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Friday, October 25, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 43
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Town recycles 4 tons of shells
LIRR anniversary celebrated in Hicksville BY GARY SIMEONE It was an important historical day earlier this month as officials from the Town of Oyster Bay gathered to celebrate an important milestone in the history of the Long Island Rail Road. Officials including Town Supervisor, Joe Saladino, gathered at the Hicksville Public Library to celebrate the 190th anniversary of the LIRR and its important impact on Long Island. Long Island Railroad President, Rob Free, LIRR Museum President, Don Fisher and Oyster Bay Railroad Muse-
um president, John Specce, were also in attendance at the event. “The Long Island Railroad played a crucial role in the development of the community of Hicksville,” said Saladino. “Created by the New York State charter on April 24th, 1834, a hundred and ninety years ago, the Long Island Railroad aimed to connect Long Island with New York City and New England. Hicksville became one of the key stops on the LIRR in the midninteenth century, See page 9
Playground renovations Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Receiver Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Supervisor Joseph Saladino with some of the four tons of oyster shells collected at the Oyster Festival. During last weekend’s Oyster Festival, the Town of Oyster Bay collected approximately four tons of shells, which will be recycled to assist the growth of new shellfish. The shells were transported by Town aqua culturists to a curing facility, where they remain for several months prior to being strategically returned to the harbor. “You can’t have the Oyster Festival without oysters, and thousands of residents enjoyed this delicacy during the weekend’s festivities. Thanks to
the Town’s Shell Recycling Program, we can make sure the shells will not go to waste and be recycled back into our waters,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. The Supervisor explained that shells provide an excellent source of habitat for young shellfish to grow and mature, offering protection from weather conditions and predators. “It’s amazing what can happen if we just let Mother Nature take its course – which just a little help from
us,” Supervisor Saladino said. “These shells offer great protection from weather conditions, and also help defend growing shellfish from predators. They are essential to our waterways and local marine environment, as they filter water through their feeding mechanisms.” As just one single shellfish can filter up to 50 gallons of seater per day, environmental initiatives such as this new recycling program have remained a See page 9
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Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbrato at one of the renovated playgrounds. The Town of Oyster Bay recently announced that several playgrounds throughout the Town have received enhance-
ments and, in some cases, complete replacements. “We are proud to announce See page 9
Town demolishes 'zombie' house PAGE 3 Fashion show raises awareness PAGE 7