Meet the Candidates for the 11th Legislative District

On Nov. 3, voters in the 11th district will select their representative to the Nassau County legislature. Jeffrey M. Losquadro will challenge incumbent Wayne Wink. The district includes the villages of Albertson, Baxter Estates, East Hills, Flower Hill, Garden City Park, Glenwood Landing, Herricks, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, Port Washington, Port Washington North, Roslyn, and Searingtown. The candidate’s profiles are listed below.

Meet the Candidates: Town of North Hempstead Supervisor

Democratic incumbent Jon Kaiman is seeking re-election to his fourth two-year, term as Town of North Hempstead Supervisor. Challenging him this year is Albertson resident and Republican candidate Lee Tu. The election is being held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Both candidates were asked to submit biographical information, their platforms and to state what they would bring to the office of town leader.

21st Annual Pride in Port Racks Up Another Memorable Day

Though the forecast was for a real soaker, the weather gods shone on the Pride in Port Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3 and it was a heartwarming, small town tribute to this great community.

It began with the dedication of the Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC) and ended with our impressive Fire Department trucks streaming down Main Street with their lights flashing and horns blowing. (The Port News will have a separate story on the MMC in an upcoming issue.)

Bill Hohauser Tapped to Fill Seat of BOE Member Sue Sturman

The BOE announced at its Oct. 6 meeting that after much consideration William Hohauser will replace BOE member Sue Sturman who left her position in August.

Readers will recall that Mr. Hohauser ran for the BOE last May,

BOE President Karen Sloan commented, “We selected Bill because we felt that he was well-versed in the current issues facing the board, as he had just run a campaign in May. We are looking forward to working with him and welcome him to the BOE.”

Clarification of TONH Payment to EPA for Testing in Vicinity of Landfill

In last week’s issue, our front page story titled “TONH Resolution Sparks Criticism From GOP” needs some clarification.

The issue that caused concern involved a recent town board resolution authorizing a  $90,000 payment to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an investigation they performed at the Harbor View Estates. These homes were built north of the landfill on Shore Road, which was determined to be a superfund site in the mid-80s, and was subsequently remediated by the early 90s.

Polish Club Celebrates 75 Years of PW Pride

The Polish American Cultural Association of Port Washington is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 1. Co-chairladies Allison Prudente and Anna Linhart are busy finalizing details of their Dinner Dance with Vice President Irene Wierzbicki and President Joe Brala.

Police Commissioner Maureen O’Rourke Will Not Seek Re-election

Port Washington Police Commissioner Maureen O’Rourke has announced that she will not be seeking a third term this December when her term expires. She told the board of commissioners at their Sept. 23 meeting that her reason for not seeking re-election is that she believes in term limits. “I believe boards need new ideas to be productive,” she noted.

The Port News asked Ms. O’Rourke what she felt was accomplished during her terms of office. She replied, “I saw the first female officer, who had to sue the district to be hired as a police officer, promoted to sergeant.”

TONH Resolution Sparks Criticism From GOP

A Town of North Hempstead resolution authorizing a $90,000 payment to reimburse the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the cost of drilling and analysis at Harbor View in Port Washington, which ordinarily would be a routine matter, sparked criticism from the GOP. In an e-mail widely distributed to the press and to many individuals, Lee Tu, GOP candidate for Town Supervisor and Francis X. Moroney, Esq., the North Hempstead Republican Leader, raised objection to the resolution. Despite their opposition and their urging people to turn out to the meeting, the resolution passed unanimously at the Sept. 8 meeting with virtually no discussion. Supervisor Jon Kaiman explained, “The board members had been fully briefed and had been provided with all the documentation.”

Obituary: Richard W. Bilanski

Richard W. Bilanski, 71, beloved husband of Barbara Ann Bilanski, passed away peacefully at home in Melfa, VA, on Sept. 19, 2009.

Born in 1937, he was the son of Helen Bilanski and the late Alex Bilanski of Port Washington. Richard was raised in Port Washington and attended C.W. Post College and served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was retired as a lieutenant on the Suffolk County Police Department after 33 years of service.

PYA’s 19th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Honors Schimoler and Sholder

Recently, Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) held its 19th annual Hall of Fame Dinner Dance at North Hempstead Country Club. More than 325 participants attended the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year, which serves as the culmination of PYA’s sports year. That evening, PYA honored Paul Schimoler as a former athlete who came through its programs, and Steve Sholder, a current board member, as a key volunteer contributor. Both of these men, in their own ways, have helped continue to solidify and grow the organization which had its beginnings in 1963.