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Jericho hires investigator to probe “an issue” BY GEORGE HABER
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Laura Maier (fourth and fifth from left) with blood donors at the Town of Oyster Bay's blood drive. To help hospitals meet the pressing need for blood, the Town of Oyster Bay partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 48 pints of blood at a Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville
Athletic Center. “Blood donations are extremely important to help secure necessary blood transfusions for patients. As blood supplies remain critically low and the New York Blood Cen-
ter recently announced an Emergency Blood Shortage, it is so important to help those in need and host these Blood Drives as often as we can,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
World champion wrestler honored BY GARY SIMEONE Max Jacob Friedman, a famous wrestler from Plainview, was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay, this past Monday. Friedman, who goes by the moniker, ‘MJF’ in the AEW (All Elite Wrestling,) league, was given the Key
to the Town by Supervisor, Joseph Saladino, and honored for his numerous charitable endeavors in the community. “It is with great pleasure that the Town of Oyster Bay recognizes a distinguished individual for an extraordinary achievement,” said Saladino. “Max is someone who
has grown up in our Town and has reached the pinnacle of success in his professional career.” Friedman, graduated from Plainview-Old Bethpage High School in 2014, and started his wrestling career a year later at the Create A Pro Wrestling See page 13
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The Jericho School Administration has retained an independent Investigator to research and discuss “an issue” confronting the district, announced School Superintendent Hank Grishman at the monthly Board of Education meeting March 30th. While specifics about the investigation were not publicly revealed, the issue being reviewed is believed to be a seminar for Nassau County teachers organized by a Jericho teacher to discuss the teaching of gay and transgender topics. The seminar was positioned as a professional development exercise for teachers. Some parents have criticized the extra-curricular session as inappropriate and criticized the district for allowing the seminar to be hosted by Jericho. The parent charged Superintendent Grishman with “sweeping the issues under the rug.” As suggested by Board member Dr. Chris Foresto, Grishman said that because of the “volatility” surrounding the seminar and its content, the district will be “closely vetting any use of school property” in See page 13
Harbor cleanup, marine education expo planned The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in an Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo, scheduled for Saturday, April 15 (rain date: April 16), at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bay, the day offers volunteers – individuals, families, companies and organizations — an opportunity to give back to the environment by removing litter from the shoreline and below. The Marine Education Expo features environmentalists and marine educators offering information on local wildlife, including encounters with some animal ambassadors, interesting ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to help tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and boat yard tour, and family fun activities. $20,000 grant applications will be available to homeowners and small businesses looking to upgrade their septic system to new clean water systems. “This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, giveback to See page 13
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