Saturday, May 19, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) on Thursday rejected County Executive Ed Mangano's proposed contract with Morgan Stanley to broker a deal for a privatized sewer system. The deal would have paid the financial service firm at least $5 million to broker a deal for the county with a private operator for the sewer system and an investor who would fund the transaction. According to Long Island Business News: The contract, approved by the Nassau Legislature April 16, would have retained Morgan Stanley to find an investor that would lend the county upward of $750 million in exchange for making a profit from running the county’s failing sewer system. "The NIFA board is clearly confused about the potential public-private partnership for …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ceremony honored "Nassau's Finest" who made the supreme sacrifice.
Fallen Nassau County Police Department officers were honored during a solemn ceremony Thursday in Mineola. Police and county officials recognized all deceased members of the department, which coincided with Police Week in Nassau County. The event featured a placement of floral tributes for all 32 NCPD members who made the supreme sacrifice. The Nassau County Police Memorial, which was first dedicated on May 12, 1982, features a massive stone monolith that displays two Bronze plaques. "These were the men and women you wanted as your friend, neighbor and most importantly police officers," said Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano during Thursday's memorial service, referring to those officers who were lost in the line of duty. "It is my…
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The popular East Meadow hotspot received 29 percent of the vote.
On Monday, Patch enlisted your help to name the best place to get catered food in East Meadow, and the readers have responded emphatically. After 78 votes were tallied, Uncle Giuseppe's was this week's choice, as it garnered 23 votes, which was eight more than both Nina's Deli and Figarelly's. Mama Theresa's was in fourth place with 11 votes, and right behind them was Ciro's Pizzeria & Restaurant with nine. Borrelli's also got four votes during the contest, and Il Vizio Ristorante was given one vote as well. Uncle Giuseppe's was not nominated by Patch when the initial poll was posted, but the readers commented to voice their support, which forced Patch to add it as an option. The same can be said for Nina's Deli. Let Patch save you time. …
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Some things to keep in mind around the local area.
Safety and parking issues continue to plague residents in the community surrounding Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). For more on this developing story, click here. The five members of the rock band Toxin all have something in common--they were bullied in high school for being "different," and now they have released an album that raises awareness. Click here for more. Are you thinking about selling your home? Well, we've got some advice for you. Click here to check it out. Today, we name the local winners for the best place to get catered food in Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow. Did you vote? If not, polls close at 9 a.m. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano recently announced that a "Family Fitness Day" will be held at the …
Safety is the number one concern in adding the two new stoplights at well-traveled East Meadow intersections.
Newbridge Road, which is also known as Route 106, will soon be the home to two new traffic lights, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). According to an email received from Eileen Peters, a public information officer for the DOT, the signals are being installed at Second Avenue and at Amherst Street/Lawn Drive along Newbridge Road, and they "are expected to be operational by June." "The signals will be activated by detecting a vehicle on the side street, meaning they will remain green on NY Route 106/Newbridge Road until/unless a vehicle is detected on the side street," Peters said. "Protected/permissive left turn arrows for northbound and southbound NY 106 at both intersections will be provided." Peters added…
The senior pitcher allowed just two hits in East Meadow's semifinal victory.
Kerri Shapiro is peaking at just the right time, at least according to her coach. Shapiro, combined with a couple of timely East Meadow hits, was able to thwart Massapequa on Thursday, leading to a 2-0 East Meadow in at the Mitchell Athletic Complex. On the mound, Shapiro got the momentum heading in East Meadow's favor early, as she threw the ball by the Chiefs' bats with ease. In fact, she struck out the first four Massapequa players to face her. "She was excellent today," East Meadow Coach Stewart Fritz said. "She really took her game to another level." The Jets got Shapiro the lead after two were out in the bottom of the first. Madison West drew a walk, and then Shapiro singled. Dina Larosa came up with a big two out hit to score West …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Dalers advance in playoffs against Jets.
Thirty girls dressed Wednesday for Farmingdale for a lacrosse playoff game against East Meadow. And all 30 girls played, as the Dalers ran over the visitors, 20-2 to advance to the next round of the Nassau County playoffs. Jenna Borresen scored both goals for East Meadow. In all, 12 players scored or contributed assists for the No.1 Farmingdale squad, led by Kim Kolodny with six goals and two assists. Five others scored two goals each, among them junior Sarah Tolson, who came off the bench to add to the total. Also scoring two were Colleen Reynolds, Tara Wahl, Amanda Turturro and Bridget Weill. Jillian Alonso, Courtney McPartland, Chrissy Kelly and Brenna Weill had one goal each. Farmingdale coach Shari Campbell said the team had goals …
East Meadow's doctor takes a closer look.
This week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a report on the long term use of biphosponates-the main class of drugs prescribed to treat osteoporosis. Sold under various brand names (i.e. Fosamax, Boniva and Reclast) these medications are given at the time of diagnosis, but whether therapy should be indefinite or time limited is not clear. Osteoporosis, or “thinning of the bones” is a major health threat to millions of Americans. The prevalence of disease increases with age, particularly in women who have gone thru the menopause and have lost the hormonal environment that helps maintain bone health during their first decades of life. The main threat from the condition is fracture of the bones-hip, vertebral (back bone) and …
Come and enjoy many free classes at the Eisenhower Park-based facility.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano recently announced that a "Family Fitness Day" will be held at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow on May 19. The theme of the day is exercise, and there will be a variety of free classes for people who have leisure passes. The day starts off with a Zumba class at 9 a.m. Spinning will be offered at 10:15 a.m., Boot Camp at 11:15 a.m., and Tai Chi/Yoga will be at 12:30 p.m. Class space is limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis. For more information about the Nassau County Aquatic Center located in Eisenhower Park, please call: 516-572-0501 or visit the website. Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share it in the comments below and we’ll consider …
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Eisenhower Park
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paul
9:14 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Who is blame for Nassau County's current financial mess? Democrats Republicans Both parties You need to add one more: Nassau County Residents Who never want to vote for anything that is logical or makes sense. It is part of the "Not In My Backyard Group" of non thinkers. It is not a party issue. All in all everyone is to blame more ›