Senator Schumer Optimistic About Long Island Economy

Credits Mangano, Levy for Using Stimulus Money ‘the Right Way’

On Monday, June 28, Senator Charles Schumer came to the Long Island Association Small Business Council Executive Breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury to discuss the economy- both on a national level, and to address issues specific to Long Island.

Syosset Board of Education Celebrates Athletes, Bids Farewell to Trustee

At the Monday, June 14 Syosset Central School District Board of Education meeting, the excitement of the upcoming summer break was tempered with sadness, as members of the board said their goodbyes to longtime trustee and former board vice president Patricia Maschio.

Jericho BOE Says Goodbye to Retirees, Congratulates Award Recipients

At the Board of Education meeting on June 17, 15 retirees from the Jericho School District were honored and congratulated for their many years of dedicated service. Those honored were as follows: Mary Bauer (JHS English and reading), Paula Cardias (JHS art), Kathy DeFina (Cantiague elementary teacher), Barbara Harris (JHS math), Phyllis Kasow (learning center), Dolores Katzenstein (clerk typist), Francis Koppeis, (music), Josephine Langone (French), Michael Malkush (technology), Kathleen Maurer-Rittel (library), Andrea Messinger (social work), Janice Raphan (Spanish), Nancy Sammis (physical education), William Wuest (athletic coach), and Beverly Young (learning center). Board President Barbara Krieger personally thanked the retirees and wished them well in their future endeavors.

Outgoing Baylis Principal Goodman Receives Distinguished Service Award

The purpose of the Distinguished Service Award is to recognize outstanding contributions an individual has made to help contribute to the welfare of the children and the PTA after receiving the Jenkins Award. As a recipient of the State Honorary Life Membership Award in 2003, Dr. Goodman has forged even further ahead and truly brought Baylis to its excellence. One may think this person’s role is a given; that she is “supposed” to be there to help the students. However, according to the Baylis PTA, what she has accomplished was not necessarily in her job description. She is a respected, admired member of the community, stretching beyond the front doors of Baylis.

Jericho #32, Syosset #142 On Newsweek’s “America’s Best High Schools” List

On Newsweek’s annual “America’s Best High Schools” list, Jericho High School came in #32 in the nation, as well as second in the state, while Syosset High School came in over a hundred ranks behind at #142. Despite the gap in their rankings, administrators from both schools shared many of the same concerns about the ultimate value of the list, and the logical soundness of judging a high school by any one criterion.

Syosset Man Driving Maserati Arrested for DWI

A Syosset man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Endangerment on Wednesday, June 9 after taking a joyride in Plainview at 110 miles an hour.

‘Kids of Distinction’ Program Winners Announced

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto and Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. co-founders Robert A.J. and Philip M. Eslick are pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 “Kids of Distinction” Program, created to recognize exceptional youngsters in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Senator Gillibrand Speaks Out About Long Island Issues

Since her appointment by Governor Paterson to the U.S. Senate, taking the seat vacated by Hilary Rodham Clinton, followed by her winning the special election in March of 2009, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has had a lot on her plate- from issues as high profile as the economic stimulus package of 2009, to dealing with issues that are less controversial, such as the risk to infants posed by dangerous drop-side cribs. Gillibrand will be running to hold on to her seat in November.

Veterans Remembered With Pride at Syosset Memorial Day Parade

While the celebration of Memorial Day is always resonant, it takes on another dimension during wartime. “Think of the boys who are fighting at this moment- right at this moment,” said World War II veteran Gus Scutari, coordinator of the 2010 Memorial Day Parade in Syosset. While residents from myriad organizations marched cheerfully, and there were plenty of happy little children to be seen running around in red-white-and-blue clothing, as well as beach chairs, hot dogs and ice cream, there was a sense at this year’s parade that the solemnity of the occasion was not forgotten.

BOLD Attorneys Nanos, Brill Honored By Nassau County Bar Association

Many members of the Nassau County Bar Association donate their time and talents to help make NCBA the best it can be. However, each year a few are singled out for special recognition by the NCBA leadership. NCBA President Emily F. Franchina announced that this year’s President’s Award is going to Linda Nanos of Bellmore and Howard Brill of Syosset, for their excellent guidance of BOLD – Bridge Over Language Divides – and the many ways they have worked to help the non-English speaking community.