Lavine Lauds Bill to Create Independent Redistricting Commission

, D-Glen Cove, praised the new legislation introduced by Governor Cuomo that will create an independent redistricting commission.  For years, Lavine has co-sponsored legislation that would create a similar commission.  He also pledged his support for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch’s NY Uprising, which advocates independent redistricting.

“Fair elections can only be derived from districts in which all people are fairly represented,” Lavine said. “I encourage my colleagues in government to take up legislation calling for an independent redistricting commission.”

In other news, Lavine has agreed to introduce new legislation to allow Nassau County to install 50 additional red light cameras at dangerous intersections. A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that red light cameras increase driver safety and save lives.  According to the study, the overall rate of fatal crashes declined by 24 percent in municipalities that have installed the devices, compared to those that still have not.

This measure will be sponsored in the Senate by state Sen. Charles Fuschillo.

Students of the Month Named
l recently announced its “Students of the Month” for December 2010. Every month, students are recognized by grade level for their hard work and achievement. Additionally the Glen Cove Rotary and local chapter of the Knights of Columbus each name their own student every month.

Glen Cove High School students Francesco Gaudio (senior), Blaise Dennis (junior), Claire Lechtenberg (sophomore) and Maria Fakatselis (freshman) were honored as Students of the Month for December 2010. The students are recognized for their hard work and achievements.

The Glen Cove Rotary and local chapter of the Knights of Columbus also honored students, with  Katherine Serrano recognized by the Rotary Club and Emily Natale by the Knights of Columbus.

Young Talent Competition Auditions
Auditions for the Summer Music Festival Young Performers Talent Competition will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9:30 am to 1 p.m. at located on Pearsall Avenue in Glen Cove.  

The competition, by application or appointment only, is open to North Shore residents of Nassau County. The age limit is 25. The junior age category is 10 to 15. The popular music/song age category is 10 to 25. Contestants may be vocalists or instrumentalists and each is required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice.

Contestants may perform to MP3, CD or taped music, but must bring their own battery-operated MP3 player, CD or cassette player to the audition. A piano is available if needed. Contestants must provide their own accompanist.

 Prizes for the competition winners are $1,000 for the winner, $250 for the junior winner and $250 for the pop winner. The winners must be available to perform on the Morgan Park concert stage at the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival Young Performers Concert, traditionally held the second weekend of July.

For further information about the competition, and for an application, email Stacey Sunshine at stace412@optonline.net or leave a voice mail at (516) 319-7791.  Completed applications may be emailed. The $15 application fee is payable to MPSMF, and should be mailed to Stacey Sunshine, c/o MPSMF, 15 Branding Iron Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542.