No challengers in North Hills elections

BY CAMERYN OAKES

Mayor Marvin Natiss, Trustee and Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati, Trustee Gail Cohen and Village Justice Jerome Reisman are all running unopposed for their current seats in North Hill’s June 20 election.

Natiss will be seeking his sixth term on the board, wrapping up 20 years on the Board of Trustees. He previously served as the village justice for 10 years.

He is a practicing attorney at Natiss & Gordon, P.C., a law frm in Roslyn Heights where he partners with his daughter.

Natiss said serving on the board has been a satisfying experience that enables him to give back to his community. He said the residents and their input have inspired him to continue serving.

He said going forward he wants to ensure the village’s safety.

Sgambati, a Vietnam veteran, was initially appointed to fll a vacancy on the board and is seek- ing his sixth re-election after serving for 22 years. He has been deputy mayor since 2003.

Sgambati said that he has enjoyed the community service aspect of his position on the board. He said he has been passionate about securing park funds for the village.

He said he is looking forward to continuing the work he has done for the past 22 years.

“Whatever comes up, I’m available,” Sgambati said.

Cohen is running for her fourth term, after taking over the vacancy left by her late husband in 2011. She said that in her past work and going forward, she works to perpetuate her husband’s legacy.

She is an advertising production cost consultant, working in the profession for the past 33 years.

During her tenure on the board, Cohen said she has prioritized residents’ safety, ofering efective shuttle services, refurbishing parks and imple-

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