Night at the (OBR) Museum

All God’s Creatures Use OBRM Yard and Coach for Film Shoot

Murder was the driving force at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum train yard, Friday, March 19. The closing scene of All God’s Creatures, an Indy film was being shot on location, inside the restored Ping Pong coach. The writer/actors Josh Folan and Adam Barnett; with actress Jessica Kaye; and a gallon of blood - were all coming together to create the finish of the film.

Alex Gallego Talks About His Three Years as Chamber Prez

Revving Up an Oyster Bay Institution

Listening to Alex Gallego, retiring president of the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce you are going to hear a lot of superlatives. Alex sees the positive side of life and it comes out as he talks. That was reflected in the Thursday, Feb. 28 induction ceremony held at The Homestead Restaurant. Mr. Gallego made sure that all the volunteers were acknowledged as he turned over the presidency to Michele Browner: Paige Dawson passed the vice presidency on to Carmine Pirolo.

Iraq Veteran to Speak About America’s Vet Dogs March 25

Injured Sgt. Tony Larson to Speak at East Norwich Civic Association Meeting

The East Norwich Civic Association will host Sgt. Tony Larson, a veteran injured in Iraq, at their Thursday March 25 meeting. The event takes place at the Community Methodist Church of East Norwich at 7:45 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The River of Doubt Spawns Book Club Readings on Long Island

Matinecock Lodge Hosts Book Event on April 8

The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard has been chosen by Long Island Reads as its choice for a cooperative book event. Long Island Reads was established in 2002 to bring communities together through sharing the same book. This year, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library is one of seven local libraries in Nassau County joining in the event which will be held on Thursday evening, April 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Matinecock Lodge 806, 14 West Main Street in Oyster Bay, which is entirely fitting, as it is the Masonic Lodge of which President Roosevelt was a member. The timing of the event is excellent as this year is also the anniversary of TR’s African Safari, said Theodore Roosevelt Association acting executive director Howard Ehrlich.

OB-EN Budget Revenue Discussion

The March 2 meeting of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school board was the second budget discussion for the district. Held at the Vernon School, OB-EN Assistant Superintendent for Business Christopher Van Cott talked about revenues to the district as part of the budget preparation process. All revenue sources offset the levy, not the expenditure budget, said Mr. Van Cott.

OB-EN Budget Comments

After Oyster Bay-East Norwich Superintendent of Schools Dr. Phyllis Harrington completed her presentation of the proposed 2010-2011 budget, the public added some comments to the discussion.

OB-EN Budget Unvieled

The economy brought people out to the Feb. 23 Oyster Bay-East Norwich School Board meeting, held in the high school library. Last month the meeting was held at the Roosevelt Elementary School and the next meeting, scheduled for March 2 at the Vernon School.

A New Look At an Old Drug

Heroin: Teen’s Drug of Choice

Today’s image of a heroin addict is no longer an unkempt, dirty loser with needlemarks on their arm, but a smiling, smart teenage Prom Queen. That was the message to parents and teens attending a heroin forum, “Not My Child” presented by Kristin M. Fexas, deputy bureau chief from District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office as she spoke in the St. Dominic High School auditorium recently. Ms. Fexas explained the need to take a decisive stand against the drug merchants.

Black History Celebrated in Oyster Bay

Organist Anthony Teets Talks on Aspects of Slavery on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.

As part of their celebration of Black History Month, members of the Hood A.M.E. Zion Church have planned a host of events. On Sunday, Feb. 21, members gathered at Youngs Memorial Cemetery to consecrate the site of graves of slaves buried there. Small white crosses dot the hill on the way to the burial place of 26th President Theodore Roosevelt.

East Norwich Candidate for 15th Assembly Seat Loses Run

East Norwich candidate Matthew Meng lost his bid for the seat of Assemblyman Rob Walker of the 15th Legislative District. Republicans all got behind Michael Montesano of Glen Head. Automated phone calls from Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, newly elected Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano; Congressman Peter King; and Assemblyman Rob Walker, all helped to get the vote out.