Levittown Chamber Spotlight On Business

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce Donald Patane, CFS, a Financial Adviser and one of the founders of Main Street Financial Group. He is a long- time resident of Levittown and a Past President of Levittown Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has offices in Levittown and Kings Park. He generally meets clients at their home or place of business or any other location convenient for them. He refers to himself as a “Financial Doctor” who makes house calls.

His goal is to help make his clients financially secure through each phase of his clients’ lives. By emphasizing his clients’ personal goals, objectives and risk tolerances as the driving forces behind his financial strategies, he helps them achieve a level of comfort regardless of the economic and financial conditions.

Patane is licensed to conduct securities/ investment transactions in addition to being licensed in Life and Health insurance and thus Don helps clients with a variety of financial concerns including life insurance, disability and long-term care insurances, retirement planning (401k, IRA, Rollovers), college planning and general investments. Don’s practice involves initially sitting with people to discuss their goals and desires in a free consultation. If he feels he can help, he will receive compensation from whichever companies and/or products he uses to find the best solution for the client. He generally does not charge the client a fee.

Patane has a busy life of further volunteer work. He is a member of the Levittown Kiwanis Club, Levittown Lions Club, Levittown Community Council and the Levittown Special Events Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for

YES Community Counseling Center and the Board of Directors for the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

Patane is also a member of the “Gazebo Gang” which is involved with community work projects to better the appearance of Levittown such as the Veterans Gazebo, Veterans Water Fountain, military silhouettes and the 911 memorial in Veterans Memorial Park . He is also an Ex Navy Lieutenant and is a member of American Legion Post 1711. In addition, he also belongs to several groups that help seniors and their needs: Senior Umbrella Networks of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Chapters, NAIPC ( National Aging in Place) and Gerontology Professional of NY (for which he serves as Treasurer).

Patane can be contacted either at his Levittown office (516-579-6259) or his Kings Park office (631-269-2300 x108) or by email at dpatane@msfg.info.

—Submitted by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce

Fourth Annual Judy Jacobs Essay Award Contest

In honor of Women’s History Month and the legacy of the late Nassau County Legislator and former Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is proud to announce the fourth annual Judy Jacobs Essay Contest for LD 16’s fifth- through eighthgrade students.

In accordance with this year’s theme, “A Celebration of Courageous Women,” students are being tasked with selecting courageous woman in their life and writing an original essay that honors their subject and describes the true meaning of courage. Potential subjects include a parent, teacher, elected official, a community leader, actress, friend, or the author themselves.

“Throughout a lifetime of service to the residents of Nassau County, Judy Jacobs was a fierce and fearless trailblazer who epitomized the definition of courage in all aspects of her life,” Legislator Drucker said. “Through this year’s essay contest, we hope to both showcase Judy’s many contributions and encourage the next generation of leaders to draw inspiration from the ‘sheroes’ in their lives that make the world a better place.” participate

Must reside within Legislative District 16 Submissions should be a minimum of 250 words but not exceed 500 words

(Contributed photo)

Merritt Deli In Farmingdale Celebrates Reopening After Fire

In recognition of their grand reopening, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino visited the Merritt Deli in Farmingdale to congratulate them as they opened their doors to customers for the first time after an August 2022 fire that damaged the structure and closed their operation. Family owned and operated, the Merritt Deli opened in 1956 as the first business to launch in its shopping center. It was founded by Peter Geestman, who sold it to his son-in-law, John Gross. Gross sold the deli to his son-in-law, Craig Proce, in 2000. The family has helped the community and various organizations through charitable contributions.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

The deadline for submissions is Thursday, April 13. Contest winners will be announced during an event that is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Jericho Public Library.

Official Contest Rules:

All students in grades 5 to 8 may

All submissions MUST be accompanied by a completed Participation Agreement Visit http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/ LD16 for the full contest rules, instructions for submitting entries, and to complete the student participation agreement. Please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516571-6216 or Adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov for additional questions.

—Submitted by Holly Curtis, Press Secretary, Nassau County Legislature