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🌱 Patch AM: How Oyster Bay’s newly sworn leaders say they’ve turned finances around

Also check out Big Stretch: A Comedy Show (ft. Jay Jurden!) on the Oyster Bay Patch calendar

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Good day Oyster Bay! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oyster Bay’s newly sworn leaders say they’ve turned finances around
  • How Hempstead’s deputy supervisor pay compares to Oyster Bay’s setup

Also on today's calendar: Big Stretch: A Comedy Show (ft. Jay Jurden!) and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Oyster Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: A rain or snow shower; windy, with a high of 42 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
  • Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Of Oyster Bay Officials Sworn Into Office During Inauguration Ceremony (patch.com) — Town of Oyster Bay residents have new and returning leaders officially sworn in, including Supervisor Joseph Saladino and three councilmen, during the 2026 inauguration ceremony. Held at South Woods Middle School in Syosset, the event highlighted the administration’s claimed financial turnaround, expanded services, and major road repaving, with performances by local artists and Syosset High School students adding a community feel.
   

• Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby gets $10,000 raise for job as deputy supervisor (newsday.com) — A pay raise for Hempstead Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby is drawing scrutiny, and the article notes that Oyster Bay handles its deputy supervisor role differently. Unlike Hempstead, Oyster Bay appoints a full-time deputy supervisor who is not also an elected official, offering residents a point of comparison in how neighboring towns structure and compensate leadership.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday January 15
  • Full Body Strength - Live and Virtual
    Studia A & B , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
    10:00 am
  • Chair Yoga with Lauren Goldfarb
    Levittown Public Library , 1 Bluegrass Ln , Levittown
    10:30 am
  • ARTful Adventures
    Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs at the Meeting Room , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
    10:30 am
  • Bethpage State Park — Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club
    Bethpage State Park Playground , QG3M+8C , Old Bethpage
    10:50 am
  • Silver Sneakers Cardio - Live and Virtual
    Studia A & B , 45 Manetto Hill Road , Plainvew
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Looking for recommendations for an honest and reliable electrician to work on an hourly rate or a day rate at my home.
    Need to replace around 20 light switches and receptacles, along with some other small electrical work. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Oyster Bay/East Norwich)
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🗞 Nearby News

Jericho

  • Sequential Prophet-5 Analog Poly Synthesizers: Vintage Model Announced (apnews.com)
  • Flagstar weathered a merger and restructuring. Now, it's shifting its focus. (crainsdetroit.com)
  • Greek Couple Seek New Owner to Take Over Beloved Business ‘New Bakaliko' in Long Island (thenationalherald.com)

Hicksville

  • In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of a contested election (myplainview.com)
  • Suspicious Fire Reported at Plainview Residence, Quickly Extinguished (thelegaladvocate.com)

Levittown

Ok Oyster Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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