The Mid Island Times

08/14/2025

The Hicksville Water District has warned its constituents to be on the lookout for outside water companies attempting to sell their own free water testing kits, cautioning that the results their kits present aren’t verified by the Nassau County Health Department.

https://www.midislandtimes.com/articles/water-district-warns-about-testing-kit-scams/

08/07/2025

The Levittown Community Council’s 28th annual Lazy Days of Summer event was held on July 19, and provided all-ages activities, music, and entertainment, along with refreshments, that all made a fun day for local families and community members.

On July 19, Senator Steve Rhoads joined Assemblyman John Mikulin, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, and Legislator Tom McKevitt at the Levittown Community Council’s 28th Annual Lazy Days of Summer at the Village Green. The event featured fun games, music, and entertai...

08/06/2025

9-year-old Carter Santelmo was recently awarded the New York State Liberty Medal by NY State Senator Steve Rhoads for his actions as a 7-year-old in April 2023, when, during a vacation to Florida, Carter spotted his then 4-year-old brother floating unconscious in a pool and pulled him to safety, allowing for his life to be saved.

On July 18, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads proudly awarded the New York State Liberty Medal — the highest civilian honor bestowed by the New York State— to 9-year-old Carter Santelmo for his extraordinary bravery and quick thinking that saved his younger brother’s life. Carter, who previo...

08/05/2025

Commander Matthew J. DeGregorio from VFW Post 9592 in Levittown was recently inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame for his service during the Vietnam War as an aircraft maintenance crew member and as crew chief of the 602nd Fighter Squadron, in addition to his work as commander of the Post 9592.

On July 11, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads inducted Commander Matthew J. DeGregorio of VFW Post 9592 in Levittown into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. A Brooklyn native raised in Levittown, DeGregorio served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War as an Aircraft Maintenanc...

08/01/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Passport Weekend at Town Halls North and South from Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 10, will help residents apply for a new passport, get their required documents in order, and take a passport photo.

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequ...

07/31/2025

The New York Islanders will once again be holding their Learn to Play hockey clinic for kids aged 5–9 starting August 6 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, with sessions taking place on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. until September 25.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that a special New York Islanders ‘Learn to Play’ Hockey Clinic is returning to the Town of Oyster for children ages 5 – 9 and includes 8 on-ice training sessions beginning on August 6. Part of The Future Islanders Program, this ‘Learn to Play’ clinic i...

07/30/2025

The Bristal Assisted Living’s All-Star Senior Softball Game took place on Wednesday, July 16, and aside from marking the 25th anniversaries of both the 2000 Mets-Yankees World Series and the Bristal’s beginnings, it also gave the residence’s senior athletes the chance to shine and have a great time while showing their passion for the sport.

The Bristal Assisted Living, in partnership with the New York Senior Softball Association (NYSSA), hosted its annual The Bristal All-Stars Senior Softball Game, a spirited celebration of community, aging with purpose, and America’s favorite pastime. Kerri Winans Kaley, Director of Business Develop...

07/29/2025

NY State Senator Steve Rhoads celebrated the opening of his new District Office on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown with a ribbon cutting ceremony, and encouraged anyone who needs help with an issue or just wants to stop by and say hi to pay a visit.

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of community members, families, and local leaders from across the 5th Senate District to the official ribbon cutting ceremony of his District Office at 2900 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. “This office is more than just a place wh...

07/28/2025

The Levittown Kiwanis Club recently awarded their $1,000 scholarships to Kylie Kagen from Island Trees High School, Ingrid Torres of Division Avenue High School, and Angelina Wilmer of MacArthur High School, with KIwanis officials and NY State Senator Steve Rhoads on hand to congratulate them.

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, a proud Kiwanian himself, joined the Levittown Kiwanis Club to congratulate the 2025 recipients of the $1,000 Kiwanis Scholarships. Pictured with Senator Rhoads are Kylie Kagen of Island Trees High School, Kiwanis President Linda Crozier, and members of the Levit...

07/25/2025

Nassau County Teen Poet Laureate Katherine Galbraith-Chan ,a student at the Wheatley School in Westbury, will be attending the Hicksville Poetry Open Mic on Monday, August 11, to recite some of her poetry live, with Hicksville resident Noelle Cunneely set to host the event.

Katherine Galbraith-Chan, who was affirmed Nassau County’s Teen Poet Laureate in May 2025 by the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society, will be reciting her poetry on Monday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville. This special evening marks Katherine....

07/24/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay is looking for photos taken by its residents around the community of people, places, events, and overall scenery, with submissions to be potentially used by the Town in future publications such as its website, social media pages, brochures, and its annual calendar.

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to submit photos taken in the Town of Oyster Bay to be considered for future use in Town publications.  “We accept photos year-round submitted by our residents which depict people, places, community events and scenery throughout our Town,” said Town Cou...

07/24/2025

Members of the local Sikh community, as well as Senator Steve Rhoads, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, and Assemblyman John Mikulin, gathered at Gurdwara Shaheedan Sahib in Hicksville on July 6 to honor the memories of two of North India’s most cherished saints.

Senator Rhoads expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to stand with the Sikh community on this meaningful occasion.