Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

Several Lake Success homes experienced electric sparks and smoke

Several Lake Success residents were stunned last week when they suddenly heard a loud explosion and soon smelled smoke in their homes. Last Tuesday, May 1, shortly after noon, residents of the Meadow Woods section of the Village of Lake Success heard a “boom,” a loud explosion that many quickly identified as a not-so-uncommon electric transformer “blowing.” Immediately following the explosion some residents saw smoke in their homes, while at least one resident saw electronic equipment sparking. All who reported a problem smelled smoke and burning plastic.

According to LIPA, the problem was indeed a transformer issue. Mark Gross, LIPA acting communications director, told the Great Neck Record that the harness on transformers serving part of the Meadow Woods area broke and the wires touched. Mr. Gross said if the wires are not separated by a harness they can touch and this, he said, will cause “irregular voltage” such as flickering lights. Some residents had already been complaining of flickering lights. Prior to this latest incident, one resident had called LIPA reporting that his lights were often too bright. Mr. Gross said that this is another result of wires touching.

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

Review of budget, ambulance, plume from ExxonMobil, parkland lawsuit

While last year’s Village of Kings Point budget, with over a 9 percent rise in expenditures, prompted a packed house and rambunctious tone at a civic association meeting, this year’s meeting drew fewer, less vocal and upset residents. Mayor Michael Kalnick assured the attendees that every effort has been made to trim the budget as much as possible which has resulted in a total budget of $15,072,650 for the 2012-2013 year. After subtracting the village’s revenues and cash surplus from last year’s budget, the amount to be raised by taxation is $13,496,384 which is $263,000 more than last year’s amount.

Civic Association President Marsha Rotman announced that since there will be a contested election for the position of mayor and trustee, the association will host and the League of Women Voters will conduct a Meet the Candidates night on Monday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at JFK Elementary School. She emphasized that the association is nonpartisan and is only concerned with making sure that voters are informed about the issues.

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

The Great Neck PAL 5th and 6th grade boys lacrosse team beat Freeport on Sunday, April 29 for their first victory of the season. After falling behind 1-0, Great Neck scored three consecutive goals and never gave up the lead, finishing with a 9-6 victory. Midfielder Craig Cagner had a goal and four assists to lead the team in scoring. Attackman Joe Spinello and midfielder Jack Tucker contributed two goals apiece. Also finding the back of the net were Andrew Cagner, Raymond Gresalfi, Jon Carlos Saponara and Justin Menos. The defense was led by goalie Max Gal and strong efforts were submitted from defensemen Matthew Choi, Dylan Schmid, Harrison Nettler and Ky Salerno. With the win, the team improved their record to 1-1.

For more information on how to get involved in Great Neck Lacrosse, the fastest growing sport in the U.S. please visit www.greatneckpal.com

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

Saint Aloysius of Great Neck C.Y.O. announces tryout dates for both girls and boys basketball travel teams for the 2012/2013 season. The teams compete in the C.Y.O. Nassau/Suffolk League. Tryouts are open to all residents of Great Neck. All grades are as of September 2012.

The girls tryout schedule and locations: fourth grade, St. Aloysius gym, 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 15; fifth grade, St. Aloysius gym, 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 14; sixth grade, St. Aloysius gym, 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 8; seventh grade, Great Neck South Middle School, 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 9; eighth grade, Great Neck South Middle School, 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 10.