Friday, April 21, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 16
$1 Barbara Buco vetsky Sells Homes! There Must Be a Reason... “...In this extre mely difficult real estate m Barbara sold arket, my house for an excellent pr a short period ice, in of time.” — Susan M. Barbara Buco ve
tsky Licensed Assoc iate Real Estate barbara.buco vetsky@compa Broker ss.com M: 516.42 8.2016 | O:516 .517.4
CLEANING UP THE HARBOR
Volunteers needed for Rain Garden Party
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announced that the Town is seeking volunteers to help maintain the Town of Oyster Bay’s Rain Gardens, which are a critical element to the Town’s pollution prevention strategy. Volunteers will meet at the Western Waterfront at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay on Saturday, April 29. “We’re inviting all environmentalists to come join our spring rain garden party and learn all about how rain gardens work while helping to maintain them,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “We will work with volunteers and our environmental partners to weed, rake, prune and mulch while learning about the environmental benefits these structures have to
The Town of Oyster Bay recently held a Spring Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Volunteers removed over 400 pounds of trash from the harbor. See page 8.
Freshman recognized in art competition BY GARY SIMEONE Plainview-JFK High School freshman, Issac Chen, was recently recognized for his artwork in a statewide competition. The talented young man’s artwork, entitled, ‘My Art My Voice ,’ was chosen
from three-hundred other submissions in the New York State Art Teachers Association Youth Art Month Flag contest. He received the designation of Honorable Mention in the contest. Chen said it was the first time in his life he’d received
866
Barbara Buco vetsky is a Lice nsed Associate Compass is a Real Estate Brok Licensed Real Estate Broker er affiliated with and abides by Compass. Equal Housing Opportunity Law s.
accolades for his artwork, and that he was very proud of the recognition he received. “It made me really proud that I received this recognition because it was a piece that I had put a lot of thought into and worked hard on,” See page 23
The Syosset Advance Published every Friday by Litmor Publishing Corp. Periodical Postage paid at Hicksville, N.Y. 11801 Telephone 931-0012 - USPS 3467-68 Postmaster: Send Address Change to: The Syosset Advance, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 • Meg Norris, Publisher
offer. This fun program is good for all ages, especially those looking to obtain community service hours.” Rain gardens were installed at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay in partnership with Friends of the Bay and the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District. Installation of rain gardens are a great help to the environment, as they help filter stormwater runoff before it enters local waterways. Rain gardens also help alleviate problems associated with flooding and drainage, recharge the ground water supply, provide habitat and food for wildlife and enhance the beauty of local communities. “A rain garden is a collecSee page 23
3 sought in gas station robbery Nassau County Police are looking for three men who allegedly robbed a Hicksville gas station on Friday, April 14. According to detectives, at 10:45 p.m., a late model four door sedan black colored Nissan Altima entered the BP Gas Station, 300 North Broadway. Police said suspect one entered the gas station market and pur-
chased a lighter. Suspect one is described as a Hispanic man, light complexion, black colored braided style hair, unshaven beard, heavy build, approximately 5’9”, 230 lbs., in his late 30s, tattoos on both arms, wearing a black colored short sleeve t-shirt, blue denim shorts, black and white sneakers with a white shirt draped over his See page 23
Legislator honors school leaders PAGE 10 Rekindling hope in fight on cancer PAGE 8