Correction
The Aug. 15 edition of the Glen Cove/Oyster Bay Record Pilot, Syosset-Jericho Tribune and Nassau Observer incorrectly reported that the Town of Oyster Bay councilmembers tabled the discussion of the proposed shellfish moratorium….
Month: August 2024
Eglevsky Ballet offering six full-tuition scholarships
BY Erica Schwartz Six lucky advanced ballet students will be granted full-ride scholarships to Eglevsky Ballet, thanks to a rare donation from an anonymous donor. Maurice Brandon Curry, the executive…
Massapequa Philharmonic announces 40th anniversary season
The Massapequa Philharmonic has announced its 40th anniversary season of concerts coming to Long Island audiences under the direction of music director David Bernard. The programs feature music across four…
Proposed Starbucks brews controversy at board meeting
Massapequa resident John Caputo raised concerns over a proposed Starbucks drive through location on Hicksville Road at the Town of Oyster Bay’s public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13. After consideration…
Crime Blotter for the week of Aug. 22
Levittown DWI The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of a Levittown woman for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 12:04 a.m. in Levittown….
Nearly 20,000 ft of water main to be replaced in Port Washington
Bancker Construction has begun installing nearly 20,000 ft of new water mains in various parts of Port Washington on behalf of the Port Washington Water District. The main purpose of…
Town of Oyster Bay makes waves over proposed shellfish moratorium
Following Tuesday’s heated discussion, Town of Oyster Bay councilmembers will vote on a proposed short-term moratorium on shellfish harvest in the future. The proposed ban, which would last three to…
Port Washington Police District Detective makes an arrest and gets promoted in one day
A funny thing happened to Jamie Arias on his way to being promoted to detective in the Port Washington Police District on July 24 – a car was stolen. So,…
North Shore Schools Board of Education swears in members
By Shelly Newman At the North Shore Schools Board of Education meeting on July 11, 2024, Dr. Andrea Macari was re-elected as the Board of Education President and Ms. Lisa…
Plainview’s Helen Kaplan Intermediate Care Facility receives a $91K technology grant
The Helen Kaplan Intermediate Care Facility in Plainview received a $91,000 technology grant last month to increase connectivity for medical professionals and patients. The grant will be used to increase…