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Friday, April 5, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 14
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
St. Patrick's Day Parade
On March 3, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads attended Bethpage’s 32nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Senator Rhoads was happy to attend this celebration of Irish culture and heritage that has become a wonderful tradition in the community.
Breast cancer screenings at Library
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. Mammograms will be made available to asymptomatic women
over the age of 40 who do not have implants and are not breastfeeding or pregnant. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammography, and self-examination instructions. Appointments are required, and women who do not have insurance may be eligible for free mammograms through the Cancer Services Program. Women with health insurance may be
required to make a copayment. Patients who have gone more than a year since their last mammogram will be required to get a prescription from their doctor (if they have insurance) and provide any past films (if available). For more information and to make an appointment, contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.
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Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup, Marine Expo The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo on Saturday, April 13 (rain date April 14) 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 Mother Earth, and have fun while learning more about our local marine life and environment,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “From wildlife encounters to boat restoration and fun activities, this Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo offers a great and free day out for the family. I hope to see you at the Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Expo on April 13th.” Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Certificates are available upon request for students seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements. In prior years, harbor and beach cleanup events have resulted in 40,000lbs of debris being collected by volunteers and town workers. Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should visit www.oysterbaytown.com/volunteerform or call the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943.
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