Plainview Student Spends Summer Volunteering in Africa
Even before she left, Reimer was preparing for her trip. She spent a great deal of time receiving inoculations for yellow fever, typhoid, malaria, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B, studying the Ewe language, and learning about the culture and customs of the people of Ghana, before flying to Ghana as a volunteer.
District Prepares to Open Doors to Students
In 2001, then-Governor George Pataki signed into law a measure that required all New York State schools to install new safety devices on all moving partition walls used in school gymnasiums and auditoriums. The legislation was designed to prevent accidental deaths and serious physical injuries.
Nassau Reveals Red Light Camera Locations
Under Phase I, 20 Intersections to
Be Equipped by September 1
In conjunction with National Stop on Red Week (Aug. 2–8), Nassau County this week launched Phase I of its red light camera program. In April, Governor David Paterson signed the state legislature’s red light camera bill into law and authorized the installation of up to 50 cameras at various intersections. On Aug. 6 at 12:01 a.m. the first of three were activated.
USPS Offers Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
United States Post Service (USPS) employees have always had to guard themselves against the threat of a dog bite, something very common in their profession. Although the USPS asks dog owners to be responsible and help protect their workers as well as others, accidents do happen.
Based on statistics provided by the USPS, last year Long Island had 40 dog bites.
POB Middle School Principal Dr. Edward Metzendorf Retires
Retires After 24 Years of Service to the District
Dr. Edward Metzendorf, principal of Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, has retired after 24 years of service to the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. Dr. Metzendorf is revered by his colleagues, providing structure and stability to the Middle School.
Dr. Gloria Bennardo Retires After 31 Years Of Service to POB School District
After 31 years of service to the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, its children and community, Dr. Gloria Bennardo has retired. The Principal of Old Bethpage has concluded her service with the school district.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to work for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District,” said Dr. Bennardo. “My experiences at Old Bethpage Elementary School and within the district have provided me with wonderful memories. Working with children has been a delight and I learned something new every day.”
AG Sets Up Website For Government Consolidation, Dissolution
Citizens Need to Submit a Petition And Pass a Referendum
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.
Congressman Israel Holds First Telephone Town Hall Meeting
Discusses New Healthcare Bill
In an effort to remain connected to his constituents, Congressman Steve Israel, who has been spending most of his time in Washington D.C. after admitting this has been a very busy month, conducted his first telephone town hall meeting, which was geared toward those over 55 years of age.
Residents had the opportunity to dial in and listen to Congressman Israel discuss broad topics such as the new healthcare plan that was released by house Democrats Tuesday night, and local issues on how this plan will impact his constituents. Residents had the opportunity to interact with Israel as well as William Stoner, associate state director AARP, who was also available to answer questions.
Long Island Artifact Museum Opens at JFK High School in Plainview-Old Bethpage
Museum Made Possible With a Grant From the LI Index
The new Long Island Artifacts Museum at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School opened recently. The museum, created by Nick Ventimiglia, a social studies teacher at the school, was made possible by a grant from the Long Island Index for the development of a program that engages Long Island students in learning more about the region. The museum will be utilized by students in the Plainview-Old Bethpage district and will be available, by appointment, to school groups from other districts.
Ventimiglia was inspired to create the museum after taking classes from local historian Beverly Tyler and believes that the museum’s exhibits will be an excellent supplement to the new course he has created called, “Long Island’s History Through its Economics”, and a great project for JFK’s students.
Republican Assembly Members Seek MTA Oversight Board
The MTA hasn’t exactly earned the trust of the public lately with its recent fair increases and a state bailout plan that includes a payroll tax to help fund the agency’s budget. The distrust of the MTA has also found its way to the state legislature as Republican lawmakers in the Assembly are planning on introducing legislation to create more oversight of the MTA.
“The commuters and residents have really had it with the MTA. The fare increases, the payroll tax and cutting of customer service are truly disgraceful. This oversight board will bring accountability to the people,” said Republican Assemblyman Tom Alfano.
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