Meet the Candidates-Town of North Hempstead Supervisor
Both candidates were asked to submit biographical information, their platforms and to state what they would bring to the office of town leader.
Important Meetings:Library Renovation/Expansion
In the coming weeks, the Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library will be holding special meetings to discuss the various options for the renovation and/or expansion of the Main Library. The public is urged to try to attend one or more of these meetings.
On Monday, Oct. 19 one of the meetings was held at the Main Library’s Community Room at 7:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 29, a meeting will be held at the Atria of Great Neck, 51 Great Neck Road at 7:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, a meeting will be held at the Parkville School auditorium at 10 Campbell Street in New Hyde Park at 7:30 p.m.
Information about the plans is available at the library’s website: www.greatnecklibrary.org
TNH Town Council District #5 Election
Lee Seeman
(Editor’s Note: The Great Neck Record made several attempts to contact Lee Seeman’s Republican opponent, Louis Chisari. With the assistance of the Nassau County Republican Committee, a phone number and an email address were obtained, but Mr. Chisari did not respond within the allotted timeframe.)
North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman, representing the 5th council district (the villages of Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Russell Gardens and Lake Success as well as the unincorporated areas in Great Neck, New Hyde Park and Floral Park Centre), is seeking reelection. A longtime Great Neck resident, Ms. Seeman, a Democrat, has been on the town council since 2005. Over the years she has served in numerous local, state and federal government positions.
At this point in time, Ms. Seeman’s emphasis is on local issues. Consolidation is a major controversial topic today. She told the Great Neck Record, “It’s always important for local governments to share services when it is economically feasible … but, consolidating governments at the expense of local control and quality of service simply doesn’t make sense.” She noted that “As is the case throughout my district, the villages and special districts provide an unsurpassed level of service and expertise which have contributed to an excellent overall quality of life.”
1909 Alco-6 Racer Featured at Plaza Autofest/Street Festival
The 1909 Alco-6 Racer, the famed car also known as “la Bete Noir” or the “Black Beast,” will be featured at the 25th Annual Great Neck Plaza Annual AutoFest and Street Festival to be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. The Alco-6 Black Beast Racer gained prominence for its consecutive victories in the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races held on the Long Island Motor Parkway and for participating in the first Indy 500 Race held in 1911.
Jay Corn, Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District (BID) vice president and AutoFest committee chairperson, is excited about this wonderful addition to the festival. “The Great Neck Plaza BID is proud to have such an iconic car headlining our Autofest this year. Participation is always great in these events and I am sure all participating car enthusiasts will appreciate this exotic addition. Current owner Howard Kroplick has kept this restored vehicle in immaculate condition, and will be showing the car at many events throughout Long Island.”
Arts Center Celebrates 16th Birthday At “Star Struck!’ Gala on Oct. 27
Friends of the Great Neck Arts Center will celebrate the organization’s 16th anniversary at “Star Struck!,” an annual Gala to be held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Lake Success Village Club. In addition to honoring members of the community who have contributed to The Arts Center’s remarkable growth, the Gala will feature special performances by local and Broadway stars, including Trent Kowalik, who received a Tony Award for his starring role as Billy Elliot in the hit show Billy Elliot.
The Gala will honor Diana and Jeffrey Phillips, who will be presented with The Arts Center’s “Community Achievement Award.” The couple is the founders and owners of the popular Great Neck restaurant Café Rustica. Also being honored is State Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, who will receive the “Inspiration Award,” Saddle Rock Mayor J. Leonard Samansky, who will be given the “Founders Award,” and performer Trent Kowalik, who will be named The Arts Center’s “Rising Star: Artist of Distinction.”
What If They Had a Protest and No One Came?
‘Hate’ Group Protest Falls Flat in Great Neck Community
Despite all efforts to incite and provoke an entire community with anti-Semitic chants and signs, the Westboro Baptist Church’s small “hate” group failed to garner much attention from the Great Neck community during their daylong visit last Friday, Sept. 25.
Great Neck was advised of the impending protest a few weeks in advance, as the organization had to apply for (and by law be granted) permits to protest. Led by public officials, the police, rabbis and temple leaders, and school administrators, a plan was put in place to ensure safety and everyone was advised to stay away and not give the Westboro Baptist church the attention they sought.
GN Public School Special Education District Plan, 2009-2011
Every two years, according to law, the Great Neck Public Schools must review and revise special education procedures. Currently, with the recent reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and changes resulting from both state and federal laws, the school district’s special education policies and procedures did indeed need review and revision. The district’s plan for 2009 to 2011 was presented at the Board of Education’s Sept. 14 meeting, with Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Services Dennis Ryan reviewing the plan.
The plan, entitled “Special Education District Plan: District Policies, Practices, and Procedures for Assuring Appropriate Educational Services and Due Process in the Evaluation and Placement of Students With Disabilities, is a 140-page plan. Dr. Ryan presented an overview. The plan “covers everything” according to Dr. Ryan.
Suozzi Says No to Property Tax Increase
But Republicans Harp on New Taxes
Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi said it wasn’t easy but he has managed to propose a $2.617 billion budget for the 2010 fiscal year that doesn’t increase property taxes for Nassau County taxpayers. However, his critics say a new tax in the form of an Energy Tax that was imposed earlier this year is unfairly burdening taxpayers who are already paying hefty taxes.
‘Hate Group’ Protest in GN, Friday, Sept. 25
Public Officials’ Advice to Residents: Ignore!
(Editor’s Note: At press time the Great Neck Record was informed that ongoing meetings between public officials and the police will continue right up to the time of the demonstrations. There is the strong possibility of road closings, but that information will be announced closer to the date. Police will be a strong presence in the community and residents are advised to keep away from all of the demonstration sites.)Old Village’s New Law Improves Multi-family Building Safety
Following this summer’s apartment building roof collapse, and the subsequent discovery of compromised safety issues at the complex as well as at other such apartment complexes, the Village of Great Neck adopted new legislation intended to improve the safety of multi-family buildings in the village. The new law was adopted at the village’s Aug. 29 board of trustees meeting.
The new legislation requires that multi-family buildings in the Village of Great Neck be inspected by a licensed and insured architect or engineer and that subsequent reports must be submitted to the village within three months and every five years thereafter. Additionally, the law provides that unsafe conditions, even if discovered independent of an inspection, must be reported to the village, with corrective work begun immediately.
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