Syosset’s Jackson Avenue Project Hits a Speed Bump

The Department of Public Works (DPW) secured approximately $3.6 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Jackson Avenue project. The project includes improvements to Jackson Avenue from Jericho Turnpike to the railroad tracks and also includes the realignment of Jackson Avenue along that stretch of the road.

Woodbury’s Other Movie Star

Syosset-Woodbury has had its share of show business success stories in recent years: Natalie Portman, Judd Apatow, Idina Menzel, and Adam Paschal being some names that immediately come to mind. However, long before any of the above made their mark, there was Billy Schulman, a 13-year-old Woodbury resident who starred alongside David McCallum and Ossie Davis in Teacher, Teacher, a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie that debuted on NBC in February of 1969.

Nassau Republicans Take Back Majority in Legislature

County Executive Race Too Close to Call

(Editor’s Note: The election numbers contained in this story were from the Nassau County Board of Elections and were still unofficial as of press time.)

Residents headed for the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Election Day 2009 - to vote for their candidates of choice.

Syosset Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Batteries in Smoke Detectors When Changing Clocks

As the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches, the Syosset Fire Department urges residents to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout their homes, and to test those detectors to make sure that they are functioning properly. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., and it is the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, says Syosset FD.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Village of Muttontown to Hear Tree Removal Applications

The Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Muttontown will hear the following Tree Removal Applications at a meeting to be held at Village Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 10 commencing at 7:30 p.m.

A request to remove approximately four trees at 2162 Titus Path, known as Section 16, Block B, Lot 0091, in the name of Philip and Angela Priolo.

Nighttime Lane Closures on Route 135

For the protection of motorists, two northbound and/or southbound travel lanes of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway/NY Route 135 in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, Nassau County, will be closed during the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. between NY Route 105 (Exit 3) and NY Route 107 (Exit 5). These lane closures will continue each night, Sunday through Friday for approximately four weeks, weather permitting, and are needed to perform cleaning and painting of the pedestrian bridges between the noted exits. Local officials and emergency service providers have been advised of these night time travel lane closures.

Syosset Holds Board Meeting

At the Monday, Oct. 19 Syosset Central School District Board of Education meeting, the board celebrated Columbus Day a little late. Third graders from every elementary school in the district performed a short play about the life of Christopher Columbus, complete with two songs. While some of the performers needed a little prompting to remember their lines, the play was a huge success; it was very close to standing-room only in the South Woods Middle School auditorium. There was also plenty of enthusiasm for Board of Education Appreciation Week.

Nassau Red Cross Offers Tips for Caring for Someone With the Flu

With the H1N1 (swine flu) virus spreading and seasonal flu season upon us, the American Red Cross is offering important tips for people who are sick or are taking care of someone with the flu.

“It’s important to know what to do to protect yourself and others when you are taking care of someone who has the flu,” said Sharon Stanley, chief nurse and director, Red Cross Disaster Health and Mental Health Services.

Syosset Holds Board Meeting

On Monday, Sept. 21 at the Syosset Central School Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Herman jokingly reminded everyone that Dancing With the Stars was on at nine o’clock. The joke got plenty of laughs, but considering how fast the board flew through voting on more than 30 resolutions, everyone in attendance probably got home in time for the show. Considering that the meeting itself contained not one but two dance numbers from the Syosset High School dance program, this was an impressive feat.

Farm Stands Offer Local Produce

The Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB) is promoting locally grown produce and local farm stands that sell it. Local residents have two nearby options with farm stands located in Old Brookville and Woodbury.

Youngs Farmstand is located on Hegeman’s Lane in Old Brookville (626-3955). They offer locally grown products including corn, tomatoes, squash, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, beans, peppers, homemade pies, breads, soups, jams, chicken pot pie and also a country gift shop. They are open from February 14 through December 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sundays.