Lawyers for the Village of Great Neck and the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America reached a settlement on the trees case on 2 Potters Lane, which was approved by village justice Jerome Reisman on June 24. With all three defendants pleading guilty, the court agreed to a fine of $40,000, nearly $1,000 per tree illegally removed, and also requires that three trees be planted for every one cut down. Although the village may fine up to $5,000 per tree under the ordinance, this was the highest fine ever imposed by the village court for such an offense.

Library board members are at a crossroad in making vital decisions about the redesign of a renovated library building and it is time for members of the public to get more informed and involved in the process.
On Thursday, July 16, there will be a special meeting of the board of trustees to discuss design and cost options of the three plans that have been submitted by Dattner Architects. On Monday, July 20, the building committee will meet with the architect to further discuss design and cost options. Both meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Main library and the public is urged to attend both meetings.

Centre Island Beach in Bayville will be the place to be for summer fun when the American Red Cross in Nassau County celebrates its 20th Annual Swim-A-Cross, Saturday, Aug. 8, with a huge family-friendly party on the beach.

“It’s hard to believe that this event began two decades ago with just a handful of swimmers,” said Frank Cassano, chief executive officer of the Nassau Red Cross. “We really want to celebrate the efforts of those who started this event while inviting family, friends and spectators to join in the fun on the shore.”

Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. There will be a number of activities open to beach-goers for a small fee. The New York Islanders ICE Tour, complete with a variety of inflatable games and bouncers for kids of all ages, will be on site. Music will be provided by radio stations WBAB and WBLI, as well as live bands. Burgers and hot dogs will be grilled up by Big Daddy’s of Massapequa. Participation in the Beach Bash is $10; $5 for ages 12 and under.

In just their first season together, the Great Neck Condors U-10 soccer team finished strong, taking home the Memorial Day Tournament Trophy, as well as winning first place in the Long Island Junior Soccer League.