The “Thoughtful Thursday” series at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Central Boulevard Elementary School continued on March 28 as students created bookmarks in honor of National Library Week. Held from April 7-13, this initiative recognizes the value libraries provide every day as valuable tools and resources for all ages. Students colored and decorated bookmarks that will be displayed and […]
2019-04-05
Powerlifter earns four gold medals in 2019 Special Olympics
It was nothing but gold for Special Olympics athlete, Michelle “Angel “ Athenas, as the powerlifter earned four gold medals during the competition in the United Arab Emirates last month. The 34 year old, who is a resident of FREE (Family Residence and Essentials Enterprises) in Old Bethpage, medaled in three separate events, including the bench press, squat and deadlift. […]
Town honors Bethpage HS Kickline
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently joined with colleagues on the Town Board and recognized Bethpage High School Varsity Golden Girls and Company Kickline for winning the National Championship in Small Varsity Kick, as well as other high honors at the 2019 National Dance Alliance Championship recently held in Orlando, Florida. Locally they were the Regional Champions in Small […]
How to avoid late tax payments
Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes, James J. Stefanich, reminds residential property owners that it is essential and mandatory to notify his office upon satisfying their mortgage. In addition, Receiver Stefanich encourages residents who recently purchased a home, condominium or co-op unit, or just refinanced or transferred the mortgage on their property, to be sure that notification in writing is […]
Employee arrested for illegal videotaping at salon
Nassau County Police arrested a Wantagh man for allegedly secretly video taping a customer in a private room at a tanning salon. According to detectives, on Tuesday, Jake Gabler-Colotti, 22, who was employed by Beach Bum Tanning, 3151 Hempstead Turnpike, was observed by a female customer using a camera to video tape her while she was in a private tanning […]
Hicksville business: closed because of compliance problems
There will be no more bow and arrows at the C&B Archery Center in Hicksville, as the business recently shut its doors after operating in the town for more than a decade. The Town of Oyster Bay helped to spur that decision along after enforcing requirements in 2016 that the business needed to adhere to. “After operating illegally for more […]
Town demolishes Bethpage “zombie home”
The Town of Oyster Bay demolished a so-called “zombie home” on Warwick Place on April 1st, with the consent of the homeowner, after a judge allowed inspectors to access the property last fall. At that time, water was seen coming out of the home due to burst pipes, the Town said. The Town said the property violated many requirements of […]
Second half school taxes due
Town residents are reminded that the Second Half of the 2018-2019 School Tax Levy is due on April 1st, but can be paid without penalty through May 10th. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to James J. Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and telephone number on the check. “By law, a […]
Celebrating reading with Dr. Seuss
The primary remedial reading teachers at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Central Boulevard Elementary School held a Dr. Seuss-themed reading celebration for students on March 22. They welcomed students to a set of four activities set up in the school’s all-purpose room. Students rotated stations that featured Dr. Seuss’ famous books and characters. They created hats from Dr. Seuss’ […]
Town honors “Employer of the Month”
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (right) recently joined with CEO Raj Bhatia, COO Murali Krishnan (left) and President Nidhi Bhatia (second from right) of New York Belt Corporation of Hicksville which was honored as the Town of Oyster Bay “Employer of the Month.” New York Belt Corporation is an outstanding leather goods manufacturer with an unparalleled reputation for creating […]