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Friday, January 16, 2026
Vol. 86, No. 3
SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Oyster Bay inaugurates members of town board
The Town of Oyster Bay Board: Councilman Andrew A. Monteleone, Councilman Thomas P. Hand, Councilman Louis B. Imbroto, Town Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Councilwoman Laura L. Maier, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey P. Pravato.
The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted its 2026 Inauguration Ceremony with the swearing-in of Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand and Councilman Andrew Monteleone. The event was held at South Woods Middle School in Syosset. Former NYS Supreme Court Justice and Town Supervisor Angelo Delligatti served as Master of Ceremonies, and remarks were provided by South Woods Principal Michelle Burget and Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph G. Cairo. Attendees also enjoyed musical selections from performing artists Tammi Wolfartz-Flyntz and Nick Attila, as well as the Syosset High School Adelettes. “This ceremony is a celebration of service, community and the Town we are all so proud to call home. I couldn’t be more honored to lead a Town filled with
such extraordinary people, and we always remember why we are all here – the incredible residents of the Town of Oyster Bay,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Our success is really built on collaboration – everyone from our first responders, local unions and trade groups, school district, chambers of commerce and civic organizations. Our guiding principles are simple: protect taxpayers, preserve quality of life, deliver results and represent everyone – from every walk of life. Those principles have delivered real results, thanks to ongoing cooperation and collaboration we have with community stakeholders.” Throughout the ceremony, the Supervisor pointed to projects and improvements made in various communities throughout the Town, recognizing local residents and community representatives, See page 6
Legislator to host Free concerts at local libraries tax grievance workshops
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will return with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town from January through May. “The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs
for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca . “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.” Scheduled performances for January include:
• The Day Trippers on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Paying homage to the world’s greatest band – The Beatles. • Southbound on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Plainview-Old See page 6
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Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops to help homeowners challenge the assessed value of their property. During these workshops, taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to nav-
igate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. To ensure easy access on the day of the presentation, participants are encouraged to familiarSee page 6
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