Vol. 78, No. 31
Job Fair to be held on August 14 “If you’re looking for a job, or want to make a career changing move, please join me for my 2018 Job Fair this August 14th, at Adelphi University (Center for Recreation and Sports, South Avenue), from 5:00 to 8:00pm,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). Hannon’s Job Fair brings together job seekers and potential employers by pairing those seeking new or advanced employment with businesses and organizations that are immediately hiring. The event will be held in the Adelphi University Center for Recreation and Sports (entrance off of South Avenue, in Garden City). “During this economic climate, it’s not always easy to find an employer who is hiring,” said Hannon. “That’s why I’m taking on the challenge for you and connecting job seekers with potential employers and other valuable career resources during my 2018 Job Fair.” The event is open to all and is free to attend. More than fifty providers are scheduled to have tables/presentations at the event (and more are being added). For information, call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700.
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Friday, August 3, 2018
School, safety issues raised at meeting on Syosset Park
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
BY RIKKI MASSAND
Throughout the year, Jericho Girl Scout Troop 3375 has been practicing an attitude of gratitude with the residents of The Arbors Assisted Living at Westbury. As part of their year-long Girl Scout Bronze Award project to identify and address needs in our community, the troop of graduating fifth graders from all three Jericho elementary schools zeroed in on the need to cultivate joy. The year-long project began with building “Gratitude Jars,” where residents worked with girls to write things for which they’re grateful on colorful strips of paper to be saved in a jar, and then read on days when you need a reminder that there’s so much for which to be thankful. See page 12
After the Town of Oyster Bay announced a onemonth extension for the receipt of public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the large-scale Syosset Park development proposal, a few members of the community attended a meeting hosted by locals involved with the “NO Syosset Park” movement. Five-year Syosset resident Glenn Vogelman, a parent and member of the Gates Ridge Civic Association, led the Thursday July 26 meeting inside Syosset Public Library. The four key residential impacts Vogelman spoke about on July 26 included the Syosset Central School district and in particular its enrollment and facilities; traffic; the Long Island Rail Road and a possible strain on public services. Even with a focus on independent testing for the former landfills (Cerro Wire Site) and plans to hire a firm circulating in all Syosset Park debates and deliberations, Vogelman wants community members to know agencies and experts have been wrong in the past when it comes to environmental conditions and quantifying impacts on health and public safety. The Town of Oyster Bay is the designated lead agency for the review of the environmental standards associated with the Syosset Park proposal and the property’s remediation. As July progressed, news about a Citizens’ Advisory Committee to help the Town select an appropriate and qualified independent firm made rounds. But some residents remained skeptical of what “independent” would mean for any firm’s relationships or connections to local political parties, the developers of Syosset Park, or any local civic associations and their leadership. Kevin McKenna, an outspoken resident who began Facebook and online campaigns and informational e-blasts such as “Syosset No City” and the “Town of Oyster Bay News” from his own video and attendance at events and Town Board meetings, contacted Nassau County Legislators Joshua Lafazan and See page 8
Robert Seaman School Field Day PAGE 16 Robins Lane Spring Book Sale PAGE 19