Arrest Made In Roslyn Heights Homicide

On last Saturday, Nov. 14, Homicide Squad Detectives from the Nassau County police department reported the arrest of Wilmer Linares of Albertson, on Friday, Nov. 13 in connection with the homicide of Jony Acosta, also of Albertson.

The defendant is charged with Murder Second Degree and was arraigned on Saturday, Nov. 14 in First District Court, Hempstead.

Strong Turnout for Chamber Meeting

Optimism Reigns As Business Owners Convene at Village Hall

After years of being dormant, the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce is back in business.

Recently, up to 30 people representing various Roslyn businesses, convened in Village Hall for the initial meeting of the new Roslyn Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Urgent Request: Bone Marrow Match Sought

Be Tested Sunday, Nov. 15 at Reconstructionist Synagogue

Alan Cohen, husband, father, and graduate of Roslyn High School, has an aggressive form of leukemia, and is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant.

The best chance for a match will be in Jews of Ashkenazic descent. Alan is one out of thousands of patients in need of a bone marrow transplant and you could be their only hope.

New York Conference Of Mayors Calls For Amendments

Criticizes ‘The Devilish Details’ Of New Law for Village Dissolution

The sponsors call it the “Empowerment Act” for short, but local governments are calling it the “Disenfranchisement Act” because the sweeping legislation passed this June, going into effect in March 2010, requires voters to vote to dissolve or consolidate local government before they know whether such actions would save money, or not.

“There’s a lot of confusion about the Act and it’s up to you to educate your residents so they’ll know that signing a petition for dissolution sets into motion a complicated, expensive process where the cart is before the horse,” said Wade Beltramo, special counsel for the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) to a roomful of mayors and village officials from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties at a NYCOM meeting held at Mineola High School on Oct. 29.

Local Incumbents Weather Election Storm

County Races Undecided; GOP Wants to Repeal Energy Tax

The anti-incumbent wave that swept the Republican Party back into control of the Nassau County legislature didn’t make its way to the Town of North Hempstead this past Nov. 3.

All local incumbents faced only modest difficulties in winning re-election to their various offices.

Archbishop Visits Roslyn Village

Orthodox Religious Leader Dines at Limani’s

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Village of Roslyn saw itself as host to one of the most important religious leaders in the world.

On that evening, a private dinner was held in honor of the arrival of His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.

Grand Jury Hands Up Indictment In Multi-State Adoption Scam

Cohen Accused of Stealing More Than $300K By Promising 13 Would-Be Families Babies That Did Not Exist

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced that a grand jury has returned a 69-count indictment against a Roslyn attorney for stealing more than $300,000 from prospective adoptive parents by promising them babies that did not exist. The DA’s Office has established criminal cases involving 13 families as the result of an investigation that began in May 2008.

JCC Auction for Excellence January 30

 Funding Innovative Programs To Help Special Needs Kids

When Peter Amendolara started school in September, his mom, Paula, received a phone call from his teacher.  “What happened to him this summer?” his teacher asked.  “Peter is calmer, more focused, less anxious and has a confidence about him that wasn’t there in June.”  

Paula was thrilled.  Peter is 6 years old and is autistic.  During the summer, he attended Sid Jacobson JCC’s Camp Kehilla, a summer day camp for high-functioning special needs children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and mood disorders. 

The Race for Nassau County Executive

In the race for Nassau County Executive, Democrat Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove will attempt to retain the post he has held since 2002. He is running against longtime Republican Legislator Ed Mangano of Bethpage.

Meet the Candidates for the 11th Legislative District

On Nov. 3, voters in the 11th district will select their representative to the Nassau County legislature. Jeffrey M. Losquadro will challenge incumbent Wayne Wink. The district includes the villages of Albertson, Baxter Estates, East Hills, Flower Hill, Garden City Park, Glenwood Landing, Herricks, Manorhaven, Plandome Manor, Port Washington, Port Washington North, Roslyn, and Searingtown. The candidate’s profiles are listed below.