Summer Concert Series Has Been Launched

There were threatening gusts of wind just before curtain time last Monday, July 12, at the gazebo on the Mary Jane Davies Green. But the crowd paid little attention as they arranged themselves on lawn chairs, benches and blankets to enjoy the 20-piece authentic swing band with artistic director Steve Shaiman. Mary Mahaffey, program coordinator for the Town of North Hempstead, commented, “The 2010 season promises to be the best ever and I hope everyone comes out and enjoys it.” Earlier, Mahaffey explained local talent is excellent, that the town is privileged to select from exceptional Long Island-based musicians.

Town and Village Tree Removal Procedures

Heavy windstorms hit the Town of North Hempstead hard on June 24. Winds close to 75 miles per hour especially devastated Great Neck Village, leaving hundreds of homes without power and with downed trees limiting access to homes, vehicles, driveways and roadways. The extensive number of fallen trees further limited the ability of public works crews and LIPA service crews to restore services to homeowners, again, predominately in the Great Neck area.
The powerful storm caused many residents to focus on town, and, more locally, village procedures for removing downed trees and fallen limbs.

Cyberbullying Workshop Highlights Prevalent Issues

North Shore LIJ Doctor Addresses

‘New Age’ Bully Tactic

Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Formspring. Those are just a few of the sites that have seen the brunt of it. Let’s not forget about AOL Instant Messenger, AOL chat rooms and forum sites.

There is a growing epidemic of emotional harm being caused by cyberbullying. So what’s being done about it?

Manhasset High School 90th Annual Commencement

On Friday, June 25, Manhasset High School celebrated its 90th annual commencement. As family, friends, teachers, and staff took their seats in front of the tower of the high school, the class of 2010 shuffled onto the bleachers as the Symphony Orchestra played Processional of the Meistersingers  and Pomp and Circumstances. Principal Dr. Schlanger began the ceremony by asking the officers of the class of 2010 to ring the bell three times, honoring graduates of the past, present, and future.

After class president Amit Vora led the flag salute, a vocalist and member of the class of 2010, Sarah Welsh, sang the Star Spangled Banner to initiate the commencement. Amit Vora then returned to deliver his greeting to all who attended the commencement ceremony. Then discussed how diverse the Class of 2010 really was, a notion that would be repeated throughout the night. “Our class is filled with people who are incredibly hard workers and the success of our class members shows that. We have geniuses, people who have won amazing academic awards, great athletes, great musicians, great actors, and simply all around good people.” He also cited the class’ reputation as fun-loving when he mentioned that the members of the class of 2010 are “diligent, hardworking students who know when to have a good time.” He then went on to thank teachers, especially Mr. Novak, class advisor to the graduating class, custodians, and family members for all the time and help they had devoted to the class of 2010 over the years. In a memorable side note, Amit Vora, Demitri Dedousis, class secretary, and Jonathan Gillis, created their own twist to the introduction of Superintendent Charles Cardillo by unveiling a picture of him when he was in college.

Teen Brain’s Uneven Development Explains Why Teens Act the Way They Do

As part of its Parents Who Host Lose the Most Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign, Manhasset CASA is proud to feature the work of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. In its efforts to educate the Manhasset community to the health, safety and legal consequences of underage drinking, this week’s article “Behavior and The Teen Brain” has been provided by the Partnership to explain how the process of a teen’s brain development impacts their behaviors and decision making abilities:

“From early adolescence through their mid-20s, a teen’s brain develops somewhat unevenly, from back to front. This may help explain their endearingly quirky behavior but also makes them prone to risk-taking.

First Annual Kids Run for Pediatric Cancer Research

The first time an event is held is rarely its best showing, but it will be difficult to top the First Annual Philanthropic Children’s Fun Run held Saturday, June 19, that began and ended at Waldmann/Polliwog Pond, for all children in town ages 2-12. There were 150 runners, although it seemed like more, and the run raised over $5,000. Those funds will primarily benefit The Max Cure Foundation for pediatric cancer research.

The Max Cure Foundation was begun about 3 years ago by the Plotkin family. David and Annemarie Plotkin had two children then, Alexander and Max, who, in May 2007, was diagnosed with a rare lymphomia just one day before his 4th birthday. Max spent that birthday in Sloan Kettering and for two years underwent intensive chemotherapy, but since June of 2009 his cancer has been in remission.

Doctor Found Guilty of Installing Hidden Camera in Office Bathroom

In Pacienza’s Manhasset Office
Video Feed Went to His Desk

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a North Hills cardiologist has been convicted of illegally installing a hidden camera in the office bathroom of his Manhasset doctor’s office to secretly view patients and employees without their knowledge.

Nassau CAP Conference Tackles ‘Totally Wired Teens’

If you googled your child, what would you find? This was one of the many questions explored at the Nassau Counselors’ Association—Counselors, Administrators, Parents (CAP)—Conference held April 23, at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the campus of Adelphi University in Garden City. A chapter of the New York Counseling Association, the NCA is an organization formed to meet the professional needs of individuals working or interested in counseling and human development by presenting a wide variety of programs and activities in these fields.

Major Credit Rating Agency Gives Nassau ‘Negative Outlook’

Future County Borrowing Cost Is Likely to Increase

On June 2, Moody’s Investor Services revised Nassau County’s rating outlook to negative from stable while retaining the current Aa3 rating. The Aa3 rating with negative outlook affects $1.3 billion of the County outstanding and guaranteed debt. The “negative outlook” could also result in a future rating downgrade with accompanying higher borrowing costs to the County.

American Legion Manhasset Post 304

A Beautiful Memorial Day Weekend

The American Legion Manhasset Post 304 proclaimed the theme of this year’s parade “Honoring Women in the Service.” The three-day Memorial Day weekend was filled with sunshine and began early Saturday morning with Legionnaires and Boy Scouts, with their parents, flagging the veteran’s graves at the Pinelawn National Cemetery. Some 30 to 35 Scouts from the Post sponsored Boy Scouts of America Troop 97 and Cub Scout Pack 101, together with the Legionnaires, and with great reverence and respect, placed small American flags in front of each veteran’s grave. On Sunday morning, Legionnaires and the Women’s Auxiliary attended ecumenical services at Christ Episcopal Church. The service was conducted by the Reverend David Lowery with more than 40 Post and Auxiliary members in attendance.