The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce hosted Nassau County Executive Laura Curran at its first meeting of 2021, held on Zoom on Thursday, January 21. New Chamber of Commerce President Russell Green welcomed Curran and thanked her for directing the Chamber to contact the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the cloth masks and hand sanitizers being distributed […]
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Greater LI Running Club helps Center for Developmental Disabilities
The Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) was pleased to be able to present a check in the amount of $1000 to the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) out of the proceeds of the November 2020 Lynn Gartner Dunne LLP Rob’s Run. The check was presented to CDD Director of Development Debbie Patey at CDD’s Woodbury facility on the morning […]
Lifeguard opportunities at town pools, beaches
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that it is accepting applications from qualified, certified individuals interested in working at Town pools and/or beaches this upcoming summer season. “We invite experienced and responsible lifeguards to submit applications for this summer season at one of our beautiful pools or beaches. Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting our residents and […]
Town extends hours for tax payment window
The Town of Oyster Bay will offer extended hours at its outdoor Walk-Up Windows for those who wish to make their tax payments in-person by check or money order ahead of the February 10th deadline for first half General tax bills. The walk-up windows at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa will operate with extended […]
Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library
For all Events go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register Monday, February 1 4:00 PM- Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home. 7:00 PM- Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you fit […]
Three Middle School students named finalists in music competition
Three Syosset middle school students have been named as finalists in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) of New York’s Concerto and Vocal Competition. South Woods Middle School students Minsoo Chae (Gr. 6) and Cody Cheng (Gr. 8) and H. B. Thompson Middle School student Cadence Chen (Gr. 8) are all Instrumental Finalists in Division I representing grades 4-8. Minsoo, Cody […]
Where is the transparency?
To the Editor: Recent events created another unfortunate moment for the Jericho School District and its curiously uncommunicative Board of Education. Two weekends ago, the parents, students and teachers of Cantiague Elementary School learned about the resignation of admired and loved Principal Gina Faust, not from a District announcement, but through a job listing for her position published in The […]
Syosset pizzeria receives funding from sports organization
Like many businesses across Long Island, Phil’s Pizza in Syosset, has been struggling to make ends meet as a result of the ongoing pandemic. “It’s been a tough road for us, just like it has for many other local businesses across the country and on Long Island” said Anthony Laurino, owner of Phil’s. “Our customer base has fallen off and […]
College Notes
Hope Raifer of Plainview, was recently recognized with a platinum level leadership milestone through SUNY Oneonta’s LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. Raifer is studying Music Industry at SUNY Oneonta. Northampton Community College (NCC) is excited to welcome Pallavi Venigalla of Glen Head, as one of the new or returning students who will arrive the week of January 25 for […]
Swim, dive team wins 50th straight meet
The Syosset Varsity Boys Swimming and Diving team won its 50th consecutive meet on Friday, January 22. Syosset when it faced the combined team of Levittown and East Meadow at home. The team’s winning streak began just over 6 years ago on January 13, 2015. The team entered the 2021 season as the two-time defending Nassau County Champions with 48 […]