Cow Adoption A Moo-Ving Experience
Through monthly updates, fourth graders at McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District are eagerly exploring the progress of Ivy, a young cow they adopted through the Discover Dairy.
Teachers Jordyn Axelrod and Jamie Gallo signed up for the free year-long AdoptA-Cow program which connects schools with farms in the region. The 3-month-
old Ivy is being raised at Fouts Farm in Cortland, N.Y. The class received a certificate of adoption and students get regular reports on Ivy along with photos and videos of the calf with her host farmer, Juila. Ms. Axelrod and Ms. Gallo are connecting the cow adoption to all subject areas. In math, students are keeping track of Ivy’s height and weight, and
marking a measurement chart in the classroom. They gain scientific knowledge by learning about the development of an animal. In English language arts, students read nonfiction books about cows, and for social studies they made New York State maps and identified Cortland’s location. Ivy is 268 miles away from Massapequa, they learned.
A fourth grade class at McKenna Elementary School adopted a cow in upstate New York through the Discover Dairy program.
2026 Winter Concert ‘Salon’ Series
At Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites you to warm up from the Winter cold and enjoy the comfort of fine classical music on Sunday afternoons at the River Room at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park in Great River, New York.
The 2026 Winter Concert Salon Series performance schedule is as follows:
February 08 – JK Hodge (Piano)
February 15 – Student Showcase Variety Performance
March 01 – Serenade Duo Jerry Saulter (Guitar), Michele LoPorte (Flute)
March 08 – Cambiata Duo Paul Finkelstein (Cello) & Suzanne Mueller (Cello)
March 15 – Cross Island Ensemble Suzanne
Mueller (Cello), Eleanor Zayas (Piano), Joseph Rutkowski (Clarinet)
Seating will be limited with pre-registration required through the Islip Arts Council. All concerts begin promptly at 1:00PM. The concerts, free to the public, are sponsored by the Islip Arts Council with funding provided by Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Natural Heritage Trust. For registration, please call the Islip Arts Council at (631) 888-3525 or visit isliparts.org. For information on the day of the concert, please call Bayard Cutting Arboretum at (631) 581-1002.
Sal Diana opened the note announcing there was an update on their adopted cow, Ivy. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Pravato To Host Free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshops
Workshops Offered Through Mid-February
Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato will host four free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshops for residents looking to acquire information on how to challenge their 2027-2028 property tax assessments. The workshops will be held both in the morning and evening to help accommodate all residents.
“While Nassau County determines your assessed value, we in Town government want to make sure you know that you have a right as a homeowner to challenge your assessment. Remember, your assessment can only be lowered as the result of a challenge – it can never be raised – and this workshop helps you challenge for free,” said Receiver of Taxes Pravato. “If you are a homeowner who disagrees
with the assessed value of your property, I invite you to attend a Property Tax Assessment Workshop, as the property tax grievance deadline of March 2nd is approaching.”
The Property Tax Grievance Workshops are scheduled as follows:
• Monday, February 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 W Carl St
• Tuesday, February 3rd, 10 a.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 W Carl St
• Wednesday, February 11th, 7 p.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay
• Thursday, February 12th, 10 a.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay In January, Nassau County notified residents of their home’s tentative
assessed value for the 20272028 School Tax period and the 2028 General Tax period. Any residents who did not receive the notice may view it online at www. mynassauproperty.com or contact their County Legislator.
At the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato will answer questions and show residents how to use online tools to file an “Application for Correction of Property Tax Assessment” online or via mail. There is no requirement to pay a law firm or agency to file a grievance. For those unable to attend the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato offers an online video at www.oysterbaytown. com/grievancevideo. For more information, contact the Tax Office at (516) 624-6400 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 17th, 2026, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 12th, 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 percent per sixmonth 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 2019 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. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/527/ Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale
A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 05th, 2026.
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. 1-3715.
Dated: January 22, 2026
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York
TERMS OF SALE
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 Soldiers’ 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 tax 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) and 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 Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.
The rate of interest and penalty at 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 for 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 amounts 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 shall 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 the 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.
Dated: January 22, 2026
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York
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Saladino Announces 2026 Summer Softball League
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that registration is now open for the Town’s Summer Softball Night League, with games scheduled to begin in May 2026. Games will be held at three parks throughout the Town with a season consisting of 10 weeks of regularly scheduled double headers (20 games total) plus playoffs and championships. Residents and non-residents alike are welcome to sign up for the softball league. Players must be ages 18 and older.
“The Town’s Summer Softball Night League is a fun and competitive league that provides a great opportunity for both residents and nonresidents to enjoy their love of the game and appreciate some of our wonderful Town parks and facilities,”
said Supervisor Saladino. “So, get your team together and take advantage of one of the Town’s most popular programs!”
Games begin in May and will be held at 3 different locations:
• John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Road in Massapequa
• Ellsworth Allen Park, 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale
• Plainview-Old Bethpage
Community Park, 175 Washington Avenue in Plainview
Registration is currently available at oysterbaytown. com/sports. The fee is $850 per team, and each team is responsible for liability and accidental insurance as well as umpire fees. Umpire fees are paid in cash to the umpires at the start of each game. Each team will sign
up for one of three divisions: A, B, or C, with A being the most advanced.
Teams interested in more
information can call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945.
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• Dedicated Project Manager Assigned To Oversee Each Renovation From Start To Finish
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
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?
5. Which New York Giants wide receiver helped his team win
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
D. Bill Belichick
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 C. Joe Namath
Drew Brees
True. 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.
WEDNESDAY JAN. 28th
Doors open 6:00PM
Games start 7:00PM
VALENTINE BINGO
MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure. For more information, please visit parks. ny.gov, or call 631-669-1000
The Memorare Columbiette® Auxiliary located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford, is hosting a Valentine Bingo. $35 p.p., includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50, lotto board, raffles and additional bingo cards are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Patricia Fernando 516-798-6237
7:30PM
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC BINGO at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale. Join 317 Main Street for Alternative Rock Music Bingo. $20 per person includes 2 bingo cards. All winners will receive a prize! Reserve your spot now and purchase your ticket! 21+ / Limited menu available during the event. For more information, please call 631-921-4670
SATURDAY, JAN. 31st
10:30AM–12:00PM MAPLE SUGARING
at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park. (Family Program ages 8+) Maple syrup production has been a tradition in the Americas for centuries. This demonstration will walk your family through the process of identifying and tapping maple trees. Meet us at the Charles & Helen Reichert Park Office on the North side of the park! Reservations are required:
5:00PM
TEENS CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The Babylon Library is hosting a canned vegetable drive to help out our neighbors at Nourish Babylon! Teens should bring in four cans of one type of vegetable (carrots, green beans, corn, potatoes, etc.) to earn one hour of community service. There will be a collection box at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens must be present to receive their community service form! Grades 6-12. 24 S. Carll Ave. in Babylon. For more information, please call Erin White 631-6691624
with Cafe Il Villaggio presents Gaspare Mannina & Jim Bruscia Memorial Takeout Sunday Sauce Dinner. Pre-orders can be placed beginning at 11:00AM, call 631422-7037. $35 per order - take out only. Includes Pasta, Meatballs and Sausages. Complimentary bottle of wine with orders of $70 or more. Orders can be picked up at Cafe Il Villaggio 35 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon
1:00PM
THROUGH JAN. 31st
9:00AM-6:00PM
SHOWCASE ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
Richard Margolies to Showcase
Abstract Paintings at East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street in East Islip. The exhibit will highlight a collection of his latest abstract paintings, offering visitors a chance to experience his bold use of color, form, and texture. For more information, please call 631-5819200
UPCOMING
FEBRUARY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEB. 1st 12:00PM-6:00PM
TAKEOUT SUNDAY SAUCE DINNER Babylon Lions Club in conjunction
SUNDAY FUNDAY: SHADOWS & SURPRISES at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. A fun groundhog adventure. Meet some animal friends and do some fun activities while learning all about groundhogs and their friends. For more information, please call Call Sweetbriar 631979-6344 or visit https://www. sweetbriarnc.org/
THURSDAY, FEB. 5th
7:00PM
BLACK JAZZ ARTISTS TO BE CELEBRATED
Black History Month will be celebrated this year at The Jazz Loft with a special presentation by the Loft’s 17-piece Big Band. The program will feature compositions by Black composers, arrangers, and performers. The band is conducted by The Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. For more information, visit https://www.thejazzloft.org or call 631-751-1895
Pre-Registration Open For 2026 Town Summer Recreation Program
Parents Can Upload Materials In Advance Of Spring Registration – Space Is Limited
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announce that residents interested in enrolling their children in the 2026 Summer Recreation Program may pre-register now through March 27 by uploading proof of residency through the Town’s recreation portal. Preregistration is mandatory prior to final registration this spring, which will again be conducted fully online.
This year’s Summer Recreation Program will be offered as a full-day program only for children ages 4–12. The program will take place at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale, Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Plainview Old Bethpage Community Park in Plainview, Syosset Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury, and Harry Tappen Beach & Park in Glenwood Landing. Space is limited at each location. The program runs Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 7. Full details are available at www.oysterbaytown.com/
summerrec
“The Town’s Summer Recreation Program features great summer
fun for children at five of our Town parks, with activities including arts and crafts, games, themed days, water fun, scavenger hunts and much more,” said Supervisor Saladino.
“To help streamline the process, parents can begin pre-registration today by submitting proof of residency online.”
All registrations will be completed online.
To simplify the process, the Parks Department is accepting proof of residency during the pre-registration period. After March 27, families who pre-register will receive instructions on completing final registration this spring. Pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the program.
Beginning in 2026, pre-registration requires submission of proof of residency only. All other required documents— including a birth certificate, immunization records, and a current physical—must be submitted after enrollment and payment.
To pre-register, parents or guardians must create or log into an account at www.oysterbaytown.com/ portal, confirm household
and family member information, subscribe to email communications, and upload one acceptable proof of residency dated 2026. Acceptable documents include a Town of Oyster Bay tax bill or utility bill displaying a parent or guardian’s name and Town address. Once uploaded, families must finalize preregistration through the portal. Documentation will be reviewed, and an email notification will be sent regarding approval status.
“We know many of our youngsters look forward to the warm weather and all the fun the Summer Recreation Program offers,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “With full-day programs available at all five locations, we look forward to another successful summer.”
The mandatory preregistration period is open now through March 27. Final registration will open this spring, and parents will receive email instructions from the Recreation Division. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ summerrecreation or call the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.
New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency Amid Sharp Post-Holiday Donation Drop
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency, urging immediate donations as supplies fall to critically low levels. Holiday disruptions, severe winter storms, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illness have caused donations to drop nearly 40% below hospital demand, leaving less than a two-day supply for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area.
Recent challenges
include major snowstorms that halted travel and blood drives, record flu activity with over 71,000 cases reported in a single week, and holiday timing that eliminated two weeks of peak midweek collections—resulting in about 10,000 fewer donations than needed. “Blood is needed every single day for trauma care, surgeries, cancer treatment, and chronic conditions,” said Jeannie
VetsBuild Program Receives $40,000 PSEG Foundation Grant
United Way of Long Island has received a $40,000 grant from the PSEG Foundation to support VetsBuild, a workforce development program serving Long Island veterans and their families. The grant will provide hands-on green construction training for 20 veterans as they help convert United Way’s Deer Park headquarters into a Net Zero building.
VetsBuild, part of United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy, offers free training in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies such as solar, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, and EV charging, along with financial empowerment education and industry-recognized certifications.
“VetsBuild gave me the skills I needed to change careers,” said Matt, a
program graduate and current PSEG employee.
David Lyons, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island, said the program helps veterans build sustainable careers while supporting a more sustainable Long Island.
United Way of Long Island President and CEO Theresa A. Regnante thanked PSEG for helping veterans gain the skills and confidence needed to transition successfully to civilian employment.
Monteleone Announces Winter Toddler Arts & Crafts Program
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone announced that the popular Toddler Arts & Crafts Program will be offered again this winter, beginning on February 10th. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.
Program begins February 10th and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child.
Classes will take place on:
• Tuesdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for threeand-four-year-olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;
Mascolino, NYBC Vice President of Blood Operations.
Although January is National Blood Donor Month, the need is urgent now due to blood’s limited shelf life. NYBC encourages eligible donors to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org. Those unable to donate can still help by volunteering or supporting NYBC’s mission financially at nybc.org/support-us.
“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Councilman Monteleone.
“Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children an opportunity to meet others their age and explore their creativity. Highlights of the program include holiday crafts and ceramics.”
The Toddler Arts & Crafts
• Wednesdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for threeand-four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage;
• Thursdays at 10:00 am for two-year-olds, and 11:00 am for threeand-four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.
Registration is available online through the Parks Registration Portal at oysterbaytown.com/sports
Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Each class is approximately 45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided with enrollment. The final day to request a refund for this program will be February 19, 2026.
The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.
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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 asked to have education and experience including 60 college semester credit hours completed by June 30, 2026; military service; or municipal police training. Learn more at parks.ny.gov/about/park-
police/park-policenewapplicants.
“With updated guidelines and requirements, we are proud to welcome a new generation of park police candidates,” 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.”
New recruits will receive hands-on field work and classroom education in the following: 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.
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