North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Receiver of Taxes Charlie Berman, and Councilperson Dina De Giorgio attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 18 for a new parking lot for local merchants at the site of the former Shields House property in Port Washington. The dilapidated Shield House was demolished in 2013 to make way for the new 28-space lot located at 1070 Port Washington Boulevard.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said, "Providing a pleasurable and convenient shopping experience in our downtowns is of paramount importance to this administration, and having ample parking is key to achieving that. This new lot will free up prime spaces, which we anticipate will improve business for the shops and dining establishments along Main Street.”

“I would like to acknowledge and thank the Port Washington Parking Committee, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District for all of their time, efforts and contributions in making this project a reality,” Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio.

This effort was aided by the Port Washington Parking Committee, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, and the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce.

“It was a blighted property and now it’s a beautiful functional space that can impact our parking challenges,” said Mindy Germain, Executive Director of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington. “We’re hoping merchants will participate in this new amenity, and it will free up some on street parking for shoppers.”

“The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce is very pleased that, finally, the merchants have off-street parking for their cars, leaving more parking spaces along Main Street for shoppers. We thank Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio for spearheading this project and responding to the needs of our merchants. We are also grateful to Supervisor Judi Bosworth for her support that made this possible,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbie Polay said.

"The new parking lot is a nice completion to a project that will help stimulate our business district" said Paul Oleksiw, President, and Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District. Town officials authorized $483,465 in construction for the 13,050 square foot lot, but believe the project, which took four months to complete, will cost in between $455,000 to $465,000.

If you are a local merchant and would like to request an assigned spot, you can visit 15 Vanderventer Avenue and fill out an application. All permit request for parking spots can be made through the Port Washington Parking District. The cost of a parking space in the lot is $750 for one year.

If you have any additional questions, please call (516) 869-6311.

Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio and Supervisor Judi Bosworth hold photos of the dilapidated house that formerly occupied the Shields property. Also pictured are Town Public Works Commissioner Paul DiMaria (left) and Town Public Safety Commissioner Andy DeMartin (right).

Supervisor Bosworth and Councilwoman De Giorgio cut the ribbon on the new parking lot with community leaders and other elected officials including Town Clerk Wayne Wink.

A shot of the parking lot.

North Hempstead, NY–Indicating the administration’s commitment to preserving the environment, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to offer biodegradable paper leaf bags for all residents, available at a low cost of just $2 for five large bags and hold up to 30 gallons of waste.

“We are proud to be offering our residents an environmental friendly way of disposing of their yard waste,” Supervisor Bosworth. “Not only will these biodegradable bags will help reduce the use of plastic bags, but they will also help us contribute to creating a greener environment. This initiative will reduce the amount of garbage we send to landfills by making sure that yard waste is diverted to composting facilities.”

The biodegradable paper bags will be sold at a nominal cost of $2 for a bundle of 5 bags and are intended only for yard waste, specifically grass and leaves. They will be collected curbside on residents’ designated collection day.

“Using compostable paper bags is an important way to save manpower and to reduce plastic contamination of our compost,” Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley said. “Plastic bags must be manually removed from compost piles, and if garbage haulers don’t know that plastic bags left curbside contain leaves, then they end up in a landfill instead of being turned into compost.”

Residents can purchase the bags at the Solid Waste Management Authority at 802 West Shore Rd., Port Washington, the Town’s Aquatic Activity Center at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park and at the ‘Yes We Can’ Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury.

For further information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

Supervisor Bosworth rakes up some leaves and places them in the new biodegradable paper bags with Solid Waste Management Authority Executive Director Igor Sikiric (left) and Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley (center)

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan announced that the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held once again this year at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset, on Friday, December 4 at 4:15p.m. and will welcome hundreds of members of the community for a ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season. The program will feature a Pledge of Allegiance led by the Manhasset American Legion, a blessing from local clergy, a performance from the Manhasset High School Brass Choir, awards for the winners of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce’s Poster contest and the lighting of the tree. There will also be an appearance by Santa following the tree lightings. Attendees will be treated to live music from DJ Kev D, a photo booth station and hot chocolate.

The event is sponsored by: The Town of North Hempstead, the Manhasset Park District, the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, and the Manhasset Lakeville Fire & Water District.

Mary Jane Davies Green is located on Plandome Road across from Town Hall.

For more information please call 311.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board along with other elected officials and local children celebrate the 2014 Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting.

North Hempstead, NY–North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio have announced that the Town will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Washington Senior Center to discuss plans for the new Alvan Petrus Park.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view proposed plans for the new park, and ask questions of Town officials and the project team from Cashin Associates. Officials will outline the existing conditions at the property and the preliminary program analysis and concept design.

The Port Washington Senior Center is located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. For more information please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Viviana Russell announced this week that the Town will be introducing a Futsal program for children at the “Yes We Can” Community Center this winter. Futsal is a 5-on-5 indoor soccer game played on a hardwood surface. The weekly co-ed futsal clinic is being offered for up to 20 children ages 8 to 11 years old and will last from December 2015 to March 2016.

The program is FREE and each player must be a Town resident and member of the “Yes We Can” Community Center. If you are interested in signing up please e-mail Brown@samba360.org with your child’s name, age and telephone number by December 7, 2015. If more than 20 players sign up, players will be selected through a lottery during the first week of December.

The program is co-sponsored by Samba 360, a local community organization whose mission is to provide relief to disadvantaged children, both domestically and abroad, through the collection of donated sporting and other recreational equipment.

For more information please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

North Hempstead, NY–North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board welcomed more than 60 commercial real estate brokers and developers, local chambers of commerce leaders and business owners to the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington on November 18th for the first ever “What to Know Before Opening or Expanding a Business” workshop.

The event was hosted by the Town’s Building Department and Business and Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), and was co-hosted by Long Island Business, who was represented by their web editor Adina Genn. The program featured remarks from BTDC Executive Director Kim Kaiman as well as Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

“We never forget that it is our businesses that make our communities successful and vibrant,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “And while we cannot simply hand you the keys to a new store or give you a free month’s rent, we are here today to make your path as easy as possible, by answering some of the most common questions, and helping you navigate around the more common pitfalls.”

Presentations were also made by Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Esq. who discussed when you should retain a legal professional, Town Deputy Building Commissioner Glenn Norjen, Town Planning Commissioner Michael Levine, and Town Building Commissioner John Niewender.

The seminar was sponsored by AVZ Certified Public Accountants; Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP Counselors at Law; Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; LIDC/LISBAC; National Grid; PSEG Long Island and Santander Bank.

To check out the PowerPoint presentation shown at the seminar please log on to www.northhempsteadny.gov/btdc-building-presentation.

From left, seated, Kathleen Deegan Dickson, Esq; Deputy Building Commissioner Glenn Norjen; Planning Commissioner Michael Levine; Building Commissioner John Niewender. From left, standing, BTDC Executive Director Kim Kaiman, and Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

Supervisor Bosworth addresses the crowd.

North Hempstead, NY–– Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board announced that the Town will be sponsoring 10 upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park in 2016.

“These AARP classes will allow our residents to reduce their insurance costs, cut penalty points and increase their knowledge of driving safely,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on February 6, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 4, June 18, September 10, October 15, November 12 and December 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register for an AARP defensive driving class, please make your check payable to AARP. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. All participants must be 50 and older. Please be sure that your check contains your name, address, phone number and the date of the class you wish to attend. Seating for each class is limited.

Please mail all checks to: Defensive Driving Coordinator, Department of Community Services, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Once checks are received, a seat will be reserved in your name and a letter confirming your registration will be mailed to your address.

North Hempstead, NY–Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Viviana Russell, in partnership with Samba 360, have announced that FREE chess classes will be offered at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center beginning December 14. The program will be taught by nationally-ranked chess player, Tim Carney. The co-ed class will provide free chess instruction for up to 20 children, grades 2 through 5. All participants must be members of the Community Center.

“We are proud to be hosting this new program for our residents. Studies have shown that chess can have educational benefits such as boosting reading levels, mathematics scores and improving overall academic performance,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. The 8-week long program will last until February 8 (no class on January 18) culminating with a tournament where each participant will receive a free chess set courtesy of Samba 360. If more than 20 players sign up, players will be selected through a lottery during the first week of December.

Samba 360, a 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit organization provides relief to disadvantaged children, both domestically and abroad, through the collection of donated sporting and other recreational equipment. It strives to increase youth participation in sports, regardless of economic status. For more information on the organization, visit: www.samba360.org

The Chess Nuts, also known as the Long Island Chess Nuts, is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 and currently has over 2,000 members on Long Island. Their goal is to promote the positive benefits of chess through friendly competition, camaraderie and boosting self-esteem.

E-mail brown@samba360.org to sign up.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board and the Town’s Bay Constables have announced this week that new signage and designated receptacles have been placed around the Town Dock in Port Washington, reminding fishermen to protect fish and wildlife by discarding of non-biodegradable monofilament fishing line properly. According to the Audubon Society, monofilament fishing line is an amazingly strong substance that gets snagged on many things in the environment. Discarded line can snag and harm people and wildlife and kill fish, turtles, frogs, birds and small mammals.

“Each year our Bay Constables rescue sea birds and other marine life that have become entangled in discarded fishing line,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “When fishing line is left near the water, it is hard for animals to detect and can entangle all sorts of wildlife, leading to a slow and painful death. The signage along Town Dock, along with the handy receptacles will prevent discarded fishing line from harming our wildlife and our water.”

According to Chief Bay Constable Mal Nathan, he has observed birds wrapped in fishing line that became entangled on telephone and light poles, causing their death.

“This material can be dangerous when disposed of in a careless manner and can also be a tripping hazard to people on the dock,” Nathan said.

This program was implemented in conjunction with the Town’s Office of Sustainability. Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley said, “It’s important to manage all of our waste responsibly, but we ask residents to take special care with litter that pose special threats to wildlife.”

"As the water quality in our bays and harbors has continued to improve, more wildlife has returned such as diamondback turtles that were once almost extinct,” said Eric Swenson, Executive Director of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee. “We cannot afford to lose any of these creatures simply because of improperly discarded fishing line. We therefore thank the Town of North Hempstead for its foresight in this project."

This is one of those times when a simple solution can cure a big problem" said Jennifer Wilson-Pines, Co-President of the North Shore Audubon Society. "Improperly discarded fishing line is a hazard not only in the marine environment, but can be fatally attractive to birds seeking nesting materials. I have had to climb into a tree to cut loose a bird that was hanging from monofilament wound around its leg."

Fishing line can become lodged in bushes or shrubbery, found along shorelines or fishing docks, and even tangled in trees where they ensnare wildlife such as turtles, birds, otters, and frogs.

If you have any questions please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

Chief Bay Constable Mal Nathan with Supervisor Bosworth at the new monofilament recycling bin at the North Hempstead Town Dock.

North Hempstead, NY– Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to announce that the Town will be hosting the Winter Wonderland Train and Light Show from December 12 to December 23 inside the historic Clark House at Clark Botanic Garden. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, is being sponsored by the Albertson Branch of the Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Residents are invited to visit the Clark House to enjoy the 12-day celebration, which will feature a holiday train show with a steam locomotive donated by Willis Hobbies. Visitors will be offered free hot chocolate and an opportunity to make holiday crafts. In addition, there will be holiday lights in the garden and the ability to take photos with life-sized cutouts of toy soldiers and characters from the Disney movie Frozen.

On December 19th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. visitors will be offered free hot chocolate and an opportunity to make holiday crafts. They will also be treated to readings of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express from Supervisor Bosworth and other Town officials.

“This year’s Winter Wonderland will feature some old favorites, like the train set, and some new activities, as well,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some hot chocolate, story-telling and holiday magic all amid the beautiful natural setting of Clark Botanic Garden.”

The event is free of charge to residents. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

The Christmas tree in the window at the historic Clark House.

North Hempstead, NY– With the holidays approaching, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are raising awareness about fire safety this holiday season. They would like residents to be mindful of several tips to keep their families safe during the holidays.

“This time of year is a joyous opportunity to celebrate and gather with family and friends. However, it is important for residents to be aware that fires can result from electrical problems and candles that might be used for holiday decorations,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

Here are some tips on how to prevent home fires this holiday season from the National Fire Protection Association:

• Make sure that all artificial trees are flame resistant.
• Keep natural trees well-watered. Dried out trees are fire hazards; the drier they become, the more susceptible they are to catching fire.
• Avoid placing lit candles near the tree or decorations.
• Remove malfunctioning holiday lights from your tree.
• Keep trees away from a heat source.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the Town Board joined with hundreds of Town residents, and community leaders on December 4th for the Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The crowd enjoyed hot chocolate and musical entertainment as they awaited the arrival of Santa Claus and the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas Tree at Mary Jane Davies Green and in front of Town Hall. Town Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, whose district includes Manhasset was also on hand, as well as Town Clerk Wayne Wink, Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman, Councilmen Angelo Ferrara and Peter Zuckerman, and Councilwoman Lee Seeman.

Supervisor Bosworth thanked the crowd for attending. She also thanked the co-sponsors of the program: the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, the Manhasset Lakeville Fire and Water District, the Manhasset Park District, as well as the Town’s Administrative Services and Community Services Departments, which all worked to coordinate the celebration. She also recognized the Nassau County Police Department’s 3rd Precinct for their assistance, Soul Cycle for their donation of the hot chocolate, and local Girl Scout troops for their help in turning Mary Jane Davies Green into a winter wonderland.

Earlier, members of the Manhasset American Legion Post 304 led the crowd in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Father Robert Romeo of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church performed the blessing and the Manhasset High School Brass Choir, directed by Randy Knudsen, played traditional Christmas music.

Nancy Morris, Co-President of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, handed out awards to the winners of the annual holiday poster contest, ranging in age from kindergarten to sixth grade. The grand prize winner will be selected via a public vote on the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce website at www.ManhassetNY.org until January 1.

2015 Poster Contest Winners:
Kindergarten:
1. Peter Weston & Sammy Russo
2. Olivia Fleck
3. Nicholas Sfroza

1st Grade:
1. Meredith Weigand
2. Olivia Manago
3. Hayden Sipress

2nd Grade:
1. Kristina Theodosopoulos
2. Maggie Miller
3. Vaughn Collins

3rd Grade:
1. Gabriella Waltos
2. Mario Galante
3. Leela Sankar

4th Grade:
1. Anastasia Gatanas
2. Yianni Roditis
3. Neala Brosokas

5th Grade:
1. Isabella Knapp
2. Molly Skrabut
3. Haley Attard

6th Grade:
1. Paul Roditis
2. Grace Elizabeth Buerger
3. Kenneth & Nolan Mulvihill

Matt Falcone, Commander of American Legion Post 304 leads the crowd in the pledge of allegiance.

Town officials in front of the newly lit tree at Mary Jane Davies Green with local children.

Nancy Morris of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce with this year’s photo contest winners.



Supervisor Bosworth addresses the crowd.

North Hempstead, NY–North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilmember Viviana Russell and Town Board members are proud to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has designated New Cassel as a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) as one of 11 communities in the state to be selected. The New York Department of State accepted the nominations for the BOAs and has determined they meet the necessary requirements and criteria for designation. The BOA program helps participants develop revitalization strategies that focus on returning dormant and blighted areas into productive communities of economic growth and development.

“We are thrilled to receive news of the designation by Governor Cuomo and the Department of State of the New Cassel Brownfield Opportunity Area, which will aid in our ongoing revitalization efforts in the Town,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “We will continue our efforts to generate quality of life improvements and economic development for the benefit of the New Cassel community.”

Councilmember Russell said “The State’s designation of the New Cassel Brownfield Opportunity Area is vital to our ongoing revitalization efforts of New Cassel. This is an important step in laying the groundwork for future planning for this community and I thank Governor Cuomo and the Department of State for their efforts.”

The New Cassel site is 520 acres. Designation as a BOA strengthens the Town’s applications for grant funding to be used for cleanup and redevelopment of any sites within the area; increased economic activity and jobs; new housing opportunities; development; development of distinctive attractive community with a strong sense of place and improved public safety; and improved community facilities, such as open space and recreational facilities. Developers of projects in New Cassel may be eligible to take advantage of NYS tax credits.

For more information on the New Cassel Brownfield Opportunity Area, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board have announced the Town Board and Solid Waste Management Authority (SWMA) meeting dates for 2016.

All Town Board meetings will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at North Hempstead Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, unless otherwise noted.

• Tuesday, January 5th
• Tuesday, January 26th
• Tuesday, February 3rd – Capital Plan Working Session 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 23rd
• Tuesday, March 8th
• Tuesday, March 22nd
• Tuesday, April 19th
• Tuesday, May 10th
• Tuesday, May 24th
• Tuesday, June 7th
• Tuesday, June 21st
• Tuesday, July 12th
• Tuesday, August 9th
• Tuesday, August 23rd
• Tuesday, September 13th
• Tuesday, September 27th - Town Board Meeting and Budget Hearing
• Thursday, October 13 - Tentative Budget Hearing and Setting the Date for the Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Tuesday, October 25th – Town Board Meeting and Preliminary Budget Hearing
• Tuesday, November 1st – Budget Adoption
• Tuesday, November 15th
• Tuesday, December 13th

Meetings are streamed live on the Town’s website and can be viewed on a web enabled device by visiting: www.northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive

North Hempstead, NY– This holiday season, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, the Town Board, and the Town’s Office of Sustainability, encourage residents to recycle their live Christmas trees, old electronics and unwanted holiday lights. The Town urges all residents to help our environment by reducing, reusing and recycling.

Residents can leave live Christmas trees curbside on normal yard waste collection days for the first two weeks of January. Please remove all decorations, lights and ornaments.

“Recycling your old Christmas tree is a great way to dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner,” said Supervisor Bosworth “Since Christmas trees are biodegradable, they can be repurposed into mulch. This saves other trees from being cut down while reducing the space it would take up in a landfill.”

Additionally, Supervisor Bosworth encourages residents to recycle their holiday lights and unwanted electronics. Under New York State law, e-waste may no longer be disposed of curbside but must be brought to one of our drop-off sites (information below). Collected electronic waste is hauled off by the town’s EPA certified e-waste recycler, who disassembles the items, salvages the useable parts, separates out potentially damaging materials, and recycles the balance.

Residents can dispose energy-gulping holiday lights until the end of January, and other unwanted electronics on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at North Hempstead’s residential drop-off site, located at 999 West Shore Road in Roslyn. E-waste can also be disposed of during the weekdays at North Hempstead’s Solid Waste Management Authority (SWMA), located at 802 West Shore Road in Port Washington, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.

For more information on “Tree-Cycling”, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Clerk Wayne Wink announced that the 23rd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016. This year’s breakfast will take place at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.

The Town will be accepting nominations for the 2016 Women’s Roll of Honor now until Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center at 311 or 516-869-6311, or log-on to the Town’s website (http://www.northhempsteadny.gov/roll-of-honor) and download the application form. “North Hempstead never seems to have a shortage of amazing women who inspire, motivate and make the world a better place,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “I look forward each year to learning about their work and giving then the recognition they deserve.”

Event chairperson Wayne Wink said “I am proud we have the opportunity to honor outstanding women for their great contributions to North Hempstead. Each year women throughout The Town work for the betterment of their community and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.”

Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women’s Roll of Honor breakfast to honor women who reside in the Town who have made a contribution to their community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or private efforts in a volunteer capacity.

North Hempstead, NY– The Town of North Hempstead will hold an Inaugural ceremony for the Town’s five officials elected in the November 3 general election on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council members Anna Kaplan, Dina De Giorgio and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman will all be sworn in for their 2nd full terms, while Council member Peter Zuckerman will begin his 1st full term after being elected in a special election in 2014.

The event will include the administration of oaths of office ceremonies, as well as speeches from Town officials and other dignitaries. Refreshments will be served at a reception immediately after the ceremony.

Clinton G. Martin Park is located at 1601 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park. If you plan on attending, please arrive early as seating is limited. Please call 311 or 516-869-6311 to RSVP.

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth is proud to announce that the Town has been named the recipient of four New York State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative awards, totaling $757,950, that will address projects such as the creation of an environmental master plan, a cultural master plan, and several mapping projects. The awards were part of a total of more than $2 billion in economic grants announced this week by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

“These grants will enable the Town to address several environmental initiatives that are critically important to the Town’s environmental health, as well as other projects that will improve our infrastructure and enhance our communities,” said Bosworth. “The more than $757,000 in funding will serve as a great economic engine for our Town.”

The state-wide competitive awards were established in 2011, along with the 10 Regional Councils, as part of the Governor’s plan to jumpstart the economy and create jobs. The Regional Councils are intended to empower communities, businesses, and academic leaders, as well as members of the public in each region, to develop strategic plans specifically tailored to their region’s unique strengths and resources in order to create jobs, improve quality of life and grow the economy.

The awards for North Hempstead include:

• $316,250 for a North Hempstead Storm Water Mapping Project-The Town will conduct a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping on behalf of the Town and 20 villages within the Town’s borders and the village of Sea Cliff. The project will generate a “Surface Water Priority Action Zone” to support policymaking and capital planning and create a GIS attribute layer that identifies and characterizes septic systems to support municipal efforts to inspect septic systems that may be contributing to water quality impairments. The project will address water quality in Little Neck Bay, Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor.
  
  
• $270,000 for a Joint Municipal Asset Mapping Project-The Town will partner with the Village of Port Washington to develop a consolidated GIS mapping program that will digitize roadways, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, street signs, hydrants, street lighting and trees. The end result will be a central repository for all surface features that can be used as a tool to track location, condition, and age of assets as well as measure asset life cycles, maintenance costs and depreciation.
  
  
• $122,200 for an Environmental Master Plan-The Town will prepare a town-wide environmental master plan, including planning for surface and groundwater protection, habitat (preservation, restoration and enhancement) and climate change strategies. The master plan will also include conceptual designs for an environmental and waterfront recreational area comprised of 83 acres of beach parks with approximately 6,000 feet of shoreline, 200 acres of wetlands and meadow habitat.
  
  
• $49,500 for a North Hempstead Cultural Master Plan-This plan will assist the Town to prioritize arts initiatives, support traditionally underserved talent pools and raise the visibility of local artists to a platform beyond the community level.

In addition, businesses and municipalities within the Town of North Hempstead garnered more than $3.6 million in awards. For a full list of awards log on to https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-more-2-billion-economic-development-resources-awarded-through-upstate.

North Hempstead, NY– The Port Washington Police District (PWPD), in conjunction with the Town of North Hempstead, is actively publicizing a safe driving initiative for the Port Washington peninsula.

Be Smart – Drive Safely has been seen on banners and bumper/window stickers around town for the past year. After a competition, Jo McGinty and Steve Kaplan collaborated to develop the acronym “Be S.M.A.R.T. Safety Matters. Act Responsibly. Tell others”. Kaplan then had bumper/window stickers made which are available at PWPD headquarters to all who want to promote safe driving. In addition, Kaplan began getting commercial sponsors to fund PWPD banners around town and spoke with Town officials who authorized installation of similar banners at Town Dock and other Town facilities to get the message to drivers in our area.

”We are proud to partner with the Port Washington Police District and the local community on this critical safety initiative,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “These signs and notifications around the Town should serve as a reminder to residents of the importance of following all traffic laws, which enables us to continue to enjoy a high quality of life in the Town.”

Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio said, “It is my pleasure to support the PWPD and to reinforce the message of the BE SMART campaign.”

Chief Jim Salerno and The PWPD have instituted various safety initiatives, like driver check points for DWI, safety cross walk instructions and enforcement, and child seat installation assistance. In addition, Pubic Safety forums were scheduled at the PW Library, in our Villages, and organizations around town, all in an effort to make our town and streets safer.

Chief Salerno reminds all motorists to please obey traffic safety laws. Violators will be called to task when they endanger the safety of our residents. There are too many complaints regarding cell phones / texting, speeding, stop signs, parking in dangerous locations and illegal U turn violations. Chief Salerno and the Board of Commissioners continue to work closely with the Town of North Hempstead in helping to make Port Washington safer.

For more information on this initiative, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

PW Police Traffic Safety Officer Tracy Diguardi; PWPD Deputy Chief Jeffrey Morris; Steve Kaplan, Drive Smart Campaign Coordinator; PWPD Chief James Salerno; Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman; Town Clerk Wayne Wink; Supervisor Bosworth; Councilwoman De Giorgio; PW Police Commissioner David Franklin; PW Police Commissioner Angela Lawlor Mullins; PWPD Deputy Chief Robert DelMur

North Hempstead, NY– North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth in conjunction with the Town’s Office of Sustainability announced that North Hempstead Television (NHTV) will debut a new public service announcement (PSA) aimed at providing residents tips on conserving water in their everyday lives.

The one-minute PSA discusses the importance of fixing leaky faucets, washing your car at a car wash rather than manually at home, and not overwatering your lawn during hot summer months. The commercial also encourages residents to purchase items such as showerheads and faucets that have the logo of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Watersense program, of which the Town is a partner, in order to cut water use by 20 percent.

“This PSA is critical to our ongoing mission of informing residents that our water supply on Long Island is not endless,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “It is essential that we are all equipped with the knowledge and tools to conserve water in order to ensure that this precious resource is available for future generations.”

The PSA can be viewed on NHTV on Channel 18/63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS. It can also be accessed online at www.mynhtv.com.