Wisdom Lane’s Terrific Kids

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier honored retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Richard L. Comitz as the 2023 Town of Oyster Bay’s Veteran Volunteer of the Year. A resident of Bethpage, Richard retired following an exemplary 23-year Army Career. He joined American Corporate Partners (ACP) as senior vice president in 2021 and is a senior leader overseeing corporate relations, outreach, and communications of the team who assists veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and their spouses prepare for a meaningful career after military service. Lt. Col. Richard Comitz currently serves as a faculty member of the United States Military Academy.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Wisdom Lane Middle School students Shangyou Li, Max McCaw, Julieanna Schwartz and Erich Stroka as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Pat Carney and Michael Pappas of the Levittown Kiwanis; Principal John Avena; Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and Christopher Dalton, representing New York State Senator Steve Rhoads.