Around the Town: October 1, 2010

Pet Adoption Fair and Rabies Vaccination Program

For many, our pets are valued members of our families and we want to protect them. These are two reasons why the Town of Hempstead offers rabies inoculations at its annual Adopt-A-Pet and Rabies Shot Program. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Letter: LIPA’s Storm Preparation

Hurricane Earl has raised some concerns about how LIPA prepares for major, forecasted weather events that impact our area. Like any responsible utility, LIPA and its service provider, National Grid, prepare for hurricanes and other major storms based on various sources of information, including forecasts provided by national weather services, local and regional government entities, media outlets, and prior operating experience.

Around the Town: September 24, 2010

Family Festival by the Sea

Ride the wave of fun and excitement into beautiful Lido Beach Town Park for the Town of Hempstead’s 28th annual Family Festival by the Sea at Lido Beach Town Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mariners and landlubbers alike will enjoy concert bands, delicious food, craft and novelty vendors, sand sculptures and an array of games and contests.

NC Board of Elections Introduces New Voting Machines at Roosevelt Field

This fall will see the beginning of a new voting system throughout New York State. In preparation for the Nov. 2 General Elections, the Nassau County Board of Elections, in cooperation with the Nassau County League of Women Voters will demonstrate the new optical scan voting machines at Roosevelt Field shopping mall. Also, the Board is introducing the AutoMARK ballot marking device for people with disabilities and for non-English speaking voters.

Around the Town: September 17, 2010

Sixth Annual Collector’s Car Show

Bring the family and enjoy a great day at our oceanfront park at Point Lookout for Hempstead Town’s sixth Annual Collector’s Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 2. The show will take place between noon and 4 p.m., with classic car “check-in” occurring from 10 a.m. through noon.

Letter: Letter From the Governor About Health Insurance for the Uninsured

I am writing to you today to let you know about a new temporary statewide insurance option for uninsured legal residents who have medical conditions. This new plan, called the NY Bridge Plan, is New York’s version of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was created under federal health care reform. The NY Bridge Plan is a valuable product of health care reform in that it provides health insurance coverage at a lower price than other options currently available in the individual market. Through the NY Bridge Plan, premiums will be $362/month for residents of upstate counties and $421/month for residents of downstate counties. A list of upstate and downstate counties is available in the NY Bridge Plan brochure.

Letter: Massive Change to Congress Is Needed

We have reached another tipping point in our country. Being now 52 years old I feel that I have legitimate perspective on our country and the direction that we are going. For 30 years I have run businesses here on Long Island and around the country. I have employed over 6000 employees and have interacted with both public and private companies. In my opinion the current administration and Congress have never been more out of touch with the national and international demands of a competitive business environment. People do vote with their conscience, but they vote with their pocketbook as well.

Letter: A Message From SCHSD Superintendent Warren Meierdiercks

On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Sewanhaka Central High School District will open its doors to approximately 8,500 students. This marks the 82nd opening of school in the district, which has received national recognition for the quality of its educational programs.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson: August 27, 2010

My Plan to Root Out Public Corruption

The public is angry and so am I.

Albany has been gripped in a web of investigations, scandals, and, in some cases, outright criminality.This bi-partisan shame has been allowed to fester due to a generations-old bi-partisan compact that ties the hands of those best equipped to root out public corruption.

Letter: Hannon Opposes Mosque Near Ground Zero

(Editor’s note: Our Election Time Policies state that although generally we do not publish letters from candidates, there may be instances when we would. Because of the uniqueness of the subject, we will accept one letter from candidates on the subject of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero. The letter should only address the candidate’s view and not that of the opposing candidate.)

As the controversy of building a mosque near Ground Zero continues to fill national headlines, I would like to express my opposition regarding the placement of a mosque in such close proximity to this sacred ground of New York City.