At its April 11 annual meeting, the Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA) elected James Altadonna, mayor of the Village of Massapequa Park, as first vice president for 2006-2007. The NCVOA represents 64 incorporated villages with more than 430,000 residents.

At the April 11 NCVOA annual meeting, Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi administered the oath of office to Mayor Altadonna and the other newly elected NCVOA officers for 2006-2007. Pictured here immediately following the installation ceremony are, left to right: Nassau County Executive Suozzi; Jack Williams, mayor of the Village of Centre Island and NCVOA president; Mayor Altadonna; Nicholas Capozzi, mayor of the Village of Manorhaven and NCVOA second vice president; and Nancy Zolezzi, mayor of the Village of East Williston and NCVOA treasurer.

As first vice president, Mayor Altadonna will be responsible for establishing NCVOA policies and directing the organization's efforts on behalf of village residents throughout Nassau County.

"I am honored to be selected by my peers for this important role," said Mayor Altadonna. "Village government is the government closest to the people - the most efficient and effective vehicle for delivering services to residents. The NCVOA has played an integral role in advocating for village residents. I look forward to working with all village officials in ensuring that we continue to be a strong voice for our residents, both in Nassau County and the State of New York."