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Friday, August 14, 2026
Vol. 86, No. 33
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Citizen preparedness program at Bethpage Library
Backpacks filled with emergency supplies were distributed by New York State Senator Steve Rhoads with the assistance of the New York National Guard. New York State Senator Steve Rhoads teamed up with Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and the Bethpage Public Library to host a Citizens Preparedness Program designed to help local residents better prepare for emergencies and unexpected situations. As part of the program, 150 emergency preparedness backpacks filled with essential supplies and safety information were distributed to par-
ticipants. The backpacks provide residents with practical resources they can use to help protect themselves and their families during an emergency. The program also provided residents with important information and guidance on emergency preparedness, emphasizing the importance of having a plan, knowing what resources are available, and being prepared before an emergency occurs.
“Being prepared can make all the difference when an emergency strikes,” said Senator Steve Rhoads. “Our goal is to make sure families have both the knowledge and the resources they need to respond quickly and effectively. I thank Legislator Rose Walker and the Bethpage Public Library for partnering with us to help make our community safer and better prepared.”
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Town plans LI Sound Exploration Day
In cooperation with the Long Island Sound Partnership, the Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting the Long Island Sound Exploration Day. The event will take place on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of The Waterfront Center located at 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay. This ‘Celebration of Long Island Sound,’ also held in partnership with The Waterfront Center, New York Sea Grant, and NYSDEC, will host a schedule of events including a beach cleanup, boat rides, kayak tours, and bird walks, as well as all day activities such as fishing lessons, arts & crafts, science games, and more. Town Supervisor Joseph Sal-
adino stated, “Join us August 15th at the Long Island Sound Exploration Day for free family fun, hands-on science activities, and the opportunity to discover the beauty of our local waters. We are grateful to our partner, the Long Island Sound Partnership, for helping inspire the next generation of environmentalists.” To register and to see the complete event schedule, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ lisoundday2026. Free parking will be available at Beekman Beach. Boat trips and kayak tours will be first come, first serve. For more information, please contact Jimena Perez at jbp255@cornell.edu.
WWII grenade found in basement Nassau County Police responded to a Bethpage home when a resident discovered a possible explosive device while cleaning out her basement. According to police, at 10:53 am on Wednesday, August 5th a 60 year-old woman called police
to report finding the device. Arson Bomb Squad Detectives deemed the item to potentially be a WWII style grenade and secured the item prior to removing it. The device was removed to a safe location and destroyed.
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