Letter: The EMS Crisis

Since the beginning of this year over 1,000 Hicksville residents have called for an EMS response to their home or business. The Hicksville Fire Department (HFD) has responded to 616 of these calls, 122 (20 percent) of which were necessitated because “No Nassau County ambulance was available.”

From the Desk of Assemblyman Rob Walker: August 28, 2009

Long Islanders Reminder to Donate at September 11 Blood Drive

New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF – Hicksville) has joined with Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) to ask that his constituents and all of Long Island donate blood on Sept. 11. NUMC and the Long Island Volunteer Center will be hosting a blood drive to honor those who lost their lives eight years ago in the worst terrorist attack on domestic soil ever.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson: August 28, 2009

Committee Report Shows Real Need for Authority Reform

New York State Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, recently released a report detailing a pattern of flawed judgment and a lack of accountability that led to the taxpayer-funded purchase of an unusable ferry boat by a state subsidiary.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson

Urges Governor to Sign

Unprecedented Public Authority Reform Bill

New York State Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau) urged Governor Paterson to sign landmark legislation that will bring unprecedented scrutiny and accountability to New York’s authority system.

Letter: Kiwanis Extends Thanks to Community

We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the kind people of Hicksville for supporting our recent Kiwanis Christmas in July food drive at King Kullen in Delco Plaza.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson: August 14, 2009

Major Legislation to
Extend Health Insurance Coverage to
Young Adults Signed Into Law

Important legislation that will improve access to affordable health insurance for young adults between the ages of 19 and 29 recently passed the Senate and has been signed into law by Governor David Paterson.

From the Desk of Senator Carl Marcellino: August 14, 2009

Drivers License and Registration Fees to
Increase 25 Percent on September 1

If you drive a car, you will pay more to get or renew your license and register the vehicle. If you own a boat, an ATV or other vehicle, it will cost you more not only to register them, but to transport them as well, as fees on trailers will go up.

The motor vehicle fee hikes will hit Long Islanders the hardest because cars are not a luxury, they are an everyday necessity. People depend on them to get to work, go to school, shop and get around their communities. I voted against every one of these tax and fee increases. New Yorkers clearly have had enough.”

Letter: Civic Extends Thanks

The Hicksville Gardens Civic Association would like to take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge Yum! Brands, Ken Bedrosian and Rush Properties, Inc., Alvin Rush for their contributions to the local community regarding its needs and its requests during the reconfiguration and development of Delco Plaza in Hicksville.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson: July 31, 2009

Discriminatory Language Bill Passes Senate

A measure sponsored by Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau) that would eliminate the insensitive, outdated and derogatory use of “oriental” in state documents passed the State Senate last week.

From the Desk of Legislator Edward Mangano: July 31, 2009

Proposes ‘Green’ Energy Fund

Nassau County Legislator Ed Mangano announced legislation proposing a $25 million Sustainable Energy Loan Fund for Nassau residents.  This “Green Energy” Fund will encourage local homeowners and businesses to make energy-efficient improvements or add renewable energy sources to their homes by providing loans for energy-efficient building improvements.