Friday, September 2, 2016
Vol. 77, No. 34
NEW FACULTY WELCOMED
The Levittown School District welcomed its new faculty members during an orientation program on August 30th. See page 4
New assistant principal at Division Ave. High School
The Levittown School District has sion Avenue High School. Mr. Rusch holds his appointed Terence Rusch bachelor’s degree in as assistant principal of English literature and Division Avenue High composition from FairSchool, effective Aug. 1, field University, a mas2016. ter’s degree in childhood Rusch, a Bayside resieducation and teaching dent, formerly held the students with disabilities position of special educafrom St. John’s Universition chairperson at Divity, and advanced certifision Avenue High School cation in educational leadsince 2014 after having ership and administration served as a special educafrom Queen’s College. tion teacher in the Great The Levittown School Neck Public School DisDistrict wishes Mr. Rusch trict. Rusch replaces John Courtesy of the Levittown School District much success in his new Coscia, who currently position. serves as principal of Divi- Terence Rusch
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Town plans 9-11 memorial Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents, their families and friends to attend the Town’s 9-11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The Town of Oyster Bay 9-11 Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach. “The Town’s September 11 memorial is situated on the bayside of Tobay Beach, where there is a direct line of sight to where the Twin Towers once stood,” Supervisor Venditto said. “It provides a serene and peaceful surrounding, making it a fitting backdrop for a place of remembrance.” The Town’s memorial monument is inscribed with the names of Town of Oyster Bay residents lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial also features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center. “What makes our memorial so meaningful is that it’s personal,” the Supervisor said. “The men and women
whose names are on the wall were our loved ones, our friends, our neighbors, our colleagues. They rode their bikes through our streets, swam at our beaches, and enjoyed our parks. They lived here.” The event on September 7 will include a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings. In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read. “I hope that all residents will join us on Wednesday, September 7 to mark the 15th anniversary and honor the memory of our beloved friends and neighbors who perished on September 11, 2001,” Supervisor Venditto concluded. “Being with our family, friends and neighbors helps us pay tribute to our loved ones and share in the collective memory of those we have lost.” Families of 9-11 victims interested in being on our mailing list, please contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 797-7900.
Arrest in pit bull attack Nassau County Police arrested a Bethpage man for an assault which took place in Bethpage on Wednesday, August 24, at 12:45 am. According to detectives, a 21 year old male victim was attending a party at the home of George Jordan- Gonzalez, 24, when an argument ensued. The defendant allegedly punched the victim twice in the face. Police say that as the victim attempted to leave Jordan-Gonzalez instructed his pit bull dog to attack the victim. The dog attacked and dragged the victim around inside the home causing severe lacerations to his arms, legs, and shoulders. The victim used a pocket knife and stabbed the dog allowing
him to break free. The victim fled the home and attempted to call 911 using his cell phone. Police say that George Jordan-Gonzalez prevented the victim’s call by taking his cell phone away from him. Second Precinct Police were called by another guest in the house and upon police arrival the defendant was placed into police custody without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for his injuries. He is listed in stable condition. George Jordan-Gonzalez was charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree and Robbery 3rd Degree.
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