February 15, 2023 Massapequa Park

THE RED WATCH BAND PROGRAM - It’s a skill they never hope they have to use, but 22 Massapequa High School students are well prepared if they come across a friend in alcohol distress. They are now part of the Red Watch Band, a group of high school and college students who have been given the knowledge, awareness and skills to prevent toxic drinking deaths. Pictured: Massapequa High School students who completed the Red Watch Band program alcohol education training were recognized at a ceremony on Feb. 7 at the Ames Campus. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT FOR LONG ISLAND

Sands, the world leader in developing integrated resorts, is proposing a multi-billion-dollar investment at the current site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This groundbreaking, worldclass hospitality and entertainment project will be transformational for the Long Island economy, creating thousands of quality union jobs and generating millions of dollars in tax revenue.

A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG ISLAND BUSINESSES

Sands is committed to developing long-term partnerships with local businesses. For Long Island-based manufacturers, distributors, wholesale suppliers and other companies servicing the hospitality and entertainment industries, the Sands project will be an unprecedented opportunity to grow your business and be part of what will surely become an iconic centerpiece of the Long Island landscape.

“Valentine’s For Veterans”

Presented To Hometown Heroes

On behalf of school children from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, Supervisor Joseph Saladino members of the Town Board presented thousands of “Valentine’s for Veterans” to AMVETS

Post 21 Commander Rich DeJesu, retired Vietnamera Army Specialist 4th Class Bob Selby of AMVETS Post 21, retired Air Force Sergeant Frank Marcinek, and retired Marine Corps E-4 Corporal and Gulf War

Veteran Pete Sylvestri of AMVETS Post 88. Students prepared beautiful valentines which were distributed to Veteran organizations including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War

(VFW) and AMVETS as well as hospitals and nursing homes. The initiative serves as an important reminder to our hometown heroes that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

“VALENTINE’S FOR VETERANS” - On behalf of school children from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, Supervisor Joseph Saladino members of the Town Board presented thousands of “Valentine’s for Veterans” to AMVETS Post 21 Commander Rich DeJesu, retired Vietnam-era Army Specialist 4th Class Bob Selby of AMVETS Post 21, retired Air Force Sergeant Frank Marcinek, and retired Marine Corps E-4 Corporal and Gulf War Veteran Pete Sylvestri of AMVETS Post 88.

Three Cheers For Massapequa’s Challenger Squad

A performance for a packed house was a shining moment for students on the Massapequa School District’s Challenger cheerleading team. The team was chosen to showcase their routine at a recent Nassau County cheerleading competition.

Ed Hoffman, the physical education chairman and athletic coordinator at

Berner Middle School, said that this was a new opportunity for the Challenger cheerleading squad, which normally cheers at Challenger basketball games. The team is comprised of students from grades 6-12, led by coaches Dr. Lauren Dean and Kathleen Wegener.

Mr. Hoffman said he

reached out to the Nassau County public school cheerleading coordinator, who enthusiastically gave the green light for Massapequa’s squad to perform in between the middle school and high school portions of the Jan. 7 competition at Wantagh High School. With middle school and high school squads in the building, as

well as coaches and families, they performed for a sizable crowd.

“It was awesome,” Mr. Hoffman said. “The students had a great time. They were able to perform for a much larger audience, surrounded by people from different towns and high schools, which made it very special.”

Students from the Best

Buddies club, which has chapters at Berner, Ames and the high school, worked with cheerleaders to help practice their routine, and also attended the Jan. 7 performance to show their support.

Mr. Hoffman, the Nassau County coordinator for the Challenge sports league, said that there is a

soccer program in the fall, along with basketball and cheerleading in the winter season. This coming spring, a track and field program will be added.

“There’s something special about being part of a team within your school,” he said, “and that’s what Challenger sports provides our students.”

THREE CHEERS FOR MASSAPEQUA’S CHALLENGER SQUAD

cheerleading competition at Wantagh

- Massapequa High School’s Challenger cheerleading squad performed at the Jan. 7 Nassau County

High School. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

February Happenings

Wednesday, Februrary 15

7:00PM-9:00PM

Night Of Bingo

Del Fuego in East Northport will be hosting Bingo. The rst game starts at 7pm and it is free to play. There will be prizes given out each round. Visit their instagram, delfuegotexmex, for more information.

Wednesday, Februrary 15

7:00PM-10:00PM

Hard Luck Café Concert

Tracy Walton and Sierra West, singersongwriters will be featured. Tickets are $20 ($15 for Cinema Arts Centre/FMSH members) and can be purchased online at https:// cinemaartscentre.org or at the Cinema Arts Centre box office now until the event. The concert will be followed by an open mic. For more information visit https://fmsh.org

Thursday, Februrary 16

7:00PM-8:00PM

Vinyl Listening Club

Visit the Connetquot Public Library to hear a mix of records ranging from jazz, blues, country, classical, and everything in between. Attend as a listener or bring a record of your own to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. A turntable will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Call 631-567-5079 for more information.

Thursday, Februrary 16

7:00PM

Keep Islip Clean Meeting

Join KIC for their next general meeting in the Ballroom at Brookwood Hall in East Islip. This pertains to the beauti cation and maintenance throughout the Town of Islip. Information and volunteer opportunities available. Contact Keep Islip Clean at 631-224-2627 or keepislipclean@optonline.net.

Friday, Februrary 17

10:00AM

Fire Island Frolic

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

A six mile hike to the Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. Meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible Robert Moses State Park Fee $10.00 or free with an Empire Pass. Contact Sal at 631-2352059 or sailingsals60@gmail.com.

Friday, Februrary 17

2:30PM-3:30PM

Adult Coloring

Presented by Chris Bisonette and will be held at the Freeport Memorial Library. This is a free event which will also provide the coloring pages and pencils. Register online at www. freeportlibrary.info, by phone at 516379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

Saturday, Februrary 18

10:00AM-4:00PM

Southold WinterFest

This event is free to all residents and visitors. It includes exhibits, displays of local business/organizations, entertainment, free food/beverages and activities for adults and children. Rain date is Sunday, February 19. Visit their Facebook at @Southold WinterFest for updates and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 18

3:00PM

Valentine's Day Concert

Kathryn Wilson, a soprano soloist will be featured. The concert will be held at Grace United Methodist Church. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 631-226-8690 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 19

9:00AM

Jones Beach Bird Walk

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk. The group will meet in the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498.

Monday, Februrary 20

9:00AM-12:00PM

Winter Break Camp

Starting February 20th and ends on February 24th. Children can have fun during their winter break with hands-on experiments and more at The Long Island Explorium. Grades: 3rd-6th. $375 per camper. Email lisa@ longislandexplorium.org for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 21

6:00PM

Board Of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its February meeting. The public is invited to attend. Call 631-669-4020 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 24

3:30PM-5:30PM

Teen Bake Off: Chocolate Overload

Make desserts from scratch (no mixes) and bring it in starting at 3:30pm. Judging will begin promptly at 4pm. Afterwards, enjoy the treats everyone made! This event will be held in the Main Building at the PatchogueMedford Library. Call 631-654-4700 to register.

Saturday, Februrary 25

8:00PM-9:30PM

Long Island Comedy Festival

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for a night of comedy. Featuring: Paul Anthony, Maria Walsh and Rob Falcone. Tickets are $35. Visit www.limehof.org for tickets and more information.

Saturday, Februrary 25

12:00PM-3:00PM

Community Spaghetti Dinner

Ebenezer Baptist Church in Babylon will be hosting a dinner for the community. This is a free event. Food and drinks will be provided. Contact Georgia at 631782-0893 or McCullan at 631-643-3045

Oyster Bay Town

Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announce that residents interested in having their children participate in the 2023 Summer Recreation Program can now upload necessary documents and materials for review in advance of the final registration period. This process is mandatory prior to registration this spring and will be performed fully online. This year’s Summer Recreation Program will once again include fullday options as well as the traditional program for children ages 4 through 12. Space is limited at each facility.

“The Town’s Summer Recreation Program features great summer fun for children at six of our Town parks, with activities including arts and crafts, various games, themed days, water fun, scavenger

Pre-Registration Period Now Open For 2023 Town Summer Recreation Program

hunts and so much more,” said Supervisor Saladino. “To help streamline the registration process this year, residents will be able to sign-up their children online this spring, and can begin pre-registration today!”

All registrations for Summer Recreation will performed online this year. In an effort to simplify the process, the Town’s Parks Department is now accepting all necessary documentation, including proof of residency, child’s birth certificates, recent physicals etc. to be uploaded to a portal on the Town’s website prior to the final registration period this spring. This process is mandatory and ends on March 15th. Once all documentation is properly uploaded, parents/guardians will receive notification of approval to register, as well as directions for online registration.

How to upload materials

(note: pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in this year’s Summer Recreation Program. Parents will need to perform final registration this spring)

• Parents/guardians can visit www.oysterbaytown. com/parksportal

• Select ‘My Account’ on the top right corner and login or create a new account (if your child was registered for the 2022 Summer Program, you already have an account, however documents must be uploaded)

• After logging in, select ‘My Account,’ then Household & Member. Confirm all family members are listed. If needed, select ‘Add Family member’ at bottom of page and add a child or guardian to the household. Then SAVE

• Select DOCUMENT UPLOAD from the portal menu. Each document must be uploaded as a separate file (make sure all scanned

documents are legible)

o Required documents:

o Proof of residency (tax or utility bill)

o Child’s Birth Certificate

o Child’s Immunization Records (for full-day campers only)

o Child’s recent physical (for full-day campers only)

Additional information, assistance and instructions are available by visiting the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/ summerrecreation or by calling the Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.

“We know many of our youngsters can’t wait for the warm weather and all the fun they have at the Town’s Summer Recreation Program,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “With full-day options again available at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, PlainviewOld Bethpage Community

Park and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, as well as our traditional programs at Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale, Harry Tappen Beach in Glen Head and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay, we look forward to another successful summer of fun!”

The mandatory preregistration period, during which interested parents/ guardians can upload documents and required materials for registration, is open now through March 15th. Submission of

materials does not guarantee a spot in the 2023 program –parents must complete their registration this spring when final registration opens. Parents will receive an email from the Recreation Division confirming that all documents have been received, as well as directions on how to complete registration. All registration will take place online. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ summerrecreation or call the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION

APRIL 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District (the “District”), Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., Amityville, New York 11701 (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 4, 2022, between the hours of 12:00pm (noon) and 9:00pm, for the purpose of voting on the following items:

1) To adopt the annual budget of the Amityville Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and

2) The election of one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028, as a result of the expiration of the term of office presently held by Anthony Ceriello.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of a statement of the estimated library expenses for the fiscal year 2023-2024 may be obtained at the Library and in the Office of the School District Clerk, located at 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, daily except Saturday and Sunday, beginning March 13, 2023 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public informational meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 Library Budget on March 20, 2023. All residents of the District are invited to attend at the Library.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees shall be nominated by petition. Petitions must be filed with the School District Clerk (address above), between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm no later than Monday, March 6, 2023. Forms of petition may be obtained from the School District Clerk. Each petition must be directed to the School District Clerk; must state the name address of the candidate; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District, and list each signer’s address.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. Registration is available in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, through March 28, 2023. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an annual or special meeting or election, and who shall have voted at any annual meeting or election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the School District Clerk (address above). Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk, or in the polling place at the Library, not later than 5:00pm, prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability, and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an

application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 3, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Dated: Amityville, New York February 15, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

BY DISTRICT CLERK AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

AVISO DE REUNIÓN

ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE

VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL FIDEICOMISARIO

4 DE ABRIL DE 2023

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Reunión Especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Amityville Union (el “Distrito”), Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk y Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville, 19 John St., Amityville, Nueva York 11701 (la “Biblioteca”) el martes 4 de abril, 2022, entre las 12:00 pm (mediodía) y las 9:00 pm, con el propósito de votar sobre los siguientes puntos:

1) Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville para el año fiscal 202 3-202 4, y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito; y

2) La elección de un (1) miembro de la Junta de Síndicos por un período de cinco años que comienza el 1 de julio de 202 3 y termina el 30 de junio de 2028, como

resultado de la expiración del mandato que actualmente ocupa Anthony Ceriello.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se pueden obtener copias de un estado de los gastos estimados de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 202 3-202 4 en la Biblioteca y en la Oficina del Secretario Administrativo de la Escuela, ubicada en 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, todos los días excepto sábados y domingos, a partir del 1 de marzo 3, 2023 entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Bibliotecaorganizará una reunión informativa pública con el fin de discutir el presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca 202 3-202 4 el 2 de marzo de 2023. Todos los residentes del Distrito están invitados a asistir a la Biblioteca.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca serán nominados por petición. Las peticiones deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección arriba), entre las 9:00 am y las 5:00 pm a más tardar el lunes 6 de marzo de 2023. Las formas de petición se pueden obtener del Secretario del Distrito Escolar. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe indicar la dirección del nombre del candidato; debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes de la Destricta, y enumerar la dirección de cada firmante.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se establece a continuación, salvo que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. Laregistro está disponible en laoficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hasta el 28 de marzo de 2023. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su inscripción de conformidad con el presente documento, y a todas las personas que se hayan inscritopreviamente en virtud del presente para una reunión o lección anual o especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o reunión anual. lección, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a

la preparación del registro. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de lotes de bal en ausenciapueden solicitarse en el Office del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior). Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o en el lugar de votación en la Biblioteca, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 4 de abril de 2023. Una lista de personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los sábados y domingos y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para presentarse personalmente en el lugar de votación se ve sustancialmente afectada por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro de registro ha sido marcado como “permanentemente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto en ausencia sin hacer solicitudes separadas por lo tanto.

Se notifica además que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito de Bibliotecas pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior)a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 3 de marzo de 2023. No se realizará ningún escrutinio de boleta militar a menos que sea recibida por la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar

a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección.

Fechado: Amityville, New York Febrero 15, 2023

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE, BABYLON CIUDAD DE SUFFOLK COUNTY , Y CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

POR SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PUEBLO DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, PUEBLO DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

AM, MAS & MP - 260 - 2/15, 3/1, 3/15 & 3/29/23

Bird Walk Starting At Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk on Sunday, February 19 , starting at 9 AM.

The group will meet in the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. To reach the area from the Wantagh State Parkway, exit at Bay Drive and continue west. Turn right at entrance for Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin; turn right again for parking.

Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk.

All are welcome. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars .

To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516 4679498. We follow Covid protocols in effect at the time of walk.

February 2023

Robert Zabbia President, Massapequa Chamber of Commerce

Happy February, Massapequa! It was a crazy January; many commented that it seemed longer than the usually 31-day month. By now, many resolutions have already been abandoned, and people are getting back to their normal routines. I gave up on making a New Year’s Resolution many years ago, as I realized that goals need to be constantly set, measured, and adjusted – and, most importantly, goals need to be realistic. Nothing is more demoralizing than missing a goal by a wide margin.

Setting a goal must be done the same way you would plan a trip. The goal would be a destination that can be achieved, no matter how challenging it may be. Planning a trip to Antarctica may be a stretch goal for most of us, but it is somewhat achievable if you really want to do it. You would just need to plan a budget that is higher than the average trip, and then nd the travel, via ship or plane, to get there. But, if you added to your goal that you wanted to drive to Antarctica, it would no longer be an achievable goal once you got to the tip of South America.

The key to hitting our goals is to plan the route to them and then make adjustments along the way. Sometimes with goals roads may be closed, and detours must be made, just like getting to a destination. It is also good to have people help you plan your goals. Surround yourself with people who have taken the journey so that they can help you nd the shortcuts and avoid the mistakes they have made to get there. We still have plenty of time this year to reach our goals, and coming to the end of our second month is a great time to re-evaluate them. The Chamber has many events coming up, and the rst one that I want to make sure everyone has on their calendars is our 75th Anniversary Gala / Installation Dinner. I am lucky to have the opportunity to take the helm of an organization that has had outstanding leadership over the past 75 years, and we want to have a great celebration. The dinner is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at The Royal Palm, so be on the lookout for tickets.

On Thursday, February 16th, we will hold our Annual Fire ghters of the Year Awards Luncheon. It gives me great joy to be able to recognize our local volunteers for their bravery and going above and beyond the call. Our rst responders add so much to the quality of life here in Massapequa and help make this a great community to do business.

Our January Lunch and Learn was sold out, and Maria Guzzetta did a great presentation on how to incorporate “out of the box” thinking in your networking. She was a big hit, and everyone who attended gave her rave reviews. Maria is going to be helping to run our networking events, and she is a valued Board Member of the Chamber.

We have a networking event coming up at TD Bank on Wednesday, March 29th at 5:30pm, and they will be holding a Financial Literacy Seminar along with the networking. Refreshments will be served, and we expect a great turnout for this event. Make sure to bring business cards and meet some of your fellow business owners. Going back to the original topic, my goal as the President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas is to help my fellow business owners grow their businesses. Networking has been the biggest contribution to the success of growing my own business over the past 26 years, so I want to make sure that our members have as many opportunities as possible to expand their business through networking – and so our luncheons, breakfasts, and dinner meetings will all have more time to network than we have ever had in the past!

Robert Zabbia

Robert Zabbia, President Massapequa Chamber of Commerce

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Town Announces Public Skating Sessions For School Winter Break Week

Town of Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announce that families looking for recreational fun during most school district’s winter recess need look no further than one of the Town’s Ice Skating facilities, which will offer extended hours throughout the week. The week also marks the last week public skating is available at the Town’s outdoor rinks.

“Families and children looking for a great staycation can head over to our ice skating rinks, either outdoors at Marjorie Post Park or Syosset-Woodbury Park or indoors at our Town Ice Skating Center, during special extended hours for the full winter recess week,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “Our rinks provide the perfect setting for residents to enjoy the winter weather.”

Sunday, February 19th

Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm Indoor Ice Center: 2pm-5pm

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Monday, February 20th

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm9pm

Tuesday, February 21st

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm9pm

Wednesday, February 22nd Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm9pm

Thursday, February 23rd Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm9pm

Friday, February 24th Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm-

9pm

Saturday, February 25th

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm; 7pm-9pm

Sunday, February 26th (last public sessions at outdoor rinks) 1pm-3pm; 4pm-6pm Indoor Ice Center: 2:45pm-5:45pm

“We invite residents of all ages to enjoy the last days of the winter season at our beautiful ice skating rinks,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Bring the family to our fun rinks, lace up your skates and get ready for a great time.”

For more information, including admission, hours of operation, the Youth Ice Hockey Program, figure skating or other skating opportunities, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ ice.

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

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At Local Libraries For February And March Enjoy The Sounds Of The Beatles, Music Of The

& 60’S And More

Do you know who cleans and maintains many Long Island Courts?

A major vocation for people with disabilities is cleaning, maintenance, janitorial, landscaping and snow removal work. The Corporate Source (TCS) is a Garden City-based non profit organization, which has vendor contract relationships to provide cleaning and maintenance for many of Long Island’s courthouse facilities.

As one example, the Su olk County Court Complex in Central Islip averages visits from more than 1000 people a day, whether it is judges, employees, lawyers, plainti s or defendants. Many of these visitors would not know that this 28 acre campus is cleaned and maintained in large measure by people with disabilities from The Corporate Source. In recognized annual surveys these workers are ranked “well into the ninety percentile”, performing above industry standard.

As a logical progression, in 2000 as construction and development of the D’Amato Federal Court House was completed, the Federal government awarded a janitorial contract to The Corporate Source. By 2003, they were so confident in the work of The Corporate Source that the contract evolved into Total Facilities Management including maintenance, landscaping and snow removal. More than 30 TCS employees work alongside a variety of federal employees, including 16 federal judges. Judges have been so impressed by their work that they held a lunch for these employees to express their appreciation for their commitment and outstanding performance. Michael Kramer, CEO of The Corporate Source, said “Our workers earned credibility for this enlarged opportunity. They proved that they could deliver when given a chance to do a job.”

Mr. Kramer mentioned that often cleaning, maintenance and janitorial tasks are perceived as “jobs of last resort” marked by high turnover and

a casual attitude. In contrast he said, “The workers provided by The Corporate Source are motivated when they are given these jobs. Sometimes this is their first position so they have a desire to prove what they can do. Among the 60+ TCS employees at the court complexes in Su olk, some have been employed since TCS first got the contract more than 20 years ago. The retention rate is well above the industry average and many employees are working there multiple years.”

TCS employees appreciate the stability that comes from work. Matt is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the D’Amato Federal Courthouse and over the past 23 years has worked his way up through the ranks of Janitor, to Project Worker and after taking additional training at BOCES, moved into his current role as a Mechanic. Matt is thankful for the support of his managers and supervisors who motivated and encouraged him to learn new skills and expand his role. He is grateful that work has given him the ability to provide for his wife and young children.

Richard, a TCS employee since 2017, reentered the workforce as a Janitor in the Su olk County Courthouse. Work not only helps him pay his bills and save for a new car, but also gives him a sense of pride and community. Richard is glad to complete his routine tasks and jump in when additional help is needed. “The people here are the best part of my job” said Richard. “Everyone is nice and I was really glad I got this opportunity to work for TCS.” His manager regularly hears compliments about his work and positive attitude.

TCS is hiring for multiple full and part time positions in the Su olk County area. They are looking for Janitors, Groundskeepers, Landscapers and Foreman. See their website, www. thecorporatesource.org, for career opportunities or call 561-419-5613 for more information.

If your nonprofit would like to be featured in this column, please call Noelle Lambert at 631.226.2636 x225 for consideration.

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for February and March include:

The Precisions on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library – Performing “A Taste of Vintage Rock”.

Art Lillard’s Heavenly Big Band on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Bethpage Public Library – A program of danceable swing, Latin and American standards with a big band sound, including vocalists.

Penny Lane on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Jericho Public Library – Performing the music of The Beatles. All welcome/ free tickets required, tickets available at library

on February 1st. For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 9356790.

The Tribunes on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Syosset Public Library –Performing the music from the 50’s and 60’s. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar.com/ events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts February 19th.

Phil Costa & The Something Special Swing Band on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing a variety of big band music including arrangements of Count Basie, Doc Severinsen and Maynard Ferguson.

Glenn Sings Glen on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Locust Valley Library – A Tribute to Glen Campbell.

Metro Music with John Walters on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:30 pm at the Farmingdale Public Library –A rich variety of well-known, delightful songs played in an upbeat style that will have you swinging along!

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) 797-7925 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com/CAPA.

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Students And Teachers

Mark Lunar New Year

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, second graders at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District learned about Chinese language and culture.

Students were visited

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Commissioner of Public Safety Justin McCaffrey honored Public Safety Officer Tyler Kelly, of Massapequa, as the Town’s “Employee of the Month” for February. Tyler has a great attitude and his extraordinary efforts ensure that operations in the Department of Public Safety are professionally handled, which was

perhaps best illustrated by his recent swift action while on patrol in North Massapequa.

Officer Kelly noticed a girl walking along North Broadway with no shoes and who appeared lost. He instinctively sensed something was wrong and contacted the Nassau County Police Department while remaining in sight of the girl until police responded. After

being checked by police department medics, the girl was determined to be developmentally disabled and was returned safely to her home. Public Safety Officer Kelly’s observance and attention to detail helped mitigate a potentially dangerous situation, and Supervisor Saladino thanked him for always going above and beyond his duties to help keep our community safe.

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by the district’s Mandarin Chinese teachers, Tiffany Fan and Yunting Montana on Jan. 24. They showed students how to say different expressions in Mandarin and how to write some Chinese characters.

In marking the beginning of the year of the rabbit, Ms. Fan and Ms. Montana led second graders through a guided drawing of a bunny. Students left with a Lunar Year activity packet.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS MARK LUNAR NEW YEAR - Physical education teacher Patricia Stein, Director of Physical Education and Athletics Peter Cesare, Stwart Peña, Lizbelle Taveras and physical education teacher Antoinette Spencer.

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Students Have Lifesaving Knowledge Up Their Sleeves

It’s a skill they never hope they have to use, but 22 Massapequa High School students are well prepared if they come across a friend in alcohol distress. They are now part of the Red Watch Band, a group of high school and college students who have been given the knowledge, awareness and skills to prevent toxic drinking deaths.

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Band members were recognized at a ceremony on Feb. 7 in the Ames Campus library, where they received completion certificates, red wristbands and wallet cards with emergency steps. Students from grades 9-12 were welcome to sign up for the program, which has been in Massapequa for more than a decade.

Advisers Kim Hession and Joanne Waters, the

social workers at the Ames and main campuses, respectively, commended the students for taking this necessary step to help their peers. They explained that Red Watch Band members know how to identify a potential alcohol overdose and how to intervene to get someone help.

Students completed four hours of training, beginning with an hour-and-a-half alcohol information course

with Ms. Waters and Ms. Hession. A two-and-ahalf hour lifesaving skills course, including CPR and AED training, was led by physical education and health teacher Michael LaBella.

Ninth grader Elena Walsh said she had taken a CPR class in the past, and decided to take part in the Red Watch Band program to expand her lifesaving skill set. Renee Colletti said

this training increased her knowledge about the risks of alcohol consumption and also has her prepared to help someone in need.

Senior Kayla Elfenbein began the training when she was in ninth grade, but it was interrupted by pandemic. She was pleased to have an opportunity to finish the course an officially join the Red Watch Band.

“It’s a good life skill to

have in case something happens,” she said.

Red Watch Band started at Stony Brook University about 15 years ago to combat the more than 1,800 yearly preventable deaths among collegeage students from alcohol-related causes.

The Massapequa School District offers the training to students in partnership with the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition.

KALANTAROV RECEIVES HIS COMPLETION CERTIFICATE - Ames social worker presented Adam Kalantarov with his completion certificate. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

THE RED WATCH BAND PROGRAM - Massapequa High School students who completed the Red Watch Band program alcohol education training were recognized at a ceremony on Feb. 7 at the Ames Campus. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District

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