Old Bethpage News – LI Press

District Commissioner Andrew Bader, Neal Schatt, Michael Schatt, Commissioner Marc Laykind and Commissioner Michael Chad (L. to R.).

Business

Plainview Water District recognizes Plainview Family Bagel

Plainview-Old Bethpage had 15 sets of twins graduate as part of its Class of 2025.

Education

Plainview-Old Bethpage graduating class features 15 sets of twins

By Casey Fahrer

Plainview-Old Bethpage held their 2025 Graduation ceremony at Hofstra University

Education

Plainview-Old Bethpage graduates Class of 2025

By Frankie DiCalogero

Juliana Lupo-Ambrose (R.) of Plainview-Old Bethpage is congratulated on being named Barry Tech Student of the Quarter by Principal William Poll.

Community Events

Plainview-Old Bethpage teen named Student of the Quarter by Nassau BOCES

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Education

Plainview-Old Bethpage schools prepare for cell phone ban

By Ryan Toohill

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino honoring Joe Varrone, a long time Memorial Day parade committee member and Vietnam war veteran

Living

Plainview-Old Bethpage holds Memorial Day parade

By Casey Fahrer

The Hicksville School District received the supermajority vote it needed as community members across the county voted on their district's budgets

Business

Hicksville budget clears 60% hurdle

By Casey Fahrer

The Roller Rebels aren't letting Nassau County's proposed trans athlete ban keep them from celebrating the team's 20th anniversary.

Roller Rebels celebrate 20th anniversary

By Nicole Formisano

Former employee testifies against principal during 3020-a proceedings in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

Business

Former employee testifies against Plainview-Old Bethpage principal

By Casey Fahrer

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) hosts 48th Anniversary Celebration of Life Gala 2025

Community Events

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) hosts 48th Celebration of Life Gala

By Long Island Press

Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School Assistant Principal Dorothy Drexel (R.) and her husband Raymond Drexel (L.) after she was honored for time as an administrator

Education

Plainview-Old Bethpage administrator wins state award

By Casey Fahrer

Plainview-Old Bethpage's Board of Education votes to adopt $197.4 million budget at April 23 meeting

Business

Plainview-Old Bethpage adopts $197.4 million budget

By Casey Fahrer

Plainview-Old Bethpage holds second hearing for allegations made against former Pasadena elementary school principal on Tuesday, April 22

Plainview-Old Bethpage considers allegations against tenured principal

By Casey Fahrer

Lisa Herbert of Seaford is running unopposed for a Board of Education seat in May

Education

Southeast Nassau’s Board of Education candidates

By Casey Fahrer

Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education discussed its budget on Monday, April 7

Business

Plainview-Old Bethpage expecting to see enrollment increase in 2025-26

By Casey Fahrer

Face painting at 2024 SpringFest held by the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

Community Events

SpringFest set to return for its annual festivities

Parshwa Shah, Plainview-Old Bethpage student who is a finalist for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Community Events

Parshwa Shah named finalist for Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Plainview-Old Bethpage community members giving back to community

Community Events

Plainview-Old Bethpage community give back with ‘The Power of Belongings’

Valedictorian Jillian Zhang and salutatorian Chloe Ng

Education

Plainview-Old Bethpage names Jillian Zhang, Chloe Ng as valedictorian, salutatorian

By Casey Fahrer

Students performed alongside the world-class musicians of the Mark Wood Experience.

Community Events

Electric violinist Mark Wood guides students through week of performance

The Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School Science Olympiad Team had a strong showing at the 2025 Nassau East Regional Science Olympiad competition.

Community Events

Plainview-Old Bethpage students takes home 10 medals in regional science Olympiad

Bob Eslick honored at Town of Oyster Bay board meeting on Feb. 25

Community Events

Bob Eslick honored by Town of Oyster Bay for charitable efforts

By Casey Fahrer

Superintendent of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Mary O’Meara

Business

Plainview-Old Bethpage proposes $197M ed budget at board meeting

By Casey Fahrer

Members of the Chinese Honor Society at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School organized a series of Lunar New Year-themed events at the school.

Community Events

Chinese Honor Society hosts series of Year of the Snake-themed events

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