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Fishkin Boulevard.

The street is named after local NYPD detective Stuart Fishkin who died in 2015 after a battle with cancer that his friends and family said was the result of debris he handled after the 9/11 terrorist attack.

Several of his NYPD colleagues and friends spoke during the meeting, choking back tears, to share stories about Fishkin who was described as a big teddy bear who was extremely generous and had a heart of gold.

His daughter Amanda Fishkin said that having the street named after her dad will be a blessing for her family which resides on the street.

“His legacy lives on through my brother and my sister and I, along with my amazing, strong, resilient mom,” Fishkin said.

The board also approved a site plan review of a new BMW automobile dealership in Manhasset.

The dealership would be located at the former Sunset Chapel site, which would be demolished.

The BMW dealership would be two stories with a lower level, featuring a sales foor and offces, a car display in front and new car storage.

The developers appeared before the town’s board of zoning appeals in February which granted the development a conditional use permit and variances. ty protocols is imperative for the safety of all. I am confdent South High will continue to be a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty and staf.”

The board also heard over an hour-long discussion regarding the site plan review for an expansion of the Hillside Islamic Center in New Hyde Park, which is looking to add a third story to its building.

Multiple neighbors of the Islamic center came forward to speak on the challenges of living nearby, which included congested street parking, litter and issues of noise.

No decision was made on the matter and further discussion will be held at the board’s next meeting on July 11.

Gitz said during the hearing that a physical education staf member held three trespassers inside the gym while the other six fed. Gitz said the other trespassers were found by Lake Success police at a neighboring ofce building.

Village of Lake Success Village Attorney Andrea Tsoukalas Curto in an email to Blank Slate Media confrmed village police arrested nine minors that day who were all sent to family court. Curto said seven of the minors were charged with trespassing and two were charged with felony burglary and a weapons charge. State laws prevent minors’ case information from being publicized.