Friday, December 23, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 51
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
TOB: Turn glass trash into cash DA: Levittown woman
stole $150K from ward
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) joins with Town Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato remind residents to begin recycling glass in the new year, as well as bundle cardboard beside their recycling pails. The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the town will start accepting glass along with plastics in residents' yellow recycling pails. Beginning in January, the Town will return glass to its recycling collection, allowing residents to place plastics, metals and glass all in their yellow collection pail. In addition, officials reminded residents to help turn ‘trash into cash’ by recycling cardboard, which should be
bundled and placed beside recycling containers on collection day. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “Residents can help protect the environment and turn trash into cash by recycling glass and cardboard boxes on their regular recycling collection day. In addition to expanding the recycling program to include additional types of plastic, we will also return glass to the recycling stream. The Town of Oyster Bay is com-
mitted to being a regional recycling leader and I thank you in advance for helping us reach that goal.” Officials also reminded residents to bundle their cardboard and paper products beside their yellow recycling pail, either broken down and placed inside a larger box or bundled with string. Residents can expect to see individual pickups for these items, with separate collections for cardboard from other recycling.
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Levittown woman was indicted on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing more than $150,000 from a developmentally challenged man for whom she acted as legal guardian between July 2016 and June 2019. Gina D’Amore, 57, was arraigned before Judge Fran Ricigliano on one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony); one count of Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree (an E felony); and two counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (an E felony.) She pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance. She is due
back in court February 15, 2023. If convicted, D’Amore faces up to five to 15 years in prison. “This defendant befriended her alleged victim when they worked together for the Town of Hempstead, ultimately becoming his legal guardian after his retirement and taking control of the man’s finances,” said DA Donnelly. “For the next several years, this defendant allegedly siphoned more than $150,000 from her elderly victim’s accounts and failed to pay his bills, leaving him to live in a mouse-infested home. The residence fell into disrepair and was nearly lost due to non-payment of taxes. This charged conduct is reprehensible, and my office will ensure justice for the vicSee page 9
Extended skating sessions during holiday break The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents looking for fun activities to fill their week of holiday recess need look no further than the Town’s Ice Skating Rinks – outdoors at Marjorie Post and Syosset-Woodbury Parks and indoors at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. Beginning Saturday, December 24th, through Saturday, December 31st, the Town’s three rinks will be offering special public sessions to provide children who are off from school with a fun-
filled activity. “During this holiday recess when schools are closed, the Town’s ice rinks will be open and offering a special modified schedule with additional public sessions to accommodate families who are looking to enjoy ice time with their children,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “I encourage anyone who enjoys ice skating and is off from school or work to take advantage of these special public See page 9
Levittown student leaders recognized PAGE 6 Author honored for charity work PAGE 3