Schumer Optimistic About LI Economy

Credits Mangano, Levy for Using Stimulus Money ‘the Right Way’

On Monday, June 28, Senator Charles Schumer came to the Long Island Association Small Business Council Executive Breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury to discuss the economy- both on a national level, and to address issues specific to Long Island.

While the Senator expressed concern about the lack of jobs available in the country, calling the May jobs number of 41,000 private sector jobs “the worst number in a long time,” he was optimistic about the future in light of the government’s recent efforts, which he dubbed “targeted measures,” or smart, inexpensive strategies that will produce growth.

AG Candidate Daniel Donovan Vows to Fight Political Corruption

Republican Nominee Lays Out Top Priorities in Meeting with Anton Newspapers Editors

Fighting political corruption in Albany is what Republican candidate Daniel M. Donovan Jr. says will be his top priority should he be elected the next New York Attorney General. Vying for the top prosecutor’s seat, along with five Democratic hopefuls, the Staten Island District Attorney spoke candidly with editors of Anton Community Newspapers during a recent visit to Long Island.

Stewart Manor Fourth of July Parade Pumps New Life Into Small-Town America

SMFD Under Reign of New Chief

For many, the idea of small-town America exists purely in Norman Rockwell paintings and reruns of The Andy Griffith Show. But for residents of Stewart Manor, the wholesomeness and patriotism associated with that notion is alive and well—especially as the Fourth of July draws near.

Plans are well under way for the Stewart Manor Fire Department’s annual Fourth of July parade. The department plans for the event all year long, but the planning starts to heat up toward the end of April. Since its inception in 1998, the parade has taken on a life of its own. The number of surrounding fire departments that participate has grown to nearly 20.  In addition to the numerous fire departments—which boast multiple fire and rescue vehicles, as well as eye-catching floats, along the route—the parade includes local elected officials and owners of antique cars, who show off their classics as they celebrate our nation’s birth.

Garden City Residents Pass School Budget

As the clock struck 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, Garden City residents were still coming into the high school library to cast their votes for the school budget. With the largest voter turnout in nearly 10 years, Garden City residents passed the 2010-11 budget by a margin of 3,241 to 1,991.

Village Board Votes to Accept St. Paul’s DEIS

Public Hearings Scheduled for August 19 and September 16

Residents of Garden City are one step closer to learning the fate of St. Paul’s School. At the last village board meeting, trustees were divided in a 4 to 4 vote on accepting the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the demolition of the structure, which was prepared by firms Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. and AKRF, Inc. Village Trustees Dennis Donnelly, Nicholas Episcopia and Brian Daughney and Mayor Robert J. Rothschild voted in favor of accepting the DEIS; while Trustees Lawrence Quinn, John Watras and Andrew Cavanaugh and Deputy Mayor Donald Brudie, voted against it. In order to break the tie, Mayor Rothschild voted again, resulting in the board’s official acceptance of the document.

Vandalism Spree Strikes GC Business District

Board Considers Adding Security Cameras

Security cameras could be coming to a street near you in the Village of Garden City. After several incidents of vandalism in the business district, Trustee Dennis Donnelly advocated his support for installing additional security cameras around the village.

At a recent board meeting, Donnelly reported that Franklin Avenue merchants Garden City Pizza had one window broken and Bagelman had planters that were damaged during a vandalism spree over Memorial Day weekend. Seventh Street village storefront Things and Stuff also lost a planter and the Pear Tree Shoppe had a window broken.

LIers Come Out for a Day at the Races

Long-Shot Drosselmeyer Defies Odds, Wins Stakes

The 142nd Belmont Stakes had all the makings of a great sports story, complete with a $1 million prize and a dark horse who did not give up. Long Islanders watched in amazement as the 13-1 long-shot Drosselmeyer galloped his way into victory on a hot afternoon at Belmont Park.

Drosselmeyer, a 3-year-old chestnut colt, was excluded from the Kentucky Derby because of insufficient graded stakes earnings, yet managed to outrun First Dude and held off Fly Down by a mere three-quarters of a length to seize the final leg of the Triple Crown.

BOE Adopts Revised 2010-11 School Budget

Residents ‘Encouraged’ To Vote on June 15

It was no surprise that every seat was taken in the high school library as residents gathered for the Garden City Board of Education meeting. After countless hours of discussions, comments and debates, the board of education adopted its revised 2010-11 budget proposal of $97,988, 490. With a reduction of $286,766, the budget-to-budget increase over the current year is 2.91 percent (reduced from 3.21 percent) and the tax levy increase is 4.18 percent with STAR (reduced from 4.52).

Garden City’s Fallen Heroes Honored at Memorial Day Parade

It was a beautiful day to honor our fallen heroes at the Garden City Memorial Day Parade on May 31. A memorial church service was held at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of Incarnation, followed by the Parade of Honor, which kicked off at 10 a.m. between Cherry Valley Avenue and Tenth Street before the crowds joined together for a ceremony at Garden City Middle School. Spectators of ages galore gathered to watch the parade with their families, friends and even dogs on the streets and scattered lawns, dressed in appropriate red, white and blue while waving American stick flags.  

St. Paul’s DEIS Still Not Complete

Board ‘Anticipates’ Receiving Document June 17

Garden City residents may have to wait a little longer to view the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the demolition of St. Paul’s School. At the most recent village board meeting, Mayor Robert J. Rothschild announced that the board is requesting additional work on the project from AKRF, an environmental and planning consultant.

The mayor announced that neither the board of trustees nor staff has received a completed DEIS yet and that it is expected to be in their hands within a few weeks. “We anticipate receiving it from special legal counsel and the environmental planning consultants by the June 17 board of trustees meeting,” the mayor explained.