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Big Changes At Shibley Day Camp

Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00

 Third generation owners herald a new day

 

“I’m proud of what we’re doing here,” said Kelly Norris, great-granddaughter of Jeanne Shibley Bell, the founder of the Shibley Day Camp in Roslyn.  

 

Ms. Norris is referring to the extensive upgrades, renovations and improvements now under way at the camp.  The projects are moving forward under the guidance of her father, Ernest Norris, with additional help from her mother, Jane Bradbury Norris and her sister Mackenzie.  

 

Cell Tower Situation Still Not Resolved

Written by Joe Scotchie Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

The Village of Roslyn Harbor board of trustees has approved a new budget for 2013-2014. Now village officials would like to resolve another pressing issue facing Roslyn Harbor: A significant reduction in size of the AT&T cell tower, located on Beech Road.

 

As noted in a recent issue of The Roslyn News, the village, due to the 1996 Federal Communications Act, can’t do anything about the “microwave” tower’s existence, but it can reduce the size.

 

Sports Night Attracts Legends

Written by Adam Sternberg Wednesday, 12 June 2013 08:58

Namath, Theismann at Viscardi Center fundraiser

Up to 650 people traveled to Albertson last month to attend The Viscardi Center’s Celebrity Sports Night 2013 gala fundraiser. As with past events, the evening featured a variety of sports legends and celebrities, resulting in another rousing success that raised approximately $1.2 million.  

 

This year, sports legends included Hall of Fame football greats Joe Namath and Joe Theismann, plus former New York Mets star, Mookie Wilson. 

 

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

Written by Joe Scotchie Friday, 07 June 2013 00:00

ARB decisions allowed to stand

A New York State Supreme Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by East Hills resident Richard Brummel, one that attempted to reverse eight recent decisions of the East Hills Architectural Review Board (ARB). 

 

Renovation Proposal Moves Forward

Written by Joe Scotchie Thursday, 06 June 2013 00:00

Parking, residential project for Lumber Road

The proposed renovation of property on Lumber Road, this one for residential purposes, continues to move forward as the Village of Roslyn board of trustees heard the latest presentation on the residential and parking plan for 17 Lumber Rd. at the May 21 meeting. 

 

Dance With The Stars In Roslyn

Written by Joe Scotchie Wednesday, 05 June 2013 00:00

Ballroom, Latin dancing comes to the village

The business situation continues to pick up in the Lumber Road area. The latest business to choose the area as home is the Ballroom Palace, located on 55 Lumber Road. Recently, the Palace held its grand opening celebration, which attracted 250 people, including Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and Legislator Wayne Wink. 

 

Bosworth Seeks Town Supervisor Spot

Written by Wendy Karpel Kreitzman, wkreitzman@antonnews.com Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00
Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth announced her candidacy for North Hempstead Town Supervisor late last week. Bosworth, a Democrat and a longtime Great Neck resident who represents the county’s 10th legislative district, told The Roslyn News that she is “proud” to announce her candidacy.  

“I believe my record of leadership, hard work and building consensus while serving as a Nassau County legislator and Board of Education president uniquely qualify me to continue the legacy of strong, responsive and transparent government, in the tradition of Jon Kaiman and May Newburger,” she stated.

 

Shatzkamer Honored By State Association 

Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00

Ronnie Shatzkamer, village administrator of the Village of Flower Hill, has been awarded Certification as Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) by the New York State Association of City & Village Clerks for achieving its high educational, experience and participatory requirements.

Ms. Shatzkamer has been employed by the Village of Flower Hill in the position of Village Administrator for five years and has been a member in good standing of the NYS Association of City and Village Clerks for ten years.

 

Museum Ball
 Invokes The Gatsby Era

Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00
Angela Susan Anton to chair ‘The Great Gatsby’

Gatsby fever continues to spread across the North Shore. On Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m., the Nassau County Museum of Art will host its major fundraiser of the year, one named for the  motion picture now at theatres nationwide.

“The Great Gatsby,” Nassau County Museum of Art’s 2013 Museum Ball, celebrates the Gold Coast era immortalized in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. In the spirit of the Fitzgerald novel and the new Baz Luhrmann film, the museum ball through décor and the attire of its guests, will evoke that era of parties and wealth on Long Island’s North Shore.

 

Winning Year For Roslyn High School Girls Lacrosse

Written by Joe Scotchie Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The Roslyn High School girls’ lacrosse squad ended the regular season playing the same consistent ball they had all year. In early May, the Lady Bulldogs topped both Wheatley and Great Neck North, while losing a close match to conference rival MacArthur. 

 

The Lady Bulldogs finished the year with a sterling 10-5 mark overall and a 5-4 winning record in Conference IV play. 

 

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