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For Clarkson Estate, a future still unknown been zoned for potential subdivision into three-quarter-acre residential lots since Bayville The Clarkson Estate, the created zoning laws in 1937. At the Feb. 24 village board only mansion left remaining in Bayville from the turn of the meeting, resident Bill Bleyer, a 20th century, has sustained inte- longtime journalist and author, said that the village rior and exterior should be proactive damage and underin trying to save the gone numerous mansion, and enalterations over the couraged the board decades, and is need to work with United of repairs that will Cerebral Palsy to costs an estimated find a solution to $10 million or more. p re s e r ve i t , a n d The structure is avoid a potential the last of the Gold demolition. Coast mansions that B l e ye r a r g u e d once lined Bayville’s that “the only way western waterfront. there is a successful Built by wealthy outcome in terms of families in the late preserving a histor19th and early 20th ic site involves getcenturies, they were ting involved very k n ow n fo r t h e i r quickly and being European-influproactive.” enced architecture. Minicozzi made At this point, the BILL BLEYER it clear after the fate of the property public-comment remains unknown, Bayville resident portion of the meetbecause the United ing that United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, which owns the Cerebral Palsy was exploring property, has not made any all of its options. “They don’t decisions on it, and it has not know what they want to do yet,” been listed for sale, according to he said. In 1913, after purchasing Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi. The 75-acre property has CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
By LUKE FEENEY
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Courtesy Harmony Heights Day School
Kindling hope through art Artwork by students from Harmony Heights Day School, in East Norwich, will be featured in a show at Hive Market & Gallery starting on Saturday. Story, more photos, Page 3.
L.V. Board of Ed offers details on district curriculum, budget By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
The Locust Valley Central School District Board of Education addressed financial planning and instructional advancements at its March 4 meeting, as Karen Horoszewski, assistant superintendent for business, and Janine Sampino, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, presented updates on the district’s budget and educational strategies for the 2025-26 school year. Sampino emphasized a commitment to fostering student success through a “whole-child approach,” focusing on a child’s long-term development and growth rather than just academic achievement. “When we think of budget, we think of planning,” Sampino said. “Two goals that we really
looked at are continuously improving overall academic achievement and strengthening a student-centered, whole-child approach.” The district’s instructional strategy centers on promoting critical thinking, creativity and lifelong learning. Sampino credited building principals and instructional coordinators for their efforts in analyzing student data to refine educational programming. As part of this initiative, the district is aligning curriculum with new state standards, particularly in math, science and social studies. Its plans include expanding elementary social studies programs and adding an intermediate science teacher. Community engagement remains a focal point, with initiatives such as parent workshops and the “Leader in Me” program aimed at strengthening student support networks. ProfesCONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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