SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW L UNAR N EW Y EAR C ELEBRATION Polar Plunge at TOBAY Beach March 25

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 25, at TOBAY Beach.

“Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.”

The event kicks off with winter

Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, back row left, with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the AUDI Community Coalition at the Lunar New Year celebration.

The Town of Oyster Bay, with the AUDI Community Coalition, hosted the town's the first-ever Lunar New Year Float Parade and Asian Food Culture Festival on Saturday, March 18, in Syosset. The celebration featured the rich culture and heritage of Asian-Americans.

Town Supervisor Joseph

Saladino stated, “This Lunar Celebration helps build a greater understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and the traditions of Asian heritage. As a community, celebrations such as this allow us to share stories of our ancestors and connect to one another with the goal of gaining a greater appreciation of diverse and shared values while building a stronger and more vibrant community.” festival fun and registration starting at 9:30 a.m., with the plunge beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise $150 receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt.

2023 is the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, which symbolizing longevity, positivity, wittiness, skill cautiousness, cleverness and self-protection.

All of the money raised through the Polar Plunge® helps provide year-round sports training and competition as well as leadership, health and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community.

“This polar plunge is sure to create lasting memories for all participants while supporting a very worthwhile cause,” added Councilman Imbroto. “Special Olym-

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