February 4, 2026 Bethpage

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Are we done with winter yet? Let’s look forward to a month of more sunlight coming daily to help us cope with the winter blahs. As Valentine’s Day arrives, perhaps we can stay cozy with our dear friends and family while we enjoy entertaining thoughts for the potential of an early spring if the Groundhog has any influence on the season this time around. Take this opportunity to reconnect and share warmth, whether through a heartfelt note or a small act of kindness, as we patiently await the new season.

Also on the calendar are the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, which have already begun nationally. We can expect this President’s Day to have more historical and patriotic events in the news, and hopefully we will see some locally too. Keep an eye out for announcements from the Chamber about local parades, history talks, or volunteer opportunities to mark this milestone in our community. We encourage everyone to participate and help make these commemorations meaningful for all ages.

We are sure that everyone is looking forward to seeing the upcoming March 1st Saint Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the community’s parade committee and all the various fire departments, participants marching, festive floats and pipe bands supporting the event. It’s a wonderful chance to come together as a community, celebrate a shared heritage, and create lasting memories with neighbors and friends.

Stay warm and safe as the season challenges us during this short month, we’ll see you around so stay Strong Bethpage as always.

Pick The Perfect Valentine’s Day Flowers

Valentine’s Day is steeped in tradition. Giving flowers is a popular tradition each February 14, and the National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2.6 billion on flowers for Valentine’s Day, when an estimated 250 million stems of flowers are sold globally. Valentine’s Day is the most lucrative day for florists, with the red rose the most popular flower given on this day for lovebirds.

Just because millions of roses are prepared in advance of Valentine’s Day sales doesn’t mean this is the type of flower that one has to choose for a bouquet or arrangement. A surprise bouquet can feature unique blooms. Here are tips to give the perfect bouquet to the person who claims your heart.

• Identify your loved one’s favorite colors and flowers. Understanding your partner’s floral preferences is the first step in choosing a Valentine’s Day arrangement. Some people love bright daffodils, while others like exotic lilies. Pay attention to these likes to select flowers that will delight your partner.

• Select fresh flowers. When buying flowers in person, make sure they

are fresh by gently feeling the part of the petal that meets the stem. If this part is firm, then the flower is fresh.

• Opt for neutral tones. If you’re unsure of which flowers to buy, stick with varietals in white and soft, neutral tones. Bright, high-contrast florals may come off as tacky unless you can guarantee that the person prefers them.

• Keep allergies in mind. Valentine’s Day should be about offering love, not a case of the sniffles. If the person in your life suffers from floral allergies, avoid certain blooms, like sunflowers, chrysanthemums and hyacinths, suggests Funny How Flowers Do That, a United Kingdom-based flower company. Tulips, irises and hydrangea are less likely to cause an allergic reaction.

• Order early. Time is of the essence when getting flowers for Valentine’s Day. Florists may rush or have fewer flowers to work with as Valentine’s Day draws closer. Ordering well in advance means you’ll get your desired arrangement.

Meatless Chili

Helps Chase Away The Chill

Kidney Bean Double Chili

poblano chili peppers, seeded, chopped*

cloves garlic, minced

ounces frozen beef flavored crumbles, such as Boca or Beyond Beef brands

tablespoon chili powder, such as ancho or chipotle chili powder by McCormick brand

teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

cup chipotle salsa, preferably Frontera brand

15- or 16-ounce cans no salt added kidney beans, rinsed, drained

medium yellow summer squash or yellow zucchini, cut into 1⁄2- inch chunks (2 cups)

cup reduced fat sour cream 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro or flat leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS: Cook chili peppers and garlic in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add frozen crumbles, chili powder and oregano and continue to cook 1 minute. Stir in salsa. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes or until chili peppers are tender. Stir in beans and 1 cup water. Stir in squash. Cover and cook until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired. Ladle into shallow bowls; top with sour cream and cilantro. *If fresh poblano chili peppers are not available, substitute 1 or 2 jalapeno chilies, minced and seeded, and add 1 large green bell pepper, diced. If chipotle salsa is not available, substitute your favorite salsa and add hot pepper sauce to taste. Ancho or chipotle chili powder will give the dish more heat than regular chili powder. Beef stock may replace the 1 cup water.

New York State Park Police Open Applications For The New Year

The New York State Park Police recently opened applications for park police officers for the state park system, which will be accepted until Feb. 18, 2026

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation requires candidates to be at least 20 years of age at the time of hire and must not have passed their 43rd birthday as of Oct. 1, 2026. Candidates are also required to have completed 60 college semester credit hours by June 30, 2026, or have relevant education and experience, including military service or municipal police training.

Learn more at parks. ny.gov/about/park-police/ park-policenew-applicants.

“With updated guidelines and requirements, we are proud to welcome a new generation of park police candidates,” said State Parks Acting Commissioner Kathy Moser, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

“Our park police officers play a vital role in protecting the people, places, and experiences that make our state

park system so special. As visitation continues to grow, we are seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to public service and to ensuring our parks remain safe and welcoming for everyone.”

Recruits will receive hands-on fieldwork and classroom education in the following areas: criminal procedure law, penal law, vehicle and traffic law, park and recreation law, and criminal investigations.

They’re also offered training in firearms, first response, snowmobile operation, ATV operation, emergency vehicle operation, along with many other law enforcementrelated topics and skills.

Visit https://parks. ny.gov/park-police for more information regarding the application process, agility test, and written exam.

From Classroom To Career: Bethpage Real Estate Course Opens Doors

At Bethpage High School, seniors have access to an extraordinary opportunity that bridges high school coursework and professional certification: Real Estate 101, a course that doesn’t just teach students about the industry – it prepares them to enter it.

What sets this course apart is the expertise behind it. Taught by three business teachers who are themselves licensed real estate agents, the class offers an authentic insider’s perspective. Students gain practical knowledge about real estate law, financing, appraisals, ethics and valuations, with emphasis on residential and commercial property markets across the New York metropolitan area and Long Island.

The curriculum starts with basics – real estate vocabulary and property ownership – then builds toward complex topics like

market analysis, home financing and the buying process. Students learn the differences between renting and owning, study how agents and brokers work and practice reading contracts and navigating closings. The course also covers appraisals, marketing strategies, ethics and law, and industry trends, culminating in final projects where students create home buying guides or property marketing plans.

The benefits extend well beyond graduation. Through a partnership with Long Island University’s High School Scholars Program, students earn three transferable college credits at no cost. Most notably, successful completion enables qualifying students to sit for the New York State Real Estate Salesperson’s Licensing Examination at age 18 – meaning they can launch a professional real

Students in Bethpage High School’s Real Estate 101 class present housing listings to their classmates. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

estate career immediately after high school.

Due to strong student interest, the school has

organized two cohorts, reflecting the appeal of a course offering clear pathways to both college and

career. Whether students pursue real estate or related fields like business, finance or law, this innovative

program provides valuable foundational knowledge and genuine career opportunities alongside

Celebrate The Chinese New Year With Deep-Fried Wontons

The Chinese New Year is a unique celebration with a global footprint. While many of the more aweinspiring celebrations may occur within China, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to commemorate this unique event elsewhere. Celebrations can even take place at home, where individuals can whip up homemade Chinese fare to lend their festivities a more authentic feel. This Chinese New Year, those who want to bring this unique event into their homes can try the following recipe for “Deep-Fried Pork Wontons” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together the ingredients for the filling, stirring in one direction only.

2. Place double layers of wonton wrappers in front of you in a diamond shape. Place a little of the filling on the bottom half of the dough. Fold the bottom corner of dough over the filling and roll it once. Take the outside corners and bring them together, sealing with a little water. Stand the wontons on their flat bases and gently separate the two top flaps. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Heat about 4 inches oil in a deep pan until gently bubbling, then fry the wontons in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels then serve on beds of the mixed leaves with the sweet and sour sauce alongside.

Tip: This recipe may also be steamed or boiled.

Deep-Fried Pork Wontons

For the filling:

7 ounces minced pork

2 spring onions

1 green chili, deseeded

1 tablespoon grated ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

32 square wonton wrappers

Vegetable oil, for frying

To serve:

Mixed leaf salad; cabbage, lettuce and coriander

Sweet and sour sauce

Charles Campagne Elementary’s Four-Legged Friend Connects Students Across The Country

Students at Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage are singing the praises of their favorite support staff member. She has red hair, big brown eyes and a gentle, calming presence that students say helps regulate their emotions, lift their spirits and ease their worries when they need it most. This beloved staff member is Oakley, a threeyear-old red fox lab and CCS’s official therapy dog.

Oakley may not have a college degree, but she is certainly welltrained. She’s a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and holds a reading certification – a specialized credential that recognizes canines trained to help children improve literacy, confidence and social skills. Reading therapy dogs like Oakley create safe, nonjudgmental environments where struggling readers can practice aloud without fear of criticism. Through

the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program, where Oakley received her certification, children read with better expression and fluency while making the experience enjoyable. To earn certification, therapy dogs must pass rigorous health, temperament and obedience tests.

Oakley has been training for her role since she was just nine weeks old. She lives with CCS psychologist Ms. Maureen Conklin and assists her in sessions with students throughout the week, providing comfort and emotional support when children need it most.

Ms. Conklin and Oakley also offer push-in classroom lessons focused on socialemotional learning.

Oakley’s role in the CCS family has become so valued that students and staff wanted to connect with other school communities who share this unique bond. Ms. Conklin reached out to several schools

across the country with resident therapy dogs, and CCS students launched a pen pal program to share stories about their fourlegged friends. Through

handwritten letters, students exchange details about their therapy dogs, how they enrich their school communities and personal tidbits about

themselves, fostering longdistance friendships one letter at a time.

Like many certified therapy dogs, Oakley has her own trading cards featuring her photo, name, breed and fun facts. These cards make visits more interactive and memorable while giving students something tangible to collect and share. CCS students have been exchanging Oakley’s cards with their pen pals and have amassed an impressive collection of therapy dog trading cards from schools throughout the country.

Ms. Conklin and CCS

Principal Ms. Julianne Inghilterra plan to display a large map on the school walls featuring all the trading cards, marking the towns where each therapy dog lives and highlighting the communities CCS has connected with through this program.

The initiative has been so popular that third, fourth and fifth grade students volunteer to come in during recess to write letters to their pen pals – and spend a little extra time with Oakley while they’re at it.

“Mrs. Conklin has done an incredible job bringing Oakley into our school in such a thoughtful and meaningful way,” said Ms. Inghilterra. “Oakley has already made such a positive impact on our students and staff, and it’s been amazing to see the difference she’s making! I’m really looking forward to all that’s ahead as Oakley continues to be such a special part of our CCS community.”

Oakley has become far more than a therapy dog at CCS – she’s a bridgebuilder, a confidence booster and a calming presence that helps students navigate both academic challenges and emotional moments. Through her work supporting literacy development and mental wellness, and now through the connections she’s inspired with schools across the country, Oakley demonstrates the profound impact a specially trained therapy dog can have on a school community. For CCS students, she’s proof that sometimes the best support comes with four paws, unconditional love and a wagging tail.

JFK Middle School Spellers Battle Through 14 Rounds

35 middle schoolers stepped up to the microphone in John F. Kennedy’s auditorium on Jan. 8, each ready to spell their way to victory in the school’s fourth annual spelling bee.

The competition – organized by teacher Brittny Hayes and emceed by Director of Literacy and English Language Arts Valerie Filbry – brought together the school’s

strongest spellers from grades six through eight, all competing for a shot at the regional championship and, potentially, a trip to the national bee in Washington, D.C.

What started as a field of 35 quickly narrowed as words grew more challenging. By the final rounds, the competition came down to two spellers trading attempts back and forth. After 14 total rounds – several featuring

just the final two contestants – Aditi Sujin claimed the championship, with Mia MacDugall finishing as runnerup.

Aditi will now represent JFK at the regional spelling bee, where she’ll compete against champions from across Long Island for the chance to advance to nationals. The entire Bethpage community is cheering her on.

Architecture Students Bring Dream Designs To Life

Before the holiday break, students in Bethpage High School’s Architecture & Interior Design course put the finishing touches on ambitious scale model projects – transforming drafted blueprints into three-dimensional foam core structures that brought their visions to life. The fall semester project

challenged students to design and build a structure of their choosing, resulting in an impressive range of creations from residential homes to commercial restaurants and even a cruise ship. Working from their own hand-drafted renderings and blueprints, students translated twodimensional plans into carefully constructed scale models that demonstrated both their technical skills and creative vision.

Score The Best Deals This Presidents’ Day

After the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed, Washington’s Birthday was combined with the celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12) to commemorate these two iconic figures in American history. The day also has become a way to promote retail sales during a historically slow time of year for retailers. As a result, the holiday is now celebrated each year on the third Monday of the month, and is now called Presidents’ Day. It also now pays homage to all American presidents. Presidents’ Day is an ideal time to get great deals on any number of items, as many key products tend to go on sale this time of year.

• Furniture: Furniture discounts peak in January and during the

three-day Presidents’ Day holiday. This is prime time to grab a new sofa, dining set or any other pieces of furniture needed for the home.

• Large appliances: Appliances also are on sale this time of year. Buyers can get discounts on new refrigerators, washing machines or even stoves.

• Home goods: Rounding out the list of deals for home goods, bed linens, towels and kitchenware are often available at steep discounts around Presidents’ Day.

• Winter clothing: Retailers already have started putting out their spring lines and items as they plan

ahead for warmer weather. Grab heavily discounted winter gear, especially coats and boots, before it’s all gone.

• Mattresses: Presidents’ Day weekend is an excellent opportunity to try out various mattresses and replace old ones with more comfortable models, according to Consumer Reports.

• Tech: Shoppers may be able to snag discounts on items like televisions, accessories to use with cell phones, computers, and more.

Presidents’ Day is an opportunity to study and celebrate American history, and it also offers a chance to benefit from great deals on many items for the home and more.

The Architecture & Interior Design course, taught by Mr. Christopher DeStefano and available to students in grades 10-12, introduces students to eight different architectural fields and college programs while building both traditional and digital design competencies. Throughout the semester, students learn to draft architectural designs using one-point and two-point perspective, working with both handson materials and computer programs like SketchUp.

The curriculum covers essential concepts including design principles, spatial planning, interior design elements, materials and finishes – all explored through real-world projects that foster creativity and problem-solving skills. This comprehensive approach allows students to discover

whether architecture or interior design might be their calling before making costly commitments to college programs.

The energy in the classroom during the project work sessions was high, with students fully engaged in bringing their designs from concept to completion. Several students shared that the experience confirmed their interest in pursuing architecture in college, demonstrating how handson exploration can help clarify future career paths.

Through courses like Architecture & Interior Design, Bethpage High School provides students with opportunities to explore dynamic career fields while developing practical skills that will serve them whether they pursue architecture, interior design, or apply creative problem-solving abilities to other future endeavors.

Year Of The Fire Horse

The Lunar New Year, commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, highlights Chinese astronomical animals and elements. With 12 signs and five elements, certain combinations only arrive once every 60 years. In 2026, celebrants will recognize the Fire Horse with celebrations that begin on February 17.

Chinese astrology assigns a year with one of the 12 zodiac animals paired with one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, or earth. As these elements complement and clash, it is believed they promote order, harmony and balance in the natural world.

The Chinese lunisolar calendar is based on a sexagenary (60-year) cycle of “ganzhi,” which means “stems and branches.” Although the last Year of the Horse was in 2014, that was a

Wood Horse. We haven’t seen a Fire Horse since 1966. The combination of fire and horse can bring about certain effects.

According to Sinocultural, the horse has earned a distinguished place in the Chinese Zodiac through legendary speed and unwavering endurance. Horses were indispensable in ancient Chinese society and representative of power, nobility and ambition.

China Highlights says Chinese astrology asserts that personality and luck are determined by both zodiac sign and 12-year cycle element. The fire

element provides warmth, enthusiasm, connection, and creativity.

For the Fire Horse, the element modifies the animal’s trait. Fire Horses are said to be strong-willed, proactive and lively. They can handle various problems simultaneously and they thrive on challenges, succeeding in the face of adversity. According to myNEWS, The Year of the Fire Horse is expected to be full of breakthroughs, rapid changes and innovations. People are encouraged to chase their dreams this year as many opportunities await.

A Fire Horse allegedly burns everything to rebuild, so the year could be tumultuous in the name of progress.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year will be even more exciting with the vibrant and changeinducing Fire Horse.

SEAFOOD • STEAKS • RIBS • CHOPS

PATIO SESSIONS

Fifth Graders And Families Face Off In Game Show Challenge At Charles Campagne Elementary

The gymnasium at Charles Campagne Elementary School buzzed with competitive energy on Jan. 12 as fifth graders and their families went head-to-head in Hollyrock Entertainment’s “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” event.

Students invited a “special person” –parents, grandparents or guardians – to join them for an afternoon of trivia questions and physical competitions. Participants split into red and blue teams, with teachers serving as enthusiastic team managers who occasionally joined the

action themselves.

The fast-paced competition featured rounds testing knowledge across multiple subjects, along with physical challenges that got everyone moving.

During the “Name That Tune” segment, parents demonstrated their expertise in ‘80s and ‘90s music, quickly identifying hits like “Sweet Child of Mine” and “Tainted Love” – much to their children’s surprise.

Students cheered loudly when Principal Julianne Inghilterra anchored her team during the tug-ofwar competition.

Hollyrock Entertainment, which organized the event, has specialized in educational entertainment since 1977. What began as a small DJ company has grown into a mobile TV game show business serving schools, camps and private events throughout the region.

The afternoon concluded with plenty of laughter and friendly rivalry. The event brought out everyone’s competitive spirit while highlighting the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship – lessons that resonated with students and adults alike.

Charles Campagne Elementary School buzzed with cenergy on Jan. 12 as fifth graders and their families went head-to-head in Hollyrock Entertainment’s “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” event, which combined trivia questions and physical competitions.

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STRENGTHENING TREATMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE & WATER

Happy new year to all our Bethpage residents. As we begin 2026, the Bethpage Water District is proud to share important progress on projects that strengthen our treatment capabilities and improve system reliability. In December our new ISEP system for nitrate and perchlorate began startup, adding another advanced layer of protection to meet evolving water-quality standards. Combined with the installation of Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) system at Plant No. 1, all District wells are fully equipped with the highest level of water treat technology to remove 1,4-dioxane.

Plant No. 1 will remain our major priority and is on track to become our most advanced facility throughout the District. Once construction is completed and all treatment systems - ISEP, Packed Tower Aeration, AOP and Granular Activated Carbon - come online by spring 2026, Plant No. 1 will signi cantly enhance our long-term water quality and operational exibility.

We also completed approximately 1.4 miles of water main replacement along Sherman and Harrison Avenues, improving reliability and pressure throughout the system. Additional upgrades are underway, including recoating the Adams Avenue elevated tank and advancing Phase 2 of the North-South transmission main to strengthen distribution.

We remain steadfast and committed to delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water to every home and business in Bethpage for 2026... and beyond. Cheers to a bright year ahead!

Michael J. Boufis, Superintendent Bethpage Water District

2026 Picnic Pavilion Reservations For Long Island State Parks

Are you interested in renting a picnic pavilion this summer at one of your Long Island State Parks? Reservations are open on the New York State Parks Reserve America website or by calling 1-800-456-2267. There are no in-person reservations. All picnic pavilion reservations must be made online or by calling Reserve America directly.

Reservable picnic pavilions are located at the following Long Island State Parks for the 2026 season, with the following restrictions:

• Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon

o No sound systems / DJ’s / amplified sound

o No buses on holidays Memorial Day to Labor Day

o No generators permitted

• Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale

o No electricity

• Heckscher State Park, East Islip

• Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead

o No generators permitted

• Orient Beach State Park, Orient

o No buses on weekends

• Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park (Field # 4)

o No pony rides, inflatables, sound systems / DJ’s / amplified sound

• Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream

o No sound systems / DJ’s / amplified sound

o No buses on weekends and holidays Memorial Day to Labor Day

After you have successfully reserved a pavilion, you can then apply for an add-on permit to enhance your reservation. Applications for add-on permits, which include sound system / DJ’s / amplified

sound, pony rides, buses, inflatables, food trucks, or alcohol, can be found within the 2026 Group Picnic Application. Applications must be received at least 14 days prior to your reservation date.

Town Recognizes Korean American Day Honoring Bethpage Pastor

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board recently recognized Korean American Day by honoring Pastor Sam, who oversees English Ministries at Arumdaun Presbyterian Church in Bethpage, for his spiritual leadership within our community and for his efforts to connect the Town with the proud history and rich culture of Korean Americans.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “We are proud to celebrate Korean American Day in the Town of Oyster Bay by honoring people like Pastor Sam, who personify KoreanAmerican values and culture. Throughout his tenure at Arumdaun Presbyterian Church, Pastor Sam has distinguished himself for his empathy, hard work, and spiritual leadership. Pastor Sam serves as an inspirational role model for all of us, and we appreciate his incredible work in our community.”

For additional information, please call the Regional Permit Office at 631-321-3770.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites,

recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 88 million visits annually.

For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app

or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.

courtesy of Long Island State Parks

Franchises That Have Never Won A Super Bowl

More than 135 million people tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to make history at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. Seeking their third straight Super Bowl title, a feat that had never been accomplished in the history of the National Football League, the Chiefs ultimately fell short, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 40-22.

Chiefs fans who were disappointed by the result of Super Bowl LIX could nonetheless rest a little easier knowing the franchise already had four Super Bowl wins to its credit. Many devoted fans and storied franchises have no such championship pedigree to fall back on. In fact, the number of franchises that have yet to win a Super Bowl might surprise diehard

and casual fans alike. All told, 12 franchises have yet to win a Super Bowl, but perhaps this year’s game will end with one of those teams permanently removing themselves from this list:

Arizona Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

Football Trivia For Your Big Game Watch Party

Super Bowl Sunday is a cultural phenomenon. Come the day of the big game, fans from all walks of life gather to enjoy food, friends and, of course, football. Game watch parties are arguably as anticipated as the game itself, and those hosting may look for ways to entertain guests prior to kickoff. Trivia can be a fun way to engage guests, and hosts can ask these questions and more to enjoy some lighthearted fun this Super Bowl Sunday.

1. Which team lost four consecutive Super

Bowls in the early 1990s?

A. The Detroit Lions

B. The Denver Broncos

C. The Buffalo Bills

D. The Chicago Bears

2. This Hall of Fame wide receiver, nicknamed “The Playmaker,” caught two touchdowns in an 18-second span in Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993.

A. Jerry Rice

B. Andre Reed

C. Randy Moss

D. Michael Irvin

3. True or False: No rookie quarterback has ever started for his team in the Super Bowl.

4. This Hall of Fame quarterback out of Stanford University lost three Super Bowls before finally winning his first one on January 25, 1998.

A. Joe Montana

B. John Elway

C. Brett Favre

D. Andrew Luck

5. Which New York Giants wide receiver helped his team win

Super Bowl XLII after making a miraculous catch in which he pressed the ball against his helmet to secure possession while falling to the ground?

A. David Tyree

B. Plaxico Burress

C. Mario Manningham

D. Jeremy Shockey

6. This famous coach led his team to victory in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II.

A. Bill Parcells

B. John Madden

C. Vince Lombardi

7. Which of these Hall of Fame quarterbacks never won a Super Bowl?

A. Terry Bradshaw

B. Dan Marino

C. Troy Aikman

D. Peyton Manning

8. This stylish quarterback famously guaranteed his team would win the Super Bowl, even though the team was a heavy underdog.

A. Tom Brady

B. Jim McMahon

Joe Namath

Drew Brees

Rookie sensation Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders came close in the 2024-25 season, but his team ultimately fell one game short of making the Super Bowl.

All-Time Records From The NFL’s Biggest Game Of The Year

At one point during the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, a game that ended with the Eagles hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second time since 2017, 138 million people were watching. Such viewership is a testament to the popularity of the National Football League and its championship game, which has become a cultural phenomenon that attracts diehard fans, casual enthusiasts and even those who don’t know a first down from a facemask penalty. The chance to win the biggest game of the year in professional football has inspired many teams and athletes to produce recordbreaking performances. As fans gather for this year’s big game, they can consider these records and see if any are broken this February.

• Most Super Bowl wins (player): 7, Tom Brady, New England Patriots (6) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1)

• Most Super Bowl wins (head coach): 6, Bill Belichick, New England Patriots

• Most Super Bowl losses (player): 5, Gale Gilbert, Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers; Cornelius Bennett, Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons; and Glenn Parker, Buffalo Bills and New York Giants

• Most Super Bowl losses (coach): 4, Don Shula, Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins; Bud Grant, Minnesota Vikings; Dan Reeves, Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons; and Marv Levy (Buffalo Bills)

• Most passing touchdowns (single game): 6, Steve Young, Super Bowl XXIX,

January 29, 1995

• Most rushing touchdowns (single game): 3, Jalen Hurts, Super Bowl LVII, February 12, 2023, and Terrell Davis, Super Bowl XXXII, January 25, 1998

• Most receiving touchdowns (single game): 3, Jerry Rice (twice), San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIX, January 29, 1995, and Super Bowl XXIV, January 28, 1990

• Most sacks (in a single game, player): 4, L.C. Greenwood*, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl X, January 18, 1976

* Greenwood is not the official recordholder, as sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982. Various players have recorded three official sacks in a Super Bowl since 1982.

• Field goals made

(single game): 4, Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LVIII, February 11, 2024, and Don Chandler, Green

Bay Packers, Super Bowl II, January 14, 1968

• Longest Super Bowl game (in game time): 74 minutes, 57 seconds,

Super Bowl LVIII, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers, February 11, 2024

Broadway’s Beetlejuice Visits JFK: Professional Actor Leads Masterclass For Masquers Guild

Members of John F. Kennedy Middle School’s Masquers Guild received an extraordinary learning opportunity when Broadway actor Andrew Kober led a three-hour masterclass in the school auditorium.

The intensive session was structured to maximize hands-on learning and featured three distinct components. The masterclass began with 30 minutes of ensemble-based physical and vocal warmups, during which Kober introduced his approach to character development and storytelling. This foundation set the stage for the heart of the workshop: two hours of detailed scene and song work.

During this extended coaching session, Kober worked directly with students on selected scenes and musical numbers from the show, focusing on ensemble connection, characterization, and the importance of physicality, timing, and specificity in performance. Even students who were not actively participating benefited from observing the coaching process, gaining insights they could apply to their own work. The masterclass concluded

with a 30-minute Q&A session, during which students asked questions about “Beetlejuice,” Broadway, television and film work, and life as a professional actor.

Kober brings extensive Broadway credentials to his teaching. His performance credits include the Broadway productions of “Beetlejuice,” “Les Misérables,” “She Loves Me,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “School of Rock,” “Hair,” “Beautiful,” and “How to Dance in Ohio.” He has also performed in London’s West End production of “Hair” and the First National Tours of “Beetlejuice” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Kober is a graduate of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. The students were attentive and enthusiastic throughout the session, clearly thrilled to receive feedback and practical tips from someone with such intimate knowledge of the show they’re preparing to perform. The masterclass has left the cast even more energized and excited about bringing their own version of “Beetlejuice” to the JFK stage.

A Hot Breakfast For A Relaxed Weekend Mornings

A hot breakfast can be just what the doctor ordered on weekends. Weekday mornings might be too hectic to whip up a hot breakfast, but that’s often not the case come Saturday and Sunday. For those with time to cook breakfast over the weekend, this recipe for a “Peasant Omelet” from Lines+Angles is delicious and simple to prepare.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chopped potatoes and saute until almost fork tender. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender. Add ham and fresh parsley, stirring until heated through. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

2. Melt butter in an omelet pan or saute pan. Beat milk and eggs together. Pour egg mixture into the omelet pan. Cook over medium heat, gently move the eggs by sliding a spatula under the eggs, to promote even cooking. Cook until eggs are set.

3. Slide cooked omelet onto plate. Season with freshly ground black pepper and top with potato and ham mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley and sliced pickle. Serve immediately.

4 Facts About St. Valentine

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February. Not much is actually known about St. Valentine because records are sparse. However, these facts have emerged.

• St. Valentine could be one of at least three individuals who were martyred. In fact, some believe there were about a dozen St. Valentines.

• Of course St. Valentine is known for presiding over lovers. However, he’s also the patron saint of epilepsy, watching over those who experience seizures associated with the disease.

• Visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Rome can find the flower-adorned skull of St. Valentine on display. Other parts of St. Valentine’s skeleton are on display in the Czech Republic, England, France, and Ireland.

• Some people think Geoffrey Chaucer may have invented Valentine’s Day. In his “Parlement of Foules,” he speaks of a tradition of courtly love with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.

This association became more established after Chaucer’s poem had received widespread attention.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 17, 2026, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-in-interest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 17, 2026 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 17, 2026 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 17th day of February, 2026 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 20242025 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2025. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 20, 21 in the Town of Oyster Bay only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2024/2025 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes.

IMPORTANT

THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2024/2025 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER.

Town of Oyster Bay School: 20 Old Bethpage Name Amount Parcel Group Lot

BEECHWOOD PLAINVIEW GOLDEN AGE 2,007.41 47 E 0753A

BEECHWOOD

47 E 0754A

47 E 0762UCA03020 ZIMMERMAN

47 E 0763UCA02960

BEECHWOOD

47 E 0765A

GIORDANO MICHAEL

47031 00190

BITIS MARIA

47032 00030

KHANNA RAM & SMITI

47067 00040

MARKS JONATHAN

47075 00340 DI

47085 00070 GUILLO

47087 00010

ILARDO

47100 00090

47113 00180

47131 00270

47140 00300

HERNANDEZ MARIO & JAQUELINE

47159 00030

Town of Oyster Bay School: 21 Bethpage Name

SANTOS DORIS JIMENEZ &

46 K 00890

LABOS REALTY GROUP LLC

46001 01630

LABOS REALTY CROUP LLC

46001 01640

ATWAL AMRITPAL SINGH

46005 00720

RODRIGUES TRUST

46025 00380

ROMERO CAROLINE R

46025 01250

LIGUORI ANTHONY & PHYLLIS

46025 04460

MARLENE ALBAN TRU

46034 00230 23-24

LANGE WALTER J & FINOCCHIO ROSE

46043 00320 32-33

MURRAY MARY

46078 00530

ABBLE AWNING CO INC

46103 01580

ABBLE AWNING CO INC

46103 01590

JOHAL GURDIP & SINGH JOHAL SAHI

46109 06200 620-622

LSP DEVELOPMENT LLC

46116 00740

BOYER ROBERT & REGINA CATHERINE

46153 00050

BILLING RONALD

46158 00480

CRAVOTTA VIRGINIA

46161 00070 7-8

YOSHIMOTO ENTERPRISE LLC

46162 00030 3-5,42

KC CONNOR REALTY LLC

46164 00430

RIEGER EVELYN A

46166 00360

VALENTE ANGELA

46172 03220

A D C FEMIA AUTO COLLISION INC

46191 00240 24-25

PORTELLI JEANETTE

46245 05420

GERMANN CHRISTINA

46246 04590 459-461

STRATFORD ROBERT & CHRISTINE

46322 01370

SCHNABEL DENNIS & ROSEMARIE

46324 03080

GEST FRANCES LIFE ESTATE

46339 00040

HUNT VINCENT E & BARBARA M LIFE

46419 00230

PALMER LARRY & DYANN

46463 0001B

BIRNBACH WILLIAM & LORRAINE

46482 00080

BRUNO CHRISTOPHER

46484 00080

KENEALY JAMES BRADFORD

46491 00300

KENEALY JAMES BRADFORD

46491 00310

WEISS BRUCE

46493 00150 GILL

00160

00080

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.

Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or

collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited.

This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Oyster Bay. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:

Town of Hempstead Dist 1001

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEW YORK POST

UNIONDALE BEACON Dist 1002

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

UNIONDALE BEACON Dist 1003

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEW YORK POST Dist 1004

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEW YORK POST Dist 1005

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEW YORK POST

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 1006

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW YORK POST

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1007

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEW YORK POST Dist 1008

BALDWIN HERALD

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST Dist 1009

FREEPORT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE Dist 1010

BALDWIN HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST Dist 1011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1012

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1013

Dist 1014

Dist 1015

Dist 1016

Dist 1017

Dist 1018

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS)

NEW YORK POST

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW YORK POST

GARDEN CITY NEWS

GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

Dist 1019

Dist 1020

Dist 1021

Dist 1022

Dist 1023

Dist 1024

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

ROCKAWAY JOURNAL

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW YORK POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

Dist 1201

Dist 1205

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW YORK POST

Town of North Hempstead

Dist 2001

Dist 2002

Dist 2003

Dist 2004

Dist 2005

Dist 2006

Dist 2007

Dist 2009

Dist 2010

Dist 2011

Dist 2122

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

ROSLYN NEWS TIMES

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW YORK POST

MANHASSET PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

PORT WASHINGTON NEWS

GREAT NECK NEWS RECORD

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

MINEOLA WILLISTON TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW YORK POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

Dist 1025

Dist 1026

Dist 1027

Dist 1028

Dist 1029

Dist 1030

Dist 1031

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE

ISLAND PARK TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

Dist 2301

Dist 2315

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEW YORK POST

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Town of Oyster Bay

Dist 3001

Dist 3002

Dist 3003

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

Dist 3004

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3006

LONG ISLAND PRESS

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 3008

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3009

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

OYSTER BAY GUARDIAN Dist 3011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET ADVANCE Dist 3012

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET ADVANCE

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3014

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3015

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE Dist 3017

HICKSVILLE/LEVITTOWN TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3018

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

SOUTH BAYS NEIGHBOR - N. MASSAPEQUA

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 3019

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

Dist 3020

Dist 3021

Dist 3022

Dist 3023

Dist 3024

Dist 3203

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SOUTH BAYS NEIGHBOR - BETHPAGE

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

BETHPAGE NEWSGRAM

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SOUTH BAYS NEIGHBOR - BETHPAGE

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SOUTH BAYS NEIGHBOR - FARMINGDALE

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

MASSAPEQUA POST

MID-ISLAND TIMES

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

SOUTH BAYS NEIGHBOR - N. MASSAPEQUA

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

SEA CLIFF - GLEN HEAD HERALD

LONG ISLAND PRESS

Dist 3306

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

ROSLYN NEWS TIMES

MASSAPEQUA POST

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NASSAU OBSERVER

City of Glen Cove

Dist 4005

GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER

City of Long Beach

Dist 5028

LONG BEACH HERALD

LONG BEACH TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK POST

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities.

Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in braille, large print, audio tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516 571-2090 ext. 13715.

Dated: February 05, 2026

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER MINEOLA, NEW YORK

BETH - 1578 - 2/4/26

Central Boulevard School Third Graders Journey To China

On Jan. 28, third graders at Central Boulevard School embarked on an extraordinary cultural journey – traveling thousands of miles to China without having to leave their school building!

The “Let’s Go to China”

program brought the world’s oldest continuous living civilization to life through an immersive, all-day experience led by award-winning singersongwriter Patricia Shih and her partner, a professional traditional

dancer and instructor from Fuzhou, China.

Dressed in authentic Chinese clothing, the duo transported students through music, dance, language, artifacts and hands-on activities.

The morning began with

a schoolwide assembly where students explored China’s vast geography, learned about the Great Wall and discovered the many inventions that originated in China – from paper to the compass.

After the assembly, students split into smaller groups to rotate through engaging workshops where they:

• Practiced speaking, reading and writing simple words and phrases using Chinese characters

• Learned the traditional ribbon dance, twirling colorful silk ribbons through the air

• Discovered the ancient art of sericulture (the process of cultivating silk)

• Listened to traditional Chinese instruments and explored the country’s rich musical heritage

• Examined authentic artifacts while discussing China’s lasting impact on the world

• Created their own colorful Chinese paper lanterns to take home

Students also enjoyed a traditional Chinese lunch, adding to their cultural experience.

The day concluded with a lively celebration of Lunar New Year. Four students became musicians while four others experienced the thrill of performing as two Lion Dancers, with the entire group joining in the festivities.

The “Let’s Go to China”

program offered Central Boulevard third graders more than just facts about another country – it gave them the chance to step inside another culture, try new experiences and see the world through a different lens, all while building appreciation for the traditions and innovations that connect us across continents.

Bethpage Board Of Education Celebrates Champions And Therapy Dog Program

The Bethpage Board of Education convened at Charles Campagne Elementary School on Jan. 20, opening the meeting with recognition of athletic excellence and an inspiring presentation on the school’s therapy dog program.

Superintendent David Schneider honored Bethpage High School’s varsity girls cross-country team for their outstanding achievements this season. The team captured both county and conference championships and placed sixth in the state competition. Beyond their athletic success, the team also earned scholar-athlete recognition, demonstrating excellence in both the classroom and on the course.

Head Coach Jim Ravener was recognized for his leadership after being named Nassau County and Long Island Coach of the Year. Each team member received a certificate in acknowledgment of their accomplishments.

Charles Campagne Elementary School Principal Julianne Inghilterra and school psychologist Maureen Conklin then presented an overview of the school’s therapy dog program, featuring Oakley, a fox red Labrador retriever born in 2022. Owned and trained by Conklin, Oakley is a certified therapy dog with READ certification and a Canine Good Citizen achievement. The presentation highlighted numerous benefits the therapy dog provides to the school community, including:

• Increased engagement with learning tasks

• Support for literacy development

• Reduced anxiety and improved emotional regulation

• Enhanced attitudes toward reading and writing

• Encouragement of a positive school climate

• Development of empathy

Oakley visits CCS one to two times per week, participating in classroom visits as well as small group and individual support sessions. Ms. Inghilterra and Ms. Conklin emphasized the careful and thoughtful approach taken to introduce Oakley to the school community.

One highlight of the therapy dog program has been the creation of a pen pal initiative connecting CCS students with other school communities that have therapy dogs. Students have been corresponding with peers and their therapy dogs across the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom.

This program has strengthened letter-writing skills, increased student engagement in writing, and encouraged pride and ownership in student work. The school has displayed a map in the hallway showing all pen pal locations, creating cross-curricular connections to geography and map skills.

Several CCS students spoke during the presentation, sharing personal testimonials about how Oakley’s presence has helped them. The public portion of the meeting concluded with enthusiastic applause and treats for Oakley, who attended the meeting, before the board entered executive session.