Archbishop Visits Roslyn Village

Orthodox Religious Leader Dines at Limani’s

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Village of Roslyn saw itself as host to one of the most important religious leaders in the world.

On that evening, a private dinner was held in honor of the arrival of His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.

Grand Jury Hands Up Indictment In Multi-State Adoption Scam

Cohen Accused of Stealing More Than $300K By Promising 13 Would-Be Families Babies That Did Not Exist

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a grand jury has returned a 69-count indictment against a Roslyn attorney for stealing more than $300,000 from prospective adoptive parents by promising them babies that did not exist. The DA’s Office has established criminal cases involving 13 families as the result of an investigation that began in May 2008.

JCC Auction for Excellence January 30

 Funding Innovative Programs To Help Special Needs Kids

When Peter Amendolara started school in September, his mom, Paula, received a phone call from his teacher.  “What happened to him this summer?” his teacher asked.  “Peter is calmer, more focused, less anxious and has a confidence about him that wasn’t there in June.”  

Paula was thrilled.  Peter is 6 years old and is autistic.  During the summer, he attended Sid Jacobson JCC’s Camp Kehilla, a summer day camp for high-functioning special needs children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and mood disorders. 

The Race for Nassau County Executive

In the race for Nassau County Executive, Democrat Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove will attempt to retain the post he has held since 2002. He is running against longtime Republican Legislator Ed Mangano of Bethpage.

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.

Funding for Grist Mill, Cedarmere Restoration

Grist Mill Project May Begin By Early Summer

Funding for renovation on the building that has been called the “touchstone of Roslyn” has been secured through a combination of public and private funds.

The funding plans not only for the Robeson Grist Mill on Old Northern Boulevard, but also Cedarmere and the Jerusha Dewey house on the Bryant Preserve were announced in a Tuesday, Oct. 13 press conference at the Grist Mill.

Civic Association Seeks Resolution on Expansion Plans

Debate on P.C. Richard Enlargement Nearly a Year Old

Since last December, P.C. Richard & Sons, the longtime appliance store chain in the New York area, has wanted to expand its Greenvale store. Meetings before the Town of North Hempstead board have taken place, but the council has time and time again postponed a decision on the application.

At its Sept. 29 meeting, the board did it again, voting to continue the meeting until Nov. 17. John Fabio, president of the Greenvale Civic Association, told The Roslyn News that his organization has made design suggestions to P.C. Richard and that the civic association is currently waiting for a final drawing of the expansion proposal. When that happens, both the civic association and P.C. Richard personnel hope to meet and come up with a design acceptable to both sides.

Road Renovation Set for Greenvale

New Drainage Structures Are Hoped to Alleviate Flooding Conditions

The P.C. Richard situation isn’t the only local problem that has gotten the attention of the Greenvale Civic Association. For over a year, the civic association has petitioned lawmakers and state officials over a flooding problem along Route 25A near Marion St. in Greenvale.  

State officials now claim that help is on the way. A spokesman for the New York State Department of Transportation told The Roslyn News that a renovation project in the area has been the recipient of federal funds and that the project is in “the very, very early stages of construction.”

Cohen Nominated For Jeff Award

Roslyn Native an All-Around Performer

Jeremy Cohen, a 2000 Roslyn High School graduate, has come a long way in the highly competitive world of the New York theater. An actor, composer, and songwriter, Jeremy has appeared in numerous productions in both New York and at theaters around the country.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Jeremy recently collaborated with David Bell for a musical, The Bowery Boys, which was just nominated for a Jeff Award for Best New Musical. The Jeff Awards are considered the Chicago version of the Tony Awards.

Route 25A Lane Closure in Effect

Project May Take Up to Eight Weeks

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 4, a single travel lane in each direction of NY Route 25A will be closed at night for limited sections between Deepdale Drive and Fernwood Lane in the Town of North Hempstead.

The closures will take place during the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and will continue Sunday through Thursday, for approximately eight weeks, weather permitting.  A single eastbound and a single westbound travel lane will be open to motorists.