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Reflecting Back, Looking Ahead On McKenna’s 100th Day
Even though it was the first day back from winter break, there were many reasons to smile – 100, actually – at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District on Feb. 24. The excitement was high as students and staff celebrated the 100th day of the school year. Each kindergarten class hosted a different station, and students from the four classes rotated through. In one room, they did 100 exercises in sets of 10, such as arm circles, jumping jacks and hops on their left and
right feet. Down the hall, youngsters stacked 100 plastic cups. They also did 100-day drawings and counted with 100 cubes. First graders did some writing projects on their favorite parts of the school year so far and what they think life will be like at 100 years
old. In second grade, students worked on digital writing projects envisioning themselves as centenarians. Using BookCreator, students included pictures of themselves and added wigs, glasses and other items to appear 93 years older.
Throughout the school, students dressed the part. Some wore special 100day shirts while others dressed up as if 100 years old. Many children donned crowns declaring themselves “100 days brighter.”
Model Train Show To Benefit
Hicksville Boys & Girls Club
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Charitable
donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
“We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordinates or participates in many hobby shows that benefit the fundraising efforts of a sponsoring organization,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our
history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.” Area train club are invited to display operating model layouts, including N, O, HO, On30, and G scales.
Admission into the exhibit is $7.00, children ages 4-11 years are $4.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville. com or call (516) 433-4444.
McKenna Elementary School first graders celebrating being 100 days brighter for the 100th day of the school year on Feb. 24. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Recipe Of The Week: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Pecans can make any recipe better. Whether they add a nutritious crunch to oatmeal, star as the lead ingredient in pecan pie or give cookies that little something extra, pecans elevate the foods they touch. In this recipe “Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes” from “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by Laurie McNamara, honey-covered pecans are the crowning touch on sweet potatoes, helping to make this side dish one to remember at any special meal.
4 servings
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2 teaspoons chili powder
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
2 tablespoons honey
3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2. Massage the olive oil onto the sweet potatoes and set them on a small baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife glides through effortlessly. Let cool until safe to handle. Keep the oven on.
3. Halve the sweet potatoes horizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Set the skins aside. Add the butter, maple syrup, chili powder, cinnamon, and 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and use a potato masher to mash the filling until smooth.
4. In a small bowl, combine the honey, pecans, and a pinch of salt.
5. Place the skins side by side in a small baking dish. Spoon the filling in, dividing it evenly, and top with the honeyed pecans. Bake for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
MARCH HAPPENINGS
WED., MARCH 5th
11:30AM-12:00PM
DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Pastor Claire Wu of the Farmingdale United Methodist Church will distribute ashes to anyone in the community regardless of faith or denomination in front of the church at 407 Main Street. All are welcome. Church service will be at 7:00PM, all are welcome there, too! Text Box: ASHES TO STAY. For more information, please call 631-884-0149.
THURS., MARCH 6th
7:00PM
LINDENHURST EVENING HOMEMAKERS GROUP
Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the North Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd., in Amityville, (off of New Hwy.) Open to all, 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7:00pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more info.
SAT., MARCH 8th
9:00AM- 4:00PM
LONG ISLAND DECOY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION ANTIQUE DECOY & SPORTING COLLECTIBLES SHOW
IBEW UNION HALL #370 Vanderbilt/ Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. Admission - $10.00. Children 12 & Under Get In Free. Parking Is Free! MAIN EXHIBIT: Wildfowler & Herter’s Factory Fowl of the 40s, 50s & 60s. Attendance or Vendor Information: Ben Sohm 516-776-4721, George Munkert 516-457-1636, Dick Richardson 631-475-4199. Tickets & Registration Available at www. lidecoycollectors.com
HOLIDAYS
9th - Daylight Savings Begins
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - Spring Begins
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
6:00PM CHEF COMPETITION
Cook your favorite entree or dessert or just taste and cast your vote. Admission $10. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631-226-8690, gumc. lindy@gmail.com
SUN., MARCH 16th
1:00PM
WINTER CONCERT SERIES
Cambiata Cello Duo Paul Finkelstein & Suzanne Mueller
The New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoos at the Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River. For more information, please call the Islip Arts Council at 631-888-3525. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at 631- 581-1002.
SAT., MARCH 22nd
5:00PM-8:00PM
ST PATRICK'S DAY DINNER & SHOW
First Presbyterian Church 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. $30.00 per person. Entertainment~ MulvahillLynch School of Irish Dancers. Full Traditional Irish Meal, Irish Soda Bread beverages & dessert, Raffle Baskets and a Door Prize! Call Priscilla for tickets and reservations 631-3794889. RSVP by March 15.
SUN., MARCH 23rd
11:00AM-5:00PM
ST JAMES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB WINTER OPEN HOUSE
Located at the Mills Pond House in St James. Once again opening to the public with many new additions to the Layout There is a requested donation, Adults $2.00, Children .50. PLEASE NOTE: The St. James Model Railroad Club is not handicapped accessible. For further information call evenings 516-263-9607 or 631543-8732
THURS., MARCH 27th
6:30PM-9:30PM
MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER
The Seaford Historical Society will host a fundraiser, Music Bingo, at the museum. The event is $25 per person, which includes 2 bingo cards. There will be raffles, door prize and a 50/50. Coffee and water will be available. The museum is located at 3890 Waverly Ave. in Seaford. Tickets can be purchased at their website seafordhistoricalsociety.org/ music-bingo. Seating is limited. For more information, please call Judy Bongiovi at 516-783-8629
SUN., MARCH 30th
12:00PM-5:00PM
NORTH BABYLON LIONS CLUB
DART TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
Sand City Brewery, 150 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. $39pp to play, includes cold foods and cash bar. $15pp to be a guest, includes cold foods and cash bar. Raffles, 50/50. Come join the fun and support one of their causes. For more info https://www.ourgroupline.org/ TheLionsClubofNorthBabylon/ or contact gail315@optonline.net
Assemblyman Durso Announces Annual Pet Food Drive
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (R-Massapequa Park), in coordination with Long Island Cares, is inviting the community to participate in his annual Pet Food Drive to help families keep their pets out of shelters and remain at home where they belong.
Assemblyman Durso is asking residents, community organizations and pet lovers to kindly donate unopened bags of dog and cat food, canned pet food and pet
supplies. All items collected will be donated to Baxter’s Pet Pantry, operated by Long Island Cares, which provides free pet food and pet supplies to pet-owning families in need throughout Long Island.
Donations can be dropped off through April 4, 2025 at Assemblyman Durso’s district office located at 512 Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park or at various other locations throughout Nassau and
Suffolk Counties.
For more information, call Durso’s district office at 516-541-4598.
Donations are being accepted at the following locations: Assemblyman Durso’s District Office: 512 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, NY
Petco 5500 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, NY
Babylon Public Library 24 S Carll Ave, Babylon, NY
North Babylon Public Library 815 Deer Park Ave,
Reading Is A Beloved Pastime
Reading is a beloved pastime that can positively affect cognitive health and even help to reduce stress. Though those benefits are largely associated with adults, reading can be equally beneficial to children, even those who have yet to learn how to read. According to
the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, infants pick up on language earlier than researchers once realized, and hearing language is important as their brains prepare them to speak. Reading also supports word
learning and preliteracy skills in older children.
The ECLKC notes that when adults read to children, they typically speak words they would not otherwise use in typical discourse. That helps children expand their vocabularies, even before they learn to read on their own.
North Babylon, NY
West Babylon Public Library 211 NY-109, West Babylon, NY
West Islip Public Library 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY
Participating Schools (only accepting student
donations): Massapequa High School, Massapequa Bayview Elementary School, West Islip
Manetuck Elementary School, West Islip
Oquenock Elementary School, West Islip
Beach Street Middle School, West Islip
Udall Road Middle School, West Islip
West Islip High School, West Islip
Paul J Bellow Elementary School, West Islip
Town & Chamber Partner To Host “Navigating The Path To Homeownership” Panel Discussion
Supervisor
Joseph Saladino and the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present “Navigating the Path to Homeownership,” a free panel discussion designed to educate and empower home buyers and sellers. This informative event will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Bar Grazie, 5074 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa Park, NY.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Buying or selling a home can be a complex
process, but this panel of industry experts will break it down step by step - from an accepted offer to closing. Attendees will gain valuable insights into real estate transactions, financing, legal considerations, and market trends, helping them make informed decisions.”
In addition to expert guidance, guests will enjoy lite bites while networking with professionals and fellow community members. Consumer Direct Title is the title sponsor of the event. Other panelists and sponsors include: The Zabbia Insurance Agency, Chase, Inspecticore, MK Law, and the Long Island Board of Realtors. This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned seller, or simply looking to understand the real estate process better, this discussion is for you! To register, residents can visit: paneldiscussionto homeownership.eventbrite. com
High School Role Models Share Wisdom With Massapequa Sixth Graders
Sixth graders got some advice from the experts on how to master the intricacies of middle school and high school during presentations by Massapequa’s Student Advisory Council on Feb. 5 and 6.
The group consists of student government and class officers from Massapequa High School’s Ames and main campuses. They spent several weeks preparing presentations on a variety of topics for their younger peers at Berner Middle School. Students visited the library during MS-101, a sixth grade course that focuses on organizational and technology skills, social and emotional learning and other topics to set them up for success at the secondary level.
After each presentation, sixth graders had a change to ask questions and draw on the knowledge of their older peers. The high school students used their experiences to pass down practical and useful information.
Class of 2025 Activities
Ninth graders from Ames focused their presentation on bullying. They discussed how to appropriately respond if they are being bullied or see bullying taking place in their school or online. Sophomore class officers presented on peer pressure while juniors gave useful tips on time management. Getting involved in middle school and high school was the topic for seniors, who encouraged sixth graders to take advantage of the wide range of athletics, extracurricular activities and community service opportunities offered in Massapequa schools.
Coordinator Kaia Mueller explained that their presentation highlighted many of the spirit events at the high school, while class Treasurer Will Stebner noted the widerange of club offerings for students of all different interests.
“There’s always something they can do to get involved, meet new people and build up your resumé for college,” he said.
Luke Ciaravino, historian of the general organization, added, “If you don’t get involved in school, you’re really limiting yourself.”
Ninth grader Charlotte Pachucki said their message was to remind students that they are not alone and there are always people to turn to for help. The purpose of their presentation was to both stop bullying while
also giving students resources for support if they are bullied.
Principal Jason Esposito said that he was grateful for the high school students to come
to the middle school and share their knowledge. He added that for the sixth grader, they got to hear a consistent message from the people they can most relate to.
“It’s wonderful for our students to get to learn from their older peers who set the right example,” he said.
Ninth grade presenters from the Ames Campus were joined by Superintendent Dr. William Brennan, Berner Middle School Principal Jason Esposito, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Brian Trapani and freshmen class advisor Ed Boyle. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
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Hazardous Material & Homeowners Cleanup Days
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce the Town’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days return for 2025. Residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.
S.T.O.P. program -
Saturday, March 8th from 9am – 4pm: collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pesticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors;
solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.
“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”
Homeowners Cleanup Day –Saturday, March 22nd from 8:30am – 4pm: collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership required - oil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.
“Many of our residents take the opportunity to
clean out their yards in the summer months and may have large amounts of non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Councilman Hand. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”
Free Paper Shredding Services - Saturday, March 22nd from 8:30am –4pm: provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.
The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5848.
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Town Now Accepting Applicants For Inspector General Position
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board issued a job announcement, seeking applicants for the position of Inspector General. Under local law, the Inspector General oversees all aspects of the Town’s contracting processes.
Jeff Lambert ASSISTANT
Diana Lambert
Keattikul
Teri Tinkler
Josh Marlowe GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Victoria Kokolakis
Stephan Schulze
Felicia Edwards MARKETING
Noelle Lambert
PROOFREADING
Kerry Mastrobuoni
ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVES
Carol Link
Bob Liquorie
Nicole Sims
Kim Volz
Bonnie Schifano
Lucille Moran
Terry Rydyzynski
Noelle Lambert
SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
General powers and duties of the Inspector General include: review contracts and provide recommendations as to policy and direction for investigations relating to allegations of waste, abuse, fraud, mismanagement and misconduct in Town government contracts and/ or procurement of said contracts; detect, identify and prevent waste, abuse, fraud, mismanagement and misconduct and vulnerabilities to same, in the Town’s contracting methods and activities of each department; review of procurement policy and implement any amendments; audit, inspect, evaluate and investigate the activities, records and individuals affiliated with contracts and procurements taken by the Town and any other official act or function of the Town, for identifying and presenting for appropriate legal proceedings, if applicable any wrongdoing or misconduct; coordinate with departments for the review of all requests for proposals and bid offerings before issuance; monitor compliance with all procurement guidelines, policies and requirements of federal, state and local laws; implement and oversee disclosure processes to verify the qualifications, background and standing of potential contractors or vendors; investigate background discrepancies of potential contractors or vendors; examine the records of all Town departments as deemed to be in the best financial interest of the Town; receive
and review complaint allegations, as they may relate to the awarding of Town government contracts and/or procurement of said contracts, concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting a violation of laws, rules, regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds and/or abuse of authority.
Requirements for the position’s consideration include: a Juris Doctorate, MBA, or comparable degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the public sector; minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in formal investigatory work. Experience, as outlined above, more than the ten
(10) year requirement, may be substituted for college education, including advanced and/or postgraduate degree, on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of seven (7) years. Applicants may not hold any office or title in any political party. Salary range is $125,000$165,000 (commensurate with experience) plus full benefits.
No later than March 14, 2025, applicants must send resume and cover letter to the Town of Oyster Bay, Department of Human Resources, Att: John Canning, Commissioner, 54 Audrey Avenue, 3ª Floor, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or email to personnel@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
District Attorney Donnelly & Supervisor Saladino Partner To Protect Seniors From Scammers
In a concerted effort to safeguard senior citizens from increasingly prevalent scams, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino are partnering to host a series of educational seminars this spring. The initiative aims to equip seniors and their caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, report, and combat fraudulent schemes.
Senior citizens, often targeted due to their limited familiarity with modern technology and scam tactics, face heightened risks of manipulation. Factors such as loneliness and medicationrelated vulnerabilities can exacerbate their susceptibility. Recognizing these challenges, District Attorney Donnelly and
Supervisor Saladino are committed to providing essential information and resources to help protect the senior community.
The seminars will cover a range of topics including:
• Common scam tactics and how to identify them
• Steps to take if you suspect a scam
• Practical strategies for safeguarding personal information
Free Narcan Training
New York State
Assemblyman Michael Durso, Nassau County
Executive Bruce Blakeman and Village of Massapequa Park Mayor Daniel Pearl are holding a free Narcan Training on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Massapequa High School Auditorium, 4925 Merrick Road, in Massapequa.
A trained specialist from the Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Developmental Disabilities Services will discuss signs of an opiate overdose, overdose risk factors, recognizing and responding to an overdose, administration
of Naloxone (Narcan), and new treatment approaches. Each registered participant will receive a free Narcan kit at the end of the training.
Registration is required. To reserve your seat, please call Assemblyman Durso’s office at 516-541-4598.
• Resources for reporting fraudulent activities
These informative sessions will be held at local community centers in the Town of Oyster Bay, ensuring easy access for residents. The spring schedule includes:
• Thursday, March 13th at 1:30pm at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl Street, Hicksville, NY 11801
• Monday, March 31st at 1:30pm at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
“Protecting our seniors is a top priority,” said Supervisor Saladino. “By working with District Attorney Donnelly, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that our elderly community members are informed and empowered against deceitful tactics.”
District Attorney Donnelly stated, “My office is dedicated to combating fraud using all the tools at our disposal, and community engagement is vital to keeping Nassau County safe. Through these educational seminars, seniors will learn how to spot the warning signs of a scam and, most importantly, protect themselves and their
finances. Working together with leaders like Supervisor Saladino, we can fight back against senior scams across our county and blunt their impact on our most vulnerable residents.”
Residents are encouraged to attend these seminars to gain valuable insights and share the information with family and friends.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION
APRIL 8, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District (the “District”), Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., Amityville, New York 11701 (the “Library”) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, between the hours of 10:00am and 9:00pm, for the purpose of voting on the following items:
1) To adopt the annual budget of the Amityville Public Library for the fiscal year 2025-2026, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and
2) The election of one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2030, as a result of the expiration of the term of office presently held by Sharon Tener.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of a statement of the estimated library expenses for the fiscal year 2025-2026 may be obtained at the Library (address above) and in the Office of the School District Clerk, located at 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, daily except Saturday and Sunday, beginning March 10, 2025, between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public informational meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2025-2026 Library Budget on March 24, 2025. All residents of the District are invited to attend at the Library.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees shall be nominated by petition. Petitions must be filed with the School District Clerk (address above), between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm no later than Monday, March 10, 2025. Forms of petition may be obtained from the School District Clerk. Each petition must be directed to
the School District Clerk; must state the name address of the candidate; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District and list each signer’s address.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided, except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. Registration is available in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, through April 8, 2025. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an annual or special meeting or election, and who shall have voted at any annual meeting or election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail or absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the School District Clerk (address above). Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail or absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk, or in the polling place at the Library, not later than 5:00pm, prevailing time, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A list of persons to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability, and
whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday March 14, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Dated: Amityville, New York February 19, 2025
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY DISTRICT CLERK
AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE
VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL FIDEICOMISARIO
8 DE ABRIL DE 2025
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Reunión Especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Amityville (el “Distrito”), Ciudad de Babylon, Condado
de Suffolk y Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville, 19 John St., Amityville, Nueva York 11701 (la “Biblioteca”) el martes 8 de abril, 2025, entre las 10:00 a.m. (mediodía) y las 9:00 p.m., con el propósito de votar sobre los siguientes puntos:
1) Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville para el año fiscal 2025-2026, y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito; y
2) La elección de un (1) miembro de la Junta Directiva por un período de cinco años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2025 y expira el 30 de junio de 2030, como resultado de la expiración del mandato que actualmente ocupa Sharon Tener.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que se pueden obtener copias de una declaración de los gastos estimados de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2025-2026 en la Biblioteca (dirección anterior) y en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, ubicada en 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, todos los días, excepto sábados y domingos, a partir del 10 de marzo de 2025 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que la Biblioteca organizará una reunión informativa pública con el fin de discutir el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para 2025-2026 el 24 de marzo de 2025. Todos los residentes del Distrito están invitados a asistir a la Biblioteca.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca serán nominados por petición. Las peticiones deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior), entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. a más tardar el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025. Los formularios de petición se pueden obtener del Secretario del Distrito Escolar. Cada petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe indicar el nombre y la dirección del candidato; debe estar firmado por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito y enumerar la dirección de cada firmante.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se dispone a continuación, excepto que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. La inscripción está disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hasta el 8 de abril de 2025. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que hayan sido registradas previamente en virtud del presente para una reunión o elección anual o especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro.
ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante. Las boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o en el lugar de votación en la Biblioteca, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 8 de abril de 2025. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrá emitido una boleta anticipada por correo o en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los sábados y domingos, y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección.
ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para
comparecer personalmente en el lugar de votación se vea sustancialmente afectada por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro de registro haya sido marcado como “discapacitado permanentemente” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto ausente sin hacer solicitudes separadas por ello.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito de Bibliotecas pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 14 de marzo de 2025. No se realizará el escrutinio de ninguna boleta militar a menos que sea recibida por la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección.
Fechado: Amityville, Nueva York 19 de febrero de 2025
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE, LA CIUDAD DE BABILONIA Y LA CIUDAD DE BAY, SUFFOLK COUNTYOYSTERNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
POR SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE AMITYVILLE, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
AM, MASS, MP - 274 - 2/19, 3/5, 3/19 & 4/2/25
Lenten Season In The Orthodox Church (English Language Services)
We invite you to worship with us during Great Lent at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The more ancient form of the liturgy, the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, is celebrated at 9:30 AM (Hours at 9:00 AM) every Lenten Sunday (from March 9 to April 6
this year). Each of the Sundays of Great Lent has its own special theme, which is reflected in the New Testament readings and hymns of that day, as well as the sermon. All services are conducted in English. A vegan coffee hour follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy during Great Lent. Services are also streamed on https:// www.facebook.com/ htocem. The full liturgical schedule for Great Lent can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem.org. For more information, contact us at 516-4833649 or htocem@gmail. com.
