Friday, March 29, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 13
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Hicksville resident, WWII vet Levittown Comm. celebrates 100th birthday Council plans Earth Day Cleanup Getting ready to clean up the town, Levittown Community Council invites individuals and groups to celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to participate in a community event, one which they’ve hosted for more than a dozen years. The event takes place on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.. The rain date is Sunday, April 21. Volunteers gather at Veterans Park on Hempstead Turnpike and Shelter Lane (in front of the Levittown Public Library) at 1 p.m. to sign in. All participants under the age of 14 will require an adult chaperone and adult supervision is required for all groups. The event involves bringing together local residents and school and community groups to groom local parks and public areas. Students in an Honor Society, religious education programs, Key Clubs, scouts, sports teams or anyone needing community service credits are welcome to participate. Certificates for hours worked will be provided at the end of the event or when participants leave. See page 11
Local officials helped celebrate the 100th birthday of Hicksville resident Edward Ogden. Several local leaders recently joined together to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Hicksville resident and World War II veteran Edward Ogden. A true American hero and part of the Greatest Generation, Edward served in the United States Army Air Corp. and Air National Guard and
was recognized for his service during World War II. He’s lived on the same street in Hicksville — which was named after him — for 76 years. The celebrations included an amazing car parade from Nassau County Police Department vehicles and the Hicksville Fire Department. Town offi-
cials were joined by Edward's family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and representatives for New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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Town awarded grant for pickleball courts
New pickleball courts will be coming soon to Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, the Town of Oyster Bay announced this week. Due to popular demand, the Town is constructing two new pickleball courts in the park with the assistance of $75,000 in New York State grant funds secured by Assemblyman Blumencranz. “Pickleball is a fun sport for all ages that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s become incredibly popular in our Town, with seniors and families playing daily at our existing courts,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Due to this popular demand, I’m proud to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay is building new pickleball courts for all residents to enjoy.” Pickleball is played with a wooden paddle and lightweight plastic ball and can include two, three, or four players. The dimensions See page 10
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