Editorial: ’Tis The Season

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Editorial: ’Tis The Season

Friday, 07 December 2012 00:00

One of the more enduring traditions that the Village of New Hyde Park celebrates every year is the annual Christmas tree lighting. Valley National Bank has been the longstanding sponsor for the event and as such, does a bang-up job in helping to make it far more than a routine flipping of a switch to light up the tree. The magician Amore showed up to dazzle the crowd with his sleight of hand, the New Hyde Park Memorial High School band and choir made a joyous noise and Santa rode in on a New Hyde Park Fire Department truck, immediately putting a grin on the faces of children of all ages. The little ones got a further treat when they were surprised with gifts given out to them from the Little Treasures Nursery School. These small gestures may not seem like much, but in light of the destruction recently brought to the village by Hurricane Sandy, it all adds up to the kind of cherished, small-town custom and spiritual balm that goes a long ways towards making New Hyde Park a great place to live.

– Dave Gil de Rubio

News

NY Ravioli Sandy Efforts Recognized

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano commended the owners of New York Ravioli & Pasta Company of New Hyde Park for donating a portion of all proceeds generated throughout May to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund (NHRF). Six months after Superstorm Sandy barreled through local neighborhoods, Nassau residents are still struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

Village Board At Full Capacity

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

New Hyde Park appoints trustee to fill empty seat

The Village of New Hyde Park swore Donna Squicciarino in as trustee on Tuesday, May 7. She will fill a seat vacated by Robert Lofaro, who won the mayor’s seat in March after Daniel Petruccio decided to not seek re-election.

Squicciarino is the second woman in New Hyde Park’s 86-year history to serve as trustee. Florence Lisanti was the first woman to serve on the board, whose term expired in 2001.

Sports

Spotlight On Herricks HS Sports

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Simply because something has happened or reoccurred several times in the past does not make it a tradition, something to be expected maybe, or something habitual perhaps. Tradition is different. It evokes a feeling of long-standing preplanned positive experiences built in layers upon one another.

So it is, apparently, with the Highlander Wrestling program. Year after year, young men and women graduate from the high school program only to return again as alumni freely lending their expertise, assistance and support . . . giving back to those who have not yet entered the fraternity of Highlander Wrestling Graduates.

Little League News

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

NHPLL Girls Snippets

Mathnasium faced off with the tough Valley Stream team on May 4 and ended in an 8-8 tie. Paige Jones lead the pitching crew with four innings, giving up one earned run and five unearned. Claire Mikowski came in to close with bases loaded the score was 6-8 and Valley Stream’s leadoff batter at the plate. Mikowski struck out one and the second batter hit a line drive through the SS Sophia Kasimatis to bringing in the tying run when the umpire called the game due to time limit restrictions.