Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board honored Jon Tutku, eighth grader at Berner Middle School in Massapequa, who recently won the New York State Division 1 Wrestling Championship. Jon captured the 101-pound title in Albany, defeating the top three seeds on his way, and becoming the 7th Chief in program history to reach this prestigious achievement.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board honored Jon Tutku, eighth grader at Berner Middle School in Massapequa, who recently won the New York State Division 1 Wrestling Championship. Jon captured the 101-pound title in Albany, defeating the top three seeds on his way, and becoming the 7th Chief in program history to reach this prestigious achievement.
“This is the first time in more than two decades that the district has had a state wrestling champion. Making this accomplishment even more impressive is that Jon won’t even be in high school until September,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Your dedication and determination embody the New York spirit of ‘excelsior’ as you continue your path ‘ever upward’ setting a new standard for greatness. Congratulations, Jon!”
To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa. Residents are required to book appointments in advance.
“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”
Requirements for applying for a passport include:
• One 2x2 color photograph
with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Proof of Identity –Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).
• This service does NOT apply to Adult Renewals unless your Passport is expired for 5+ years.
Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend. For appointments in Oyster Bay, please call (516) 6246324. For appointments in Massapequa, please call (516) 797-7962. For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel. state.gov.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the North Massapequa Fire Department is hosting a recruitment open house on Saturday, April 26th for local residents interested in a future in fire service.
“If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve your community, stop by the North Massapequa Fire Department to learn about becoming a firefighter or fire medic,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The men and women of our fire service are heroes in our communities, and Long Island’s bravest need our help with finding new recruits.”
For those who do not live in North Massapequa, visit www.nassausbravest.com
to find a fire department in your community. Recruits receive training at no cost. Volunteer benefits also include free college tuition, property tax exemptions, gym reimbursement, retirement benefits and more.
“We’re calling on neighbors to join their ranks so they can continue to provide the best level of protection to their residents,” added Supervisor Saladino. “Together with my colleagues in Town government, we take great pleasure in recognizing these exemplary individuals, who put their lives on the line to protect all of ours.”
The state-wide volunteer fire service has 10,000 fewer members today than it did a decade ago. Over the past
several years, statewide fire departments have experienced difficulties in recruiting and retaining volunteers for a variety of reasons. Volunteer fire departments have continued their efforts to bolster emergency responder numbers to ensure the optimum level of protection for residents.
The North Massapequa Fire Department Recruitment Open House will be held on Saturday, April 26th, from 10am to 2pm at the North Massapequa Headquarters, located at 1000 N. Broadway in North Massapequa. For more information, visit www.nmfd-660.com. For information on county-wide recruitment efforts, visit www.nassausbravest.com.
April 2025
Dear Fellow Chamber Members and Residents of the Massapequas,
On this day in the midst of Spring, I write with immense pride, re ecting on the incredible success of our Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade last month! Wow! The energy and excitement from the crowd was absolutely spectacular. It was my vision to bring the rst-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade to our community, and seeing it come to life was truly breathtaking. This event was long overdue, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see it become a cherished annual tradition. We welcomed over 7,500 attendees, with Chamber businesses and community organizations all marching and participating in this historic celebration. We were honored to have Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder and Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Past President Gary Slavin as our Inaugural Grand Marshals—a truly momentous occasion for our town!
A heartfelt thank you to the family and friends of Massapequa student Connor Kasin, representing the Connor Kasin Memorial Foundation, for joining us in the parade. Connor’s memory lives on in our hearts, and we were proud to have them with us. A special thank you to AMVETS Post 88 for graciously hosting our Grand Marshal & Event Sponsor Breakfast. A huge thank you to our Main Event Sponsor, Embassy Diner, for their incredible support! Their generosity helped make this parade possible, and we encourage everyone to stop by Embassy Diner and experience their exceptional service and delicious food! We are also deeply grateful to all our amazing sponsors who made this event a reality.
A huge thank you to our Parade Chairperson, Past President Keith Wilson, and the entire parade committee and Board of Directors for their tireless efforts in helping me bring this event to life in four short months! We couldn’t have done it without you.
Coming up next is yet another exciting event - our 2nd Annual Taste of Massapequa! On Thursday, April 24th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, come sample the best of Massapequa’s culinary scene at Wren Kitchens (5500 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa.) For just $30 per person, you’ll enjoy over 30 local restaurants sharing their signature dishes, raffles and prizes to win, and live music and entertainment. We invite all our member restaurants to participate and showcase their culinary expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local community and promote your business! And to our community, we encourage you to come out and support your favorite local eateries while discovering new avors and favorites!
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! We end our year with the Anthony Ventiera / Patricia Orzano Memorial Annual Massapequa Community Street Festival on Sunday, June 1st at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on lower Broadway in Massapequa! Vendor spaces are lling up quickly - don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your business! Reach out to secure your spot! Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories!
Before I close this message, I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. Your enthusiasm and participation have been instrumental in making our Chamber a thriving hub of community activity. From our dedicated members and Board, to our amazing sponsors and residents, every contribution has played a vital role in our journey. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and look forward to continuing our mission to foster connection, promote local businesses, and celebrate the spirit of Massapequa.
Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy Passover and Easter - may your celebrations be lled with joy and good company!
Robin Hepworth President, Massapequa Chamber of Commerce
A child’s main mode of transportation is often his or her bicycle, so students at East Lake
Elementary School got a lesson in bike safety while also getting to enjoy some professional stunts.
The school and the PTA partnered to offer bicycle safety stations in early April. Students brought
East Lake Elementary School students were entertained by professionals from the Free Style Connection’s BMX Stunt Tour. The bicycle stunt show was part of a bike safety initiatives sponsored by the PTA. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
their bikes to school to have their brakes and helmets checked and their tires pumped. They reviewed hand signals for bicyclists and took an assessment to check their bike safety knowledge.
PTA President Ashley Iannotta said the safety stations by a Massapequa business, Trek Bicycle. The PTA also sponsored the Free Style Connection’s BMX Stunt Tour. During a pair of assemblies on the back blacktop, the professional riders dazzled students with a variety of tricks and jumps, while talking about topics such as accomplishing goals, healthy eating choices and good character.
The purpose of the assembly and safety stations was to remind students that bicycles are a great way to get around, but they must be enjoyed safely.
Warmweather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking animals. Spring also can be a time to refresh meal-making. Now is the time to trade in those hearty, filling dishes that are perfect for cold winter nights for lighter fare. Recipes like “Pasta Primavera” from “Seasoned America” (William Morrow and Company, Inc.) by Chef Paul Prudhomme can be brought out in spring and enjoyed throughout the warmer seasons. In Italian, “primavera” means “spring,” making this classic, vegetable-infused pasta dish a favorite this time of year. The vegetable inclusions below can be switched out for your own favorite produce as well.
Makes about 8 cups
Seasoning Mix:
2 1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup thin strips prosciutto
Directions:
2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced carrots (cut on the diagonal)
2 cups sliced zucchini
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 cup asparagus tips or 3/4 cups snow peas
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups heavy cream
9 ounces of your favorite pasta
Combine the seasoning mix ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. When oil is very hot, add the prosciutto, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini. Add the butter and, as it melts, stir in the garlic and the seasoning mix. Stir in asparagus tips or snow peas and green onions. Stir well and cook just until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened a bit, about 3 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
THURS., APRIL 24th
1:45PM–7:30PM
BLOOD DRIVE
Levittown Fire Department with Senator Steve Rhoads 120 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown Follow the link to schedule an appointment: https://Donate. nybc.org/Donor/Schedules/ Drive_schedule/323184 or call 1-800 933-BLOOD. For more information, or help scheduling an appointment, please contact Ron Hlawaty at ronhlawaty@yahoo.com or Jodie Behrens email resqchick048@gmail. com. Appointments Preferred. Walk-Ins Welcome!
5:30PM-10:45pm
BENEFIT CONCERT DINNER
LIU Post's student-run radio station, The Wave, is holding an event that's open to the public to raise money for the Save The Music Foundation. Location: Long Island University Post Campus, Winnick Dining Hall(Lower level). Purchase tickets at bio@ thesoundofliu on Instagram - 100% of the proceeds go to the Save The Music Foundation. For more information, please contact: Avery Cochikas 516965-5133 Avyerini.Cochikas@my.liu. edu
6:30PM A NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO
The Heritage Club in Farmingdale is hosting a A Night in Monte Carlo. Cocktail reception, followed by an elegant buffet dinner and extensive Viennese display. The event will feature casino gaming, raffle prizes and art pieces available for purchase
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and created by UCP-LI artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island! To purchase tickets, please visit https://specialevents. ucp-li.org/2025MonteCarlo. For more information, please contact cschramm@ucp-li.org | 631-232-0011 ext. 450
SAT., APRIL 26th
10:00AM
ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The community is invited to the annual Arbor Day Celebration in Amityville at the corner of South Bayview Ave. and Bayview Pl. in Amityville. (south of Merrick Road). Get educational information on tree planting and maintenance and celebrate the day with a tree planting to beautify the open space known as The Mary Carroll Marsden Community Garden.
SUN., APRIL 27th
11:00AM-3:00PM
DOGGIE GARAGE SALE
Volunteers of Babylon Doggie Garage Sale. 691 S 9th St. in Lindenhurst. Lots of pet related items for dog, cats, guinea, pigs, and even reptiles. All proceeds support the residents of Babylon Animal Shelter. For more information: Babylonvolunteers@ gmail.com or call 516-606-5369
11:00AM-4:00PM
L.I.’S LARGEST CAR SHOW RETURNS TO TOBAY BEACH
Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of
automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and also check out numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of Saturday, May 3rd has been arranged. For more information, visit www.carshowli.com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
2:00PM-4:00PM BOOK PRESENTATION
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet presents Robert Viagas's presentation of his book "Right This Way: A History of the Audience". The program covers a pop history of audiences through the ages - everything from the ancient Greeks, Lincoln's assassination, history of applause (and booing), group reactions at sports events up to and including binge-watching TV - what the audience experience brings us and how it may evolve in the 2020's. At the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 631-559-2915, www.isliphamlethistory.org.
MON, APRIL 28th
6:00PM PSYCHIC DINNER
Brunello Italian Kitchen, 1945 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. One on One Psychic Reading, 3 Course Meal. Reservations required. For more information, please call Diane 516-6396903 or @ empoweredpathexpos
The Town of Oyster Bay is partnering with Drug Free Long Island to host Mighty Mason’s Warriors Awareness Walk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on Sunday, May 4th at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10:45 a.m. Mighty Mason’s Warriors was created after ‘Mighty’ Mason Maier was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at just 3-yearsold. Mason is now a strong, caring 9-year-old and is cancer free after 3 years of treatment.
Mason’s mother, Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “My son’s strength inspires me every day, and together we can raise awareness, spread hope, and make a difference in the fight against leukemia. Every step we take brings us closer to a world without cancer.”
Teams and individuals are welcome to preregister at info@ drugfreeli.org. A free t-shirt will be given to the first 200 participants. The event will also include music, raffle baskets, 50/50s and a magic show by John Lepre.
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Oyster Bay Town
Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that the Town is looking for experienced basketball coaches and referees for the Summer Youth Basketball Program, designed for boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grade.
“This is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to have some fun over the summer while making a positive impact on the youth in our community,” said Councilwoman Maier.
“Coaches can start as young as age 16, allowing them to
have a meaningful summer job while receiving handson experience and making a difference.”
All coaches must have a minimum of two years’ experience playing basketball and/ or coaching a prior team. All referees must have at least two years’ experience in refereeing basketball games. Coaches must be available to coach at least one game per week, as well as one practice per week. Coaches will be given the opportunity to set up practice at a time that works best for themselves
and their team.
The basketball program will run Monday, June 16th through Thursday, August 13th (final two weeks are allotted for any necessary makeups) and evaluations will begin June 7th. The program will run at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. For more information, prospective applicants should contact the Town’s Department of Parks, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945.
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced today that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2025 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.
“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilwoman Maier. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”
Scheduled performances for April and May include:
City Stars Orchestra on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – A Treasury of Great Songs that audiences love to hear!
Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library – Their dynamic and entertaining repertoire includes jazz, blues, Latin, ragtime, swing, classical, contemporary popular music and more! Open to all. Free tickets required. Tickets available at the
library beginning April 10th. Visit https://syosset. librarycalendar.com/ events/month and select the date of the concert to register.
The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA.
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It was a music meet and greet for third graders at Lockhart Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, who next year can join instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Following the morning Advanced Concert on
April 3, which featured performances by the fifth grade band, chorus and orchestra, third graders soon learned how they can be up on that stage.
Band teacher Nicole Boyle passed around several instruments from
the brass and woodwind families that students can play beginning in fourth grade. They got to handle clarinets, flutes, trumpets and more. Students can also join the percussion section, and have become familiar with those
Elementary School band teacher Nicole Boyle passed out brass instruments for third graders to explore during an instrument meet and greet.
instruments over the past few years in general music classes.
For orchestra, teacher Alison Pearl showcased the bass, cello, viola and violin. She explained that when deciding on an instrument to play, the hands-on
experience is important because students often make the selection based on what feels right.
General music teacher
Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Kathleen Dyckman encouraged the students to join the chorus as well, as they are allowed to both sing and play an instrument. She noted that most members of Lockhart’s fifth grade band and orchestra are also members of the chorus.
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