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Autism Support Group, Long Island Town Install Play Communication Boards At Parks Autism Support Group, Long Island Town Install Play Communication Boards At Parks
Autism Support Group, Long Island Town Install Play Communication Boards At Parks Together, a Long Island autism support group and local town leaders made a step in helping ensure children with autism feel welcomed in the community. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino unveiled a series of play communication boards built (or in the process of being installed) in parks across the town. The project, which is part of the town’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, was developed and installed alongside Bethpage-based organization Rocco’s Voice for Autism and The Warner Fund. Play communication boards offer children symbols and images they can …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island Pizzerias Raise $100K For High School Bus Crash Victims Long Island Pizzerias Raise $100K For High School Bus Crash Victims
Long Island Pizzerias Raise $100K For High School Bus Crash Victims One hundred and forty pizzerias across Long Island participated in a massive fundraiser to continue support for the victims of a double-fatal high school bus crash. Just days after the double-fatal Thursday, Sept. 21 Farmingdale High School band bus crash, co-founders Alyssa Guidice, Anthony Laurino, and Jim Serpico put their heads together to devise a way to fuse a fundraiser with something every Long Islander loves: a good pizza pie. Though the effects of the crash were felt throughout the Farmingdale community, it hit Laurino especially hard – his son was in the school’s second bus a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Long Island Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral ‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Long Island Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Long Island Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral A young EMT from Long Island is continuing to leave an indelible mark on her community, even after her death. Glen Cove resident Susan Giovanniello, a 19-year-old who died suddenly while on duty on Monday, April 3, continues to be remembered not only by friends and family but also by the town in which she served. Earlier Report: ‘Brightest Smile In The Room’: Support Pours In After Glen Cove EMT’S Sudden Passing Giovanniello’s funeral ceremony and entombment were held on the morning of Thursday, April 6. Her dedication to service and untimely death has made an impact on even the most s…

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by Sophie Grieser
Real Estate
Dilapidated 'Zombie House' Demolished On Long Island After Years Of Complaints Dilapidated 'Zombie House' Demolished On Long Island After Years Of Complaints
Dilapidated 'Zombie House' Demolished On Long Island After Years Of Complaints Crews have demolished a dilapidated Long Island "zombie home" following years of complaints from neighbors and failed code inspections. The house, located in Plainview, was demolished on Wednesday, Aug. 4, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto announced. The demolition marks the 22nd "eyesore" to be taken down by the Town of Oyster Bay since the Quality of Life Task Force formed less than four years ago. “No community should be forced to deal with unmaintained and dangerous eyesores that serve as havens for swatters, rodents and other such problems," Sa…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Here's Lineup For New Long Island Drive-In Concert Series Here's Lineup For New Long Island Drive-In Concert Series
Here's Lineup For New Long Island Drive-In Concert Series Get ready to get your groove on when a new type of free summer concert series hits Long Island. A first-ever "drive-in" concert series in Nassau County was announced by Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino who said the town was excited to host the events. The concerts, which are all free and open to residents only, will be held in the parking lot of Tobay Beach, Saladino said. Concert goers will experience a wide variety of genres that range from country to rock, providing free family-fun entertainment for all music lovers.  Each concert will begin at 8 p.m., and residents are …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Amazon In Talks To Open New Warehouse On Long Island Amazon In Talks To Open New Warehouse On Long Island
Amazon In Talks To Open New Warehouse On Long Island Amazon could soon build a warehouse on Long Island at the site of a long-contested property, creating more than 550 jobs if a deal with the property owners can be reached.  Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino confirmed the company is in talks with the owners of the Cerro Wire property in Syosset, in Nassau County, as a location to build a 20,000-square-foot warehouse. The warehouse would be located on the south end of the site, away from homes and schools, which have both opposed numerous attempts to develop the site since 1998. Saladino, who said he has seen the site plan, sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home
Town Demolishes Long Island Zombie Home A zombie house was demolished on Long Island. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Lou Imbroto Officials joined with the local community Friday morning, Sept. 27 in demolishing a dilapidated and abandoned zombie home plaguing the Farmingdale community. “We take quality of life issues very seriously in our Town and protecting our residents is a top priority for me and my colleagues on the Town Board,” said Saladino. The Farmingdale property marks the ninth zombie home successfully removed from local neighborhoods through the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force. …

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands
Long Island Brewery Will Sponsor Oyster Festival Expected To Draw Thousands A Long Island craft brewery will sponsor next month's Oyster Festival which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The waterfront festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and organizers of the Oyster Festival announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that the iconic seaside festival has secured a new title sponsor in Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue.  "The Oyster Fest Committee estimates that between 150,000 to 200,000 people attend each year," said Marta Kane, Town of Oyster Bay spokesperson…

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by Donna Christopher
Politics
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems?
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? The Town of Oyster Bay is looking to oysters to solve its water problems. The Town designated three parcels of underground land as conservation management areas for the preservation, seeding, rehabilitation of shellfish including the use of community oyster gardens, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Thursday, Aug. 1. The areas in Town waters include one along West Shore Road in Bayville, one at Laurel Hollow Beach, and one in Oyster Bay Cove. The locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor come to about 50 acres total, and will eventually lead to the creation of a self-sustai…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters
Be Prepared If Emergency Arises, Officials Warn As Boaters Flock To Waters Boaters need to be prepared if an emergency arises when out on the water this July 4th holiday and throughout the summer, officials are warning. Marine patrol units in the region are increasing their marine presence over the four-day weekend to make sure vessels are safe and boaters obey Boating While Intoxicating laws. Before heading out on the water, check to make sure your boat has required safety equipment on board, including a personal flotation device for each person on board.  Kids under 12  must wear life jackets at all times in New York on boats less than 65 feet and all…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Sneak Peek: Two New Tropical Restaurants Debut At TOBAY Beach Sneak Peek: Two New Tropical Restaurants Debut At TOBAY Beach
Sneak Peek: Two New Tropical Restaurants Debut At Tobay Beach Two new tropical restaurants are making their debuts at TOBAY Beach. The Boat Yard and the Surf Shack, which both launched Friday, June 21, offer affordable food and drinks throughout the summer season.  The restaurants are part of the Island Time Hospitality Group, said Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Officer Brian Devine.  The tiki bar is a full-service restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner, depending on the weather. It is situated near the north beach on the ocean side of Tobay Beach, he explained. The Boat Yard is located on the bay side of the beach. It i…

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by Donna Christopher
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Hundreds Of Automobiles Coming To Long Island's Spring Classic Car Show At Tobay Beach Hundreds Of Automobiles Coming To Long Island's Spring Classic Car Show At Tobay Beach
Hundreds Of Automobiles Coming To Long Island's Spring Classic Car Show At Tobay Beach Unless you're an Oyster Bay resident or anchor your boat offshore, you probably don't go to the restricted access Tobay Beach too often. On Sunday, May 19, there will be hundreds of classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars against the backdrop of the beautiful barrier island for the Long Island's 2019 Spring Classic. The event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is at Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced the rescheduling from April 28 when it rained.  Spectators on the 19th will enter this premier car show free. What's…

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by Donna Christopher