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Town officials, residents rally Leading Ladies: Sisters against proposed homeless shelter Named 2021 Women of Distinction BY RIKKI N. MASSAND After nominations poured in to recognize two of Syosset’s hardest working and most dedicated community members -- The Sisters of St. Dominic, Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P. and Sister Mary E. Butler, O.P. -- Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan was enthused to honor the pair as part of the group of locals proclaimed the 2021 Women of Distinction honorees.
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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, with other town officials, speaking against a proposed plan to buildi a homeless shelter at the site of the Hampton Inn in Jericho. BY GARY SIMEONE Town of Oyster Bay officials and local residents gathered in front of the Hampton Inn in Jericho last Wednesday to rally against a proposed plan to build a homeless shelter at the location. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman were in attendance at the rally. Last year, Community Housing Innovations (CHI), under contract with Nassau County
Department of Social Services, initiated a proposal to build a homeless shelter for 80 families at the Hampton Inn. The plan is currently on hold after a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ordered a preliminary injunction to stop-work at the site. “We’re here to let the public know, let the county know and let everyone know that it is very important to protect our community and to protect our zoning laws,” said Saladino. “We are gathered here today in Jericho to demand that Nas-
sau County and administration of Nassau County government abandon its plan for a homeless shelter at this site.” He said that for nearly a year, the Town of Oyster Bay Board and local residents have been fighting the county’s “illegal plans to convert this Hampton Inn into a building that would be for an organization to house homeless here. Why do they want to do it? For profit, for money, that’s their motivation.” He added that after learning about plans to build the shelter See page 12
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The Sisters, who are officers of the nonprofit Harvest Houses -- with locations at 235 Cold Spring Road in Syosset, as well as another in Floral Park -received their official Nassau County Legislature citations and letters of congratulations from Legislator Lafazan in the first week of April. Each Harvest House location is home for eight (65+) independent seniors. The organization and its community housing is known as an affordable, non-profit, non-sectarian housing alternative for seniors, which offers the benefits of security and companionship, nutritious meals, a private bedroom, a beautiful common living space and property grounds to be enjoyed with others. The New York State Office of Aging previously recognized
Harvest House “as the only successful long-term model of shared housing for seniors in New York State,” according to Sister Mary Butler. “It is my distinct privilege to honor Harvest House Sisters of St. Dominic Mary Butler and Jeanne Brendel with the Women of Distinction Award! These women embody the true spirit of community, as they always go above and beyond to make a difference for Syosset residents….It is apparent they bring light to those around them, and that is a very special thing. We are so lucky to have them in our district, and I look forward to working with them for years to come!” Legislator Lafazan said. Lafazan’s office noted that Sister Mary and Sister Jeanne have contributed 35 years of service to Nassau County’s communities and senior population. “The nominations described their constant community-building, nurturing and the pure heart each has put into those in and around Harvest House. The sisters have brought pride, warmth, safety, dignity, and independence to the Harvest House residents. They look forward to each day because Sister Jeanne and Sister Mary provide them with See page 12
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