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Friday, August 29, 2025
Vol. 84, No. 35
SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Wisdom Lane named School of Distinction
GRAND OPENING
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the grand opening of KMF Fitness Club, located on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. Also attending were Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt and New York State Senator Steve Rhoads.
Town plans 9/11 ceremony at TOBAY Beach
The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding its Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony on for Monday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. “This year marks the 24th anniversary of the trag-
ic events of September 11th, 2001, and to honor those we have lost we invite all residents to join us at our annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony. This remembrance ceremony features music, religious readings, a
light tribute, and a reading of the names inscribed on the Town’s 9/11 wall,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We will also unveil new names inscribed on both the Town’s SepSee page 9
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The Levittown School District has announced that Wisdom Lane Middle School has been recognized as a 2025 School of Distinction by The Association for Middle Level Education. The AMLE Schools of Distinction program honors schools that exemplify best practices in middle level education while guiding them through a strategic vision-setting process to drive continuous improvement. Wisdom Lane earned this prestigious honor through a rigorous review process, including a comprehensive school-wide assessment, continuous improvement planning
and stakeholder interviews with staff, students and families. Levittown is only the fourth district on Long Island to receive this national distinction, and one of three across New York State named this year. “I could not be prouder of the team at Wisdom Lane for achieving this prestigious feat,” said Principal John Avena. “Being named a School of Distinction reflects our rigorous future-ready education and our inclusive and supportive community.” “Congratulations to the faculty
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that it will extend hours at TOBAY Beach for two additional weekends after Labor Day – Saturday & Sunday, September 6 and 7, as well as 13 and 14. TOBAY Beach will stay open, free of charge, for those two extra weekends with lifeguards on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “To help you hold onto summer for a little longer, we’re extending access to TOBAY, free of charge, for two additional weekends this year,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We invite residents and their families to put their toes in the water and feet in the sand while enjoying some nice weather and savoring the
last warm days of the season.” Residents visiting TOBAY Beach on Sunday, September 7, can also enjoy the Town’s free, family fun Waterfront Festival at TOBAY Marina, presented by Optimum. In addition to a free concert featuring Captain Cool Band with yacht rockin’ hits, the day of free family fun will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations, food concessions and much more! The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Town beaches and programs, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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TOBAY Beach to be open through Sept. 14
Free animal adoption at town shelter PAGE 3 Book discussion at Syosset Library PAGE 4