TOBAY Notebook: Tax Pricetag: $493 Million

Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich announced the town's 2011 General Tax Collection Warrant of nearly $493 million is closed and the records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer.

The original warrant specified that $492,917,259.15 was to be collected to support Nassau County, and special tax districts.  Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $588,602.80 (0.1%). Nassau County was paid $252 million (51 percent) from the collection. The Town of Oyster Bay was paid $73 million (15 percent), and the special tax districts were paid almost $157 million (32 percent).

A list of delinquent property payments was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $10.3 million (2 percent).

Stefanich said property owners with delinquent taxes will be contacted by the Nassau County Treasurer’s Office. Owners will be receiving letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees.

The 2011-12 School Tax levy bill printing will commence on Oct. 1 and mailing will start in early October.

Free prostate screening Oct. 5

The Town of Oyster Bay and the Integrated Medical Foundation will sponsor a free prostate screening on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 3-5 p.m..

The event takes place at the community room at Marjorie R. Post Community Park, according to Oyster Bay Town

“Prostate cancer can be successfully treated, if diagnosed early, and I am proud to join with the Integrated Medical Foundation in building awareness about prostate cancer and providing logistical assistance,”  Venditto said. “This screening can truly be a lifesaver."  

While the PSA tests are FREE, residents are asked to schedule their tests by calling the Integrated Medical Foundation at 631-247-0100. Residents can also visit the foundation's website at: www.imfcares.com. 

Venditto said prostate cancer is the most common type of non-skin cancer in American men and is the second leading cause of death, exceeded only by lung cancer. Fortunately, it is curable if detected early.

Normal garbage collection on Columbus Day

Oyster Bay residents can expect normal sanitation and S.O.R.T. recycling collections on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10. If your garbage is picked up on Mondays, put the pails out Sunday night as usual.

Although all town offices will be closed on Columbus Day, all parks will be open and there will be extended hours at the Town Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. Call 433-7465 for details.