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Friday, May 5, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 18
Essay contest honors memory of Judy Jacobs
Essay contest winners Sophie G. Li, Simone Mukherjee, Carina Zheng, Johnson Li with Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview). Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) congratulated the winners of the Fourth Annual Judy Jacobs Essay Contest during a special ceremony at the Jericho Public Library on Thursday, April 20. Legislator Drucker awarded Nassau County Legislature Citations to contest winners Simone Mukherjee and Carina Zheng from the George Jackson Elementary School;
Johnson Li from Cantiague Elementary and South Woods Middle School student Sophie Li. Open to fifth- through eighth-grade students the 16th Legislative District, the contest was held in honor of Women’s History Month and in recognition of the late Nassau County Legislator and former Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs. The winners were selected from over 30 entries
by Judy’s daughters, Jackie Jacobs Herschander and Linda Jacobs-Geller. “Students who participated in this year’s essay writing contest, did a phenomenal job highlighting courageous women in their lives,” Legislator Drucker said. “It was a privilege to recognize these students and read their heartfelt essays about the women who inspire them every day.
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Town gets grant to add EV charging stations
New York State has awarded the Town of Oyster Bay over $490,000 in grant monies to expand electric vehicle charging stations in the town. The largest grant allocated for a single Town statewide. “The Town of Oyster Bay has been awarded nearly $500,000 in state grant funds to expand our electric vehicle charging infrastructure,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “The Town has already installed multiple electric vehicle charging stations as we recognize the tremendous need for eco-friendly transportation alternatives in our community, and we thank New
York State for giving us the opportunity to continue these sustainable efforts at no additional cost to taxpayers.” The funding comes as a part of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program. It will allow the Town of Oyster Bay to install 22 Level 2 charging ports and one DCFC pedestal for public use as the demand for electric cars continues to grow each year. “Thanks to state grant funding, we will expand electric vehicle recharging stations throughout the town without using properSee page 10
Collection drive brings birthdays to homeless children The Town of Oyster Bay is supporting a Collection Drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Donations collected May 1 through May 31 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville. Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provides birthday parties to over 1,500 homeless children each year, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts. “Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization
comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the faces of homeless children on Long Island—some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. Town Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “By giving to community-based programs and services that support children, you can ensure that you’re making an impact right here on Long Island. Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.” See page 10
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