Empire State Ride to end cancer

From page 1 ical Research at the Cancer Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital Dr. Ashish Sangal, and Michael Seecharan, an inspiring lung cancer survivor who has participated in a clinical trial funded by events like the Empire State Ride.

“We are thrilled to once again partner with Catholic Health on Long Island and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, to raise this important funding to support cancer research and clinical trials,” said Supervisor Saladino.

“All course routes begin in downtown Oyster Bay and feature a ride through beautiful beaches, woodlands, and historic destinations – including Teddy Roosevelt’s home at Sagamore Hill – in and around the Town of Oyster Bay’s exquisite north shore. With two wheels, our residents can change the world!”

The event features three course lengths for riders of all ages and ability. All routes will begin on Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay, by the historic Oyster Bay Post Office. For those who can’t cycle but wish to attend and sup-

Syosset BoE

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Syosset school board trustee upon her successful election in May of 2021. With Park’s election, Syosset became one of few Long Island school districts to have two Asian American trustees on its board of education concurrently.

Cheng and her husband Eugene have three children, all young adults who attended each level in the Syosset Central School District.

At the age of 13 Carol Cheng arrived in Queens as a first-generation Taiwanese immigrant, and she studied very hard while taking ESL classes as a teenager new to America. But she thrived in her education and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Applied Math and Statistics and Economics from Stony Brook University in just three years, followed by her master’s in Applied Math and Statistics. Her professional qualifications and career experience include positions at Citigroup and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and as an Advisory Board member to Stony Brook University & Hospital Community Relations Office, and a board member and counselor at Fa-Yi Chong-De New York Culture and Education Center; a Chinese non-profit which focuses on promoting family values and education through Chinese culture and traditions.

Prior to her first term on the Board of Education Cheng served the community as vice president of the Chinese American Association of Syosset (CAAS). At the start of her bid for election to the school board, in March of 2017 Cheng helped organize Syosset’s first-ever “Bilingual Town Hall” meeting in the South Woods Middle School auditorium, featuring Q & A with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers.

In similar fashion to Cheng’s election as board president, Brian Grieco was elected to be the 2023-2024 Syosset Central District’s school board vice president. He received five supporting votes to defeat the 2022-23 board vice president Lisa Coscia, who was renominated to the VP role.

Once the two nominations for Syosset Board of Education president were port the event, downtown Oyster Bay will also host a street fair, hosted in partnership with the Oyster Bay Main Street Association and Oyster BayEast Norwich Chamber of Commerce –as local businesses will line the streets with food, live music and fun activities for families.

“By putting two feet forward and bicycling in this event, our community plays an important role in raising charitable funds to advance cancer research and treatment,” said Councilman Labriola. “I look forward to participating in the event myself and hope to see all our residents there on July 22nd!”

Registration is now open for this fundraising event with a $25 fee for each participant. Riders will commit to a fundraising minimum which is $200 for adults and $75 for riders under 18 for all routes. To kick start each rider’s efforts, their $25 registration fee will be credited to their fundraising page. Those interested in learning more or signing up to ride and raise funds for the event, should visit www.esrlongisland.com.