January 11, 2023 Farmingdale South

- Ralph Burney from the Farmingdale UFSD was named Student of

Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. Ralph, who also attends the Nassau BOCES Center for Community Adjustment, is a Culinary Skills student. Pictured: Ralph Burney (center) of Farmingdale, (left to right) Barry Tech Principal Peter Dalton, and Assistant Principal Daniel Cava.

Special Public Skating Sessions

For Martin Luther King Holiday

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that residents looking for a fun way to spend their Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday can head to one of the Town’s three ice skating facilities, where holiday hours will be in place,

Accessing Schooling Options

(NAPSI)—Parents are more optimistic about their children’s academic, emotional, and social development and they increasingly support school choice according to EdChoice, which wants all K–12 students to access the schooling options— public, private, charter, homeschooling or other— best for them. Learn more at www.edchoice.org.

offering extended public skating opportunities.

“For a fun, familyfriendly activity, residents can head to one of the Town’s ice skating rinks –outdoors at Marjorie Post and Syosset-Woodbury Community Parks, and indoors at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage – on Martin Luther King Jr. Day,” said Councilwoman Maier. “All three facilities will be offering special public sessions to provide children who are off from school with a fun-filled activity.”

On Monday, January 16th, all Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Rinks will be open for public sessions from 1pm-3pm and 4pm6pm. The outdoor ice rinks are located at Marjorie Post Park, Unqua and Merrick Roads in Massapequa, and at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7900

Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is located within Bethpage Community Park at 1001 Stewart Avenue, in Bethpage.

For more information, including information about the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Program, figure skating, or general skating sessions, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/ice.

Free Car Care Guide

(NAPSI)—“Unless you are trying to defrost the windshield or warm the interior of your car, idling is not required for today’s vehicles,” explains the non-profit Car Care Council. For a free copy of its Car Care Guide, visit www.carcare.org.

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Winter 2023 Toddler Arts And Crafts Program

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announces that the Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program will return for Winter 2023, beginning on January 31, 2023. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room and Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children a great wintertime activity.”

The Toddler Arts

& Crafts Program is 6 weeks in duration, beginning January 31st, and residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10am for two-year olds and 11am for three-and-four-year olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;

• Wednesdays at 10am for two-year olds and 11am for three-and-fouryear olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage; and

• Thursdays at 10am for two-year olds and 11am for three-and-four-year olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.

Registration will take place online at www.

oysterbaytowncom/parks. Residents must create an account on this website to register their child and upload proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 30-45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided.

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division.  For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

Pravato Reminds Residents To Avoid Penalties

By Paying General Taxes Prior To February 10th

Oyster Bay Town

Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the First Half of the 2023 General Tax Levy was due on January 1st, but can be paid without penalty through February 10th. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot, and Phone number on the check.

“The Town of Oyster Bay did not raise taxes for 2023, however, the General Tax bill also includes amounts for Nassau County and special districts. New York State Laws allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” added Receiver Pravato.

“After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent

penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to January 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before February 10th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

Taxes can be paid inperson at Town Hall North (74 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay) and at Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa) daily from 9:00am to 4:45pm to assist residents and accept payments with either a check, cash or credit card.*

Both indoor offices and walkup outdoor windows are staffed to assist the public. On February 9th and 10th, both offices will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill. Drop Boxes have been installed at both Town Hall North and Town

Hall South for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and phone number on the check, along with your payment stub. Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject the payment.

Taxpayers can access 2023 General Tax information at www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment

using a checking account for a service fee of $1.75 cents*, or by credit card for a much higher fee* charged by the credit card companies. *Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

For more information on property taxes and/or payments, residents may call at (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Callers are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

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Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for January is Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

www.pal-o-mine.org

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is a local non-profit organization that began in 1995 as a therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. They grew from having two programs, eight horses and 80 students per week to 11 programs, 25 horses and 400 students per week - and they continue to grow today! “Our mission has been, and continues to be, to provide a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing,” said Lisa Gatti, Founder and CEO of Pal-O-Mine Equestrian. “We proudly serve individuals with disabilities, those who have been abused or neglected, the military and the impoverished.”

Their location in Islandia offers an unequaled setting for equestrian activities, with a 20-stall barn on 13 acres, handicapped accessible bathrooms, a 100’ x 120’ indoor arena with state-of-the-art-footing and a rider hoisting system, 3 outdoor riding arenas, classrooms, accessible playground, a greenhouse and a wellness center.

Looking back on 2022, Pal-O-Mine logged 4,250 hours of Volunteer Hours and 86,400 Client Contact Hours. “2022 was about inspiring one another to reach common goals and emerging stronger,” said Lisa. “Our volunteers are an integral part of the day to day

operations at Pal-O-Mine. We all work together to serve our clients the best we can.”

They also aded four new animals to their gang; three horses and a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog, Luca who is a natural at his job of watching over the herd. Bubba, one of the horses was generously donated to them by the Morris Family. He is an amazing lesson horse and is a client favorite in their equine yoga program. Another one of the horses is Alana, a pro at teaching new students to ride independently. Lastly, Sunflower is their newest horse, which is enjoying to learn about all the different programs held at Pal-O-Mine.

“2023 will be a year of physical growth with our new educational center and treatment clinic, as well as spiritual growth by continuing to serve the many who need our 13 acre farm and herd to help them heal from trauma, grow in personal strength and learn new things to brighten their future.”

If you would like more information about getting involved with this organization, please call 631-348-1389 or visit www.pal-o-mine.org.

Suffolk Credit Union’s Holiday Drive Donates 400 Toys

Suffolk Credit Union (SCU) announced a donation of 400 toys in partnership with the New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, which provides patient-centered, affordable care to patients with cancer and blood disorders.

The toys for local children were donated by credit union staff and members during a holiday season drive at its branches. As a community-focused local institution, Suffolk Credit Union has a tradition of contributing to nonprofit organizations that assist residents throughout Long Island.

“Our ‘Suffolk Smiles’ toy drive reflects our commitment to helping people in our community,” said Laura Racioppi, AVP Corporate and Community Partnerships, Suffolk Credit Union. “The toys will certainly bring a smile to the faces of many children this holiday season.”

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists diagnose and treat every kind of cancer, offering patients state-ofthe-art treatments, clinical trials and comprehensive support services. Its multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons,

nutritionists, social workers and other health specialists work together to develop a personalized treatment plan that fits a patient’s needs throughout diagnosis, active treatment, remission and survivorship.

Michele Dean, President & CEO of Suffolk Credit Union, concluded, “Our credit union has a 55-year history of partnering with deserving organizations as well as providing members with guidance and service they can count on. It’s all part of empowering people in our community to thrive.”

About Suffolk Credit Union

Suffolk Credit Union is a local not-for-profit cooperative financial institution owned and operated by its members. It was chartered in 1967 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The volunteerdirected credit union has assets in excess of $1.6 billion, 10 branches and over 69,000 members, including partnerships with Suffolk County employees and unions.

Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or regularly conducts business in Nassau and Suffolk

www. suffolkcu.org or call 631924-8000.

counties as well as immediate family members of current membership. To learn more, visit

HOLIDAY DRIVE DONATES 400 TOYS - Representatives from Suffolk Credit Union and New York Cancer and Blood Specialists gather donations from the ‘Suffolk Smiles’ Holiday Toy Drive collected during the holiday season for Long Island children.

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto reminds residents that Town sanitation and S.O.R.T. Recycling collection schedules will be modified for the Monday, January 16th observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

“There will be no sanitation or recycling

collection on Monday, January 16th for residents who normally receive Town service,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Residents who generally receive Town pickup on Mondays will have their collections done the next day, Tuesday, January 17th. Those who usually receive pickup on Tuesdays will be collected

on Wednesday, January 18th.”

The Councilman added that Town offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but parks and skating rinks will be open and offer extended hours. For more information, visit the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com.

Eagle Scout Project To Support Hungry For Music

Scouts BSA Life Scout, Hanna R. of Troop 430 Chartered by Amvets Post 76, is working on her Eagle Scout Service Project and is asking for your help. The project includes collecting musical instruments to donate to Hungry for Music, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides instruments to schools

and children in need. The Instrument collection drive is ongoing and all band and orchestra instruments are accepted. If you or someone you know have an instrument you are no longer using and would like to donate, please call or text (631)647-0814 to set up pick up or drop off. Visit hungryformusic.org

for more information about the project beneficiary.

For more information on Scouts BSA in Suffolk County please visit https:// www.sccbsa.org/

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees and myself, we wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and were thrilled to have many community holiday events in the Village in November/ December. Thanks to all that planned, participated and promoted the events!

Santa and the Farmingdale Village Fire Department drove throughout the Village spreading holiday cheer December 10th and 11th. Thank you to all involved from the Fire Department! (photo courtesy of the Village Fire Department)

Also on December 10th, the 9th Annual Long Island Gingerbread House Competition was held at The Chocolate Duck. The Gingerbread House entries were amazingcongratulations to all participants and contest winners. The competition was a success, over 90 votes were cast for the People’s Choice award, and donations were collected for Long Island Cares. Thanks to Harry and Christina of The Chocolate Duck, John Capobianco and the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee, and Long Island Cares.

Farmingdale Village held an Early, Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Village Green to ring in 2023. Even with the light drizzle, the celebration was a success, with live music by the Electric Dudes, free hot chocolate, noisemakers and glow sticks - and the ball drop right before 9pm. Thanks to all who came to celebrate, the Farmingdale Business Improvement District, Farmingdale Village Fire Department, Farmingdale Breakfast Rotary Club (hot cocoa sponsor), Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, Trustee Walter Priestley and the Farmingdale Village Board.

On December 2nd, Vision Long Island held its 21st Annual Long Island Smart Growth Summit at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. There were over 1,000 attendees - Long Island Community, Business and Government Leaders,

united to work to help bring resources to Main Street businesses, advance downtown redevelopment, affordable housing, and infrastructure.

Farmingdale Village Trustee Cheryl Parisi attended the conference, and I participated in the state of the towns and villages plenary morning session. Congratulations Eric Alexander and all at Vision Long Island, for their tremendous ongoing efforts.

An excerpt of my commentary: “Farmingdale has done a tremendous amount of smart growth and re-development. Right now, we have shovel in the ground on the first 100% affordable workforce housing unit; 71 units, on Fulton Street / Route 109, income levels of $55,000 to $90,000. And we are very proud that we have the first 100% workforce housing

unit - shovel in the ground, in Nassau County”. To view/access the morning session - visit Vision Long Island’s Facebook page, or via this link: https:// fb.watch/hP6u36n9EH/. (photo courtesy of Vision Long Island)

We look forward to 2023 with continued community events, check the website for more details, www. farmingdalevillage.com. Just a reminder to shop and dine local, support the local merchants.

Farmingdale Village Public Meetings are held in the Village Courtroom at Village Hall, 361 Main Street, and follow local COVID-19 protocols. Members of the public may access upcoming meeting dates and more details on the Village website, www. farmingdalevillage.com.

The Village website is a great resource so check it often for information, news and bulletins, www. farmingdalevillage.com

SANTA AND THE FARMINGDALE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT - Santa and the Farmingdale Village Fire Department drove throughout the Village spreading holiday cheer December 10th and 11th. Thank you to all involved from the Fire Department! Photo courtesy of the Village Fire Department

Pearl Harbor 81st Commemorative Anniversary At Airpower Museum

On Sunday, December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise military assault on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. On December 8, 1941 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave his famous “date which will live in infamy” speech and following that Congress declared war and the United States entered into

World War II. Eighty one years later Veterans from all branches of the service came together to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor at the Air Power Museum in Farmingdale, New York.

Veterans from World War II ranging in age from 93 to 102 were honored and given certificates

for their service. During the ceremony a bugler played taps in memory of those that perished on that day. Color Guards were provided by the Navy Reserves and other veterans organizations.

Over 200 Veterans and family members as well as local elected officials attended the commemorative ceremony.

Bank Of America Donates $50K To Island Harvest, LI Cares Through Booster And Flu Shot Initiative

Island Harvest Food Bank and Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank received a $50,000 donation from Bank of America to help address food insecurity on Long Island. This donation represents the second phase of the employee booster campaign launched earlier this year, which provided $75,000 to Island Harvest and Long Island Cares.

The donation is part of a unique program to encourage bank employees to receive an annual flu shot and/or coronavirus

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vaccine or booster, while also investing in the community. Bank of America donated $50 per shot to the organizations for each employee on Long Island who received a coronavirus vaccine, booster shot and/or flu shot before November 23.

“The economic fallout from the coronavirus has significantly increased demand for services from Island Harvest and Long Island Cares,” said Marc

Perez, President, Bank of America Long Island. “Despite the difficulties of recent years, these organizations have remained steadfast in their work to address food insecurity. Likewise, Bank of America continues to be deeply committed to supporting hunger relief efforts on Long Island.”

An estimated 230,000 people on Long Island face food insecurity. Since the onset of the pandemic,

Bank of America has provided $575,000 to Island Harvest and Long Island Cares to support local hunger-relief efforts. Bank of America has committed nearly $19 million to local hunger relief organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico through its two employee booster campaigns.

Air Force Veteran Ed Freeberg from West Hempstead in front of a Pearl Harbor Memorial Plaque.

Navy Reserves Color Guard.