Monday Evening Concerts in the Park: New Vintage Swing Band

For many in town it’s a standing date. During July and August, on selected Monday evenings, they meet at the Mary Jane Davies Green for the very popular concert series. Monday, July 20, was no exception and Peggy Flynn and Marianne Liegey were camped out in their favorite spot, removed from the crowd to make conversation easier. While enjoying the New Vintage Swing Band they also attend to their crocheting.

Suozzi Wants Younger Generation to Stay in Nassau County

Deterrents Are Affordable Housing,

High Property Taxes, Traffic Congestion

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi held a forum with Nassau’s “Next Generation” of current and former residents between the ages of 20-35 to discuss the county’s future. Suozzi listened to the concerns of nearly 200 young professionals who enjoy living in Nassau County but are finding it difficult to stay or move here.  Many grew up in Nassau County and either moved away or still live with their parents.

League of Women Voters Holds Annual Meeting

Albany Representatives Describe ‘Sunshine’ Websites

At the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington-Manhasset, representatives from State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office and from Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office were the featured speakers. Brian P. Herrington, the Attorney General’s Office assistant director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Assistant Comptroller Joseph Ruggiero described two of the new “transparency” programs that provide easy electronic access to statewide government information that up until now has been scattered and difficult to retrieve. This part of the meeting was open to the public.

Consolidation Bill Signed Into Law

Website in Place to Dissolve Villages

Now that the government consolidation bill has been signed into law by Governor David Paterson, New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has set up a website with instructions for citizens on how to go about dissolving or consolidating governments. The website, reformnygov.com, includes the method by which citizens of a government can dissolve that government through a petition and referendum vote. The site even contains sample petitions that can be downloaded.

Water Storage Tank Restoration Begins In Village of Thomaston

The Manhasset-Lakeville Water District has started the first phase of rehabilitation on the interior and exterior of the district’s elevated water storage tank in the Village of Thomaston. The project will include repairs to the steel superstructure, sandblasting, and the application of new coatings on the tank. The restoration work began this month, and is expected to last through the early part of next year.

Manhasset Boys Varsity Laxers Capture Third State Crown

Part I

In June 2004, the Manhasset boys varsity lacrosse team walked off the field at Hofstra having won a New York State championship by defeating an opponent which had snatched another state crown from its grasp just three years earlier. It was a great moment for the Indians and their supporters, but many wondered whether it could happen again. Now—just five seasons later—history has repeated itself in upstate Rochester as Manhasset outlasted previously undefeated LaFayette 16-11 to capture the school’s third state title and, in the process, avenge another finals loss to these very same Lancers in 2005.

89th Graduation Ceremony at Manhasset High School

As the graduation ceremony for the class of 2009 began on Friday, June 26, the air became humid and clouds began to set in, but the students’ feelings created a stark contrast as they were excited and eager. The students, like many others, had been waiting for this moment to arrive as it demonstrated the result of their efforts throughout high school. As they proceeded out of the wooden front doors of the high school, to the music played by the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Randy Knudsen, one could easily see the enthusiasm in each student’s quick steps.

Congratulations to Manhasset High School Class of 2009

Audrey Chang, MHS Valedictorian

On this special day, as we, the class of 2009, graduate, we should remember the words of the Latin poet Horace. The two simple words, “carpe diem,” translated to mean seize the day, teach us that everyday is important and that we should never waste a moment of our precious lives. Over the past four years, I know many of us have learned many ways to spend our time efficiently and productively, although we have not always succeeded. I can remember one example from my sophomore year.

Nassau County Closes Out Books on a Difficult Year

Manhasset News

2008 Financial Report Shows Sales Tax Decline Presented Significant Problems

Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman said the county ended the 2008 fiscal year with a very small surplus of $2.1 million, in spite of a collapsing national economy that forced the administration to quickly realign its spending to finish the year with a surplus. The year-end results were confirmed in the county’s 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), released on June 26, which is audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent certified public accounting firm.

Village of Plandome Heights Celebrates 80th Anniversary

On a glorious day, the Village of Plandome Heights celebrated its 80th Anniversary by hoisting a new flagpole and Old Glory, a gift from the Nassau County Legislature put in place by Legislator Judi Bosworth. The ceremony began dramatically with the flashing lights of patrol cars as Sgt. Michael Hospodar, representing the Nassau County 6th Precinct Command, road up to the flagpole. Mayor Diana Merenda initiated the ceremony by noting the World War II service of resident Lawrence Kaplan, a veteran of “D-Day” who served under General Patton.