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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
New principal to take over POB High School BY GARY SIMEONE
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined with local veterans, residents, and his colleagues in government at Plainview’s Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29 to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives while serving in America’s armed forces.
'Movies by Moonlight' in Town Parks The Town of Oyster Bay will present free ‘Movies by Moonlight’ in local parks on Thursday evenings this summer, beginning July 6th and concluding on August 10th. Residents are welcome to bring blankets and chairs when attending these family-friendly movies.
“Residents and families looking for a fun night need look no further than their backyards this summer as the Town is ready with a summer to remember,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We’re thrilled to once again show family-friendly films at our local parks, along with char-
acter meet and greets, inflatables, free popcorn, food trucks, games, and more. Join us at these pop-up movie nights and sit back, relax and enjoy the show.” Seating and pre-movie activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. including character See page 11
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Dr. Heather Dvorak, will take over as the new principal at Plainview-Old Bethpage JKF High School, succeeding James Murray, who has spent over twenty years in the district. Dr Dvorak will begin her new role as school principal on June 26. Dr Dvorak said she is extremely excited to assume the new role and is looking forward to ingratiating herself in the community and school district. “I have always been drawn to education, and I have always loved mentoring,” Dr. Dvorak said. “In the secondary level, so much of what the students are learning will shape their first steps into adulthood. I look forward to helping Plainview’s students take those first steps.” Dr Dvorak, comes Plainview-Okd Bethpage from Mineola High School, where she served as the Assistant Principal for the past seven years. Before that she worked as an ELA instructor in the New York
Dr. Heather Dvorak City school system. “I was teaching ELA in a lot of the newer schools in the city at the middle and high school level, which I found to be a very rewarding experience,” said Dvorak. “It was part of the Teach for America nonprofit organization, that was a big part of the New York City Department of Education.” Dr Dvorak, who lives in Commack, said that she became interested in education while attending Hartford University. See page 10
Woman, infant struck A 62 year-old woman and an infant were struck by a pickup truck on Jericho Turnpike on Wednesday, June 7th at 9:17 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, a 1-year-old male being held by the female pedestrian were crossing northbound on Jericho
Turnpike at Aintree Road. They were struck by a 2015 Ford pickup truck operated by a 32- year-old male that was traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike. The female pedestrian sustained head and torso trauma and was transportSee page 11
JFK High School names top students PAGE 6 BHS hosts research symposium PAGE 8