Vol. 78, No. 4
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Friday, January 26, 2018
Town passes local law to combat zombie houses
Supervisor Joseph Saladino joins with Town Quality of Life Task Force co-chairs Councilman Louis Imbroto and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr., as well as Town Councilmen Joseph Muscarella and Thomas Hand, together with members of the Breezy Point Civic Association, in announcing the new ordinance.
The Oyster Bay Town Board has unanimously approved a new law to combat ‘zombie’ homes earlier this month. The new local law strengthens the Town’s authority to: fine property owners and lending institutions in violation of Town Code; recoup costs associated with Town maintenance of vacant properties; and ban the use of plywood in covering residential windows and doors. Together with members of the local Breezy Point Civic Association in Massapequa, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced the new law, with Town Quality of Life Co-Chairs Councilman Louis Imbroto and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. They were also joined by Town Councilman Joseph Muscarella and Councilman Thomas P. Hand. “The Town of Oyster Bay
strengthened the law to address quality of life concerns caused by dilapidated and vacant homes in our neighborhoods,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Together with residents and civic associations, we are taking back our neighborhoods by cracking down on code violations and holding absentee landlords and lending institutions accountable. We are also removing eyesores in our neighborhoods by banning the use of plywood on windows and doors.” The new Town Code expands on the definitions of what constitutes an abandoned or vacant building, and also requires that any boarding placed on homes be completed with impact-resistant polycarbonate material, in lieu of typically-utilized plywood, to help See page 5
Legislator recognizes Syosset students for contributions
Nassau County Legislator Donald MacKenzie honored six students of Syosset High School for their contributions to their community and charitable needs. MacKenzie presented citations to Emily O’Gorman, Melanie Sena, Jackie Scanapico, Serena Sergi, Sara Sergi, and Ellie Hooey at the North Syosset Civic Association annual block party on Saturday, October 14th. The students have volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House, Harvest House, and the Center for Developmental Disabilities, among other places. “These students are a shining example of the selflessness of the Syosset community” Legislator MacKenzie said. “Thank you Emily, Melanie, Jackie, Serena, Sara, and Ellie for your outstanding citizenship and concern for those in need.”
North Syosset Civic Association Co-President Court Cousins, Legislator MacKenzie, TOB Supervisor Joe Saladino, Jackie Scanapico, Sara Sergi, Serena Sergi, Melanie Sena, TOB Councilman Lou Imbroto and Co-President Trish Sergi.
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