Albertson Firefighter Receives Eagle Scout Honors

The Albertson Hook and Ladder, Engine and Hose Company #1 is proud of one of its members, firefighter Alphonse Marchica of Albertson who was recently awarded the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America, the highest rank in Scouting.

Henry Viscardi, Jr.: A Life Remembered

Abilities! held a dedication ceremony on Friday, May 8 at its Albertson headquarters to honor the historic preservation of the office of its founder, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr.

Meet the Roslyn HS Class of ’09 Valedictorians

Chelsea Jurman

Chelsea Jurman is a brilliant, gifted student whose level of intellect makes her wise beyond her years. Currently at the top of her class, she has pursued an incomparably challenging course of study. She loves to learn and thrives in a rich and intellectually stimulating academic environment where the sharing of ideas is embraced. She is an avid reader who also possesses superlative mathematical ability. As a National Merit and INTEL Finalist, she has spent countless hours studying and conducting social science research.

Richman Retires As Roslyn Superintendent

BOE Approves Brenner As His Successor

In a surprise move, Dr. John A. Richman has retired as Superintendent of the Roslyn School District.

The announcement was made at the June 18 Board of Education meeting. Also at the meeting, Dr. Dan Brenner, who has been the district’s Assistant Superintendent for Instruction since 2005, was appointed by the BOE as his successor.

Proposed Changes to Herricks Curriculum

Last Thursday, in anticipation of a larger turnout than usual, the School Board meeting was moved from the classroom-sized meeting room to the auditorium of the community center. The community did not disappoint. Nearly 150 parents, faculty and students assembled for the regular meeting of the Herricks District Board of Education to discuss the proposed changes to the 11th-grade Social Studies curriculum in the upcoming school year.

Stormy Meeting In Flower Hill

Residents Voice Concerns Over Gold Coast Inn

Tempers flared and good manners were left in the parking lot on June 1. The Mayor and the Trustees of the Village of Flower Hill had their hands full with residents who wanted to be heard. Despite the efforts of the officials to maintain decorum and civility, the gavel of the mayor was rapped repeatedly in an attempt to restore order.

Good Times Still Roll for Branciforte

Celebrating 40 Years At the Helm of  LI Biweekly

In these parlous times, the print industry has been taking its share of the hit from the economic crunch.

An exception, among others, is Good Times, the biweekly magazine of the Long Island cultural scene, one published by longtime Roslyn resident Rich Branciforte. This summer, Branciforte is celebrating the 40th anniversary of that publication.

Easy Passage for Consolidation Bill

Local Mayors, to No Avail, Oppose ‘Dissolution’ Legislation

Legislation that could dramatically alter the way Nassau County functions has sailed its way through the state government in Albany.

In quick order, both the New York State Assembly and State Senate have approved a bill making it easier for villages throughout the state to be dissolved.

Local Residents Part of Candidate Slate

Lee Tu to Challenge Kaiman  In TNH Supervisor’s Race

The Nassau County Republican Party has announced its preliminary list of that party officials expect to challenge the Democrats in the county and Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay on Election Day 2009.

Among them is Albertson resident Lee Tu, who is expected to challenge incumbent Jon Kaiman in the Town of North Hempstead’s supervisor’s race. Tu has served as executive leader of the Albertson, Roslyn Heights Republican Committee since 2004 and a committeeman since 1996.

Mayor Natiss Blasts Consolidation Plan

Assembly Approves Bill On Referendum Requirements

Marvin Natiss, mayor of the Village of North Hills, joined mayors from across Nassau County in blasting New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s local government consolidation plan. The Village of North Hills is a member of the Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA), which is comprised of 64 incorporated villages in Nassau County representing nearly 450,000 residents.

On Monday evening, June 1, the bill was approved by the New York State Assembly. It has now been referred to the state senate.