Friday, March 10, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 9
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE MARSHAL
Town to honor 'Women of Distinction'
The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting nominations for the Town’s 2023 Women of Distinction Program. At the start of Women’s History Month, residents are invited to nominate extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities. “Each year, the Town has the honor of recognizing women who go above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them through our Women of Distinction Program,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson, who serves as Chairwoman of the Women of Distinction Committee. “If you know a special woman who helps make your community a better place to live, we invite you to nominate her to be a 2023 Town of Oyster Bay See page 9
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, who was named grand marshal of the 31st annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently honored Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, who was selected to serve as grand marshal of the 31st Annual Bethpage St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A lifelong resident of Hicksville and proud parent and
grandparent, Legislator Walker has dedicated her career to the service of others—especially children and families. She’s worked for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. Stephen’s Nursery School in Hicksville, the Hicksville Union Free School District, and the Family and
Children's Association. Legislator Walker also served as an Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman from January 2004 through December 2009, and currently serves as a County Legislator.
Car hits home in Hicksville
A car drove into a home on Gables Drive in Hicksville on Wednesday, March 1, at 12 p.m., causing severe damage, but no injuries. According to Nassau County Police, Second Precinct police
officers responded to a vehicle that had crashed into a residence on Gables Drive. The male operator, 23, had accidentally lost control of his vehicle while traveling southbound on Gables Drive. The home was occupied
at the time of the accident, but there were no injuries reported. The home suffered severe structural damage. The Town of Oyster Bay Building Department responded and deemed the home uninhabitable.
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Polar Plunge returns to TOBAY Beach The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 25, at TOBAY Beach. “Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.” The event kicks off with winter festival fun and registration starting at 9:30 a.m., with the plunge beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise $150 receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt. All of the money raised through the Polar Plunge® helps provide year-round sports training and competition as well as leadership, health and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community. See page 9
BHS senior name Natl. Merit Finalist PAGE 2 Golf outing supports Boys & Girls Club PAGE 8