The Mid Island Times

20/08/2025

The Mercy Women’s Bowling League is looking for new members for its bowling league, which meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. at Syosset Lanes, and begins its sessions on Friday, September 5, at $17 per week including three games, shoes, and a ball.

The Mercy Women’s Bowling League is looking for individual women bowlers or teams of 4 to join its friendly non-cash league.  $17 per week for three games, includes shoes and ball. End of season luncheon included.  The League begins Friday, September 5. The league meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM at...

19/08/2025

At the end of last month, local officials joined the staff of the Mid Island Y JCC to present them with a $950,000 grant courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), all of which will help the Center recover from the losses it suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On a celebratory morning, leaders of the Mid Island Y JCC, community residents and supporters gathered on Thursday, July 31 to celebrate a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant that was secured and delivered by Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainv...

18/08/2025

NY State Senator Steve Rhoads recently visited Vincenzo’s Pizzeria in Levittown as part of the Levittown Community Council’s fundraiser at the restaurant, where he paid for eight pizzas for his staff members, 10% of which will go to the Council to help it serve the local community.

On July 25th, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, proudly took part in the Levittown Community Council’s fundraiser at Vincenzo’s Pizzeria of Levittown. Senator Rhoads showed his support by purchasing eight pizzas for his Senate staff, participating in the 10% giveback initiative and helping to...

17/08/2025

Stacy Meyerson, former president of the Plainview Jewish Center, was honored for her leadership, hard work, and impact on the community during the Center’s recent Testimonial Dinner, where she also received a proclamation from NY State Senator Steve Rhoads,

On July 24th, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads proudly honored Outgoing President Stacy Meyerson at the Plainview Jewish Center’s Testimonial Dinner—celebrating a decade and a half of tireless service, heart-driven leadership, and unwavering dedication to her congregation. From chairing the R...

16/08/2025

The Town of Hempstead’s STOP (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program held a recent disposal drive at Levittown Parking Field L2 so residents could dispose of unwanted, hazardous pollutants such as pesticides and drain cleaners and avoid potentially contaminating the environment.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray assisted Roger Clerk of Levittown as they participated in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Program on July 19 at Levittown Parking Field L2. This program allows residents to dispose of harmful pollutants – such as antifreeze, drain clea...

15/08/2025

The Town of Hempstead’s Passport Day on July 19 at Hempstead Town Hall allowed residents to conveniently apply for a passport and get their required documents organized during peaceful weekend hours when doing so on a weekday might not be possible.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) assisted the Luis of Levittown as they participated in “Passport Day” on July 19 at Hempstead Town Hall. “Passport Day” provides the services of the Office of the Town Clerk’s passport services – the largest passport acceptance facility in the Unit...

15/08/2025

The Town of Oyster Bay’s ongoing Free Concert Summer Series recently saw a performance at East Village Green in Levittown by Touch the 80s, a local cover band that specializes in covering 80s new-wave songs, with more performances at various Town locales to be held throughout the summer.

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne (right) greeted members of Touch the 80s prior to their July 11, 2025 performance at East Village Green in Levittown, part of the Town’s Free Summer Concert Series. For a full line-up of summer concerts please visit https://townofhempsteadevents.com/.

14/08/2025

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/

07/08/2025

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...

06/08/2025

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...

05/08/2025

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...

01/08/2025

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...