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MAY 17 - 23, 2023 • ANTON MEDIA GROUP
TOWN NEWS
Town To Host Asian American Festival At North Hempstead Beach Park
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own of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, and the Town Board are pleased to announce that the Asian American Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. WAC Lighting will serve as the primary event sponsor for 2023 and Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Valley Stream are also sponsoring the event. At the May 2 Town Board Meeting, officials proclaimed May 2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in the Town of North Hempstead. Since the first Asian American Festival in 2010, members of the North Hempstead
community have celebrated the Asian cultures represented in North Hempstead yearly during Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. The celebration includes live performances from around the world, food from local restaurants, and cultural activities. There will be a lively market and food representing the countries of Afghanistan, China, India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, and the Philippines. The event is free to attend; there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle if paying with cash, $7 parking fee if paying with credit or debit card. For more information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
Town Officials Join M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi For Earth And Arbor Day Tree Planting
Town Adds New Crosswalk On North Plandome Road
North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte was proud to join with local community members to unveil a new crosswalk on N. Plandome Road. Located by the intersection of N. Plandome Road and Richards Road, the crosswalk will allow for safe pedestrian and bike traffic in the area. Additionally, a pedestrian crosswalk safety system was added allowing individuals to press a button when they wish to cross.
Victor Thomas, Department of Public Works; Gwynne Pike, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, former Port Washington Estates Civic President Gavin Pike, Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Rob Vernola. (Contributed photo)
Town To Host “Yes We Can” Summer Day Camp Program North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Robert Troiano and the Town Board announced that the “Yes We Can” Community Center will be hosting a summer camp program for children ages 5 through 13 this summer. The program will run weekdays from Monday July 3 through Friday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for the Fourth of July holiday. The cost is $60 per week for North Hempstead residents and $200 a week for non-residents, with priority given to Town
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Council Members Peter Zuckerman and Dennis Walsh joined members from the M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism for an Earth Day and Arbor Day tree planting event at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson on April 24. Town officials recognized their commitment to volunteerism, beautifying the community, and helping the environment. Pictured: TONH officials with members of the M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism at the tree planting event at Clark Garden. (Content from the Town of North Hempstead)
Councilmember Dalimonte worked with the Port Washington Estates Civic Association, including its former president Gavin Pike, to turn the project into a reality. The Civic Association has been advocating for safer streets since 1962. Council Member Dalimonte, along with the Town’s Department of Public Works, helped develop the plan to help improve safety for all. —Submitted by the Town of North Hemsptead
residents. All campers must be registered for a minimum of two consecutive weeks. Summer camp activities will teach children new skills and provide activities that will develop self-confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills. Activities include exercise, sports, games, health and nutrition classes and more. For more information on the program or to sign up please call 516-876-4430 or 516876-4431. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead