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HERALD Vol. 128 No. 20
‘Re-clamming the bay’
Summer concerts return to Nassau
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What are the results of L.V. investigation? with Operation Democracy, a civics-focused nonprofit closely tied to district activities includThe Locust Valley Central ing the Remembrance Bowl, School District’s investigation student trips to Normandy and into former Board of Education curriculum development conPresident Lauren Themis has nected to World War II and concluded that Themis violated civic education. The report stated that the her fiduciary duties to the district. Themis did so, the investi- par tnership was generally a c c e p t e d by t h e g ation found, by b o a rd u n t i l l a s t advocating for the summer, when Thei n t e re s t s o f t h e mis resigned and nonprofit Operatur ned over comtion Democracy munications with while directing intellectual properintellectual property attor neys to t y at t o r n e y s re incoming President tained by the disNick Vasiliou. trict to grant the The Board of organization distri- lAuREN THEMIS Education released bution rights to an Former president, a statement about educational curric- Locust Valley Central the investigation on ulum developed by School District Tuesday, which did district employees not mention Theat taxpayer expense. The findings were detailed mis by name. “While we acknowledge that in a confidential report submitted Dec. 1 by an investigator, a board member voluntarily former Administrative Judge resigned in December 2025, Elena Cacavas, after a months- moving forward, the Board is long probe authorized by the focused on maintaining stabilischool board. The results were ty and continuity in district released following a Freedom leadership and operations,” the of Information Law request by statement read. According to the report, conthe Herald. The investigation centered cerns about Themis’s connecon the district’s relationship Continued on page 7
By WIll SHEElINE
wsheeline@liherald.com
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town Supervisor Joseph Saladino snapped a selfie with elected officials, Raynham Hall Museum staff and members of the oyster Bay-east norwich Chamber of Commerce.
History Hunt set to return to Long Island landmarks By WIll SHEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the return of the Long Island History Hunt at Raynham Hall Museum, unveiling a Revolutionary War-themed edition of the regional program that encourages residents and visitors to explore historic sites across Long Island. Speaking at the historic Oyster Bay museum on Monday, Saladino said that “Red Coats and Rebels” would commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution while promoting local history and tourism. “Last year we joined together to unveil the Long Island History Hunt program, which has been a great success,” he said. “We’ve
been asked to bring it back again, and so we are. But this year it has a special twist, as it’s the ‘Redcoats and Rebels’ edition.” The free interactive program invites participants to visit designated historical sites, take selfies at each location and upload the photos online for a chance to win prizes. “This year’s Long Island History Hunt will feature 26 museums, landmarks, historical sites like this one throughout the region,” Saladino said. “Everything with ties to the Revolutionary War.” The hunt is sponsored by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, and presented in partnership with the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Continued on page 8
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will continue to clear my name at whatever cost.