Friday, December 30, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 52
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
50 BHS students inducted into National Honor Society
Town Board honors Hicksville Chamber leadership BY RIKKI MASSAND
From left, the officers of Bethpage High School’s Science National Honor Society – Svetlana Mughnetyan, Kathleen Krummenacker, Umesh Ponugupati, Erin O’Boyle and Georgia Karaisarides. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District The Bethpage chapter of the Science National Honor Society recently held its induc-
tion ceremony in the Bethpage High School auditorium. Fifty Bethpage High School students were
officially welcomed into the organization during the special evening. See page 13
Pedestrian struck on Hempstead Tpke Nassau County Police are investigating a crash which left a pedestrian seriously injured on Friday, December 23, in Bethpage. According to police, at 4:26 a.m., a 57-year-old male was crossing Hempstead
Turnpike near the intersection of Stewart Avenue when he was struck by a 2009 Nissan. The vehicle was operated by a 73-year-old man, and was traveling westbound on Hempstead Turnpike. The pedestrian suffered serious
body trauma and was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a local hospital. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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At its December 13th meeting, the Town Board of Oyster Bay honored four members of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s board: current President Charles Razenson, Treasurer Charlie Montana, James Madden, and Harry Single. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino explained that Hicksville has both the most diverse community on Long Island and the LIRR’s busiest Nassau County station. He commented on the tremendous community-wide participation evolving in Hicksville, and the $10 million grant awarded to the Town of Oyster Bay by New York State, for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Program and specifically to reform Hicksville’s downtown. “That happened in part because of the Town Board’s work and commitment. But make no mistake – the work of Chamber leaders has been phenomenal, and they clearly work for the community’s benefit in Hicksville. Each of them was heavily involved with COVID response during the height of the pandemic, distributing masks and COVID test kits to residents and local organizations,” Saladino said. He noted that the Chamber also joined forces with our Town Board to beautify Broadway by raising charitable funds for decorative wreaths, American flags, planters, flower beds or baskets and more.
“These are only some of the many ways their leadership has made for a better Hicksville for the business community and also for residents at large. Their example is one that should be modeled in the Town of Oyster Bay, and frankly the people in every community. We are very proud to recognize them and thank them today!” Saladino announced. Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, Council members Laura Maier and Vickie Walsh and Town Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato joined Supervisor Saladino in presenting the four citations. The Town Supervisor said that the four Chamber directors are passionate about coming together, taking actions and making positive changes within the Hicksville community. “The Town of Oyster Bay has tremendous gratitude for Charles Razenson, Charlie Montana, Harry Single and James Madden – they are the epitome of leadership. Thank you gentlemen!” Saladino proclaimed. On December 7th the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of 2022 and continued business growth in the community by gathering at Peppercorns for its annual Holiday Awards Dinner and the installation of its 2023 board. A week earlier, on November 30 See page 13
Levittown students 'Deck the Halls' PAGE 10 Home for the Holidays winners PAGE 12