Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 18:27) Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

The League of Woman Voters has been hosting the Supervisor’s State of the Town address for over 20 years; the format is familiar—introduction, speech and questions from the audience. The league, especially Rita and John Tanski, Jane Thomas and Amy Bass, was thanked for its efforts in coordinating the event.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman launched his speech citing Barack Obama’s election by a nation yearning for leadership, bold decisions, change. The country faced the greatest financial collapse since the Great Depression, he said, and the continuation of unsolvable problems involving health care; the environment; and education. The economy appears to be coming back, Kaiman noted, but the electorate is angry.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 February 2010 18:22) Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

Cablevision Back to Hopefully Renew Its Agreement

Although Peter Andrews was not present at the meeting, Williston Park Mayor Ludwig Odierna gave high praise to Peter Andrews and his unique store, on Hillside Avenue, with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Village of Williston Park. He said, “For many years Peter Andrews’ delightful store has added life to the village. Further, he has been a sponsor for many events to benefit the area.”

Mayor Odierna also issued a Certificate of Appreciation to Whistle Stop, a store that recently opened in Williston Park and owner Mary Ann Fearon who was on hand to accept the certificate.

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Open registration for Spring 2010 ice skating classes at the beautiful indoor ice skating rink at Cantiague Park begins the week of Feb. 8 and runs through the start of classes the first week of March. Open registration is for patrons who did not participate in the Winter 2009-10 classes.

Classes - in several age and skill levels, from “Tots” to “Alpha” and “Freestyle” - run through the first or second week of May 2010, depending on the class. The classes are formed with a minimum of four students and a maximum of 10 per class. The program consists of eight half-hour lessons for each age and skill level, with the various classes offered on Mondays and Fridays between 4 and 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuition is $120 for children and adults and skate rentals are available for $5 per rental.

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The NHP Wildcats is looking for candidates to fill an open board position. If you are interested in more information, or if you would like yourself or someone else to be considered for the vacancy, please send a letter to:

NHP Wildcats Soccer Club, P.O. Box 848, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 or contact Ken Simon at 354-5340 for more information.

All information will be forwarded to the nominating committee.