Syosset sophomores among LI’s best artists
Syosset sophomores Xavier Tian and Jessia Wan have been named two of Long Island’s Best Young Artists. Syosset sophomores Xavier Tian and Jessie Wan have been named two of Long Island’s Best Young Artists. Their works titled, “Freya” and “Canned Passion,” will be on display in Huntington’s Heckscher Museum. “Xavier and Jessie are both incredibly talented artists who continuously strive to push their creative boundaries,” said Syosset art teach-
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er Demi Protonenis. “They are deeply dedicated to their craft, constantly experimenting with new techniques and ideas to enhance their compositions.” Each year, students from around Long Island submit works of art inspired by other artwork in the Heckscher Museum as part of the Long Island’s Best Young Artists competition. Hundreds of
works of art are submitted from schools across Nassau and Suffolk counties, and only 80 are chosen for display in the exhibition. The Heckscher Museum is the only juried exhibition on Long Island that offers high school students the opportunity to show their work in a museum.
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Polar Plunge returns to TOBAY Beach The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 29, at TOBAY Beach. “Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.” The event kicks off with winter festival fun and registration starting at 9:00 a.m., with the plunge
beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise $150 receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt. All of the money raised through the Polar Plunge helps provide year-round sports training and competition as well as leadership, health and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community. “This polar plunge is sure to create lasting memories for all participants while supporting a very worthwhile cause,” added Town Councilman Lou Imbroto. “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this See page 8
Free musical shows at local libraries this spring The Town of Oyster Bay’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2025 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town. “The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “I encourage residents to take advantage
of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.” Scheduled performances for April and May include: • Mambo Loco on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Playing the best of Old-school Latin and Latin jazz. See page 8
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