Friday, November 15, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 46
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BOE discusses regionalization of districts BY RIKKI MASSAND
Local officials, veterans and Boy Scouts, gathered to thank and celebrate the brave hometown heroes of the Town of Oyster Bay for Veteran’s Day. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We are the Land of the Free because of the Brave. Thank you to all veterans, especially American Legion Post 1066 and VFW Post 7763 for hosting these special Veteran’s Day ceremonies.”
6 men arrested for burglary Nassau County Police arrested six men for allegedly burglarizing a Woodbury jewelry store. According to police, on Thursday, November 7, at 3:04 am six men entered Florique Florists, located at 7961 Jericho
Turnpike by cutting through the roof. Police say that once inside, the subjects then cut a hole through an interior wall which connected to Elegant Jewelers, located next door. They say the men
According to police, the burglars left the jewelry store without removing any merchandise and fled the scene in a dark grey Dodge Durango. After a thorough investigation, Burglary Squad Detectives with the assistance of Bureau See page 9
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At its November 4th meeting, the Syosset Central School District Board of Education discussed a potential regionalization of school districts, an idea currently under review by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). NYSED recently encouraged districts to complete a “Strengths and Needs” assessment this fall, participate in regional meetings, and discuss regional needs alongside other districts under the guidance of Nassau BOCES. In his report to the Board, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers provided an update on NYSED’s Regionalization Initiative and shared information
from the November 4th New York State Board of Regents meeting in Albany. He referenced a document by Long Island Regent Roger Tilles, who requested amendments to clarify that districts would not be required to participate in regionalization involuntarily. Syosset’s superintendent noted that the amendments Regent Tilles presented were brought into consideration and back to the Board of Regents in December. “The State Board of Regents can not permanently adopt their regulation until their January 2025 meeting, and if they are presented with amendSee page 9
A ‘Slice of Charity’ BY RIKKI MASSAND Local residents and businesses can support a charitable cause every time they visit Frantoni’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant this holiday season, as the 13th annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive and fundraiser approaches in mid-December. Frantoni’s, a Long Island
favorite, will host the drive on Sunday, December 15th, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Oheka Castle. Co-owner and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Suppa, along with business partners Mike and Steve Mistretta and Donna Neuman, invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of See page 8
Hockey night a memorial to Sabrina PAGE 7 Jericho students honored by Town PAGE 6