Vol. 84, No. 50
$1
Friday, December 13, 2024
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Town, Marines collect Toys for Tots Free “Holiday on
Ice” program
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the Annual ‘Holiday on Ice’ Show is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center located in Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue. Admission to the show is free. Students from the Town’s Ice Skating Program will perform an enchanting, holiday-themed skating exhibition and the evening includes an exhibition hockey game between the Elves and the Reindeer, which are two teams comprised of players from the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey program. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to
The Town of Oyster Bay, together with the United States Marine Corps, is collecting toys for the needy this holiday season. The Town of Oyster Bay joined the United States Marines Corps and presenting sponsor Optimum in hosting the largest ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Drive at John Burns Park in Massapequa on December 7 th which collected over 36,000 toys for the less fortunate. Sands New York donated $10,000 toward the cause. Town Supervisor Joseph Sal-
adino stated, “The thousands of toys collected at this Cruise-Thru Holiday Toy Drive will bring giant smiles to the faces of children this holiday season. I thank residents for opening their hearts and wallets to generously give back to less fortunate children this holiday. This collection drive truly demonstrated the love and compassion our community has for others.”
There is still time left to donate toys this holiday season. Collection boxes are located at Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa; and at the Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
The Mid-Island Times & Levittown Times is Published every Friday by Litmor Publishing Corp. Periodical Postage paid at Hicksville, N.Y. 11801 Tel 931-0012. USPS 3467-68 Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: The Mid Island & Levittown Times 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208, Garden City, N.Y. 11530. Meg Norris Publisher
visit with children and take holiday photographs after the show. “This special holiday performance is an annual tradition for many families and children across the Town,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “The show provides an opportunity for participants in the Town’s popular ice skating program to showcase the hard work they’ve put into in training all year. Join us on December 21st, as the performance is sure to dazzle all those in attendance!” In the spirit of “the season of giving,” attendees are asked to bring two non-perishSee page 8
Youth Girls Ice Hockey Clinic
The Town of Oyster Bay will offer a Youth Girls Hockey Clinic, scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center. The clinic, running from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is open to girls between the ages of 6 and 16. This special event provides an excellent opportunity for young athletes to experience the excitement of ice hockey in a supportive and encouraging
environment. No prior hockey experience is required, though basic skating skills are necessary. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and leave with a complimentary TOBAY hockey jersey. “All young girls in our community, whether new to hockey or looking to sharpen their skills, are invited to lace up their skates and join us for this fantastic clinic,” said See page 8
Lifesaving teacher honored by Board PAGE 5 Young minds learn financial basics PAGE 6