Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the town is again hosting Long Island’s largest Senior Citizen Health and Wellness Fair at Lido Beach Town Park on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“As the health and well-being of our mature residents is an important concern, I invite seniors to take part in our Annual Health and Wellness Fair,” stated Murray. “Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a number of important health screening services free of charge as well as obtain valuable health related information and referral services.”

The Senior Health and Wellness Fair is sponsored by the Town of Hempstead in cooperation with Dr. Richard Amato, Franklin Hospital, Hearing Center of Long Island, Mercy Medical Center, Howard Modiano, DDS, North Shore University Hospital/LIJ, Long Beach Medical Center, Nassau University Medical Center, New York Chiropractic College, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Winthrop University Hospital.

Among the free services provided at the fair are screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, dental, hearing, chiropractic, podiatry, posture/spinal analysis, blood glucose, allergy awareness, nutrition, height and weight measurement and PSA testing. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., guest lecturers will make informative presentations on health related topics and CPR demonstrations will be given. Seniors may register for the town’s Vial of Life Program, a program that includes a health care proxy and emergency health care information. Those planning to travel abroad may apply for a U.S. Passport at the town’s Mobile Passport Facility.

New at this year’s event will be the township’s Senior I.D. Program. Through the program, seniors can secure a credit card sized identification document that offers valuable health related information to first responders in the event of an emergency.

“I am pleased that the town is making all of these beneficial health-related screenings available and I urge senior residents to take advantage of this opportunity. By ensuring your health, you can more fully enjoy everything life has to offer,” concluded Murray.

Lido Beach Town Park is located at 630 Lido Boulevard in Lido Beach. Free transportation is available from all of the town’s sixteen senior centers. There is ample free parking at Lido Beach Town Park for those participants who prefer to drive. It is suggested that seniors bring lunch to the health fair. For further information, please contact the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that on June 23rd Garvies Point Museum and Preserve will be unveiling a new exhibit featuring “Forensic Geology.” At 1:00 p.m., Dr. George J. Allgaier will host a Gallery Talk discussing how, when, and where unusual rock formations form.

“I am pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the new Forensic Geology Exhibit at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve,” said County Executive Mangano. “This new exhibit is important to our community as it showcases the mysteries of forensic geology in a fun and exciting atmosphere.” The new exhibit will include recent donations as well as rock and mineral formations from our collections and preserve. The program is geared towards all geology enthusiasts at any skill level and is included with museum general admission: $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, located at 50 Barry Drive in Glen Cove.

Island Park Wins 3-Year Old Appealed Court Case

The Village of Island Park won a three-year old court case involving a resident who appealed the sale of property owned by the Village through an Article 78 proceeding after the courts upheld the dismissal of the case according to Mayor James Ruzicka’s report during last month’s Town Hall meeting. 

“The money from the sale of that property will go to the capital improvement plan for Little Beach,” said Ruzicka.  The Village has been reaching out to the Town of Hempstead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Army Corps of Engineers for assistance in the refurbishment of Little Beach.

One such plan to maintain Little Beach is the process of flood mitigation which involves managing the effects of flooding, such as redirecting flood run-off, rather than trying to prevent it altogether. In March, Ruzicka was quoted about the attempts to receive money for such a project, “I was able to get in touch with Senator Schumer’s office today and we’re working on trying to get FEMA in there {Little Beach} and possibly try to get money for flood mitigation.”

The Mayor stated in his report that the money from the sale of property will “hopefully” be used by the Fall Season.  During the same Town Hall meeting, the mayor had been authorized to sign contracts for Summer Beach Concerts with various entertainment groups and also sign a contract for the end of the summer fireworks display at Masone Beach.

Board of Trustee member, Henry Hastava, announced the line-up for three concert events all; beginning with Soul Be It on June 29, Kashmir on August 3, and the band Almost Queen, September 1. All events will start at 7 P.M.  At last month’s meeting the Mayor authorized a one year contract renewal worth in the amount of $1,640 with Cross Island Irrigation, Inc. to provide maintenance services to various Village properties.

County Executive Ed Mangano & The “Raid New York” Helicopter Landing Crew At Long Island’s Eisenhower Park

Nassau County once again hosted the Navy and Marine Helicopter Landing in Eisenhower Park as part of the “Fleet Week 2012” activities in New York City. The event, billed as “Raid New York,” was a tremendous success and the largest Marine/Navy helicopter landing on Long Island.

The Navy Landing included a combined team of members from the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7 (HSC-7), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Four (HSM-74), and Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron FOURTEEN (HM-14) which presented a mine countermeasures demonstration. The demonstration demonstrated how a five-member EOD team can be inserted via a MH-60S helicopter into an area too dangerous for a ship to navigate or an aircraft to land, while the MH-60R provides top-cover. After the air and land demonstration, the MH-60 and MH-53 helicopters landed and were available for public display. The EOD technicians are stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia. HSC-7 and HM-14 are stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, and HSM-74 is stationed in Jacksonville, Florida.

The monster Navy Helicopter, the MH-53E (Sea Dragon), is the largest helicopter in the U.S. Military inventory, measuring 100 feet long by 80 feet wide. The helicopter was piloted by LT. Commander Lauren “Majic” Majchrzak, a ten-year veteran of Naval Aviation.

The MV22 Osprey, joined by CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and AH-1W Cobras, performed an area sweep and transported the raid force Marines to the landing zone. The V-22 Osprey is a multi-mission tilt-rotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capability, designed to combine the functionality of a helicopter with the long range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. Marines performed an assault demonstration, after which helicopters landed and were available for public display, along with the weapons typically used by a Marine Corps rifle platoon. Marines supporting this event are part of a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina and have recently returned from Afghanistan.

Museum Fundraiser Tasty & Successful

The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue in Garden City, held another of their successful fundraising events Friday, June 1 entitled ‘Cupcakes and Cocktails.’ Benefiting the museum, the ‘flavor-filled’ evening featured a “continuous cocktail party with sumptuous food stations, hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening, and a mix of live entertainment and hands-on activities all seemed to thoroughly appreciate.”

Generated funds are applied to museum-based educational programs as well as cultural experiences.

For every animal there is a distinctive and unusual means they have to search for food, capture their prey and are able to feed their family. This continuing and necessary act in the chain of life struggles plays out thousands of times daily and is necessary for the survival of most species.

Children will learn why some animals only eat meat while others only eat berries and plants. Young minds will learn about black bears, beavers, and boa constrictors. Furthermore, they will have an opportunity to learn how certain animals attack and bring home food for their young including a Bearded Dragon, White Tree Frogs, Ball Pythons, a Giant African Millipede and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches.

Other scientific applications will be to manipulate the jaws of lion and zebra skulls, see the inside of the mouth of a great white shark and investigate butterflies, cockroaches and other insects.

Learn about the comings and goings of the art gallery and specifically abstract painting some inspired by famed artist Willem de Kooning. Parents and children will have the opportunity to enjoy artwork created by local school children. Families will be able to compare different styles such as larger brush strokes, scratching and layering. The exhibit is perfect for children of all ages and is free with a museum admission ticket.

A Story and Art Program will be featured Tuesday through Friday from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Called the ‘Very Busy Spider’ by Eric Carie, it tells the tale of a little spider hard at work creating her web that is not only beautiful but useful as well.

Recognizing National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today reminded residents about the importance of assembling a “Go Kit,” in the event of a hurricane watch or warning. This year, National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 27th through June 2nd. The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season will begin on June 1st.

“Given our location as an island left vulnerable to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island is susceptible to the powerful and destructive nature of hurricanes, which is why it is important for every Nassau County resident to be prepared for the storm season,” said County Executive Mangano. “Residents should take each and every hurricane warning seriously and have a plan in place for their family. Don’t take any chances.”

Kits should be kept by front doors in a duffel bag and include enough supplies for everyone in the household for five (5) days, including:

To review Coastal Evacuation Areas, evacuation routes or learn additional hurricane preparedness information, please visit the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management website at http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/.

A late-summer tradition and one of Long Island’s signature athletic events, the Town of Hempstead Triathlon is “racing” into its 28th season with entry applications currently available through the Department of Parks and Recreation at (516) 292-9000, extension 219. An exciting combination of swimming, biking and running, the 2012 Triathlon is set for 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 at Town Park Point Lookout, according to Supervisor Kate Murray.

Set along the beautiful beachfront at Town Park Point Lookout, the Triathlon begins with a hearty three-quarter mile ocean swim. After emerging from the surf, competitors set off on a ten-mile bike through the streets of Point Lookout and Lido Beach. The final leg of the Triathlon is a five-mile run to the finish line at Town Park.

“Always a thrilling event, the Triathlon showcases the athletic skill and competitive spirit of each participant,” commented Supervisor Murray. “We look forward to hosting a full field of 300 contestants and expectations are high for record-breaking performances in both the men’s and women’s categories.”

To receive a 2012 Triathlon application, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Town of Hempstead Triathlon, Department of Parks and Recreation, 200 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, New York 11550. Registration fees, set at $44 for a town resident, $66 for a non-resident and $22 for a town senior or veteran, are payable by check or money order made out to the Town of Hempstead. The deadline for registration is Friday, August 31.

In addition to presenting each participant with a souvenir tee-shirt and a special race memento, the Triathlon will bestow handsome awards on the top male and female finishers in each of ten age categories. Championship trophies will also be presented to the overall men’s and women’s winners.

“Town tri athletes will hope to enjoy a home field advantage as they compete against racers from the entire metropolitan area,” added Councilwoman Angie Cullin. “I encourage local residents to join us at beautiful Point Lookout Beach to cheer on their hometown favorites.”

Additional event and registration information may be obtained by calling the Parks Department at 292-9000, extension 219 or by visiting the town website at www.TOH.LI.

Long Beach District Art Show Exhibits The Students’ Best Work

The commons area of Long Beach High School was transformed into an art gallery for Long Beach Public Schools’ sixth annual District Art Show on May 18-19. The special weekend exhibit included more than 700 paintings, photographs, prints, three-dimensional pieces, ceramics, graphic art pieces, drawings and fashion designs, all created by students in grades K-12. A number of pieces by high school students that have won awards at juried art shows around the county were on display, along with works created by the district’s 30 All-County artists.

Councilman Santino, Assemblyman Curran Visit The Lions...Of Rockville Centre

South Nassau Hospital Names Vice President Of Finance

South Nassau Communities Hospital President and CEO Joseph A. Quagliata announced that Mr. Alex Balko has been named vice president of finance of the hospital.

A resident of Point Lookout, NY, Mr. Balko, who has served as South Nassau ’s assistant vice president of finance since 2008, succeeds Mr. Mark Bogen, who has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer.

Mr. Balko has had a career of progressive advancement within the hospital’s finance operation, starting his career at South Nassau in 2002 as the Hospital’s controller. In 2005, he was elevated to director of finance, and in 2008, was promoted to assistant vice president of finance. In his new role as vice president of finance, he will coordinate, supervise and direct all day-to-day financial operations, supervising the operations of finance and revenue cycle. He will also assist in the planning and management of hospital-wide business plans.

“I am excited about the contributions Alex will continue to make to South Nassau in his new role,” said Mr. Quagliata. “His expertise and experience in each aspect of hospital finances will be vital to South Nassau ’s continued growth and effective management of our resources to maintain a healthy bottom line."

Before joining South Nassau, Mr. Balko, a resident of Point Lookout , NY , was a senior auditor at Ernst and Young, LLP, specializing in audits of hospitals, nursing homes and physician practices. A graduate of Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance/economics, Mr. Balko is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Health Care Financial Management Association and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

South Nassau Communities Hospital is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 435 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees. Located in Oceanside , NY , the hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, oncologic, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. In addition to its extensive outpatient specialty centers, South Nassau provides emergency and elective angioplasty and is the only hospital on Long Island with the Novalis Tx™ and Gamma Knife® Perfexion radiosurgery technologies. South Nassau is a designated Stroke Center by the New York State Department of Health and Comprehensive Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons and is recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. For more information, visit www.southnassau.org.

Town of Hempstead Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino was joined by Senator Dean Skelos and Assemblyman Brian Curran at the Howard-Lathrop Post #2307 VFW Memorial Day services outside the Post where fallen members of the armed forces, current servicemen and women as well as all our nation's veterans were honored for protecting our liberty and fighting for our freedoms.

Pictured (L to R) after the service were Lynbrook Trustee Mike Hawxhurst, Lynbrook Trustee Hilary Becker, veteran Francis X. Becker, Sr., Lynbrook Trustee Tom Atkinson, Post #2307 Commander Kevin Canty, Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick, Marine Corps League member James Dillon, Supreme Court Justice Peter Skelos, Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino, Senator Dean Skelos, Post #2307 Past Commander Pat Cardone, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Alan Beach.

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Nassau County) announced the Assembly passed legislation that would ensure the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty are included on the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial (A.10046). Under this legislation, the name of fallen Long Island Firefighter, Paul Brady, will be inscribed on the state monument.

“Firefighters put their lives at risk everyday, keeping our communities safe,” Weisenberg said. “While there is no way to repay the families of firefighters who make the ultimate sacrifice, this memorial is a way for New York to recognize and honor their service.”

Paul Brady was a member of the Malverne Fire Department for six years and died while on duty. According to state and federal law, he was engaged in line of duty activity at the time of his death, which includes testing fire equipment, fire alarms and water supply systems. The U.S. Fire Administration designated Brady with on-duty status. While his name is inscribed on the U.S. Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Maryland, it has been barred from the state Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany.

The legislation’s final language is currently being negotiated by Assemblyman Weisenberg with Senator Dean Skelos and the Governor’s office. Assemblyman Weisenberg is hopeful that this legislation will be approved by the Senate and Governor before the end of session in June.

“I will continue to work to get this important legislation signed into law,” Assemblyman Weisenberg said. “I will not rest until Paul Brady and other firefighters who died in the line of duty receive the recognition they deserve from the state.”

Nine Valley Stream HS Teachers Granted Tenure

Nine teachers were granted tenure at the May 8, 2012 Board of Education meeting of the Valley Stream Central High School District. Prior to the meeting, the district held its annual Tenured Teacher Celebration, during which administrators and Board members gathered to acknowledge the significance of this milestone in their careers.

During the opening remarks, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bill Heidenreich shared some advice with the teachers, encouraging them to stay on top of best practices, continually look to grow, and always be conscious of their words and actions, as they never know where their influence on a student ends. The evening included performances from the North Breakfast Club String Ensemble and the South High School LI Connection, as well as an art exhibit by Central High School AP Art students. Dinner was prepared by students in the Culinary Arts Program with teacher Chef Peter Augello.

It is with great honor that the district announces that the following individuals have received tenure:

• Tamra Bloeth – teaching assistant at North HS

• Christl Dimmler – teacher at Memorial JHS

• Matthew Johnson – teaching assistant at South HS

• Eileen Milazzo – teacher at North HS

• Jillian Saccone – teaching assistant at South HS

• Cecilia Sanossian - Department Chair at North High School

• Robert Santoro – teaching assistant at Memorial JHS

• Jackqueline Starczewski – teacher at Central HS

• Melissa Torregrosa – teacher at South HS

A 49 year old Point Lookout male was arrested on the 400 block of East Park Avenue and charged with DWI.

A 17 year old Long Beach male was arrested at Long Beach Police Headquarters and charged with second degree intention to murder, second degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal use of a firearm.

A 46 year old Oakdale male was arrested at Grand Boulevard and West Park Avenue and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and violent behavior.

A 68 year old Long Beach male was arrested at East Pine Street and Monroe Boulevard and charged with DWI. Police indicated he was drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on the highway with no seat belt.

A 53 year old Long Beach male was arrested on the 300 block of West Penn Street and charged with torturing or injuring an animal and failure to provide the animal with proper sustenance.

A 20 year old Babylon male was arrested on the 600 block of Long Beach Boulevard and charged with DWI.

A 22 year old Bayside male was arrested at East Park Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard and charged with DWI and aggravated unlicensed (suspended license) operation of a motor vehicle.

A 20 year old Valley Stream male was arrested on the 100 block of East Walnut Street and charged with DWI, resisting arrest and second degree obstruction of government administration.

A 45 year old Long Beach male was arrested at Long Beach Boulevard and East Pine Street and charged with DWI (from a previous conviction), aggravated unlicensed (revoked license) operation of a motor vehicle and circumventing an interlock device.

A 41 year old Island Park female was arrested at Railroad Place in Island Park and charged with petit larceny. The defendant was charged with petit larceny at a retail gasoline operation in Long Beach.

A 30 year old Lindenhurst male was arrested on the 300 block of Shore Road and charged with DWI and aggravated DWI.

A 43 year old Lido Beach female was arrested on Fairway Road in Lido Beach and charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, DWAI combined influence of drugs or alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and unlawful possession of marijuana.

A 24 year old Lynbrook female was arrested for shoplifting at a department store on Broadway in Hewlett.

A 46 year old Brooklyn female was arrested for shoplifting at a department store on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence.

A 27 year old Arverne female was arrested for shoplifting at a department store on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence.

A 22 year old Hewlett female was arrested for shoplifting while employed at a supermarket on Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett.

A 37 year old St. Albans (Queens) female was arrested for shoplifting while in a department store on Long Beach Rd. in Oceanside.

Someone removed an iPod and cash from a vehicle parked on Monroe Street in Cedarhurst.

Somebody put glue in the keyholes of a vehicle while it was parked on Lido Boulevard in Lido Beach.

Someone shattered the passenger window of a vehicle while parked on Harding Street and Coolidge Avenue in Oceanside.

Somebody caused damage to a PVC fence located on Bedell Street in Oceanside.

A 23 year old Lynbrook male was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Lawson Boulevard and Moore Avenue in Oceanside.

A 49 year old Lynbrook male was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Merrick Road and Saratoga Street in Oceanside.

A 42 year old Jamaica, NY male was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Long Beach Road and Academy Street in Oceanside.

A 24 year old Baldwin female was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Georgia Avenue in Island Park.

A 23 year old Bayshore male was arrested for DWI while traveling westbound on Lido Boulevard.

A 23 year old Bayside male was arrested for DWI at the intersection of Pettit Place and Waterfront Boulevard in North Long Beach.

A 26 year old Long Island City (Queens) female was arrested for DWI while traveling eastbound on Lido Boulevard.

Residents from Cathy Court in Oceanside reported being the victims of identity theft when two fraudulent transactions were attempted on their debit card.

Identity Theft

Residents from second avenue in East Rockaway reported being the victims of identity theft when they were notified by the IRS that an unknown person had filed taxes using their social security number.

When deciding if a building is worth the asking price, experts say the most expensive problems in existing buildings involve facade defects. Pointing (repairing the mortar between bricks) roof and elevator repairs are also expensive.

Other significant problems include a need for upgrading the plumbing (pipes eventually become dogged by deposits from the water and need replacement), upgrades of the electrical system, boiler replacements and significant cosmetic upgrades.

Minutes of board meetings, financial reports and conversations with board members, real estate brokers, and the seller can all reveal important facts about these issues.

In both existing buildings and newly constructed buildings, purchasers must make a distinction between a purchase from a sponsor and a purchase from an individual. When purchasing from an individual upon a resale, the offering plan may not have current or accurate disclosure about the condition of the building or there may be no offering plan available. This is not a violation of any law or regulation. If the sale is made by an individual unit owner, rather than the sponsor, the sale is not regulated by the Attorney General and no offering plan is required. If you purchased your unit from an individual and there are problems, the terms of your contract and applicable law will control your rights. You may wish to consult an attorney.

Residents from Daly Boulevard in Oceanside reported being the victims of identity theft when an unknown individual used their social security number to file taxes.

Residents from Jordan Street in Oceanside reported being the victims of identity theft when a fraudulent charge was made to one of their accounts.

Residents from Ocean Avenue in Lawrence reported being the victims of identity theft when an unknown individual used their social security number to file taxes.