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Bethpage boys hockey team makes history with overtime victory 

It was a historic month for the Bethpage High School boys ice hockey team as they were crowned New York State club-team champions. The team, led by head coach, Jeff Schmier, beat local rival, Bellmore-Merrick, by a score of 3-2 in overtime at the final round in Jamestown, New York.   This was the first time that the boys hockey... READ MORE >

Hempstead Town honors Levittown woman as ‘Pathfinder’

  Officials from the Town of Hempstead recently presented the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award to Marianne Adrian of Levittown during the town’s Women’s History Month celebration at Hempstead Town Hall. Marianne is a lifelong resident of Levittown and has dedicated many years of service to the Levittown School District Board of Education. She has spearheaded the efforts of renovating various... READ MORE >

Free musical performances planned for local libraries

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue this spring 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 Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free... READ MORE >

Town to upgrade playgrounds in parks

The Town of Oyster Bay has received a $250,000 grant from New York State for the Town of Oyster Bay to build new playgrounds. These grant funds will be utilized to replace outdated playgrounds with new ones in Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park and at Roundtree Drive Park. Playgrounds at these parks will be replaced with new, state-of-the-art playgrounds that include swings. ... READ MORE >

Bethpage students showcase creativity at All-County Art Exhibition

Twenty eight student artists from the Bethpage school district had their artwork selected for the twentieth annual Nassau County AllCounty Art Exhibition. The event, which featured students from all across the County, took place on March 3rd at W.T. Clarke High School in East Meadow. More than thirteen hundred pieces of artwork were featured from Nassau County students in grades... READ MORE >

POB seniors celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

[caption id="attachment_35623" align="aligncenter" width="724"] Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club on Friday, March 15, for its annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon.Photo courtesy of the Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker[/caption]... READ MORE >

Town offers paid internships for college students

The Town of Oyster Bay will offer internship opportunities for college students who are looking to gain meaningful work experience during the 2024 summer season.  “Internships give students an advantage over other job seekers when it comes to work readiness, and I am proud that the Town will once again provide that opportunity for our residents,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said.... READ MORE >

Yard waste collection to resume April 1

The Town of Oyster Bay will resume yard waste collection during the week of Monday, April 1, for homeowners who receive Town collection services. Yard waste is picked up on the same day as recycled materials, including plastics, metals, glass and cardboard. “With the spring season upon us, many residents will begin clearing their properties from leaves and other debris left... READ MORE >

DECA excels at NY State competition

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School’s DECA chapter showcased exceptional talent and prowess at the 2024 New York State DECA Conference in Rochester. Ninety-three students from the school participated in the competition, facing off against approximately 2,900 peers from across the state in categories ranging from finance and marketing to hospitality and tourism. Throughout the conference, students presented business... READ MORE >

Levittown’s Terrific Kids

[caption id="attachment_35605" align="aligncenter" width="701"] Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Summit Lane Elementary School students Thashwin Piratheepan, Kayla Webb, Isabella DeLillo, Walter Meza Figuero, Wesley Chen, Randy Niola Yuquilima, Sophia Mann and Ethan Jin as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis Club. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Pat Carney, Phyllis Camillone and...... READ MORE >