January 6, 2011
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that town snow removal personnel and support staff are prepared to respond to an anticipated snowstorm.
"More than 225 pieces of equipment are ready to spread salt and plow roadways," said Murray. "We will continue our proactive practice of having salt spreaders on the road at the first sign of snow."
In preparation for the storm, the Supervisor is urging residents to remove cars from local roadways. Snow plows can perform more effectively and efficiently when cars are not on the roads. Additionally, Murray urged residents to limit use of motor vehicles to necessary travel once the storm commences.
"Roadways can be slippery and heavy snowfall can limit visibility," observed the supervisor. "By minimizing vehicular traffic, roads can be cleared more quickly and residents can minimize the risks associated with driving in storm conditions."
Finally, the Supervisor advised that residents who shovel driveways should place snow to the right of their driveway when facing the road. By doing so, residents can reduce the effect of having their driveways being "plowed-in" with snow after shoveling.
For up to date information, residents can visit the Town of Hempstead website at: www.TOH.LI.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
NYS Boating Safety Course
The Nassau County Police Department is offering a free 8 hour boating safety course.
The New York State Boating Course
A boating safety certificate may be issued to a person who successfully completes the New York Safe Boating Course that is required by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The course is designed as a basic comprehensive boating course, teaching the fundamentals of safe boating operation. Approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators, the course requires a minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction, and includes information on the following topics:
Legal Requirements - Persons Required to Complete a Safety Course
You must possess a boating safety certificate if:
To be held at Nassau Police Academy- 200 Second Avenue, Massepequa Park, N.Y.
Course Instructors
Police N McCloy,
K McQuade and R. Schmidgall
For Further Information Contact: webmaster@ncpdmarinebureau.com or call 516 573-4450
Upcoming Courses:
2 day classes - MUST attend both days and pass final exam to receive a NYS Boater Safety Certificate
Saturday, January 22, 2011 and Sunday , January 23, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday, February 5, 2011 and Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday March 19, 2011 and Sunday March 20, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday April 2, 2011 and Sunday April 3, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Register online only at http://www.ncpdmarinebureau.com/
The New York State Boating Course
A boating safety certificate may be issued to a person who successfully completes the New York Safe Boating Course that is required by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The course is designed as a basic comprehensive boating course, teaching the fundamentals of safe boating operation. Approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators, the course requires a minimum of eight hours of classroom instruction, and includes information on the following topics:
- Accidents and Emergencies
- Boat Operation
- Boating and Related Activities
- Boats and Motors
- Equipment
- Fueling and Ventilation
- Marine Environment
- Navigation
- Numbering and Registration
- Personal Watercraft
- Rules of the Road
- Safe Loading and Powering
Legal Requirements - Persons Required to Complete a Safety Course
You must possess a boating safety certificate if:
- You operate a motorboat and are at least 10 years old and less than 18 years old.
- You operate a personal watercraft and are at least 14 years of age
- Note: If you are at least 10 years old, you may operate motorboat (not a personal watercraft) only if someone 18 years or older, or someone between the ages of 10 and 18 who holds a safety certificate is on board with you. Persons 14 years old and older may operate a personal watercraft if someone at least 18 years old who possesses a boating safety certificate is aboard and accompanying the operator.
To be held at Nassau Police Academy- 200 Second Avenue, Massepequa Park, N.Y.
Course Instructors
Police N McCloy,
K McQuade and R. Schmidgall
For Further Information Contact: webmaster@ncpdmarinebureau.com or call 516 573-4450
Upcoming Courses:
2 day classes - MUST attend both days and pass final exam to receive a NYS Boater Safety Certificate
Saturday, January 22, 2011 and Sunday , January 23, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday, February 5, 2011 and Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday March 19, 2011 and Sunday March 20, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Saturday April 2, 2011 and Sunday April 3, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm
Register online only at http://www.ncpdmarinebureau.com/
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Knights of Columbus Twelve Apostle Council Basketball Free Throw Championship
When: Saturday January 29, 2011
Time: 2 pm through 6pm
All boys and girls, 10-14 years of age (as of 12/31/10) are eligible to participate and will compete in their division. If their performance is exemplary, they will move on to higher levels of competition, and individual winners will receive engraved plaques certifying their achievement.
Contestants must bring proof of age and parental consent. Entry forms will be available on the day of the competition. For additional information contact Joe Camoli at 516 352-2902.
Time: 2 pm through 6pm
All boys and girls, 10-14 years of age (as of 12/31/10) are eligible to participate and will compete in their division. If their performance is exemplary, they will move on to higher levels of competition, and individual winners will receive engraved plaques certifying their achievement.
Contestants must bring proof of age and parental consent. Entry forms will be available on the day of the competition. For additional information contact Joe Camoli at 516 352-2902.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Nassau Count Fire Marshals Office Releases the Following
***** HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS SNOW COVERED *****
DUE TO THE RECENT WINTER STORM, HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS COUNTYWIDE HAVE BECOME SNOW COVERED.
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AS WELL AS PLOWING OPERATIONS TO OPEN OUR ROADS HAVE CAUSED MANY HYDRANTS TO BECOME TOTALLY BURIED, POSING A GRAVE DANGER SHOULD THEY BE NEEDED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE.
HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS COUNTYWIDE ARE BEING ASKED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO LOCATE AND CLEAR A FIRE HYDRANT WHICH MAY BE IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THEIR PROPERTY, MAKING IT EASILY VISABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
DOING SO MAY SAVE A LIFE.
DUE TO THE RECENT WINTER STORM, HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS COUNTYWIDE HAVE BECOME SNOW COVERED.
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AS WELL AS PLOWING OPERATIONS TO OPEN OUR ROADS HAVE CAUSED MANY HYDRANTS TO BECOME TOTALLY BURIED, POSING A GRAVE DANGER SHOULD THEY BE NEEDED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE.
HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS COUNTYWIDE ARE BEING ASKED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO LOCATE AND CLEAR A FIRE HYDRANT WHICH MAY BE IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THEIR PROPERTY, MAKING IT EASILY VISABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
DOING SO MAY SAVE A LIFE.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Nassau County Fire Marshals Office
*****THE NASSAU COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE HAS MOVED****
THE NASSAU COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE AND ALL OF ITS OPERATIONS HAVE MOVED TO THE NEW “NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER” LOCATED AT 1194 PROSPECT AVENUE, WESTBURY, NEW YORK. THE MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 516-573-9900.
ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS FOLLOWS;
CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL 516-573-9991 FX 516-573-9071
GENERAL INSPECTION DIV 516-573-9910 FX 516-573-9072
EDU & SPECIAL FACILITIES DIV 516-573-9930 FX 516-573-9938
INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION DIV 516-573-9940 FX 516-573-9074
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIV 516-573-9960 FX 516-573-9073
FIRE INVESTIGATION DIV 516-573-9970 FX 516-573-9075
LICENSE & PERMITS DIV 516-573-9870 FX 516-573-9076
PUBLIC INFORMATION & EDU 516-573-9930 FX 516-573-9938
THE NASSAU COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE AND ALL OF ITS OPERATIONS HAVE MOVED TO THE NEW “NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER” LOCATED AT 1194 PROSPECT AVENUE, WESTBURY, NEW YORK. THE MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 516-573-9900.
ADDITIONAL NUMBERS AS FOLLOWS;
CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL 516-573-9991 FX 516-573-9071
GENERAL INSPECTION DIV 516-573-9910 FX 516-573-9072
EDU & SPECIAL FACILITIES DIV 516-573-9930 FX 516-573-9938
INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION DIV 516-573-9940 FX 516-573-9074
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIV 516-573-9960 FX 516-573-9073
FIRE INVESTIGATION DIV 516-573-9970 FX 516-573-9075
LICENSE & PERMITS DIV 516-573-9870 FX 516-573-9076
PUBLIC INFORMATION & EDU 516-573-9930 FX 516-573-9938
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Working Together To Give Kids The Warmth of the Season
New Coats Collected For Kids To Be Distributed
With temperatures already dipping into the low twenties, the demand for warm coats for the needy is greater than ever. In an effort to get as many children as possible the proper winter apparel, the Town of Hempstead has partnered with Kids Helping Kids, by Kids Way, Inc., a local non-profit organization with various local social service groups that assist the needy.
"I'm delighted that the Town of Hempstead was able to facilitate an association between this wonderful organization and local groups that can distribute a vast quantity of warm apparel to those who truly need it", stated Town Supervisor Kate Murray. "Just in time for Christmas, thousands of young people will now be able to enjoy the "warmth of the season."
Circulo de la Hispanidad, the Salvation Army and The Interfaith Nutrition Network were the recipients of thousands of brand new winter coats and warm outerwear provided by Kids Helping Kids. A media event, announcing the availability of new coats was attended by Murray, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, Kids Helping Kids President Bob Eslick and representatives for three organizations who are receiving the new apparel.
Now in its seventh year, Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. has distributed thousands of "new only" winter coats and warm outerwear to area children. This year the organization has received over $175,000 worth of new coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, infant and toddler apparel, and more on the way. "Our goal this holiday season is to provide the gift of warmth to children in need who may not otherwise receive new things" stated Bob Eslick, Executive Director of Kids Helping Kids.
Due to the generosity of clothing importers such as Albert Pardo of Mecca 5/Star and Issac Levy of High Life Apparel, Kids Helping Kids has received to date 3,463 units of apparel to be distributed to needy families and their children throughout Long Island and surrounding areas. Other importers include Adjmi Apparel Group. Long Street, Haddad Brands, Silver Goose and G&W Industries. In addition, because of the financial support from Claudio Zarate of Empire Bakery Equipment and Angelo Giannuzzi of Tesoro Restaurant and the generosity of Joe DiFiore of Monreale Bakery, who has donated the use of his trucks to make all the deliveries, area kids in need will have a truly warm holiday season.
"Thanks to Bob Eslick of Kids Helping Kids, thousands of young people will have a warm feeling all over this holiday season," concluded Murray.
To learn more about Kids Helping Kids go to HappyKidsClub@aol.com.
With temperatures already dipping into the low twenties, the demand for warm coats for the needy is greater than ever. In an effort to get as many children as possible the proper winter apparel, the Town of Hempstead has partnered with Kids Helping Kids, by Kids Way, Inc., a local non-profit organization with various local social service groups that assist the needy.
"I'm delighted that the Town of Hempstead was able to facilitate an association between this wonderful organization and local groups that can distribute a vast quantity of warm apparel to those who truly need it", stated Town Supervisor Kate Murray. "Just in time for Christmas, thousands of young people will now be able to enjoy the "warmth of the season."
Circulo de la Hispanidad, the Salvation Army and The Interfaith Nutrition Network were the recipients of thousands of brand new winter coats and warm outerwear provided by Kids Helping Kids. A media event, announcing the availability of new coats was attended by Murray, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, Kids Helping Kids President Bob Eslick and representatives for three organizations who are receiving the new apparel.
Now in its seventh year, Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. has distributed thousands of "new only" winter coats and warm outerwear to area children. This year the organization has received over $175,000 worth of new coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants, infant and toddler apparel, and more on the way. "Our goal this holiday season is to provide the gift of warmth to children in need who may not otherwise receive new things" stated Bob Eslick, Executive Director of Kids Helping Kids.
Due to the generosity of clothing importers such as Albert Pardo of Mecca 5/Star and Issac Levy of High Life Apparel, Kids Helping Kids has received to date 3,463 units of apparel to be distributed to needy families and their children throughout Long Island and surrounding areas. Other importers include Adjmi Apparel Group. Long Street, Haddad Brands, Silver Goose and G&W Industries. In addition, because of the financial support from Claudio Zarate of Empire Bakery Equipment and Angelo Giannuzzi of Tesoro Restaurant and the generosity of Joe DiFiore of Monreale Bakery, who has donated the use of his trucks to make all the deliveries, area kids in need will have a truly warm holiday season.
"Thanks to Bob Eslick of Kids Helping Kids, thousands of young people will have a warm feeling all over this holiday season," concluded Murray.
To learn more about Kids Helping Kids go to HappyKidsClub@aol.com.
Police Advisory
During the holiday season, police are advising residents to take precautionary measures to protect their homes and vehicles. The busy holiday season and early nightfall are some factors which elevate the number of property crimes. Dark homes and overgrown shrubbery are an invitation to a potential thief.
People can minimize potential criminal activity (burglaries and larcenies from vehicles) by recognizing suspicious activity in their community and reporting such behavior to the police by dialing 911.
Consider the following activities as suspicious:
· A person or vehicle that stays in the same place for an unusual length of time
· A parked car with the engine running
· A person looking into cars or houses
· A person carrying unusual objects during the day or night
· Vehicles that drive around your block frequently slowing down or speeding up
· A vehicle without lights on when arriving or leaving at night
· Unfamiliar vehicles such as those with out of state plates or tinted windows
· Persons going door to door. If they knock for a prolonged time or go to the rear or side door
· Persons walking through your backyard
Precautions:
· Even if you park in your driveway or in front of your own home, lock your vehicle. Put all packages in the trunk out of view. Do not leave the GPS, I-pods, cell phone, cd case, wallet, pocketbook or cash/change in clear view.
· Make certain that your home is locked and secured. Make sure your security system is activated. Consider using light timers. Alert neighbors if you plan on going away for an extended period to remove mail or newspapers/flyers. Have someone park in your driveway to make it look someone is at home.
Above all people should rely on their intuition when they suspect unusual behavior or activity. Call 911 whenever you observe suspicious activity and provide as much information as possible.
Labels: burglaries, POP, robberies 1
People can minimize potential criminal activity (burglaries and larcenies from vehicles) by recognizing suspicious activity in their community and reporting such behavior to the police by dialing 911.
Consider the following activities as suspicious:
· A person or vehicle that stays in the same place for an unusual length of time
· A parked car with the engine running
· A person looking into cars or houses
· A person carrying unusual objects during the day or night
· Vehicles that drive around your block frequently slowing down or speeding up
· A vehicle without lights on when arriving or leaving at night
· Unfamiliar vehicles such as those with out of state plates or tinted windows
· Persons going door to door. If they knock for a prolonged time or go to the rear or side door
· Persons walking through your backyard
Precautions:
· Even if you park in your driveway or in front of your own home, lock your vehicle. Put all packages in the trunk out of view. Do not leave the GPS, I-pods, cell phone, cd case, wallet, pocketbook or cash/change in clear view.
· Make certain that your home is locked and secured. Make sure your security system is activated. Consider using light timers. Alert neighbors if you plan on going away for an extended period to remove mail or newspapers/flyers. Have someone park in your driveway to make it look someone is at home.
Above all people should rely on their intuition when they suspect unusual behavior or activity. Call 911 whenever you observe suspicious activity and provide as much information as possible.
Labels: burglaries, POP, robberies 1
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