Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and the Town Board invite residents to participate in the Town’s new Oyster Gardening Program. Through a partnership with the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee, families, scouts, church groups, and students can raise their own Oyster
To assist Town of Oyster Bay renters facing economic hardships, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced the availability of $16 million in Federal funds for those facing housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this rental assistance program is being administered by the Long Island Housing […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) and Town Councilman Tom Hand (far right) recently attended the Installation Ceremony for the Association of Fire Districts of Nassau County. The Association’s mission is to provide members with opportunities that promote efficient, effective service through education and advocacy of legislation which improves
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran recently announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is providing funding to Nassau County Department of Social Services to provide an abbreviated Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for eligible youth ages 16 to 20 years. Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) partnered with
Suffolk County Majority Leader Legislator Susan A. Berland (D-Dix Hills) recently attended an Eagle Court of Honor for the newest Eagle Scout of Troop 106, Kevin Siegall and presented him with a County Proclamation and 16th Legislative District pin. Kevin is the 100th Scout to join the Eagle Scout Honor Roll of Troop 106 since […]
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, recently hosted representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars New York at its Islandia, NY facilities. The
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi presented a proclamation to East Islip resident, retired United States Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand. Sgt. Bertrand is the 2021 10th Legislative District Honoree for Women Veterans Appreciation Day. Air Force Sergeant Theresa Bertrand enlisted towards the end of Vietnam War. She served for five years, holding the titles of […]
With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming activities. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people in Nassau and Suffolk counties to make brain health an important part of the summer. “The past year has been difficult for us all,” said Douglas […]
An average of 17 military veterans die by suicide every day, and Long Island residents have the opportunity to help end this crisis by supporting Operation Deep Dive (OpDD), a community-based veteran suicide prevention study taking place in New York and 12 other states across the country. The four-year study is led by national nonprofit […]
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by the Kaminetsky family, Senator Todd Kaminsky, and the Five Towns community this past Sunday for an official ceremony renaming the community room in the Administrative Building at North Woodmere Park in honor of Sylvia Kaminetsky. Sylvia Kaminetsky dedicated her life to volunteering and philanthropic activities in North
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