Roslyn History Saved

The Roslyn area has many unique chara-cterisitics. At the top of the list has been its devotion to historic preservation. During the 1980s, for instance, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan singled out Roslyn as a model for such work. 

Real Estate Agent Finds A Worthy Cause

Dalia Mairzadeh, a real estate agent with Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, considers herself lucky to be in a profession that she is good at and one from which she derives such satisfaction.  Recently, Dalia conducted one of the biggest sales in the history of Old Westbury.

As important to Dalia is her work with breast cancer patients. Three years ago, she was diagnosed with the condition. During that time, she went through normal procedures of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Now, Dalia is cancer-free, but that difficult experience gave a greater perspective to her real estate work.

Health Center Thriving

Bronx native administers to women’s concerns

A native of the South Bronx, Joanne Figueroa, like many one-time residents of the city, has found a home in Roslyn.

Dr. Figueroa has been in Roslyn Heights on 216 Mineola Ave. since 2008. Not only does she find Roslyn “a lovely place,” Dr. Figueroa also notes that her location is convenient for her patients from all over Long Island, but especially from Glen Cove, where she previously practiced medicine.

American Idol Comes To Albertson

Elise Testone performs at Reach for a Star Luncheon

The annual Reach for a Star Luncheon at the Henry Viscardi School is always a major event, raising important funds for this nationally renowned institution. This year’s event was a particular special event in that Elise Testone, a 2012 American Idol finalist was able to perform. 

American Idol Comes To Albertson

Elise Testone performs at Reach for a Star Luncheon

The annual Reach for a Star Luncheon at the Henry Viscardi School is always a major event, raising important funds for this nationally renowned institution. This year’s event was a particular special event in that Elise Testone, a 2012 American Idol finalist was able to perform. 

Board Overrides Tax Cap

The Roslyn village board voted to override the state law that limited property tax increases to no more than two percent per year. 

When the tax cap law was approved in 2011, it came with a provision that allowed villages to opt out of the tax limit if voted on by 60 percent of the governing body.  This is the provision that village officials have taken advantage of both last year and in this year’s budget. At the same time, it doesn’t mean that property taxes will exceed the two percent limit. In fact, the village, Mayor John Durkin said, has no plans to do so.

Celebrating Roslyn

The Heroes Of The Preservation Movement

On Wednesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Roslyn Landmark Society presents “Celebrating Roslyn” with authors Ellen Fletcher Russell & Sargent Russell and special introduction by Franklin Hill Perrell, executive director of the Roslyn Landmark Society. The event takes place at village hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd. Enjoy listening to these celebrated historians as they describe the history of Roslyn at Village Hall, one of Roslyn’s beautiful locales filled with art and items highlighting Roslyn’s past and present. Admission is free. No RSVP needed. Call 625-4363 or visit www.roslynlandmarks.org for more information.

Donation For Clark Gardens

Few places in the Roslyn area suffered as much from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy as Clark Botanic Gardens. In fact, the grounds of the longtime establishment have remained closed since the hurricane hit last October. The gardens are expected to open in April. 

In the meantime, Clark officials have up to 40 trees to replace. That restoration process received a huge boost recently when the Manes-American Peace Prize Foundation donated $10,000 to the gardens. Old Westbury resident Harvey Manes heads the foundation.

Wink Eyes Comptroller Job

Adam Haber isn’t the only Roslyn resident running for countywide office.  Nassau County Legislator Wayne Wink (D-Roslyn) has formally announced his candidacy for Nassau County Comptroller.

Looking Back At A Great Season

Murphy sets high goals for Roslyn basketball

His first season as head basketball coach at Roslyn High School was a smashing success, but Craig Murphy wasn’t satisfied with his team’s second place finish in Conference A-I play. 

“We were one game short of what we set out as our goal,” Murphy told The Roslyn News a few days after the Bulldogs fell short in their championship game with Jericho High School. Winning conference titles, Murphy asserted, “will always be” the goal of any Roslyn team.