Alleged drunk driver indicted in crash

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As a result of the collision, the Alpha Romero then hit a 2023 Volvo occupied by a driver, 49, and a passenger, 16. Both were treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to police.

Nassau County Assistant DA Michel Bushwack, chief of the Nassau District Attorney Offce’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau, said a black box inside of Singh’s truck registered the vehicle traveling at 95 mph fve seconds before the crash.

Bushwack also told the Appellate Division’s Second Judicial Department that Singh attempted to fee the scene of the crash.

Singh was held without bail by District Judge Anthony Paradiso at the Nassau County Courthouse May 8.

Singh’s criminal history includes driving while intoxicated and a youthful ofender conviction for gang assault.

Drew Hassenbein was at one point the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the nation for the Boys 12 and Under division. He was already being scouted by nationally acclaimed college tennis programs despite only being in eighth grade, according to reports.

He is remembered as an energetic teenager with a strong will and an ability to perse- vere. Hassenbein was described at his funeral as a devoted friend and family member who loved everyone and made special, individual bonds with each of them.

His family has established a charity foundation in his name to support underprivileged kids to explore tennis just like he did.

“He was a special boy and we want to try to continue his legacy for him and parent his legacy through something good,” Mitch Hassenbein, his father, said. “Finding young kids, introducing them to tennis and supporting young, aspiring juniors with the sport would be a great way to keep his memory alive.”

Ethan Falkowitz was remembered at his funeral as a uniquely caring young boy who was confdent and determined to achieve anything he set his mind to. He had a thirst for knowledge and was musically and athletically gifted.

Rabbi Michael White referred to Ethan Falkowitz’s death as “senseless” and an “injustice” during his funeral service.

“We want answers,” White said. “We want justice. And it can be frustrating because the truth here is that human beings are mortal and fragile, that people make evil choices like drinking and driving and we are left to sufer the unbearable consequences.” properties by the county.”

“We are no larger or more difcult to protect from fre than we were in 2020,” Durkin said in his letter.

McCann said there has been an increase in development in Roslyn with more residences for the fre companies to service in the past fve to seven years.

In 2020, Roslyn paid for 15.06% of the fre companies’ budget. In 2021, Roslyn paid for 21.37% of their budget, according to Durkin.

“While the Fire Companies have been able to drastically increase their budgets year after year, 4% in 2022 and 6% in 2023, the Village, pursuant to New York State Law, is required to adhere to the 2% Tax Cap law,” Durkin said in his letter. “If we adhere to sound fscal management, are we wrong to ask the Fire Companies to do the same?”

McCann said that historically the fre department budget has increased by about 2% each year, but that it grew by 6% in 2023. He said this is due to rising costs which he has no control over.

He pointed out thatrising costs for equipment and fre department infrastructure have made it difcult for the departments to keep costs down.

“To outft a frefghter today is astronomically expensive,” McCann said. “It’s getting harder each year to outft our people. It’s getting harder to get volunteers”

Durkin said that in 2021 the Village anticipated the total costs for fre services to be $558,956 but actually the fgure amounted to $800,000.

He said when the village called to discuss the matters and come up with a solution, the fre companies refused to talk about it with the village.

“They are adamant that they will not work out a fair solution despite the fact that they know that Roslyn’s proportionate share of the Fire Companies’ budget has been mistakenly set at an amount far in excess from the previous years,” Durkin said in his letter.

McCann and Mirra said the fre companies have tried to fnd a solution with the village but that the village has not presented any ideas for a solution.

Durkin said the village paid the fre companies in 2022 the amount due from the prior year plus 4% to cover increased costs. He said the village did the same this year but with the 6% increase.

“We are committed to funding the Fire Companies and in no way have any issues with their services or the dedication of the brave and hardworking volunteers who make up the heart and soul of the organization,” Durkin said in his letter.

McCann said the fre companies will continue to ofer services to the Village of Roslyn, but that a clause in their contract allows them to opt out of it. It is recommended to opt-out by July 1.

“I am not opposed to doing that,” McCann said.

McCann said that they have a moral obligation to continue to protect the people, but he is in the midst of considering whether their fre services will continue for the Village of Roslyn without a 2023 contract and a lapse in payment from the village.

Mirra said that ending their contract would be a last-resort action. He said that Roslyn Rescue would make a joint decision with Roslyn Highlands on their course of action.

McCann said the fre companies and the Village will be meeting for nonbinding mediation at the end of the month to discuss the matters.

“We’re trying to be reasonable about all of this,” McCann said. “I’m not here to fght with the residents, I’m not here to fght with anybody, I’m just trying to make our fre company whole.”

Durkin said the matters will be discussed further at the next board of trustees meeting at 7 p.m. on June 20. He invited residents to attend in order to ask questions and get further information.