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Friday, September 13, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 37
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
Scam prevention seminars offered for seniors The Town of Oyster Bay and the Nassau County District Attorney's office are partnering to host a series of educational seminars this fall. The initiative aims to equip seniors and their caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, report, and combat fraudulent schemes. Senior citizens, often targeted due to their limited familiarity with modern technology and scam tactics, face heightened risks of manipulation. Factors such as loneliness and medication-related vulnerabilities can exacerbate their susceptibility. The seminars will cover a range of topics including: • Common scam tactics and how to identify them • Steps to take if you suspect a scam • Practical strategies for safeguarding personal information • Resources for reporting fraudulent activities
Schools throughout the area opened for the year this week. Above, Bethpage students from JFK Middle School are happy to be back for the school year.
Hicksville woman charged
A Hicksville woman has been charged with allegedly taking more than $300,000 from her employer over an 18 month period. According to Nassau County Police, Elizabeth Stern, 52, paid off her personal credit cards with checks that were stolen from her former employer, Superior Air Condition & Heating Systems Inc. In addition, police say that she also cashed company
checks totaling approximately $38,000. Stern is charged with Grand Larceny 2nd Degree, five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, five counts of Identity Theft 1st Degree, five counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identifying Information 3rd Degree and Falsifying Business Records 1st Degree.
Elizabeth Stern
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These informative sessions will be held at community centers throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, ensuring easy access for residents. The fall schedule includes: • Friday, September 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury • Friday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, Unqua & Merrick Roads, Massapequa. “Protecting our seniors is a top priority,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “By working with District Attorney AnnE T. Donnelly, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that our elderly community members are informed and empowered against deceitful tactics.” District Attorney Donnelly stated, “My office is dedicated to combating fraud using all the tools at our disposal, and community engagement is vital to keeping Nassau County safe. Through these educational seminars, seniors will learn how to spot the warning signs of a scam and, most importantly, protect themselves and their finances. Working together with leaders like Supervisor Saladino, we can fight back against senior scams across our county and blunt their impact on our most vulnerable residents.” Residents are encouraged to attend these seminars to gain valuable insights and share the information with family and friends.
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