Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Legislator explains opposition to county executive's proposal to turn four precincts into community policing centers.
Based on information to date or, rather, a lack thereof, I oppose County Executive Edward Mangano's police precinct closure plan, which he labels an “enhanced” approach to policing. Last year, Mr. Mangano proposed closing two police precincts. Now, he wants double that number, cutting half our county’s precincts. To close four precincts – two of which are among the three busiest in the county – is irresponsible, fiscally and logically. It is also troubling that the County Executive is using public funds and/or phone lists for robo-calls to tout his plan and provide misinformation regarding alleged savings. It is difficult to back a plan that eliminates our precincts, and replaces them with community centers, staffed by only two police …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
A weekly look-in at news in the Town of Hempstead.
VITA Program Announced The Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to help senior citizens prepare their income tax returns. The free program is being offered to seniors at various local libraries and senior centers. All VITA tax preparers are resident volunteers who have been trained by the Department of Senior Enrichment in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Seniors who attend one of the tax preparation sessions must bring their 2010 tax return, W2 form, 1099 form (for interest, dividends, capital gains, pensions, IRAS and annuities), 2011 general and school tax receipts, STAR exemption records, social security cards and photo identification. …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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. …
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 …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Nassau County Legis., Dave Denenberg, D-Merrick, presents forum for Babylon branch commuters at Wantagh Public Library,
Local Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuters aired their concerns regarding the conditions of local Babylon branch train stations during a forum held Monday night at the Wantagh Public Library. The forum, which was presented by Nassau County Legis., Dave Denenberg, D-Merrick, addressed issues related to the LIRR stations in Seaford, Wantagh, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport. Some of the issues raised by the more than a dozen people who attended the forum included: Addressing concerns at Monday’s meeting were LIRR officials Patrick C. Gerakaris, a branch line manager for the South Nassau District, and Robert Brennan, director of government and community relations. Both Gerakaris and Brennan are Wantagh residents. Brennan said the Wantagh …
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Monday, January 30, 2012
All 177 patrol cars will remain in current neighborhoods; 100 desk jobs eliminated.
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. According to a release from the county, the Second Precinct in Woodbury, Third Precinct in Williston Park, Fourth Precinct in Hewlett and Seventh Precinct in Seaford will continue to operate as regular precincts, while the First Precinct in Baldwin, Fifth Precinct in Elmont, Sixth Precinct in Manhasset and Eighth Precinct in Levittown will become community policing centers. The plan also eliminates more than 100 desk …
Sunday, January 29, 2012
A weekly look-in at news in the Town of Hempstead.
Town Seeking Nominations for Pathfinder Award Each year the Town of Hempstead celebrates the achievements of outstanding women. During the month of March, nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, the town’s own Pathfinder Award is presented to local women who have excelled in their careers, the arts, education and volunteer activities, among other areas. The Pathfinder Award Ceremony will be held in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 3 p.m. A completed nomination Form must be filed for every nomination made. Please send nominations to the Women’s History Month Committee, Town of Hempstead Office of Communications and Public Affairs, 1 Washington St., Hempstead, NY, 11550 by Feb. 10. Click…
Saturday, January 28, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
NIFA Takeover Anniversary Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the takeover of Nassau County’s finances by a state oversight board. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) instituted the control period after the county ran an estimated deficit of $176 million in fiscal year 2011. The Mangano administration attempted to block the takeover through the courts, but eventually dropped the suit and numerous announcements of cutbacks followed, as well as layoffs of union workers. “I welcome NIFA's oversight, but after one year I don't see much improvement in the county's financial situation and although NIFA has not been enthusiastic of [Mangano's] policies, they have still supported them,” new legislative minority leader …
Sunday, January 22, 2012
A weekly look-in at news from around the Town of Hempstead.
Animal Shelter Open House The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is hosting a Valentine’s Day Open House on Saturday, Feb. 11. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., where employees will be on hand to help residents find an adoptable cat or dog to welcome into your home. Visitors are welcome to stop in and learn more about the benefits of pet adoption and tips about pet ownership. The town's veterinarian will be available to answer residents' pet medical questions. Also, visitors will have a chance to learn more about the Animal Shelter’s fostering programs. All of the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter's dogs and cats have been spay-neutered, received age appropriate vaccinations and tested for feline AIDS/leukemia. The shelter also offers a microchipping …
Saturday, January 21, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Wave of Hate Crimes With sudden and increasing regularity, reports of bias incidents against a broad spectrum of religious symbols and houses of worship have spread across Long Island and beyond recently. Listed below are some of these hate and bias crimes reported in the area recently: Nassau Sheriff's Association Files Suit Against Demotions The Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association filed suit in Nassau Supreme Court on behalf of the Nassau correction officers' union Friday, Jan. 13. According to a report in Newsday, the union has challenged the demotion of 30 corporals at the county jail in East Meadow, arguing that Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano missed a Dec. 29 deadline to reduce their rank to correction officer. The report …
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7:28 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012
@Robert I apologize for not having the full knowledge of a purpose of a precinct and how it is to be run or the function to serve and protect. I thought as a citizen and one who has the ability to read and research, I would be able to discover its purpose. As you have clearly pointed out reading and research are not enough to understand fully anything about the purpose of a precinct. Its … more ›