Mystery Picture: September 17, 2012

People Know Cruise Night

Billy Minicozzi recognized the mystery picture as the car show down by Taby’s diner.  He said, “They serve the best hamburgers on Long Island.”

Gregory Adami said, “It was taken at one of the car shows on Audrey Avenue by a person standing by the new town hall because I can see the Buckingham’s awning that is hanging over the sidewalk.”

Editorial: Looking For A Cure

Elfia Presta of East Norwich had one small request for the Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot, this Monday, Sept. 17. That was to remind people about cancer and the need for a cure. Her prayer was, “Dear God, I pray for a cure for cancer. Amen.” She hoped we would pass along that prayer.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the American Cancer Society is gearing up for a walk on Jones Beach.

Editorial: Enjoy A Royal Experience — Locally

When we were in London several years ago we were amazed by how much America was featured on British television. They make the “pond” seem very small. We guess it has to do with our common language as well as our English cultural roots.

So, if you enjoyed watching Queen Elizabeth celebrate her Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympics in London, you might want to put the events happening at NYIT on your calendar.

Mystery Picture: September 11, 2012

Georgia Cagney Knows Oyster Bay

Georgia Cagney called to identify the mystery picture in the Sept. 6 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. She said, “It’s the parking lot across the street from the Life Enrichment Center (LEC). It is behind the houses on East Main Street.” When Ms. Cagney, a member of the LEC of Oyster Bay, was told she was correct, she said, “I never get the pictures. I’m so happy.” We’re happy for her. We were concerned that the photo would be too hard to identify.

Billy Minicozzi called and said, “It’s the parking lot behind Nino’s.” On a sports note he said the Jets would be playing Buffalo on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Mystery Picture: September 4, 2012

Billy Minicozzi Knows Oyster Bay

Billy Minicozzi called to identify the Aug. 30 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot. He said, “It’s people playing volleyball at Theodore Roosevelt Park.” That is correct.

The newspaper had an early deadline because of the Monday holiday, so he was the lone caller, and always a welcome voice to hear. If you remember, there was extensive coverage of beach volleyball during the Olympics, but at TR Park you don’t have to wear a bikini. It’s a ‘dress as you come’ event.

Editorial: Steps From Ground Zero

In commemoration of 9/11, the Brooke Jackman Foundation (BJF) is commemorating its 11th anniversary with their 3rd annual read-a-thon. The nonprofit organization named for Brooke, an Oyster Bay High School alumna, promotes literacy for at-risk children in the greater New York area. The event, A Celebration of Literacy and Hope will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 1:30 pm, just steps from Ground Zero at the Winter Garden in the World Financial Center in lower Manhattan. Hosted by Arts Brookfield, this free public event for children and families will celebrate the positive, transformative power of literacy.

The 11th annual Read-a-thon will also debut readings from a newly published collection of stories and illustrations from the kids in the foundation’s programs, called ABC, My Family & Me: An Alphabet Book by the Kids of the Brooke Jackman Foundation. All proceeds from the sale of the book support the work of BJF.

Mystery Picture: August 28, 2012

Emma Guevara Knows Oyster Bay

Emma Guevara emailed her answer to the Aug. 23 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot. “The picture is of the Easter egg hunt at Raynham Hall.” She is exactly right. The museum holds an annual Easter egg hunt for children in their Victorian Garden.

School is opening on Thursday, Aug. 30 this year, so we would like to wish Emma and all her fellow students a great year.

Editorial: Who Knows Where Or When...

The Nassau County Department of Health reported the first confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Nassau County resident this year.

It stated that the individual is an adult female over the age of 70 who resides in the Town of Oyster Bay. She became ill with symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on Friday, July 27, was hospitalized and is now recovering.

Mystery Picture: August 21, 2012

Billy Minicozzi Knows Oyster Bay

Billy Minicozzi had a good answer for the Aug. 16 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot. He said it was taken at the Oyster Bay marina. While not quite what we were looking for as a location/answer, it is an accurate identification of the spot — more or less. If you have a more precise location we would appreciate a call at 403-5104.

Billy was also pleased to say that last week, “The new Stop & Shop finally opened up.”

Editorial: I Never Saw A Poem Lovely As A Tree

Joyce Kilmer wrote a poem we learned in high school, saying something like, “I never saw a poem as lovely as a tree...” that ended... “only God can make a tree.”

Listening to the Town of Oyster Bay hearing on amending their tree ordinance we noted that no one was mentioning that trees are more than a landscape addition and/or problem. They are living machines that give us oxygen. We plant them to keep the planet alive and filled with life-giving oxygen. Before the planet could thrive it needed that cushion of oxygen to keep the sun from burning us to a crisp.