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Ex-Principal Lied About Relationship With Student, Faked Job Applications In Oyster Bay: DA Ex-Principal Lied About Relationship With Student, Faked Job Applications In Oyster Bay: DA
Ex-Principal Lied About Relationship With Student, Faked Job Applications In Oyster Bay: DA The former principal of a Long Island middle school has been charged with faking her employment application, leaving out that she had her license suspended years prior for having a relationship with a student. Jessica Bader, who was previously known as Jessica Zimbler, faced her arraignment on Monday, April 1, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Bader, age 52 from Nesconset, applied for a position as the Director of Humanities at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District (OBENCSD) in March 2022, the DA’s Office said. She was hired two months later. In July 2023, she…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool' Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool'
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool' Billy Joel’s current hometown in New York has him feelin’ alright after honoring the musician with his very own street. The Piano Man himself, age 74, was on hand for a ceremony on Long Island Thursday, Oct, 19 in Oyster Bay, to unveil the new Billy Joel Way. New signage will replace a section of Audrey Avenue, located in the downtown area in front of Joel’s shop “20th Century Cycles.” Speaking to a large crowd gathered under the clear blue sky, Joel recalled how his mother would often bring him to Oyster Bay as a child growing up in the hamlet of Hicksville. He remembered thinking of th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay
New Principal Announced In Oyster Bay A Long Island school has appointed a principal just in time for the new school year, school officials announced. On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced that Melissa Argaman was appointed as the new principal of Oyster Bay High School. Argaman’s new title was effective Thursday, Sept. 7, and came in the wake of previous principal Sharon Lasher’s retirement, the district said. She originally joined the district in 2021, where she served as Oyster Bay High School’s supervisor of guidance before stepping in as acting principal for the second half …

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by Sophie Grieser
Schools
Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members
Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Welcomes 10 New Staff Members A Long Island school district is beginning the school year with some brand-new additions to its staff. The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District has welcomed 10 new staff members, the district announced on Thursday, Sept. 1. "Each of these individuals brings something special to the table and I am confident that our Oyster Bay-East Norwich students, staff and families will soar under their leadership and expertise,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Francesco Ianni said. “We are thrilled to welcome them to the district and are ready for a successful 2022-2023 school year!" The new st…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District COVID-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District
Covid-19: Three Cases Confirmed At Nassau County School District Three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at a Long Island school district. Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District Superintendent Dr. Laura Seinfeld said the positive cases were reported to district on Monday afternoon, Sept. 14. That led to the closure of three buildings - Oyster Bay High School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and James H. Vernon School - for in-person learning Tuesday, Sept. 15. "The DOH has confirmed that the case investigation has been completed and close contacts have been identified and are beginning a mandatory quarantine for up …

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by Joe Lombardi