Results of Local Village Elections

Flower Hill

Trustees

*Robert McNamara    207

*Eileen Mills    183

*Tab Hauser    164

 Roy Nelson    103

Chamber Member of the Week: March 22, 2013

Manhasset Hand Car Wash

There has been a car wash located in the same spot on East Shore Road in Manhasset for 50 years, and when the current four owner-operators took over in 2011, the Manhasset Hand Car Wash got its own sprucing up. “We renovated it completely from top to bottom. No expense was spared,” says Michael Canino, one of the four owners. “We opened on Feb. 14, 2012 so have been here now for over a year,” he adds.

Another owner-operator, Scott Popofsky, says they offer a complete hand wash system at machine wash prices and also have a car detail center. He explains the philosophy employed: “We kill you with kindness. We strive for perfection. We want our customers to look at our car wash as a ‘spa’ for their cars.”

2013 Women’s Roll of Honor

Cardinal, Endrezzi and Spankos recognized

Coinciding with Women’s History Month, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Town Clerk Leslie Gross announced the honorees for the 2013 Women’s Roll of Honor, which will pay tribute to the late May Newburger, former North Hempstead Supervisor and founder of the annual event.

Event chairperson Gross has chosen the theme for this year’s breakfast, which will recognize North Hempstead’s women “Trail Blazers.”

Village Grants Available

Through the state, NYSERDA assists

villages in obtaining grants for improvements

that will also help the environment

Villages seeking to make infrastructure improvements can find free, state-funded grant-seeking assistance through New York State’s New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). David Berg of Cameron Engineering and Neil Lewis of Sustainability Institute presented the information to mayors and trustees at the March 12, Nassau County Village Officials Association meeting.

NYSERDA is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under New York State law. At this time, NYSERDA’s goal is to help the state meet its energy goals, which include reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources and protecting the environment. And to this end, NYSERDA works to facilitate change through the widespread development and use of innovative technologies to improve the state’s energy, economic and environmental wellbeing.

Push For Supermajority Budget Vote

Every year at this time the school board and administration hold meetings and workshops to educate the community on the current budget that it will vote on in May.

On March 2, the school board held its annual budget work session beginning with Superintendent Charlie Cardillo holding a one hour PowerPoint presentation on the 2013-2014 preliminary budget. He outlined the issues influencing the district’s ability to maintain the current programs in the “4 A’s” such as academics, the arts and athletics, and activities in the co-curricular program, while dealing with challenges including the district’s inability to allocate already depleted reserves to the budget, the significant increase in pension and benefit costs, continued increases in enrollment, the continuing loss of state aid—all exacerbated by the requirements of the tax levy cap legislation.  

Update From Kaplan

It was evident Councilwoman Anna Kaplan had done her homework when she reported to a standing room only crowd at the March 13 Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations.

Plandome Road

When Plandome Road was repaved the yellow line to make a left turn onto Northern Boulevard from Plandome Road was painted too short. Once warm weather arrives, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan said, it should be extended by an additional two car lengths.

Difference Of A Week

Irma, employed at Manhasset Florists on Orchard Street, managed to arrive at work almost at her regular time in spite of the heavy, wet snowfall Friday morning, March 8. Her home in Port Washington is a mere 10-15 minute drive most days, but it took a half hour, she said, “and the problem was other cars without 4-wheel drive went too slow.”

Outside the flower shop St. Patrick’s Day banners took a beating. It sounded more like Valentine’s Day, though, to hear Irma tell it. Her husband had their sidewalk shoveled by 7:30 a.m. and had cleaned off her car, cranked up the heat and handed her a hot drink for her ride to work.  

The snow caused problems early in the day but warm weather followed and by the weekend seemed an unreal memory.                     

–Pat Grace

 

Manhasset Library Update: March 15, 2013

Live Music for Kids

Pre-K Through Grade 4

In celebration of National Nutrition Month you and your kids are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p.m.  You won’t want to miss this fabulous show starring singer/songwriter Robert Poe. He will share his love for fruits and veggies and inspire children with his music, high energy style, and feats of strength. This program is free.  Registration is not required.  Join your friends and neighbors in your library’s Community Room for what promises to be a fantastic show. This program is for ages preschool to grade four (with caregiver).  We look forward to seeing you.  For more information call 627-2300, ext. 301 or 150.  

Chamber Member Of The Week

Gerard Zohouri of HOMEREDI

After 24 years of involvement in general construction, site development and home building on Long Island, in January 2012 Gerard Zohouri started HOMEREDI, his specialized home-remodeling and renovation business based in Port Washington. HOMEREDI helps prospective home buyers determine what work needs to be done on a house before they purchase it and what other remodeling they wish to do before moving in. This unique service enables new home buyers to start their desired renovation project the day after their closing. The company also works with homeowners to make upgrades in their homes, and even with realtors or motivated sellers to prepare a house to its full potential prior to putting it on the market.

Zohouri says: “I have a passion for architecture and really enjoy my work. I love helping clients create their dream homes.” He believes his success is based on his complete dedication to each project and the fact that his company takes care of every detail. He explains: “I call this our ‘white glove treatment.’ People are not used to getting such good care during construction and renovation work, and my clients appreciate not only the quality of the work we do but also how we do it.”

GOP Passes Districting Map

Despite protests, Republican map passes legislature

The turbulent redistricting process in Nassau County came to an end last week with a party line vote approving a map drawn up by the Republican majority. But the strong possibility of a lawsuit by those opposed to the new map looms.

Republican legislators were booed by members of the audience as they voted for the GOP map. Critics of the map had held out hope that Legislator Denise Ford, who had voted against a similar Republican map in 2011, would vote against her caucus, but she voted with the majority.  The map passed 10-9.