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2019-07-19 E-Edition

Lifeguards save one of their own

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with parks officials and members of the TOBAY Lifeguarding Team in honoring extraordinary individuals who helped save the life of one of their own at the end of last summer. Near the end of the 2018 season, Lieutenant Lifeguard Thomas Nordland collapsed in the shower after a tough training swim, and subsequently […]

August Readers’ Services Events at Syosset Library

Evening Book Discussion Tuesday, August 6. 7:30 PM Special Young Adult Crossover Novel.  Teens Welcome. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan Ever wonder what the younger generation is reading? Find out at this “crossover” book discussion.  Led by Pam Strudler and Meghan Fangmann, Librarians. Free. No registration required. Afternoon Book Discussion Tuesday, August 27. 1:30 PM The Lost […]

Wall Street grants higher rating to Town of Oyster Bay

Wall Street’s Moody’s Investor Services has granted the Town of Oyster Bay a “positive outlook” rating for the first time in almost twenty years. In assigning the new positive designation to the Town, Moody’s recognized that Oyster Bay is ‘on the road to healthier finances and there is now every indication that the Town’s efforts will culminate in a successful restoration […]

This Week at the Syosset Library

Long Island & The Sea Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Free Presenter: Bill Bleyer, historian, author and former Newsday reporter Long Island’s culture has largely been shaped by its maritime heritage. Join historian and author Bill Bleyer as he discusses the Island’s rich seafaring history. Light refreshments will be served. Varicose Veins Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. Free Presenter: Kelechi Akuma, M.D., […]

On View at the Syosset LIbrary Art Gallery

Barbara Sherman, Illustrator Aug. 5 – Aug. 27, 2019 Barbara Sherman’s art will be exhibited in the library’s art gallery from Aug. 5 through Aug. 27. A reception will be held, Sat., Aug. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Open to the public. Barbara has worked in the art field for over thirty years. She has taught art for fifteen years, served […]

Chamber, elected officials toast new coffee shop


The local business community, together with a handful of Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County elected officials, took a special coffee break in Syosset on Wednesday June 12. Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Charo Ezdrin welcomed a crowd of 40 local professionals, small business owners, elected officials and regular customers to Mongo’s Coffee at 170 Michael Drive for […]

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Now through August 30th 2019 Nassau Library Tour Join the 2019 Nassau Library Tour! Visit as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can. Take the self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends or go solo. Each library has a unique feature to hunt for, and you’ll earn prizes as you go along. Get started by picking up […]

Town supports Birthday Wishes of Long Island

The Town of Oyster Bay has honored Birthday Wishes of Long Island, an organization  serving thousands of homeless children and their families by bringing them the joy of celebrating a birthday and having a party. In support of this incredible organization the Town is currently hosting a collection drive which will last through July. Supervisor Saladino commended the organization’s efforts […]