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Willistons & Mineola

IN THIS ISSUE

Civic Associations S6

Organizations ..................... S6

Merchants Associations ... S6

Shopping Malls S6

Fire Departments S8-S9

Police Departments S8

Government ............ S10 - S19

Schools S20 - S23

Essential Services S24

Water District S24

Limo & Taxi Service S24

Boy, Girl & Cub Scouts S25

Recreation ........................ S26

Cinemas ............................ S27

Post Offices S27

Libraries S28 - S29

County Agencies S30

Colleges ............................. S31

Hospitals S33

Parks S33

Places of Worship S34

Museums S34

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L king back: The rich hist y of Willist P k

Long before the discovery of America, the area known as Williston Park was a lush woodland teeming with small game and used as a camping ground by small bands of Matinecock Indians.

During the Colonial Period, English settlers crossed Long Island Sound by boat from Connecticut. They homesteaded on the large, treeless, grassy plains then known as the Great Plains of Hempstead.

Among the early settlers was Henry Willis who, in 1675, purchased some twenty-two acres in what is now Old Westbury. They were the area’s original farmers.

His family grew and prospered and his descendents acquired much of the property in the surrounding areas. As a result, the locality became known as the Willistons.

During the Revolutionary War, the large Town of Hempstead extended from the north shore to the south shore.

Residents in the southerly portion of the town had been loyal to the British, while many of those in the north were in favor of independence.

After the war, the rift between the two sections seemed irreconcilable. The New York State Legislature passed an act in 1784 dividing the town into North Hempstead and South Hempstead. Later South Hempstead became Hempstead.

The farmlands prospered and until the Civil War. Water was the primary means of moving goods east and west to and from New York City using Hempstead Harbor and Con-

necticut waterways.

By 1850, Willis Avenue was the most heavily traveled road to the harbor docks.

During the Civil War the building of the Long Island Rail Road was begun. The first branch line into the Willistons was freight. In 1864 a line to Glen Cove was constructed.

The East Williston station was completed in 1887.

The area began to prosper. A brickyard, factory, fertilizer plant, large dairies and several hotels were among the commercial activities established near the railroad tracks.

A Post Office was established in 1879. The State Legislature created Nassau County in 1899.

As the population grew, transportation brought more industry and larger communities.

The shift from farming to a suburban community began was greatly accelerated in 1926 when William F. Chatlos, a prominent builder, began construction of 1,000 “Happiness Homes” on a 195-acre tract west of the railroad station.

World War I veterans purchased many of these homes, which sold for between $4,000 and $6,900.

The Chatlos Development raised the population of the community from 495 people to 4,500 within a four-year period.

As the houses were completed and occupied, the residents saw the advantages of home rule.

A meeting was held locally at the Strat-

ford Lumberyard Company on East Williston Avenue in September 1926. Of the 150 persons eligible to vote, 120 voters cast their vote. The majority voted “yes.”

The new Incorporated Village of Williston Park began its road to growth and progress. The first election was held on Oct. 4, 1926.

Mayor Harvey Meagher and Trustees Forslund and Rasch were sworn in a few days later. At first the village business was conducted at the home of the village clerk, Robert Kent.

Kent held the position of village clerk and collector of taxes for 34 years until his retirement in 1960.

Many decisions had to be made on a daily basis by the mayor and trustees. Growth and development of the village over the years would bring many changes.

The first Company of the Williston Park Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1927. The following year saw the establishment of St. Aidan’s Roman Catholic Church followed within a few years by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Williston Park Reformed Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The Cross Street School was opened in 1931. In the 1930s the Great Depression was felt in the Village, but compassion and concern for all the residents was a priority.

Village government worked to assist with local jobs in the area placing residents in federal and state programs if the village received monies. A result was the construction of the

library that opened on June 17, 1937 with donated books.

During the 1940s, 650 men and women from Williston Park served in World War II in various branches of the armed forces.

On the Village Green are granite monuments dedicated to the fallen veterans from the Village. On Memorial Day and on Veterans Day members of the Williston American Legion Post No. 144, along with members of various organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League baseball players, the Volunteer Fire Department and village officials gather to honor those who died in defense of their nation.

Suitable employment and education under the GI Bill of Rights was provided to returning veterans. The Auxiliary Police, highway, sanitation and sewer services and the building of St. Aidan’s parochial school came about in the 1950s.

In the 1960s, village government started and completed many new projects — a new firehouse, the expansion of the Village Hall, the library moving to its present quarters, a new Post Office, the construction of a water well and the opening of the village swimming pool which was dedicated on July 4, 1963.

From the 1980s to the present, the village government continues to update and improve the Village buildings, playgrounds, swimming pool and small parks.

Information provided by the Williston Park Historical Society.

MERCHANT ASSOCIATIONS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE WILLISTONS

P.O. Box 207 Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-739-1943 chamberofthewillistons.com

Co-Presidents:

John Marsala and Bobby Shannon

Vice President: Ray Haller

Treasurer: Nancy Zolezzi

Secretary: Barbara Baur-Rizzo

Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons

MINEOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P O Box 62, Mineola 11501 mineolachamber.com 516-319-4465

Executive Board

President:

Louis Panacciulli, The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Past President:

Tony Lubrano, Piccola Bussola Restaurant

Immediate Past President/Treasurer:

Joel Harris, Joel Harris Photography Inc.

Past President:

Bill Greene, Tsontos Furs

Past President:

Ray Sikorski, RTS Print Services

Past President:

Steve Ford, Willis Hobbies

Bill Havron, Knights of Columbus

Bill Balalaos

Directors:

Justin Burke, NYU Langone

Terence Timlin, KTR Associates

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE INC.

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK

494 Willis Ave.

Williston Park, NY. 11596

Phone: 516-746 -2193

Chairperson: Rita V. Hesse

WILLISTON PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 358

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 345-0650

willistonparkcivic.org

President: Bob Mitchell

THE ROTARY CLUB OF WILLISTON PARK

P.O. Box 227

Williston Park, NY 11596

President: Frank Oliveri

AMERICAN LEGION POST 144

P.O. Box 1, 730 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

SONS OF NORWAY

Community Church of East Williston High Street East Williston, NY 11596

KIWANIS COUNTY SEAT, MINEOLA, NY

P.O. Box 1792, Mineola, NY 11501

www.facebook.com/ kiwaniscountyseat

516-319-4465

President: Mary Capobianco

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

186 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: 516-746-8643

www.kofc2502.net

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION OF MINEOLA

313 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: 516-746-0013

MINEOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Mineola Chamber President Louis Panacciulli

Gary Katz, Harry Katz/Carpet One Floor Coverings

Honorable Robert Rosenthal

Joy Wyler, CBF Graphics Group

Robbin Valentine, The Valentine Agency

Gabe Parajos

Richard Marotta

Manny Defreitas, Defreitas & Minsky, CPA’s Ross Levine, Third Street Associates

John MacAvoy, Hannover Community Bank

In Memoriam: Lou Sanders, Mineola American Linda Doerrbecker

MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS

WHEATLEY

Commander: James T. Randle mylegion.org

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1050

PO Box 86, Mineola, NY 11501

Commander: Daniel E. Scheidel, Jr. mylegion.org

AMERICAN LEGION MINEOLA MEMORIAL POST 349

PO Box 1631, Mineola, NY 11501

Commander: Ronald Landini mylegion.org

VFW POST 5253

155 Searingtown Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-833-7536

vfwalbertson.com

ALBERTSON SQUARE CIVIC ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 167

Albertson, NY 11507-0167 http://www.albertsoncivic.com

Albertsoncivicassociation@gmail.com

Facebook: AlbertsonSquare Civic

Edward W. Scott, President

211 Westbury Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-746-6722

President: Thomas Murtha

ROTARY CLUB

MINEOLA - GARDEN CITY

PO Box 42, Garden City, 11530

President: Diane Pacifico Marmann

MineolaGardenCityRotary@gmail.com

THE EDWARD SMITH MINEOLA LIONS CLUB mineolalionsclub.org

ALBERTSON-ROSLYN HEIGHTS REPUBLICAN CLUB

P. O. Box 32 Albertson, NY 11507 albertsonrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Facebook:

Albertson-Roslyn Republican Club

Howard Abbondondelo, President Lorraine Bello, Secretary

Peggy Karazia, Treasurer Henry Golis, Leader

MINEOLA PORTUGUESE CENTER

306 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, 11501 Phone: 516-746-9681

Co-President John Marsala

Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons Co-President Bobby Shannon

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS

WILLISTON PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

454 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-742-8535

Emergency Phone: 516-742-3300

Fax: 516-742-2668

www.villageofwillistonpark. org/fire-department

Chief of Department:

John D. Chester

1st Assistant Chief: Thomas M. Pascale

2nd Assistant Chief: Anthony J. Vulpis

Engine Company One:

Captain:

Patrick McCormack

First Lieutenant: John P. Williams

Second Lieutenant:

Patrick Langan

Hook and Ladder

Company Two:

Captain: Joseph Santos

First Lieutenant:

Kyle Hassan

Hose and Salvage

Company Three:

Captain: Dylan Perro

First Lieutenant:

John T. Perro III

Second Lieutenant:

Eric Boos

Emergency Rescue Squad:

Captain:

Kristine Afonso

First Lieutenant:

Gerald Umlauf

Second Lieutenant:

Mariann Marino

EAST WILLISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

456 Sagamore Avenue

East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: 516-248-7566

Ewfd.org

Chief of Department: Peter Batterson

1st Assistant Chief: Nick DiPasquale

2nd Assistant Chief: Thomas Devaney

Engine Company:

Captain: Cesar Romero

Lieutenant: John Viola

Engineer: Jim Hanel

Truck Company:

Captain: Robert Batterson

Lieutenant: Johnny Soukas

Admininstrative Officers:

Treasurer: Thomas Delaporte

Correspondence Secretary: Vincent Delgato

Recording Secretary: Matthew Vecchione

Commissioners:

Commissioner and Ex-Chief: Steven Jones

Commissioner and Ex-Chief: Pat Theodore

Commissioner: John Ferro

MINEOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT

171 Jericho Turnpike

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-747-5860

Mineolafd.com

Chief of Deparment: Andrew Martone Jr.

First Assistant Chief: Domingos Mahalhaes

Second Assistant Chief: Byran Strauss

Fire Council:

Warden: Jack Fernandes

Warden: Scott Brennan

Warden: Gary Mazur

Warden: Louis Santosus

Warden: Mark Swensen

Warden: Anthony Natale

Company 1 Line Officers:

Captain: Michael Montivano

1st Lieutenant: Neal Ressa

2nd Lieutenant: Andre Dias

Company 2 Line Officers:

Captain: Christopher Strauss

1st Lieutenant: Brendan Corrigan

2nd Lieutenant:

Stephen Martone

Company 3 Line Officers:

Captain: Joseph Attard

1st Lieutenant: Amadeu Goncalves

2nd Lieutenant: Noah Love

Juniors:

Captain: Nicholas Yokaitis

Lieutenant: Connor Kelly

Lieutenant: Alanah Pullo

Lieutenant: John Valentino

Ladies Auxiliary:

President: Lorraine Martone

Vice President: Lori Williams

Secretary: Mabilia Fernandes

Treasurer: Rosa Martins

ALBERTSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Headquarters: 100 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 Phone: 516-248-7182

www.albertsonfire.org

Dewey Avenue Station Dewey Avenue and Evans Avenue Albertson, NY 11507 516-248-7182

Albertson H&L, E&H, Co. No. 1

Chief’s Office: Chief of Department: Timothy Farrell

1st Assistant Chief: Donald T. McMahon III

2nd Assistant Chief: Bryan O’Malley

Captain: Robert Steinmann

1st Lieutenant: Thomas Falls

2nd Lieutenant: Matthew Kosowski

President’s Office:

President: Evan Slattery

Vice President: William Clark III

Company Secretary: Pete Glavas

Treasurer: Peter J. Brala

Sgt. At Arms: John Paul Fehn

MINEOLA VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

170 Elm Place

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-248-0141

Emergency: 516-742-3300

Mineolavac.com

Executive Board: Acting Chief of Operations: Nirmal Sabu

2nd Assistant Chief: Alfonse Marchico

Captain: Kathleen Rieger

Board of Directors:

President: Tracy Abamont

Vice President: Jessica Drum

Treasurer: Melissa Alves

Secretary: Kristen Greco

Commissioners: Thomas Devaney

Kevin Hartman

Gregory Kozlowski

Eileen Lepetit

Neil Velasco

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Commanding

Inspector Daniel

Deputy Commanding

Deputy Inspector James

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

MINEOLA JUNIOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

171 Jericho Turnpike

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-747-5860

mineolafd.com

Post 160 is a group of young adults (fire explorers) ages 14 ( or have completed 8 th Grade) to 18 years old who are interested in the fire service. The Mineola Junior Fire Department are sponsored by the Mineola Fire Department and chartered by the Boy Scouts of America.

What do we do?

Junior fire fighters learn nearly all aspects of basic fire fighting. These include topics such as fire suppression, salvage and

overhaul, SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) aerial operations, ground ladders, first aid, public relations etc. After demonstrating excellence in all areas of the program the juniors then can join the departments Ride-A-Long Program. Members must have parental permission to participate in this program. They are allowed to respond to the firehouse and man the trucks to a fire scene.

By responding to fire calls the junior firefighter frees up a qualified senior fire-

fighter to perform other crucial tasks. While their assistance is an asset to the scene, their primary purpose for going on these calls is to learn first-hand fire ground operations and fire cause investigations. They do not perform actual fire fighting activities. Being a firefighter can be a dangerous job. Strict laws exist to protect minors from hazardous dangers. The Mineola Fire Department takes safety very seriously during training or real emergencies.

The Mineola Fire Department has re-

cently adopted a seventeen year old rule that allows a junior who has turned seventeen and is entering his senior year in high school to apply for membership in the Mineola Fire Department. A number of our juniors have taken advantage of this ruling and are now members of the fire department. We hope this gives you a little insight on the workings of the Mineola Junior Fire Department. Information and photos provided by the Mineola Fire Department.

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

CONGRESSMAN GEORGE SANTOS

Washington, DC Office: 1117 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-3335

Huntington Office: 478A Park Avenue

Huntington, NY 11743

Phone: (631) 923-4100

Queens Office: 242-09 Northern Boulevard

Douglaston, NY 11363 (718) 631-0400

3rd Congressional District

(Includes the communities of Glen Cove, Great Neck, Roslyn, Manhasset, Port Washington, parts of Williston Park and New Hyde Park, Plainview, Hicksville, Bethpage, Oyster Bay, the Town of Huntington and portions of Kings Park and Commack, and a portion of Queens County including Whitestone, Bellerose, Douglaston and Little Neck)

CONGRESSMAN ANTHONY D’ESPOSITO

Washington, DC Office: 1508 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-5516

District Office: 229 7th St., Suite 300 Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (516) 739-3008

4th Congressional District

(Includes the communities of Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Bellmore, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, East Rockaway, East Meadow, Elmont, the Five Towns, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Hempstead, Island Park, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Stewart Manor, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead and Westbury)

NASSAU COUNTY

EXECUTIVE

BRUCE BLAKEMAN

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-3131

NASSAU COUNTY

COMPTROLLER

ELAINE PHILLIPS

240 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-2386

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY HONORABLE

ANNE T. DONNELLY

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-3800

COUNTY CLERK

MAUREEN O’CONNELL

240 Old Country Road Room 105

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-2660

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6200

STATE ASSEMBLY

16th Assembly District

(Consists of Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Herricks, Mineola, Baxter Estates, Parts of East Williston, Old Westbury, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn, Albertson, Williston Park and New Hyde Park)

ASSEMBLYWOMAN

GINA SILLITTI

District Office: 44 South Bayles Avenue Suite 200 Port Washington, NY 11050 516-482-6966

Albany Office: LOB 452 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-5192

19th Assembly District

(Comprises the Willistons, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Garden City, Uniondale, North Merrick, North Bellmore, Carle Place, West Hempstead, Franklin Square, Glen Head, Old Brookville and Old Westbury)

ASSEMBLYMAN EDWARD RA

District Office: 825 East Gate Boulevard Suite 207 Garden City, NY 11530 516-535-4095

Albany Office: CAP 444 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-4627

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE

LEGISLATOR

KEVAN ABRAHAMS

(D-Hempstead)

1st Legislative District Minority Caucus Leader (Part of Baldwin, Part of East Meadow, Part of Freeport, Part of Hempstead, Roosevelt, Uniondale )

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6201

LEGISLATOR

SIELA A. BYNOE (D-Westbury)

2nd Legislative District (Hempstead, Lakeview, Westbury, New Cassel, Hicksville, Uniondale, Rockville Centre and East Garden City)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6202

LEGISLATOR

CARRIÉ SOLAGES (D-Elmont)

3rd Legislative District (Elmont, Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Inwood, Portions of Lawrence & North Woodmere)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6203

LEGISLATOR

DENISE FORD (R-Long Beach)

4th Legislative District Alt. Deputy Presiding Officer (City of Long Beach, Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Island Park, Parts of East Rockaway, Oceanside, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6204

LEGISLATOR DEBRA MULÉ

(D-Baldwin)

5th Legislative District (Most of Baldwin, All of South Hempstead and Parts of Freeport, Rockville Centre, Merrick and Oceanside)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6205

LEGISLATOR C. WILLIAM GAYLOR III (R-Lynbrook)

6th Legislative District (Lynbrook, Malverne, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and Portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6206

LEGISLATOR HOWARD J. KOPEL (R-Lawrence)

7th Legislative District Deputy Presiding Officer (Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6207

LEGISLATOR

LEGISLATOR

JOHN J. GIUFFRE

(R-West Hempstead)

8th Legislative District (Franklin Square, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, Floral Park and Stuart Manor)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6208

LEGISLATOR RICHARD NICOLELLO

(R-New Hyde Park)

9th Legislative District Presiding Officer (Part of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Albertson, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, Plandome Heights, Plandome, Plandome Manor, Floral Park)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6209

LEGISLATOR

MAZI MELESA PILIP

(R-Great Neck)

10th Legislative District (Great Neck, Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, Searingtown/Albertson Manhasset, Garden City Park and Manhasset Hills)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6210

DELIA DERIGGI-WHITTON (D-Glen Cove)

11th Legislative District (Glen Cove, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Sands Point, Sea Cliff, Glenwood, Glen Head)

1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6211

NASSAU COUNTY GOVERNMENT LEGISLATURE

LEGISLATOR

JAMES KENNEDY

(R-Massapequa)

12th Legislative District (Massapequa, Parts of Farmingdale)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6212

LEGISLATOR

THOMAS McKEVITT

(D-East Meadow)

Presiding Officer

13th Legislative District (East Meadow, North Bellmore, North Merrick, North Wantagh and Portions of Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6213

LEGISLATOR

LAURA SCHAEFER

(R-Farmingdale)

14th Legislative District (Garden City, Carle Place and Portions of Westbury, Hicksville, Bethpage, Plainview, West Hempstead Hemptead, Franklin Square and Jericho)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: (516) 571-6214

LEGISLATOR

JOHN R. FERRETTI JR. (R-Levittown)

15th Legislative District (Levittown, Westbury and Portions of East Meadow, Bethpage, Wantagh and Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6215

LEGISLATOR

ARNOLD W. DRUCKER (R-Levittown)

16th Legislative District (Woodbury, Syosset, Plainview, Jericho, Old Bethpage, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6216

LEGISLATOR ROSE MARIE WALKER

(R-Hicksville)

17th Legislative District (Bethpage, Hicksville, North Massapequa, North Wantagh, Old Bethpage, Plainedge and Parts of Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6217

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LEGISLATOR

JOSHUA A. LAFAZAN (D-Syosset)

18th Legislative District (North Woodbury, North Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Oyster Bay Cove, Oyster Bay, Cove Neck, Centre Island, Bayville, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, Locust Valley, Matinecock, the Brookvilles, Muttontown, East Norwich, Greenvale, East Hills and Glen Head)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6218

LEGISLATOR MICHAEL GIANGREGORIO (R-Merrick)

19th Legislative District (Freeport, Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6219

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

COUNCILMEMBERS

TOWN HALL

220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 869-6311 • Fax: (516) 627-4204

COUNCILMAN

ROBERT J. TROIANO

1st District

(New Cassel/Westbury, Carle Place and the Villages of Westbury and Old Westbury)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7701

Fax: (516) 869-7688

troianor@northhempsteadny. gov

COUNCILMAN PETER ZUCKERMAN

2nd District (East Williston, Searingtown, Manhasset Hills, East Hills, Glenwood Landing, Sea Cliff, Herricks, Roslyn Harbor, Albertson and Roslyn Heights)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7702

Fax: (516) 869-7688

zuckermanp@northhempsteadny.gov

COUNCILMAN

DENNIS J. WALSH

3rd District (Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, Garden City, and parts of New Hyde Park)

220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7703

Fax: (516) 869-7688

walshd@northhempsteadny.gov

SUPERVISOR JENNIFER DeSENA

200 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-6311

desenaj@northhempsteadny.gov

TOWN CLERK RAGINI SRIVASTAVA

200 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-6311

srivastavar@northhempsteadny.gov

RECEIVER OF TAXES CHARLES BERMAN

200 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7800

bermanc@northhempsteadny.gov

VERONICA LURVEY

4th District (Villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, North Hills, Great Neck, Great Neck Gardens, Kensington, Kings Point, Thomaston, and the unincorporated areas of Manhasset and Great Neck, including Great Neck Gardens and Allenwood)

220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7704

Fax: (516) 869-7688

lurveyv@northhempsteadny. gov

COUNCILMAN

DAVID. A. ADHAMI

5th District (North New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park and the villages of Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Russel Gardens, University Gardens, Lake Success and other unincorporated areas)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7705

Fax: (516) 869-7688

adhamid@northhempsteadny.gov

COUNCILWOMAN

MARIANN DALIMONTE

6th District

(Port Washington, including the villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, and Sands Point. It also includes the villages of Flower Hill, Plandome, Plandome Heights, and Plandome Manor)

220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7706

Fax: (516) 869-7688

mdalimonted@northhempsteadny.gov

BOARD OF ZONING AND APPEALS

210 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7667

Fax: (516) 869-7812

David Mammina, AIA Chairman

Leslie Francis, Esq. Vice Chairman

Members:

Patricia A. Goodsell, Esq.

Daniel D. Donatelli, Esq.

Jay Hernandez

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Elected Officials

Mayor Paul Ehrbar

Deputy Mayor Kevin Rynne

Trustee William Carr

Trustee Bill O’Brien

Trustee Michael Uttaro

VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Zoning Board of Appeals

Chairperson Brian Cunningham

Member Edwin Steck

Member Bill Wiley

Member F. Xavier Fleming

Member Michael Kelly

Member Chris Paggi

Department of Public Works

Superintendent: Steven Shelley

Building Department

Building Inspector: Kerry Collins

Phone: (516) 877-1521

Village Court 494 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 248-5150

Village Justice: Kevin Kiley

Acting Village Justice: Beth Swendsen-Dowd

Prosecutor: Edward Emanuele

Court Clerk: Marilyn Ciorciari

Village Clerk Julie Kain

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Elected Officials

Mayor Bonnie L.S. Parente

Deputy Mayor

Raffaela Dunne

James L. Iannone

James Lark

Anthony Gallo

Beautification Committee

Jeanne Trotter

Ronnie Kelapire

Lisa Feimer

Ellen Ritz

Board liaison - James Lark

Village Court Clerk

Susan Egan

Zoning Board

Michael Holland, Chair

Sal Asaro

Philip Chappo

Luci Decsi

Rich Raab

Thomas Blennau (alternate)

Thomas McCauley (alternate)

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Planning Board

John Lekstutis, Chair

Roger Cocchi

John Gennawey

Robert Shannon

Michael Vecchione

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Historic Commission

Patricia Kelly, Chair

Maeve Kilgo

Susan Quinn

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Historic Committee

Judy Buonocore, Chair

John Geiger

Tom Murphy

Kevin Parente

Daniel Roper

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Library Board

Ajla McDonald, Chair

John Lekstutis

Barbara McWhirk

Lauren Shannon

Sabrina Scarantino

Board liaisonRaffaela Dunne

Recreation Committee

Maeve Kilgo, Chair

Stephanie Keys

Carolyn Fraser

Barbara Dean

Peggy Feil

Lisa Feimer

Sherry Graffigna

Lynore Igoe

Ann Mageau

Sandi Polinsky

Louise Sanginario

Board liaison -

Raffaela Dunne

Communications

Bonnie Parente

Dept. of Public Works

James Lark

Fire Dept.

Anthony Gallo Grants

Bonnie Parente

Justice Court

James Iannone

Little League

James Lark

Sanitation

James Lark

School Board

James Iannone Security

Bonnie Parente

MAYOR Bonnie L.S. Parente

DEPUTY MAYOR Raffaela Dunne

TRUSTEE James Lark

TRUSTEE Anthony Gallo

Kevin Rynne

TRUSTEE William Carr

TRUSTEE Bill O’Brien

TRUSTEE Michael Uttaro

VILLAGE CLERK Kristi Romano

Elected Officials

Paul A. Pereira, Mayor

Paul S. Cusato, Trustee

Janine Sartori, Trustee

Jeffrey Clark, Trustee

Zoning Board

James M. Sherry, Chairman

William Grimm, Jr., Member

Tara Ryan, Member

Peter Smith, Member

William Mahoney, Member

Planning Board/

Architectural Review Board

Nicholas Pennachio, Chairman

John Curry, Member

Joe Grilo, Member

Nelson Ines, Member

Ken Weiss, Member

Ed Voyer, Member

Linda Ramos, Member

Pool Recreation Board

Ann Kearns, Member

Mary Ann Langone, Member

Connie Altvater, Member

Ken Solosky, Member

Heather Coiro, Member

Kristin Griswold, Member

Recreation

Marta DeSousa, Activities Coordinator

Anna Athan, Assistant Activities Coordinator

Village Clerk

Bryan Rivera

Linda Pardo

Village Treasurer

Giacomo Ciccone

Deputy Village Treasurer

Egidio J. Belli

Superintendent of Public Works

Thomas J. Rini

Deputy Superintendent of Public Works

Leonard M. Palumbo

Superintendent of Building Dept.

Liam O’Keefe

Water and Sewer

Department Supervisor

James Martin

Village Attorney

John P. Gibbons, Jr., Esq.

Deputy Village Attorney

Peter S. Trentacoste, Esq.

Village Prosecutor

Peter S. Trentacoste, Esq.

Deputy Village Prosecutor

Benjamin Truncale, Esq.

Clerk of the Court

Elizabeth Bernardes

Assessment Review Board

Andrew Ward

Frank Hoare

Phillip Wasserman

Assessors

Richard Maher

Eugene Martonik

Paul Wotzak

Board of Ethics

Bernadette Pizzardi

Russell Sutherland

Elizabeth Bernardes

Lisa Dalfonso-Valente

Library Board

Maryanne Warnecke

Barbara Walsh

Russell Sutherland

Karen Smith

Terence Timlin

Angela Wasserman

Mary Jo Love

Village Justice

Scott

Associate

Steven

East Williston Union Free School District

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Danielle Gately gatelyd@ewsdmail.org

THE WHEATLEY SCHOOL

11 Bacon Road Old Westbury, NY 11568

Phone: (516) 333-7804

Principal:

Dr. Joseph Wiener wienerj@ewsdmail.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

Mark Kamberg kambergm@ewsdmail.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION

VICE PRESIDENT

Robert Fallarino fallarinor@ewsdmail.org

NORTH SIDE SCHOOL

110 East Williston Avenue East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 333-6860

Principal: James Bloomgarden bloomgardenj@ewsdmail.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

David Keefe keefed@ewsdmail.org

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BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Tasnmeen Meghji meghjit@ewsdmail.org

WILLETS ROAD SCHOOL

455 I.U. Willets Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Phone: (516) 333-8797

Principal: Christine Dragone dragonec@ewsdmail.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Leonard Hirsch hirschl@ewsdmail.org

Willets Road School Principal

Christine Dragone

The Wheatley School Principal

Dr. Joseph Wiener

North Side School Principal James Bloomgarden

SCHOOLS

Herricks Union Free School District

999B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park NY 11040 516.305.8900 • www.herricks.org

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Tony Sinanis tsinanis@herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

Jim Gounaris boardofeducation@ herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION

VICE PRESIDENT

Henry R. Zanetti boardofeducation@ herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Juleigh Chin boardofeducation@ herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Nancy Feinstein boardofeducation@ herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Brian Hassan boardofeducation@ herricks.org

CENTER STREET SCHOOL

240 Center Street Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516)305-8300

Principal: Brennen Bierwiler bbierwiler@herricks.org

DENTON AVENUE SCHOOL

1050 Denton Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Phone: (516) 305-8400

Principal: Dominick Tolipano dtolipano@herricks.org

SEARINGTOWN SCHOOL

106 Beverly Drive Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 305-8500

Principal: Diana DeGiorgio ddegiorgio@herricks.org

HERRICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

7 Hilldale Drive Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 305-8600

Principal: Brian McConaghy bmcconaghy@herricks.org

HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL 100 Shelter Rock Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Phone: (516) 305-8700

Principal: Joan Keegan jkeegan@herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

Margaret Ballatyne Mannion, Ph.D. mballatyne@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT

Patrick Talty ptalty@mineola.k12.ny.us

SUPERINTENDENT

Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D. mnagler@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Cheryl Lampasona clampasona@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD

BOARD

Principal: Leigh Shaw E-Mail: lshaw@mineola.k12.ny.us

Principal: Jennie Fahey

Principal:

Principal: Amy Trojanowski

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SCHOOLS

Private Schools

CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL

340 Jackson Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-742-5555

Fax: 516-742-1989

Grades: 9th through 12th

President - Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. - President of the Board of Advisors, Director of Admissions

ST. AIDAN SCHOOL www.staidanschool.org

510 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-746-6585

Fax: 516-746-3086

SCHECTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND

www.schechterli.org

K-12

6 Cross Street Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-539-3700

Fax: 516-539-3685

Principal - Bro. Joseph Dominick Bellizzi, S.M.

HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL AT THE VISCARDI CENTER www.henryviscardischool.org

201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-465-1400

Fax: 516-465-3766

Grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th

Principal: Julie O’Connell

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL www.stannesgcschool.org

25 Dartmouth Street Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: 516-352-1205

Fax:516-352-5969

Grades: Pre-Kindgergarten through 8th

Principal: Gene Fennell (Interim Principal)

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Principal: Angelo Zegarelli

Head of School Rabbi Scott M. Sokol, Ph.D.

WATER DISTRICTS

ALBERTSON WATER DISTRICT

184 Shepherd Lane Roslyn Heights, New York 11577

Phone: (516) 621-3610

Fax: (516) 626-8042

albertsonwater.org

Commissioners:

Edward W. Scott III, Janelle Giordano

District Superintendent: Rudolph Henriksen

MINEOLA WATER DEPARTMENT

155 Washington Avenue

Mineola, New York 11501

Phone: (516) 746-0751

Fax: (516) 746-7634

mineola-ny.gov

Supervisor: James Martin

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK WATER DEPARTMENT

494 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-2193

Fax: (516) 746-7109 villageofwillistonpark.org

Superintendent of Public Works: Steven Shelley

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LIMOUSINE & TAXI SERVICES

ALBERTSON TAXI

Phone: (516) 747-5555

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Emergency Dispatch Center: 911

General Town of North Hempstead Hotline: 311 or 516-869-6311

PSEG

Phone: (800) 490-0025

The Safe Center LI:

15 Grumman Road West Suite 1000

Bethpage, NY 11714

Phone: (516) 465-4700

Hotline: (516) 542-0404

Able-RideNICE Long Island Bus 947 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (516) 336-6600

Airports

JFK International Airport

General Information Phone: (718) 244-4444

LaGuardia Airport

General Information Phone: (718) 533-3400

Air Quality

Phone: (516) 227-9686

Alcoholics

Nassau Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous:

361 Hempstead Turnpike

West Hempstead, NY 11552

Phone: (516) 292-3045

Nassau County Dept. of Drug & Alcohol Addiction

60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 240

Uniondale, NY 11553

Phone: (516) 227-7007

Animal Bites

Phone: (516) 227-9663

ALL-ISLAND TAXI

Phone: (516) 742-2222

EAGLE TRANSPORTATION

Phone: (516) 873-7600

Animal Rescue North Shore

Animal League: Adoption General Services

25 Davis Avenue

Port Washington, NY 11050

Phone: (516) 883-7575

Disease Control

Phone: (516) 227-9496

Drinking Water

Phone: (516) 227-9692

Department of Motor Vehicles

Garden City Office

1140 Franklin Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Bethpage Office

4031 Hempstead Turnpike

Bethpage, NY 11714

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Massapequa Office

Carmans Plaza

Shopping Center

927 Carmans Road

Massapequa, NY 11758

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Department of Emergency Management

Richard Corbett, Commissioner

Early Intervention

Phone: (516) 227-8661

Emergency Preparedness Program

Phone: (516) 573-9600

Environmental Health Director

Phone: (516) 227-9723

Environmental Engineering

Phone: (516) 571-4156

E-Z Pass

Phone: 1-800-333-TOLL (8655)

Garbage Districts and Recycling

Call Town of North

Hempstead at 311

Hazardous Waste

Phone: (516) 571-6850

Health Department

Phone: (516) 227-9697 or (516) 227-9700

After Hours Emergency (516) 742-6154

Homeless Office of Housing & Homeless Services

40 Main Street, #302, Hempstead, NY 11550

Phone: (516) 572-1900

Fax (516) 572-2790

Housing Complaints

Phone: (516) 227-9715

Industrial Waste Permits

Phone: (516) 571-7319,

Lifeguard Certification

Phone: (516) 572-6591

Mosquito Control Program:

Phone: (516) 572-1166

Physically Handicapped

Children’s Program

Phone: (516) 227-8665

Police

Nassau County Police Department

1490 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 573-8800

Potholes

To report a pothole, call (516) 571-6900

Preschool Special Education Program

Phone: (516) 227-8673

Public Assistance

Department of Social Services

60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd #160

Uniondale, NY 11550

Phone: (516) 227-8519

Public Health

Nuisances

Phone: (516) 227-9715

Public Water Supply

Phone: (516) 227-9692

Rabies Control:

Phone: (516) 227-9663

Recycling: Call Town of North Hempstead at 311

Sanitation (Sewers) and Water Supply

1100 Prospect Avenue Westbury, NY 11590

Phone: (516) 571-6021

Sewage Spills

Phone: (516) 227-9692

Sexually Transmitted DiseasesControl Program

Phone: (516) 227-9439

Social Security

Phone: (800) 772-1213

Traffic Violations

Traffic and Parking

Violations Agency 16 Cooper Street W, Hempstead, NY 11550

Phone: (516) 572-2700

Trees, Rodents & Mosquito Control

Phone: (516) 571-6900

Sewer Permits

Phone: (516) 571-6840

Storm Water Basins/ Sumps

Phone: (516) 571-6900

Water Management Phone: (516) 571-7508

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Community Church of East Williston 45 E Williston Ave East Williston, NY 11596

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St John’s Lutheran Church 47 Winthrop Street Williston Park, NY 11596

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American Legion Post 144 134 I U Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507

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First Presbyterian Church

Main Street Mineola, NY 11501

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Church of Saint Anne 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596

CUB SCOUTS scouting.org

Pack 0201 Center Street PTA Williston Park, NY 11596

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GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY

110 Ring Road West, Garden City customercare@gsnc.org 516-741-2550 • www.gsnc.org

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ALBERTSON-HERRICKS LITTLE LEAGUE https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/ahll www.albertsonherricksll@gmail.com

EAST WILLISTON LITTLE LEAGUE www.ewlittleleague.com

EUROSTAR SOCCER CAMP P.O. Box 371 Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 702-5757 Eurostarsoccercamps.com

MINEOLA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION www.mineolaathletics.org

MINEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER 155 Washington Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: 516-747-5852

MINEOLA POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE www.mineolapal.org

MINEOLA PORTUGUESE SOCCER CLUB 516-746-9681

MINEOLA VILLAGE SWIMMING POOL 230 Liberty Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 516-746-0785

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(516) 333-0009

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MANHASSET CINEMAS

430 Plandome Rd. Manhasset, NY 11030

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Mineola, NY 11501

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A look back: the history of the post offices of the Willistons

The East Williston Post Office was established on May 19, 1879.

At that time there was a post office called “Williston” in Erie County and a variation of the name was required for the new office, hence East Williston.

East Williston as a post office designation was cancelled in 1958 when the name of the post office was changed to “Williston Park” in deference to the larger population in that neighboring village.

William Post was appointed the first postmaster and held that position for 20 years.

The Post Office remained in the first

location for 34 years. In 1913 it was moved to a frame building west of the tracks, probably one of the former factory structures.

Then in 1914 to 23 Hillside Ave., and in 1926 across the tracks again, and in 1928 west again to 36-38 Hillside Ave.

In 1945 the Post Office achieved first class status and a move was made to 129 Hillside Ave. in 1951 to provide larger quarters.

The present Post Office on Willis Avenue in Williston Park was dedicated in November 1963.

Information provided by the East Williston Public Library

John E. Lavelle Law Firm P.C.

WILLISTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

494 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-742-1820

Fax: 516-294-5004

Willistonparklibrary.org

Library Director: Donna McKenna

Board of Directors

Maryann McDermott

Patricia Mars

Beth Flood

Mary Ann Griffin

Amy Gilhooly

MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY

195 Marcellus Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-746-8488

Fax: 516-294-6459

Mineolalibrary.info

Library Director: Charles Sleefe

Board of Trustees

Terence Timlin, President

Russell Sutherland

Maryanne Warnecke

Angela Wasserman

Mary Jo Love

Karen Smith

Barbara Walsh

SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

165 Searingtown Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-248-7363

Fax: 516-248-4897

Srpl.org

Library Director: Andrea Meluskey

Board of Trustees

Louise Sobin – President

Tharakaram Ravishankar –Vice President

Toby Shebiro

Emilio Susa

Kenneth F. Vey

Graciela Meyers – Secretary

Michael J. Castelli – Treasurer

Gale Zeidman – Clerk/Ass’t Treasurer

EAST WILLISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

2 Prospect Street

East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: 516-741-1213

ewlibrary.org

Library Director: Jamie Cutinella

Board of Trustees

Ajla McDonald, Chair

John Lekstutis

Barbara McWhirk

Lauren Shannon

Sabrina Scarantino

Board liaison - Raffaela Dunne

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The rich hist y of Shelt Rock Libr y

March 1 deadline for obtaining more than $300,000 in federal aid, the Library Trustees themselves requested a referendum. On February 16, 1967, the bond issue was approved by a vote of two to one.

The Shelter Rock Public Library opened the doors of its handsome new home at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, on March 2, 1970, and was rededicated to the future on April 12, 1970 – the first day of National Library Week.

Pioneers of the Shelter Rock Public Library realized a dream that lesser souls might have dismissed as impossible. The Library firmly established a community concept where a community does not, in fact, exist; for the Shelter Rock Public Library District is comprised of contiguous unincorporated areas served by three different school districts as well as several water districts and post offices.

In 1960, residents of Herricks, Albertson and Roslyn Heights who were denied library benefits finally succeeded in forming a Friends of the Library organization. These residents lacked library service because they lived outside existing library districts that were no longer able, because of limited facilities, to offer nonresident privileges. This determined group sought to establish a new library. However, the area to be served did not fit any existing pattern of library service in Nassau County - school district, village, municipal or association - or even in New York State. There was no legal framework for providing a taxing authority to finance a library.

In April 1962, state legislation was passed to create a special Shelter Rock library district which encompassed about eight square miles and a population of about 30,000 people. On June 20, 1962, a referendum was passed by four to one, and a Board of Trustees was elected. The first library director was hired August 27, 1962. Space consisting of 2,500 square feet at 194 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson, was rented the following month. The library was dedicated February 24, 1963, and opened March 4, 1963.

The library grew fast and was heavily used from the start. It was evident by the second year that a move to larger quarters was imperative. Since adequate rental space was not available, the Board of Trustees decided that a building program should be undertaken. In 1965, site selection and planning began.

Funding for a new building depended on action by the Board of the Town of North Hempstead. A referendum was not required. Fearing, however, that the legalities of a referendum-by-petition might delay affirmative action past the

Over the years, the building went through some minor renovations, however in 2001 a consultant’s study determined that major changes would be required if the Library wanted to meet the needs of its patrons for the foreseeable future. Town of North Hempstead approvals were obtained and in May of 2010 the building closed to undergo a major renovation.

During the renovation, the Library operated from a storefront in the Herricks Shopping Center on Hillside Avenue. This temporary location offered a small, but varied collection of library materials. Programming continued at Temple Tikvah, a generous community partner.

When the Library re-opened in September of 2011, patrons were welcomed into a brighter, more open space that offered greater access to technology and increased programming. Even though the construction is complete, the Library continues to evolve, keeping pace with changing world.

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A hist y of the East Willist Libr y

Early in 1937, Thomas E. Ryan and a group of residents appeared before the Village Board to explain the need for a library.

The East Williston Library was established in May 1937 with an appropriation of $300 by the Village Board.

Mayor William H. Dickson appointed the following to form a Library Board comprised of William Adams, Walter Barre, Edward Miller, Thomas E. Ryan and Edward Weeks.

Ryan was elected president of the Board. The next month, June 1937, Marion Holt was engaged to serve as a librarian and the opening of the library was June 30, 1937.

The library was on the second floor of the Village Hall until 1951 when the building was remodeled.

The library was at that time moved to the first floor, into the space formerly occupied by the fire department.

Mayor Frank E. Devlin supervised the rebuilding and was aided by Nicholas A. Meyer, a library trustee.

Meyer consulted with Louis D. Bai-

ley, then director of the Queens Borough Public Library and a recognized authority on small library buildings.

He reviewed the plans to assure that the best use was made of the available space in accordance with good library practice.

Bailey said that he had always admired East Williston and as a result waived his usual consulting fee.

A permanent charter was granted to the library on Feb. 29, 1952 by the University of the State of New York.

The name of the “East Williston Public Library” was changed on Sept. 28, 1962 to the Thomas E. Ryan Public Library of East Williston to honor Ryan for having served as president of the Library Board for 25 years.

The library joined the Nassau County Library System on Sept. 25, 1967.

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Hist y of the Minela Mem ial Libr y

In 1921 a committee of civic-minded citizens formed the Mineola Library Association to begin the work of establishing a community library. Its by-laws called for the appointment of a professional librarian and a membership drive. The Association was offered the free use of a small building and property that were centrally located for the library. A village door-todoor membership drive netted enrollment of 97 members, plus cash and book donations. The appointed librarian, Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, accepted the job but planned to help only for a year or two. Thirty five years later she retired, after working without pay for the first 26 years.

Mineola’s first public library was officially opened on February 2, 1922. The tiny one-room building located at Jericho Turnpike and Mineola Boulevard soon became known as the “Little Library.” Heated by a single wood stove, men from the Village would take turns chopping wood and loading the stove. During the week the library was open for two hours every afternoon, plus two hours three nights a week, and five hours on Saturdays – two

hours in the morning, closed for a lunch period, then three hours in the afternoon.

The Little Library soon proved to be a welcome and popular addition to the Village of Mineola. In 1923, the library’s first full year of operation, 115 adults and 95 children became members and a total of $178.92 was collected in fines. By 1925, the library was in search of a more permanent location. Money was raised to purchase property on the corner of Mineola Boulevard and Banbury Road. The Little Library building was moved to its new location on July 29, 1926. Many members of the community contributed labor and materials and raised money for the necessary improvements.

Through the 1930s and 40s the library continued to increase circulation and membership. Open hours increased to 30 hours per week, then later to 48 hours. A Friends of the Library group was organized in 1949 and was instrumental in promoting the library’s services to the community and the need for expanded facilities. In 1954 the Mineola Village Board decided that a War Memorial for the Village would take the form of a new library to be called Mineola Memorial Library. A site was selected in the municipal park on Marcellus Road, and bonds were issued totaling $337,500 for the building construction. The new Mineola Memorial Library was dedicated on May 30, 1956, and on September 22 of that year Mineola’s Little Library closed its doors for good.

Over the following decades the library continued to expand its membership, circulation, and services. In 1999 the library

building again went through a much-needed expansion project. Over the following 18 months, the building was expanded to include the addition of dedicated children’s room, an adult reference and reading room with fireplace, public computer terminals, elevator, and outdoor deck. The reopening of the library

in January 2001 saw the complete transformation of Mineola’s Little Library into a community facility ready for the challenges of the twentyfirst century. The Mineola Memorial Library today is a true reflection of the needs and interests of the village that created it nearly a century ago.

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COUNTY AGENCIES

TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Nassau County Administrative Office

100 Supreme Court Drive

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3400

District Administrative Judge: Hon. Vito DeStefano

District Executive: Paul Lamanna, Esq.

Deputy District Executive: Nydia Gonzalez

Nassau County Supreme Court

100 Supreme Court Drive

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3400

Call for hours.

Nassau County District Court

99 Main Street

Hempstead, NY, 11550

Civil phone: (516) 493-4113

Criminal phone: (516) 493-4201

Call for hours.

Nassau County Court

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3710

Call for hours.

Nassau County Family Court

1200 Old Country Road

Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 493-4000

Call 800-COURTNY for hours.

Nassau County Surrogate’s Court

Margaret C. Reilly

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3800

Hours: Monday to Friday, to 5 p.m.

The Matrimonial Center

400 County Seat Drive (Second Floor)

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3444

Nassau County Offices:

Department of Public Works

1194 Prospect Avenue Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 571-6900

Kenneth G.. Arnold, P.E., Commissioner

Department of Emergency Management

Denis Monette, Commissioner

Richard Corbett, Commissioner (acting)

Phone: (516) 573-0636 (TTY) (516) 573-9600

Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums

Commissioner:

Darcy Maccarone Belyea

Phone: (516) 572-0200

Nassau County Board of Elections

240 Old Country Road (Fifth floor) Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 571-8683, (516) 571-2411

Fax: (516) 571-2058

Joseph J. Kearney, Republican Commissioner

James P. Scheuerman, Democratic Commissioner

Nassau County Democratic Committee

100 Garden City Plaza Suite 115 Garden City, NY, 11530

Phone: (516) 294-3366

Chairman: Jay S. Jacobs

Nassau County Republican Committee 164 Post Avenue Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 334-5800

Fax: (516) 333-4406

Chairman: Joseph G. Cairo, Jr. Nassau County Correctional Center 100 Carman Avenue East Meadow, NY, 11554 Phone: (516) 572-4200

L king back: A hist y of the East Willist Bell

The Village Green makes a tranquil setting for the Village of East Williston.

At the western end of the Green are simple but impressive war memorials where patriotic ceremonies are conducted on appropriate occasions.

Near the end of the lawn, on a stone base, is the Bell, which now serves as the village’s official logo. According to legend, the bell at one time was mounted on the original Queens County Court House.

The courthouse was

erected in 1788 and the bell was cast much later.

The inscription on the bell reads: “A. Meneely & Son, West Troy, N.Y. 1851.” It is possible that the courthouse was remodeled in the 1850’s and a bell was added at that time.

In any event, the so-called “Court House Bell” was acquired by the East Williston Hook and Ladder Company for use as a fire alarm bell, in which capacity it served effectively until it was replaced by a siren.

The bell is a memento of the early days of the village and represents a bit of nostalgia.

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HOSPITALS

NORTH SHORE

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

300 Community Drive

Manhasset, N.Y. 11030

(516) 562-0100

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn, N.Y. 11576

(516) 562-6000

NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL

259 First Street Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 663-0333

PARKER JEWISH

GERIATRIC INSTITUTE

271-11 76th Avenue

New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 718-289-2100

PARKS

L.I. JEWISH-HILLSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

270-05 76th Avenue

New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 718-470-7000

NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

(NUMC)

2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 (516) 572-0123

GLEN COVE HOSPITAL

101 St. Andrews Lane Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542 (516) 674-7300

COHEN CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER/ NORTHWELL HEALTH 269-01 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040

General Phone: (718) 470-3000

Bailey Arboretum

194 Bayville Road

Locust Valley, NY 11560

Phone: (516) 801-1458

Cantiague Park

480 West John Street

Hicksville, NY 516-571-7056

Christopher Morley Park

500 Searingtown Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Phone: (516) 571-8113

EIsenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone: (516) 572-0348

Mitchell Athletic Complex

1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Uniondale, NY

Phone: (516) 572-0400

Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 484-8600

Wilson Park

211 Westbury Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 746-0750

Mineola Memorial Park

Jackson Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 746-9374

John D. Caemmerer Park

165 Wentworth Avenue

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-739-6740

Kelleher Field

Syracuse Street

Williston Park, NY 11596

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

TEMPLE TIKVAH

3315 Hillside Avenue

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Phone: (516) 746-1120

www.templetikvah.org

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

401 Roslyn Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Phone: (516) 621-2288

www.tbsroslyn.org

MUSEUMS

CHABAD OF MINEOLA

261 Willis Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 739-3636

www.chabadmineola.com

SHELTER ROCK JEWISH CENTER

272 Shelter Rock Road Roslyn, NY 11576

Phone: (516) 741-4305

www.srjc.org

African American Museum

110 North Franklin Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 572-0730

theaamuseum.org

The American Airpower Museum at Republic

1230 New Highway Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 293-6398 americanairpowermuseum.com

The American Guitar Museum

1810 New Hyde Park Rd. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-488-5000 americanguitarmuseum.com

Cedarmere Museum

225 Bryant Ave. Roslyn Harbor, NY 11577 516-571-8130 friendsofcedarmere.org

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4111 cradleofaviation.org

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-6585

www.staidanparish.org

SAINT JOHN’S

LUTHERAN CHURCH

47 Winthrop Street Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 742-5858

www.stjohns-wp.org

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

147 Campbell Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-5527

www.resurrectionwillistonpark.org

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF EAST WILLISTON

45 East Williston Avenue East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 742-9690

www.ccew.org

BEACON CHURCH

201 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507 (516) 620-5106

www.beacon.church

SEARING-ROSLYN

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

134 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 621-1837

CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH

155 Garfield Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 746-1223

www.corpuschristi-mineola.net

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MINEOLA

182 1st Street Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 746-7419

www.mineolafirstpresby.org

GRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

172 Willis Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 833-7377

LONG ISLAND

TAIWANESE CHURCH

99 Campbell Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 (516) 659-9661

www.taiwanesechurch.net

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

50 Barry Drive Glen Cove, NY 11542 Phone: (516) 571-8010 garviespointmuseum.com

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County

100 Crescent Beach Road Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 571-8040 hmtcli.org

Long Island Children’s Museum

11 Davis Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 224-5800 licm.org

Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 (516) 484-9338 nassaumuseum.org

Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center

1 Davis Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4177 ncfiremuseum.org

Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society

336 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington NY 11050 516-365-9074 cowneck.org

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Road Sands Point, NY, 11050 Phone: 516-571-7901

sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

1 Railroad Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771 516-558-7036 obrm.org

Polish American Museum

16 Belleview Avenue Port Washington NY 11050 Phone: 516-883-6542 polishamericanmuseum.com

Sands-Willets House Museum

336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-365-9074 cowneck.org

Science Museum of Long Island 1526 N. Plandome Road Plandome, NY, 11030 Phone: 516-627-9400 smli.org

From school house to firehouse

Mineola Fire Department has served village residents for over 130 years

On Dec. 8, 1888, a group of men met in a school house on Willis Avenue to discuss the formation of a volunteer fire department in Mineola.

Three weeks later, on Christmas Day, Mineola Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 was formed.

On February 8, 1889, the first regular meeting was held in the school house with 23 members present.

The company rolled to their first fire on April 29, 1889.

A notation in the fire record reads as follows: “barn shed, carriage house and corn crib, property of Caroline L. Smith of Mineola, with entire contents except carriages, consisting of six good horses, three cows, about seven tons of hay, one ton straw, four sets double and two sets single harness, two sleighs, lot potatoes and three barrels vinegar consumed by fire discovered about 1:30 a.m.”

The first Mineola firehouse was built around 1889.

On Jan. 1, 1899, it was chosen as a temporary home of the Nassau County Court. The building also served as a civic center with many village organizations holding their meetings there.

On April 19, 1907, the Mineola Village Board incorporated the Jericho Turnpike Engine and Hose Company No. 1 of Mineola, known as Company No. 2 today.

Two separate and independent fire companies now protect the Village of Mineola.

During the year of 1908, the new company continued to grow. Training standards were set and meetings were held with Mineola Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 (Engine Co. 1 today) for the purpose of electing one chief for both departments.

On March 8, 1910, the village asked the companies if they would let the village use its fire apparatus until the village could take over the equipment. They approved, provided that the village pay rent.

This began the process of combin-

ing both fire companies to become part of the village government.

Just four years after Mineola became an incorporated village, officials passed a resolution that the two fire companies be reorganized into a village volunteer fire department.

The christening of the Mineola firehouse took place on March 20, 1913.

Seven years later, on March 23, 1920, the village purchased all property, buildings and equipment owned by Jericho Turnpike Engine & Hose Company No. 1 for $1.

Hose Company No. 3 was formally organized on Aug. 22, 1922.

Before Company No. 3’s firehouse was built, the firemen held their meetings either in their own homes, in Company No. 1’s Firehouse on Main Street or in Company No. 2’s Firehouse on Jericho Turnpike.

Company No. 3’s firehouse was erected by the original members of the company in their spare time and opened in 1923.

By 1925, the Company No. 1 firehouse, which also housed the Village Hall, had fallen into disrepair. The Village Board decided to expand Company No. 2’s firehouse, which was renovated with the truck room facing Washington Avenue on the rear of the building.

The existing firehouse was converted into the new Village Hall. Both fire companies were then housed in the new quarters. The new building was dedicated in 1928 and is know as headquarters.

The Mineola Hotel fire hit the front page of all local newspapers in 1966. One person was found dead in this arson-related fire.

In 1976 and for the second time in its history, the Mineola Fire Department mourned the loss of one of its leaders when Chief Jack Levatino succumbed to a heart at-

tack. A rescue truck is dedicated to his honor.

The Mineola Junior Fire Department was organized in 1976.

On March 19, 1983 Company No. 3 dedicated its new, larger and more modern quarters, next door to its old firehouse.

The old structure still serves the village as the headquarters for the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

In September 1988, the first female firefighter in the department’s 100-year history joined Company No. 3.

At the beginning of the new millennium, the headquarters on Washington Avenue was completely renovated, adding

two new bays to house the newer and larger equipment that is needed in today’s firefighting. Information provided by the Mineola Fire Department.