2018-08-31 E-Edition

Free prostate cancer screenings

Over 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, the second most common cancer in American men. Family history, African American men, 9/11 First Responders, exposure to Agent Orange, lifestyle, dietary habits, and smoking increase the chances of developing prostate cancer. Early detection is important! September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Department of […]

New faculty join the Levittown Public Schools

Forty-four new faculty members received a warm welcome from the Levittown Public Schools’ central administration and Board of Education during a two-day New Teacher Orientation program on Aug. 22 and 23, held at Levittown Memorial Education Center. The orientation program allowed the new faculty members to get acquainted with the district and their fellow educators before the start of the […]

Summer Reading Finale at Library

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne (right) attended the Island Trees Library Summer Reading Club Finale on August 10.

College Notes

Ana Ramirez of Bethpage was one of twenty New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) students to be named a Presidential Global Fellow. Ramirez’s fellowship was completed in Ponce, Puerto Rico in the summer of 2018. About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 20-21, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports […]

Swastika scratched into Plainview car

Nassau County Police is investigating an incident in which a Plainview homeowner reported that a swastika had been scratched into the driver’s side door of her vehicle. According to detectives, the homeowner reported parking her 2014 Dodge in the driveway of her Birch Drive residence on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 11:45 pm. without damage. On Tuesday, August 21, at 11:30 […]

“The Aging Brain: Use it or lose it”

“The brain controls many aspects of thinking, remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) “Age is a major risk factor for most common neurodegenerative diseases, including cerebrovascular disease, mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and more. Our cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we […]

Mercy League needs bowlers

Bowlers are needed for the Mercy League bowling team. The team plays on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Lanes. $12.25 per week for three games. Includes end of season luncheon. For details, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106

Free senior ID program at library

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a FREE Senior I.D. Program Wednesday, September 12, from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Island Trees Public Library (38 Farmedge Road, Levittown). This program is being held in conjunction with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana. There is no fee and no appointments are required. The program allows […]

Family Festival at TOBAY Marina

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a Free Family-Fun Waterfront Festival on Saturday, September 15th from 12pm – 4pm at TOBAY Beach Marina.  This free event features children’s activities, face-painting, snapper fishing, police boat demonstrations, marine and outdoor exhibits, New York State’s largest fish-shaped cake and live musical performances. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay […]