Senators Plan ‘Shed the Meds’ Program

New York State Senators Kemp Hannon and Carl Marcellino are partnering with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of expired or unused medications.

The “Shed the Meds” program will take place Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon in front of the Bethpage Fire Department, 225 Broadway. Residents can drop off any medication that has expired or no longer needed and it will be collected and safely disposed of by officers from the police department.

Legionnaires Log: May 28, 2010

Memorial Day 2010

Since 1919 Hicksville American Legion Post 421 has paused on Memorial Day to remember our fallen war heroes. On Sunday, May 30 we will form up at 8:30 a.m. with our comrades from the United Veterans of Hicksville at Plainlawn Cemetery on Old Country Road for a Memorial Day service. After that, legionnaires and auxiliary members will proceed to Charles Wagner’s gravesite in Westbury for a memorial service. We will also pause at the gravesite of our comrade Neil McInnis that is nearby. Then on Sunday we join our comrades again for the Annual Hicksville Memorial Day Parade and Service. Formation is at 8 a.m. in Sears parking lot. After the parade the annual Memorial Day Service will be at the Hicksville Middle School War Memorials.

From the Desk of Congressman Peter King

Low Interest Loans Available

Congressman Pete King is reminding residents that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest loans for physical damage and economic injury which occurred during the storms and flooding between March 12 – March 30, 2010.

From the Desk of Assemblyman Michael Montesano

NCAA Great Carnesecca Honored

New York State Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (R, I, C-Glen Head) joined local dignitaries at Westbury Manor April 29 for the Columbian Lawyers’ Association of Nassau County’s monthly dinner. Featured speaker Lou Carnesecca, Basketball Hall of Fame head coach for St. John’s University, was welcomed by the lawyers, judges and legal experts assembled for the event.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson

Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers

Now Qualify for More Affordable Health Insurance

Important legislation that will allow municipalities to extend health services and insurance to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers has been signed into law, Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau) announced.
“This is good legislation that will help the brave men and women who help keep our neighborhoods safe,” Johnson said. “This bill will help give many first responders the peace of mind to continue with this dangerous and selfless work.”

Letter: Support the 2010-2011 Spending Plan

Teachers and parents – in fact, everyone in this community – should share a common goal: the best education possible for children.

Our school board has carefully crafted a budget with that goal in mind, while staying fiscally responsible. The proposed budget continues to provide this community’s children with strong academic programs and a wide range of extracurricular activities, while spending tax dollars prudently on only those programs that are absolutely necessary.

Letter: Support the Gregory Museum

Hicksville residents have a chance on May 18 to vote for the biggest bargain in Hicksville, in Proposition 3 for the Hicksville Gregory Museum. For a mere $3.50 per family per year we have a state-chartered museum that focuses on serving the educational needs of our Hicksville school district free of charge, while serving 40 other school districts who pay.

From the Desk of Senator Craig Johnson: May 7, 2010

Cracking Down on Pension System

Members Who Abuse Taxpayer Trust

New York State Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau) announced legislation (S.6823A/A9960A) to end the double victimization caused by public pension system members who use their positions to steal taxpayer money, yet are still able to collect their taxpayer-funded pensions.

From the Desk of Assemblyman Michael Montesano: May 7, 2010

Wants All Bills to Show NY the Money

New York State Assemblyman Michael A. Montesano (R,I,C-Glen Head) voted yes on legislation, which would put an end to the Legislature’s practice of approving measures without describing the law’s potential financial impact.

Legionnaires Log: April 30, 2010

Annual Awards Night

On April 30, Charles Wagner Post 421 will host its Annual Awards Night. It will take place at 7 p.m. at the Hicksville VFW where the Post 421 annually honors Nassau County Police Officers and Hicksville Fire Department members through its Law and Order program. A Post Everlasting Ceremony honoring legionnaires who recently passed away will also be held and Legion membership awards will be given out.