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Friday, October 14, 2016
Vol. 76, No. 40
GETTING READY FOR SUKKOT
Two Plainview residents are vie for open legislature seat BY GARY SIMEONE
The Jericho Jewish Center Religious School students made edible sukkot out of graham crackers, frosting, cereal, candy and many more delicious items. They learned about the requirements for making a Sukkah (a minimum of 2.5 walls with a roof through which one can see the stars). See page 19
Town plans Fall & Halloween festival
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites residents and their families to the Town of Oyster Bay’s eighth annual Family Fall & Halloween Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, located at 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa. “Once again, this annual free event invites residents to come out and celebrate the arrival of fall and Halloween with activities that are fun for children and adults alike,” Supervisor Venditto said. “The Family Fall & Halloween Festival will feature a ‘U-Pick’
pumpkin patch for children to pick out their own pumpkin, Halloween crafts, a hay maze, bouncies, games, photo opportunities and refreshments. Costumes for those attending are encouraged and residents can bring their already carved pumpkins to be judged in this year’s Carved Pumpkin Contest.” The Supervisor noted that this event will be held rain or shine. The Family Fall & Halloween Festival is sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For more information on the festival, call 797-7925 or visit the Town’s
website, www.oysterbaytown. com. Additionally, residents can keep up with the activities of our Department of Community and Youth Services by liking the official Facebook page (facebook.com/tobcys) or following them on Twitter (@ tobcys). “I invite all residents and their families to come down and celebrate the beautiful autumn season at the Town’s Annual Family Fall & Halloween Festival,” Supervisor Venditto stated. “The festival is certain to be a fun-filled afternoon at one of our beautiful Town parks.”
There is a vacant seat on the Nassau County Legislator after the untimely death of former legislator and activist, Judith Jacobs last month. Two Plainview residents, Arnold Drucker and Louis Imbroto are seeking to fill that seat in a special election which will take place on November 8th. Drucker, a Lawyer and Trustee at Nassau Community College was chosen as the Democratic nominee and Imbroto, a lawyer, is the Republican nominee. Jacobs, who was the Legislator for the 16th Legislative District passed away in early September after serving for eleven terms. The district includes the communities of Plainview, Old Bethpage, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights. Drucker, a lifelong resident of Plainview, said that he is uniquely aware of the problems residents and taxpayers face and that he is totally invested in his community. “I know about the quality of life issues people face and the excessive tax burden that weighs on the shoulders of our residents,” said Drucker. “If I am elected Legislator I want to block the tremendous holes in our budget and restore the luster of what our communities used to be. I intend to follow in the giant footsteps of former Legislator Jacobs. She was a great woman, effective legislator and in institution in our County.” He said that as a practicing attorney for 34 years he under-
stands the nature of legislation and has the necessary skill set to be a legislator. “One thing that I am looking for if I’m elected Legislator is openness and honesty in office. That is something that has been missing.” Imbroto, a practicing attorney in Plainview, said that he is honored to have been nominated to fill the vacancy left by the unfortunate passing of Judy Jacobs. “Legislator Jacobs worked tirelessly for our community and I hope to live up to her legacy in the Legislature,” said Imbroto. He said that he is running for office to reduce property tax burden, improve public safety and protect suburban quality of life. “Nassau residents are severely overburdened by property taxes. As legislator, I will hold the line on taxes so that middle class families can afford to stay on Long Island. As far as quality of life issues, I will resist over development, protect our environment and maintain the suburban character of Long Island.” Imbroto said that something he feels strongly about is public safety and the protection of our citizens. “Public safety is more important than ever. As legislator, I will support the police, work to improve public safety, and combat the heroin epidemic that has taken so many young lives.” The two candidates will hold a special election on November 8th and the winner of the election will hold the position until November 2017.
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