West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes Throughout NC

Health Department: Mosquitoes From

Seven Different Locations Test Positive

The Nassau County Department of Health announced last week that mosquitoes from seven different locations in Nassau County tested positive for West Nile virus.

The first of the samples of Culex pipiens-restuans mosquitoes was collected from a Bethpage location on June 30, testing positive for the virus.

The other samples, reported by the Health Department a few days after the initial report, were collected on July 6 in Valley Stream, July 7 in the Massapequa Preserve (from two pools) Merrick and Wantagh, and July 9 in Westbury.  The test results from all the pools of mosquitoes were confirmed by the State Department of Health.

These are the first findings of WNV so far this year.

Gentile and Bongiomo Reappointed

The New Hyde Park/Garden City School Board voted, at its last meeting, to reappoint Ernest Gentile as president and Joseph Bongiorno as vice president of the school board.

Prior to this appointment school board trustees Gentile, Bongiorno and Joan Romagnoli were all re-sworn into office. 

Board Tables Code of Conduct Approval for Further Discussion

At beginning of the last New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board meeting, president Ernest Gentile made the following statement, “During the meeting we would normally have a report from trustee Annette Giarratani, but she has been at North Shore Hospital for some time since she suffered an aneurism.  She has had several surgeries, and seems to be doing a little better, but I implore you to keep her in your thoughts. I know this is a busy time, but just keep her in your thoughts.”

Town Retreats and Oasis Camp Moves to Chaminade

At the last meeting of the North Hempstead Town Board, John Fehling, of New Hyde Park, was on hand to represent the more than 800 residents who signed a petition, presented to the town, to prevent the town from putting Oasis Camp members at Clinton G. Martin Pool, on the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park.

Clinton G. Martin Pool is owned by the town, but imposes a special district tax charged to the residents of New Hyde Park to support the pool. This year, because an early payment fee was removed, residents had to pay an increase in the fee. Residents must, therefore, pay that special tax and they are then guaranteed, with their guests, exclusive use of the pool.

Herricks School Board Appoints Turner, Again, As President

Christine Turner was once again appointed and sworn-in as president of the Herricks School Board at its recent Reorganizational Meeting.

Christine Turner,  has been on the Herricks school board for the last 20 years, having been first elected in 1990.   In that time she has been vice-president of the board eight times and president of the board six times.

Richard Buckley, who was not present at the meeting, was appointed vice-president.  He will be given his oath of office at the next meeting.

Both trustee Paul Ehrbar and Dr. Sanjay Jain were also sworn into office, as well, at the beginning of the meeting.

New Hyde Park Memorial Holds Graduation at Hofstra

As has been the tradition for the last few years, New Hyde Park Memorial High School has been holding its graduation ceremonies at the Mack Center at Hofstra University.

The graduates and their families  were very happy, especially this year, due to the sweltering hot temperatures hovering around 90 degrees, that they were in an air-conditioned facility.

Herricks Graduation on Football Field as Planned

Just a few hours after one of the worst storms to hit the area in years, the Herricks High School Graduation was held, as planned, in perfect weather on the football field and in full view of the glorious new Herricks track.
The ceremony was perfect as the sun streamed down on Herricks Superintendent Dr. John Bierwirth, Principal Dr. Jane Modoono as they gave their very brief but meaningful graduation words of thought.

Hats Off to the Glorious Graduates of 2010

New Hyde Park Memorial High School

Kelly Smolenski – Valedictorian - 2010

Kelly is a talented young woman who excels across several disciplines. She is a bright, motivated student who combines academic goals with serious commitment. Teachers find that Kelly loves to be challenged. She sets high goals for herself and strives to meet them. Kelly has been focused on preparing for her future career in architecture. Her love of art, outstanding grades, coupled with her formidable test scores, substantiate that ambition.

Herricks Community Votes Overwhelmingly for Budget

In an unprecedented number of votes, so many that two voting machines had to be closed due to capacity, the Herricks school community voted to approve the budget.  The final vote, including absentee ballots, is as follows:

3, 028 voted Yes

1, 946 voted No

The vote was held from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park.

New Hyde Park Cellini Lodge Holds 42nd Annual Awards Night

The New Hyde Park Order Sons of Italy Lodge No. 2206 held its 42nd Annual Awards Night at Marcus Christ Hall, on the grounds of the New Hyde Park Village hall.

Scholarship chairwoman Anna Mulea was in charge of the event and due to her hard work and diligence, it ran like clockwork along with the help of Cellini president Gina Ferrara.