Levittown students prepared for summer of reading

East Broadway Elementary School students who are entering middle school recently launched a summer of reading with excitement for the chance to win various prizes. The students will read “Restart” before author Gordon Korman visits the district at the start of the next school year. Students will get prepared for middle school by promoting literacy throughout the Levittown community as […]

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Town announces winners of bike safety poster contest

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board recently honored the three winners of the 2022 Bike Safety Poster Contest. The competition was open to 5th grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay and held during the month of May in recognition of Bike Safety Awareness Month. Honored was Allison Lee of Syosset (front […]

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Town announces American Spirit decorating contest

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to express their patriotism and the American Spirit in advance of Independence Day by decorating their homes in red, white and blue with lights, flags or other decorations through July 15th. “This contest unites our communities through patriotism and love while supporting our local economy,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Buying decorations from small businesses is […]

College Notes

Local residents were among than 1,700 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List.  The students are: Bethpage Megan […]

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Officials distribute lifejackets for children

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Laura Maier, and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato joined with Nassau County Legislator Steven Rhoads and the NYS Police Chiefs Association to distribute over 200 free lifejackets to children aged infant through 12 as summer kicks off and families spend more time on the water. “In addition to being the law of the […]

Fireworks show at TOBAY Beach July 12th

The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting a “Salute to America,” the Town’s upcoming free Grucci Fireworks Show and Concert scheduled for Tuesday July 12th, at the special start time of 7:30pm at TOBAY Beach. “Salute to America” will feature a performance by Alex Shillo’s Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and will conclude with a spectacular firework show by Grucci. […]

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2022 Hicksville Memorial Day Parade


All ages of Hicksville residents enjoyed the Memorial Day Parade to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and democracy. This year, in Hicksville the Memorial Day Parade was hosted by the American Legion. The parade started from the former Sears parking lot and marched toward to Middle School Veterans’ Memorial Park. The marching groups were representing Hicksville’s Community organizations […]

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Division Avenue HS graduates cross the stage

Graduates from Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District celebrated triumph as they marked the conclusion of their years spent in high school on June 18. Gathered with family members at the Hofstra David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, it was a joyous event as graduates reflected on their academic careers and looked toward the future. […]

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