Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Legis. DeRiggi-Whitton criticizes LIPA's communication in wake of Tropical Storm Irene; examines preparedness in lieu of shift to new supplier in 2014.
As a first step in evaluating the county's readiness for another emergency like Tropical Storm Irene, county legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton met with a district manager for the Long Island Power Authority last month and is scheduled to meet with the county's Office of Emergency Management this week, her office said. "It was simply unacceptable that residents in the 18th LD [legislative district] were out of power for a week because of a tropical storm," DeRiggi-Whitton said in a press release. The legislator, who is the ranking member on the legislature's towns, villages and cities committee, met with LIPA district manager Lauren Brookmeyer on January 23 to review the company's preparedness and was added to a special emergency contact …
Outgoing chief honored by mayor and others for leadership of department over last two years.
More than 250 people gathered at the Waterview Club in Bayville on January 14 for the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department's annual installation dinner, where mayor Ralph Suozzi swore in a new chief and slate of officers. Ex-chief Anthony Tripp welcomed incoming chief Rodni Leftwich, who was installed along with first assistant chief Joseph Solomito, Jr., second assistant chief Philip Grella, Jr., third assistant chief Robert Marino, recording secretary Thomas Kenary, corresponding secretary William Bastavanos and treasurer Gilbert Tanaka. Suozzi was joined in praising Tripp's service by state senator Carl Marcellino, assemblyman Charles Lavine, Nassau County executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay town councilwoman Beth Faughnan.
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Glen Cove City Hall
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
5 things to know or do today.
Good morning, Glen Cove! 1. The Glen Cove Booster Club meets at 7:30 p.m. 2. The romantic comedy Midnight in Paris will be shown at 1 p.m. at the Sea Cliff Village Library. 3. The Glen Cove Planning Board/Zoning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. 4. Watch for our crimes nearby report at 10 a.m. 5. Registration continues today for community education programs at North Shore High School, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Glen Cove City Hall
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Town to sponsor annual plunge for UCPN in March.
A day at the beach -- in March? That's what hundreds of people, often referred to as Polar Bears, are expected to do and even swimming in the chilly waters off Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Beach and Marina in Oyster Bay on Sunday, March 11. The 8th anual Polar Bear "Break the Ice Swim" is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. Festivities begin at 1 p.m.; the polar bears take the plunge at 2 p.m. “The Polar Bear Swim is a unique and most worthwhile charity event, and I’m pleased to, again, lend the support of the Town to help ensure its success," said Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, who has served as an Honorary Co-Chairman for the event since its inception. Venditto said the event needs …
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Funds for New Hyde Park, Chaminade bowlers, teaching Indian culture.
Some of the news from communities around Long Island this week. Port Washington Group Seeks Help with Festival Plans are now underway for PortFest, an outdoor celebration of musicians and artists, slated for May 19. Sponsored by HEARTS (a new community organization whose acronym stands for "Helping Enrich The Arts" in Port Washington), PortFest is envisioned to be an all-day event with stages for live music, and booths showing the works of Port Washington artists, and incorporating each of the district's seven schools. New Hyde Park Awarded $125,000 in Community Development Grants The Village of New Hyde Park will receive $125,000 in a Community Development Block Grant. It will fund a variety of projects in the village, including …
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Nassau Restructures Police Precincts In an effort to cut back on spending, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Police Commissioner Thomas Dale announced Monday that four of the county's eight police precincts will be restructured. Four precincts will remain intact while the remaining four will be transformed into new Community Policing Centers, Mangano said. Click here for more information on the restructuring. Auxiliary Police Officers Needed The Nassau County Auxiliary Police is looking for residents to volunteer and serve as members of the Auxiliary Police. The Auxiliary Police are volunteers dedicated to making their community a safe place to live. Members patrol in marked cars equipped with a two-way radio and emergency equipment. …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Senator conducting series of community meetings.
State Sen. Carl Marcellino, R-Syosset, has scheduled a community forum at the Glen Cove Public Library on Feb.16. The informal meeting is one of a series of sessions Marcellino has been conducting through the district. "With the beginning of a new legislative session, this is a great time for Community Forums. Listening to your views enables me to better represent your needs. Please join me and let me know what you think about any topic concerning State government," Marcellino said. The session is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m.
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Glen Cove Public Library
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
County Executive Mangano among politicians on hand as Cuomo discusses what is in store for the upcoming year.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed residents at Molloy College in Rockville Centre Thursday morning with an outline for his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan. The idea, according to Cuomo, is to build upon the "historic reforms" enacted last year and continue to move New York in the right direction. The governor cited "bipartisan cooperation" as a main reason for success in Albany. "Last year's successes have paved the way for us to present a direct and clean-cut budget that allows for significant reforms to reorganize government and make it more effective and efficient for New Yorkers," Cuomo said in a statement. Cuomo discussed a broad range of topics Thursday, ranging from current problems in the state's public education system to a …
Monday, January 30, 2012
Assemblyman expresses concern about state DEC report that says Nassau and Suffolk plants could process chemicals.
Don’t bring dangerous hydrofracking chemicals to our sewer treatment plants, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) told the state Department of Environmental Conservation. “Nassau County should not, and will not, be a dumping ground for hydrofracking waste,” Weisenberg said in a release. “We cannot afford to compromise the health and safety of our community and environment — there are far too many questions that remain in the hydrofracking debate.” Hydraulic fracturing is a process that drills natural gas by injecting water and chemicals at high pressures into underground shale formations. Many believe the process is dangerous and poses health risks to the communities where hydrofracking is taking place. A September 2011 state DEC …
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Nassau County 18th District Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton recently presented citations to two of Glen Cove’s bravest.
Nassau County 18th District Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton recently presented citations to two of Glen Cove’s bravest. She honored outgoing Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tony Tripp and incoming Chief Rodni Leftwich at the installation dinner for the fire department’s 2012 officers. The dinner took place at the Waterview Club in Bayville. The legislator thanked the firefighters, saying: “Your bravery and dedication has saved many lives and touched so many families. On behalf of all of Glen Cove, I offer you our sincere gratitude.”
James Marshall
10:06 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Here's the exact quote "It should also be noted that in 2004/05, when no Islanders games were played because of the NHL lockout, the County’s total SMG revenues did not decline significantly. This would seem to indicate that the County is able to book other events in the absence of the Islanders and thereby retain the revenue." I agree they have to keep it open, but instead of trying to build the… more ›