Friday, April 7, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 14
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN BHS students advocate for mental health World champion wrestler
honored by Town Board 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 Academy in Hicksville. He has received numerous accolades in his international pro wrestling career, including a MLW (Major League Wrestling) world tag-team championship and a two-time CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) world champion. In 2019 he signed a five-year deal with AEW, and has wrestled in See page 13
Members of Bethpage High School’s S.A.D.D. and S.P.E.C. clubs with adviser and school social worker Sarah Glassman (middle) and their check for $2,625 from their P.S. I Love You fundraiser. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage students recently recognized the importance of mental health awareness as they celebrated P.S. I Love You Day. Members of Bethpage High School’s S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and S.P.E.C. (Students Putting an End to Cancer) clubs recently raised $2,625 in honor of the special day which was started by the P.S. I Love You organization. The goal of the organization is to foster an environment where affected individuals are
supported and a community is created where everyone feels welcomed, loved and supported. The club members organized their first clothing fundraiser for the occasion and were supported by club adviser and school social worker Sarah Glassman. They created an online store and sold P.S. I Love You apparel to all students in grades K–12, families and staff. The sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, T-shirts and hats had the words “You Mat-
ter” printed on them in purple lettering, the designated color of P.S. I Love You Day. The community was encouraged to wear their new apparel on Feb. 10, P.S. I Love You Day. All the proceeds from the clothing sale will be split and donated to P.S. I Love You Day, Inc. and the Long Island Crisis Foundation. It will also support the district’s mental health and wellness initiatives.
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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
Robotics team ready for new season PAGE 4 Students experience states of matter PAGE 6