Gifted school opens at former OLMA campus in Syosset
Elected officials and Long Island School for the Gifted leadership, along with students and faculty, celebrated the grand opening at the former Our Ladyof Mercy Academy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony organized by syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on August 27th. BY RIKKI MASSAND The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy have given the Syosset and Woodbury community a gift: the transformation of the former Our Lady of Mercy Academy into a vibrant new home for the Long Island School for the Gifted (LISG). Just in time for the new school year, the campus welcomed students, families, and community leaders for a ribbon-cut-
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ting on Wednesday, August 27. Joining the celebration were members of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Nassau County Legislators Arnold W. Drucker, Rose Walker, and Samantha Goetz, along with Town of Oyster Bay Economic Development Commissioner Jim McCaffrey. The OLMA campus at 815 Convent Road had been vacant
since June 2024, when the Catholic girls’ school closed due to low enrollment. Now, it provides a state-of-the-art setting for LISG’s 140 students, from pre-K through eighth grade.
Bigger Space, Broader Reach
Dr. Patricia Geyer, principal of LISG, explained that the new campus is “exponentially larger” than the school’s former Huntington home, allowSee page 8
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Seminars set to protect seniors from scammers In a concerted effort to safeguard senior citizens from increasingly prevalent scams, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and the Town of Oyster Bay are partnering to host a series of educational seminars this fall. The initiative aims to equip seniors and their caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, report, and combat fraudulent schemes. Senior citizens, often targeted due to their limited familiarity with modern technology and scam tactics, face heightened risks of manipulation. Factors such as loneliness and medication-related vulnerabilities can exacerbate their susceptibility. The seminars will cover a range of topics including: • Common scam tactics and how to identify them • Steps to take if you suspect a scam • Practical strategies for safeguarding personal information • Resources for reporting fraudulent activities These informative sessions will be held at community centers throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, ensuring easy access for residents. The fall schedule includes: • Thursday, September 18,
at 1:30 p.m. at William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 W Carl Street, Hicksville • Friday, September 26, at 1:30 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park Community Center, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa. “Protecting our seniors is a top priority,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “By working with District Attorney Donnelly, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that our elderly community members are informed and empowered against deceitful tactics.” District Attorney Donnelly stated, “My office is dedicated to combating fraud using all the tools at our disposal, and community engagement is vital to keeping Nassau County safe. Through these educational seminars, seniors will learn how to spot the warning signs of a scam and, most importantly, protect themselves and their finances. Working together with leaders like Supervisor Saladino, we can fight back against senior scams across our county and blunt their impact on our most vulnerable residents.” Residents are encouraged to attend these seminars to gain valuable insights and share the information with family and friends.
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