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Friday, February 23, 2024

Vol. 84, No. 8

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Lunar New Year

Two women killed in apartment fire

Two residents of a senior living apartment complex were killed during a fire on Sunday, February 18. According to Nassau County Police, fire broke out in the Plainview building at 5 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene at 107 Central Park Road, officers observed smoke and flames coming from the second floor roof. Residents were evacuated from the building, and members of nine local fire departments responded.

Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Louis Imbroto, and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh honor children from the Yes I Can Performing Arts Center. To commemorate the Year of the Dragon, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board joined several Asian-American community organizations to host the Town’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Town Hall. The event featured traditional Chinese decorations, cuisine, and performances, in addition to a ceremony honoring leaders of the Asian-American community in the Town of Oyster Bay.

“Together we celebrate the Year of the Dragon which represents health, strength, and good fortune,” said Supervisor Saladino. “This celebration provides the ideal opportunity to celebrate organizations that work tirelessly to educate residents in our community about Chinese-American culture and foster multi-cultural understanding.” Organizations honored include Long Island Chinese American Association, Chinese American Association

of Syosset, Chinese Association of Jericho, Plainview Chinese American Association, United Asian American Alliance, Suffolk Police Asian Jade Society, New York Turkish American Center, Taste of Asia, YAAAS TEA, Golden Dragon Revels Group, Yes I Can Performing Arts Center, Sitan Tai Chi, and The Fortune Star Band. Community leaders honored include Gordon Zhang, Jiaxuan Li, Shan Che, Zimin Fu, Rachel Chung, Landy Lin, and Ibrahim Duman.

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Resident Theresa Casale, 84, was pronounced dead at the scene. 74 year-old Lynne Citron was transported to a local hospital where she passed away. Several other residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Several victims were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, and two were transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time.

Polar Plunge to return 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 23, 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 9:00 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. “This polar plunge is sure to create lasting memories for all participants while supporting a very worthwhile cause,” added Councilman Imbroto. “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this outstanding organization to help make this event a success. Please join with me in braving the chilly waters for a great reason.”

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