposition I: The 20202021 School District Budget; Proposition II: A request to amend the voter-approved 2017-2018 Capital Reserve Fund; and Proposition III: Support of The

Gregory Museum.

Proposition I, the proposed 2020-2021 School District Budget, represents a Budget-to-Budget increase of 0.4%. By utilizing fund balance & reserves, the District has maintained a 1.45% increase in the tax levy while maintaining its outstanding educational program.

Proposition II on the ballot will allow the District to replace the high school roof & install the pool tile at NO ADDITIONAL COST to taxpayers by amending the voter-approved 2017-2018 Capital Reserve Fund. Proposition II requires voter approval to utilize the surplus funds in this reserve.

For complete Budget information, please visit the District website: www. hicksvillepublicschools.org.

Plainview author releases second novel on Amazon

BY GARY SIMEONE

Plainview resident, Tracy Stopler, who wrote the Amazon bestseller, ‘The Ropes That Bind,’ has recently released her second novel entitled, ‘My Brother Javi: A Dog’s Tale.’ The story is based on two dogs who overcome a series of trials and tribulations but never give up on their dreams.

“These two dogs, who are brother and sister named Javi and Binah, hear about this thing called ‘Melancollie’ from their mama,” said Stopler, who is an adjunct professor at Adelphi University and a registered dietitian. “It’s kind of a play on words but means the same thing in dogs terms. It’s sadness and pensiveness and something the mother tells them they don’t want to ever have or live with.”

Javi is a 9 year old Shih Tzu and the character is based on a dog that Stopler used to own before it passed away in 2011. Binah, which means understanding in Hebrew, is a Havanese and the baby sister of Javi.

“I got Binah a few months after Javi passed, and I think only a dog lover could understand my need to honor his memory in this book. All of the other

characters in the book are also based on dogs that live in the Plainview area.

Stopler said that she reached out to a Facebook public group called, Life Is Short...Get A Dog, and she posted a bunch of their photos in the back of the book. She also contacted the Long Island Dog Parent group on Facebook, and has photos of many of their dogs throughout the book.

“I think it’s kind of nice because everyone gets to see a photo of their dog throughout the whole book,” said Stopler.

In the book, both Javi and Binah live in a house in Plainview with their human named Tali.

The two dogs have distinct personalities, with Javi being the serious one and full of wisdom. He is also a guide and educator to his younger sister. Binah has more of a goofball personality and is always telling jokes and pulling pranks on the other dogs in the neighborhood.

“Javi has this crazy dream throughout the book that he wants to become a human boy,” said Stopler. “He has this diary that he writes in and it captures the ups and downs of being a dog with a dream.”

The book is animal fiction with adult

themes that deal with spirituality and death.

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released on February 22nd on Amazon and is available free on kindle unlimited in paperback copy.

My Brother Javi: A Dog’s Tale was

Plainview author Tracy Stopler

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the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 11, 2020, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 11, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal:

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS.

COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER:

VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAYNY.GOV

VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 20-56

SYOSSET

MICHAEL J. O’LEARY, JR.:

(A) Variance to construct deck and barbeque atop deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct pergola exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Evelyn Ln., 80 ft. S/o Kathleen Dr. N., a/k/a 41 Evelyn Lane, Syosset, NY JUNE 1, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

SYO 4359

1X 06/05

PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 11, 2020, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal:

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS.

VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAYNY.GOV

VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 20-158 JERICHO

ROBERT WOZNIAK: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Chenango Drive) than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. Livingston Ave. & Chenango Dr., a/k/a 1 Livingston Avenue, Jericho, NY

JUNE 1, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JNJ 7941 1X 06/05

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