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Friday, March 9, 2018
Vol. 78, No. 10
PURIM FUN AT JJC
Town approves 400% parking fee increase BY GARY SIMEONE
Over 85 people had the time of their life on Saturday, March 3 at the Jericho Jewish Center’s Purim Extravaganza. See page 10 for more photos.
Veterans Hall of Fame nominations “The New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from our state who have distinguished themselves both in military and civilian life,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “Their service to our nation deserves our gratitude and admiration.” Senator Hannon is inviting Sixth Senate District residents to nominate a veteran (or veterans) from their community whose service on behalf of our nation designates them for induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is designed to pay tribute to New Yorkers whose gallantry
in the U.S. Armed Forces is complemented by their service to the community. “The winner from my district will be honored at a special ceremony in the State Capital in Albany on Tuesday, May 15th, where each honoree’s photograph and biography will become part of a special on-line exhibit proclaiming the contributions of these exemplary New York Veterans,” said Hannon. Those wishing to nominate a veteran for this special honor should contact Senator Hannon’s Community Office (516-739-1700 or hannon@nysenate.gov) for information. The deadline for submission is April 5.
Last Tuesday night, the Oyster Bay Town Board unanimously voted to increase parking fees for commuter parking lots in the Town. The fee will increase this year to $100 from $20 for a two-year permit for residents in unincorporated areas of the town, and to $120 from $80 per year for residents of unincorporated villages. Senior residents in non-Village areas will still pay a $20 fee for parking. Town Supervisor Joe Saladino said at the meeting that the main reason for the fee increase is so the Town can address the issue of a shortage of parking spaces in the Town. “It’s important to generate the revenue that will lead us towards creating more spots,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The earlier we get a move on this, the quicker we can provide more spots for people.” He said that the $100 fee for the two year permit, would translate into approximately 20 cents per day for daily commuters, to park at Town lots. “This is still a great bargain, considering the cost charged by other municipalities to park in their lots and also to park in nearby private lots.” Town finance director Robert Darienzo said in a town meeting, earlier this month, that the increased fees would allow for an overall property tax cut because it would create a surplus in the Town’s 2018 parking fund. “Moving forward to 2019, we will know about how much money we receive on a year to year basis and we’ll be able to correspondingly lower taxes in the district for all taxpayers,” said Darienzo. The new fee structure will take effect in the coming weeks as renewals are mailed out to residents.
Syosset Board to discuss security
There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District on Monday, March 12, 8:00PM to discuss school security. The meeting
is open to the public and will take place as the South Woods Middle School Auditorium, 99 Pell Road, Syosset.
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