Social networking sites have opened a fun new world for internet users. Sites like Facebook, My Space and Twitter have allowed people to stay in touch with friends and family, reconnect with old friends and even conduct business from there pages. However, these sites are also a perfect opportunity for criminals to get personal information about you and your children. Remember, what you put on the Internet STAYS on the internet, FOREVER. All of the personal information that is being posted on profiles — names, birth dates, kids’ names, photographs, pet’s names, addresses, opinions on your company, your friends and your acquaintances — all of it serves as a one-stop shop for thieves. The Nassau County Police Department would like our citizens to remember the following safety tips for social networking websites.
1. Don’t accept friend requests unless you absolutely know who they are from and that you would associate with them in person, just like real friends.
2. Be cautious about the personal information that you post on any social media site, as there is every chance in the world that it will spread beyond your original submission.
3. Assume that everything you put on a social-networking site is permanent. Even if you can delete your account, anyone on the Internet can easily print photos or text or save images and videos to a computer,
4. Learn how to adjust your privacy settings so that you know who can see your personal information.
5. Never post that you are on vacation or away from home, even if it is just for a few hours.
6. Don’t post or upload photos while away from your house, wait until you are back home before you post.
7. The old adage “some things are better left unsaid” holds true for social networks. Avoid making derogatory or insensitive remarks about others.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Western Nassau Water Authority
Plants to Be Installed in Elmont and Franklin Square
The Western Nassau Water Authority adopted its Operating Plan and Capital Plan for the 2010-2011 fiscal year at its most recent Board of Directors Meeting. Among the contents of the Capital plan included the construction of two iron removal plants in Elmont and Franklin Square.
The Water Authority’s operating revenues for the next fiscal year will total $11,896,140. The projected revenues in the plan will require an increase of $850,000 (7.24 percent) to cover costs of new financing. Its total expense forecast, according to the operating plan, is $3,803,920 which goes towards wages. Seventy-four percent ($3,048,180) is charged to the Operation and Maintenance Expense.
The Capital Plan’s monetary total was adopted at $8,228,375. The installation of new iron removal plants in Elmont water wells 28A and 28B are due to high iron concentration levels in the water. This drew the ire of residents and they’ve requested immediate action. The plan to address iron removal also includes the replacement of 8,300 feet of 8-inch water main, 18 hydrants and 210 water services in the areas of Lorraine Drive and Ferngate Drive and continued flushing activities in Franklin Square.
High iron levels in water lead to discolored water issues that affect residents, such as stained clothes and discoloration of plumbing fixtures. Residents and business owners noted this during the water quality hearing that took place on May 17.
According to documents pertaining to the iron issues, iron in the water from Well 28A is sequestered before it’s pumped into the distribution system. However, Well 28B has not been in use since the iron levels exceed levels that can be sequestered. The estimated cost of the Elmont wells is estimated at $500,000.
The Water Authority will be installing another iron filtration plant near Well 30 in Franklin Square. According to the capital plan, that well has high iron levels because of the aquifer in where it’s located. The cost to build the plant at Well 30 is estimated at $400,000.
The Water Authority stated that Well 30 is sequestered just like Well 28A in Elmont. The sequestering agent combines with the iron in the water to prevent discoloration of the water. Yet, it’s still coming up murky and sometimes black.
High iron levels can also add a metallic taste to the water. This mirrors the statement of Elmont resident Mimi Pierre-Johnson on May 17.
Senator Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington) held the hearing to address the water quality concerns in western Nassau. The Water Authority said Elmont’s water has high iron content, but is safe to drink. According to Water Authority Superintendent Michael Tierney, the two plants are the first step in iron filtration.
“This plant that we’re submitting to the board for their consideration; we have a number of things in regard to the water quality in Franklin Square [and Elmont],” Tierney said. “Those are the bigger projects. We recently replaced an extensive piece of a [water] main in Franklin Square off Swale Road. We anticipate in continuing the process. Not only in replacing distribution mains, but installing removal plants as well.”
Tierney said that it’s an issue the Water Authority is addressing but that it’s not going to happen overnight. He said it’s going to take time. Tierney iterated that the board does not want to leave any stones unturned in wake of the recent concerns of Nassau residents.
“The distribution mains are old and there’s a lot of iron buildup on the south shore,” he said. “We are presently researching and reaching out to consultant groups to have them design and construct these [iron filtration] plants.”
Franklin Square resident Marissa Gregorio addressed the board during public session and stated her issues and concerns of the water. With her 6-month-old baby girl in her arms, Gregorio stated that, “If I would’ve known this [about the water], I never would’ve bought the house.”
Gregorio said she can barely bathe her children in the water because of its dark brown color from time to time and that it’s becoming more frequent. She wants something done immediately. The board assured her that they’re doing everything possible to address the issue. “My bottom line question is ‘When are we going to have clean water?’” “That’s my main concern,” she said.
Water Authority President John E. Ryan said that he’d rather give a fixed date as to when the project will yield results, but would not want to mislead anyone because, as Tierney said, these things take time.
“This is naturally occurring iron in the ground,” Ryan said. “We’re going to try everything we can but I would not want to tell you by whatever date that you’ll have clean water because that wouldn’t be fair. We’re doing the best we can.”
Tierney said the Water Authority has met with the Department of Health to approve the plants. He said this is where the outside consultants come into play, “to actually design the plants. The Department of Health is behind us. We have to get bids together, put them out and start our bids within this year’s capital plan. Our hope is to have this done this year and I believe we will.”
Ryan commented on the water quality hearing by Senator Johnson and stated that the treatment of Chief Engineer Robert Swartz was unfair and that, “he was asked things that were not part of his job.”
During the May 17 hearing, there were a number of informational requests made by Senator Johnson toward the Water Authority and Ryan said that they’d comply as soon as Johnson sends the request. Tierney stated that there have been no requests made by Senator Johnson as of yet.
“We have not heard anything back,” he said.
The Western Nassau Water Authority adopted its Operating Plan and Capital Plan for the 2010-2011 fiscal year at its most recent Board of Directors Meeting. Among the contents of the Capital plan included the construction of two iron removal plants in Elmont and Franklin Square.
The Water Authority’s operating revenues for the next fiscal year will total $11,896,140. The projected revenues in the plan will require an increase of $850,000 (7.24 percent) to cover costs of new financing. Its total expense forecast, according to the operating plan, is $3,803,920 which goes towards wages. Seventy-four percent ($3,048,180) is charged to the Operation and Maintenance Expense.
The Capital Plan’s monetary total was adopted at $8,228,375. The installation of new iron removal plants in Elmont water wells 28A and 28B are due to high iron concentration levels in the water. This drew the ire of residents and they’ve requested immediate action. The plan to address iron removal also includes the replacement of 8,300 feet of 8-inch water main, 18 hydrants and 210 water services in the areas of Lorraine Drive and Ferngate Drive and continued flushing activities in Franklin Square.
High iron levels in water lead to discolored water issues that affect residents, such as stained clothes and discoloration of plumbing fixtures. Residents and business owners noted this during the water quality hearing that took place on May 17.
According to documents pertaining to the iron issues, iron in the water from Well 28A is sequestered before it’s pumped into the distribution system. However, Well 28B has not been in use since the iron levels exceed levels that can be sequestered. The estimated cost of the Elmont wells is estimated at $500,000.
The Water Authority will be installing another iron filtration plant near Well 30 in Franklin Square. According to the capital plan, that well has high iron levels because of the aquifer in where it’s located. The cost to build the plant at Well 30 is estimated at $400,000.
The Water Authority stated that Well 30 is sequestered just like Well 28A in Elmont. The sequestering agent combines with the iron in the water to prevent discoloration of the water. Yet, it’s still coming up murky and sometimes black.
High iron levels can also add a metallic taste to the water. This mirrors the statement of Elmont resident Mimi Pierre-Johnson on May 17.
Senator Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington) held the hearing to address the water quality concerns in western Nassau. The Water Authority said Elmont’s water has high iron content, but is safe to drink. According to Water Authority Superintendent Michael Tierney, the two plants are the first step in iron filtration.
“This plant that we’re submitting to the board for their consideration; we have a number of things in regard to the water quality in Franklin Square [and Elmont],” Tierney said. “Those are the bigger projects. We recently replaced an extensive piece of a [water] main in Franklin Square off Swale Road. We anticipate in continuing the process. Not only in replacing distribution mains, but installing removal plants as well.”
Tierney said that it’s an issue the Water Authority is addressing but that it’s not going to happen overnight. He said it’s going to take time. Tierney iterated that the board does not want to leave any stones unturned in wake of the recent concerns of Nassau residents.
“The distribution mains are old and there’s a lot of iron buildup on the south shore,” he said. “We are presently researching and reaching out to consultant groups to have them design and construct these [iron filtration] plants.”
Franklin Square resident Marissa Gregorio addressed the board during public session and stated her issues and concerns of the water. With her 6-month-old baby girl in her arms, Gregorio stated that, “If I would’ve known this [about the water], I never would’ve bought the house.”
Gregorio said she can barely bathe her children in the water because of its dark brown color from time to time and that it’s becoming more frequent. She wants something done immediately. The board assured her that they’re doing everything possible to address the issue. “My bottom line question is ‘When are we going to have clean water?’” “That’s my main concern,” she said.
Water Authority President John E. Ryan said that he’d rather give a fixed date as to when the project will yield results, but would not want to mislead anyone because, as Tierney said, these things take time.
“This is naturally occurring iron in the ground,” Ryan said. “We’re going to try everything we can but I would not want to tell you by whatever date that you’ll have clean water because that wouldn’t be fair. We’re doing the best we can.”
Tierney said the Water Authority has met with the Department of Health to approve the plants. He said this is where the outside consultants come into play, “to actually design the plants. The Department of Health is behind us. We have to get bids together, put them out and start our bids within this year’s capital plan. Our hope is to have this done this year and I believe we will.”
Ryan commented on the water quality hearing by Senator Johnson and stated that the treatment of Chief Engineer Robert Swartz was unfair and that, “he was asked things that were not part of his job.”
During the May 17 hearing, there were a number of informational requests made by Senator Johnson toward the Water Authority and Ryan said that they’d comply as soon as Johnson sends the request. Tierney stated that there have been no requests made by Senator Johnson as of yet.
“We have not heard anything back,” he said.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Knights of Columbus
Joe Camolli
Grand Knight
Twelve Apostles Council #5001
In 1882 a priest named Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of Catholic men together in St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Ct.. That group formed a fraternal benefits society to provide insurance for the widows of it's members while offering fellowship among Catholic men. That Group became known as the Knights of Columbus. Today the Knights of Columbus has grown to more than 1.7 milloin members located in over 14,000 councils throughout the world. Each year members of this organization donate more than 64 million volunteer hours and over $145 million dollars to charitable and church causes. The Knights of Columbus Councils provide a wide variety of opportunities for members and their families that are enjoyable and that benefit not only the Church but the community as a whole. We are practicing Catholic men who come together to support our church and parish community.Won't you join us?
If you are interested in membership please contact Twelve Apostles Council , P.O.Box 595 , Franklin Square NY 11010, or call St. Catherine of Sienna RCC parish office at 516-352-0146 to leave a message and we will get back to you.
Grand Knight
Twelve Apostles Council #5001
In 1882 a priest named Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of Catholic men together in St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Ct.. That group formed a fraternal benefits society to provide insurance for the widows of it's members while offering fellowship among Catholic men. That Group became known as the Knights of Columbus. Today the Knights of Columbus has grown to more than 1.7 milloin members located in over 14,000 councils throughout the world. Each year members of this organization donate more than 64 million volunteer hours and over $145 million dollars to charitable and church causes. The Knights of Columbus Councils provide a wide variety of opportunities for members and their families that are enjoyable and that benefit not only the Church but the community as a whole. We are practicing Catholic men who come together to support our church and parish community.Won't you join us?
If you are interested in membership please contact Twelve Apostles Council , P.O.Box 595 , Franklin Square NY 11010, or call St. Catherine of Sienna RCC parish office at 516-352-0146 to leave a message and we will get back to you.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
LIPA's Critical Care Program
As we prepare for hurricane season and the assorted storms that come with summer, the Long Island Power Authority is urging customers with special medical needs to sign up for LIPA’s Critical Care Program in the event of a loss of power.
Customers enrolled in the program will receive advanced notice of scheduled outages or sever weather that could interrupt service. In addition, every effort will be made to restore power to customers enrolled in the program as soon as possible should there be an outage. However, in the event timely restoration is difficult, customers should have a backup plan ready.
Customers wishing to enroll in the Critical Care Program must provide LIPA with a medical certificate from a doctor or a Board of Health.
Devices which meet the criteria of “life-support equipment” include:
§ Apnea Monitor
§ Curraise Respirator
§ Positive Pressure Respirator
§ Suction Machine
§ IV Feeding Machine
§ Tank Type Respirator
§ Respirator/Ventilator
§ Hemodialysis Machine
§ Rocking Bed Respirator
§ Oxygen Concentrator
§ IV Medical Infusion Machine
§ Additional devices may qualify as life-support equipment if certified by a physician.
For additional information, please visit LIPA’s Critical Care Program website at http://www.lipower.org/residential/custserv/services-care.html or call 1-800-490-0025.
Best,
Deputy Presiding Officer John J. Ciotti
Legislator, District 3
Customers enrolled in the program will receive advanced notice of scheduled outages or sever weather that could interrupt service. In addition, every effort will be made to restore power to customers enrolled in the program as soon as possible should there be an outage. However, in the event timely restoration is difficult, customers should have a backup plan ready.
Customers wishing to enroll in the Critical Care Program must provide LIPA with a medical certificate from a doctor or a Board of Health.
Devices which meet the criteria of “life-support equipment” include:
§ Apnea Monitor
§ Curraise Respirator
§ Positive Pressure Respirator
§ Suction Machine
§ IV Feeding Machine
§ Tank Type Respirator
§ Respirator/Ventilator
§ Hemodialysis Machine
§ Rocking Bed Respirator
§ Oxygen Concentrator
§ IV Medical Infusion Machine
§ Additional devices may qualify as life-support equipment if certified by a physician.
For additional information, please visit LIPA’s Critical Care Program website at http://www.lipower.org/residential/custserv/services-care.html or call 1-800-490-0025.
Best,
Deputy Presiding Officer John J. Ciotti
Legislator, District 3
Friday, June 11, 2010
Hoop It Up with Hempstead and Hofstra
Elementary and middle school age youngsters can sharpen their basketball skills this summer by teaming up with Hempstead Town and Hofstra University for a series of FREE instructional clinics. Players and coaches from both the men's and women's teams at Hofstra will work with town youngsters to improve shooting, dribbling and passing techniques. Supervisor Kate Murray will welcome the Hofstra "hoopsters" to six town parks for upcoming July clinics.
The upcoming clinic schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 6 - Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 12 - Harold Walker Park, Lakeview at 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 15 - Coes Neck Park, Baldwin at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 19 - Averill Blvd. Park, Elmont at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 - East Village Green, Levittown at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 26 - Smith Street Park, Uniondale at 1:30 p.m.
Clinics are free but pre-registration is suggested by calling (516) 292-9000, ext. 245. Each clinic is open to boys and girls, and youngsters will be grouped according to skill levels. Clinics are approximately one hour in length. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes on site, including t-shirts and gift certificates. Youngsters may bring their own basketballs if they desire.
"To a wealth of summer recreational programming, Hempstead Town proudly adds a series of basketball clincs with the talented athletes at Hofstra University," commented Supervisor Kate Murray. "This is a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to learn from top flight NCAA players who play for traditionally strong collegiate programs. We take great "Pride" in our new partnership with Hofstra University athletics.
The upcoming clinic schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 6 - Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 12 - Harold Walker Park, Lakeview at 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 15 - Coes Neck Park, Baldwin at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 19 - Averill Blvd. Park, Elmont at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 - East Village Green, Levittown at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 26 - Smith Street Park, Uniondale at 1:30 p.m.
Clinics are free but pre-registration is suggested by calling (516) 292-9000, ext. 245. Each clinic is open to boys and girls, and youngsters will be grouped according to skill levels. Clinics are approximately one hour in length. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes on site, including t-shirts and gift certificates. Youngsters may bring their own basketballs if they desire.
"To a wealth of summer recreational programming, Hempstead Town proudly adds a series of basketball clincs with the talented athletes at Hofstra University," commented Supervisor Kate Murray. "This is a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to learn from top flight NCAA players who play for traditionally strong collegiate programs. We take great "Pride" in our new partnership with Hofstra University athletics.
Monday, June 7, 2010
2010 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Legislator John Ciotti Invites you to the
2010 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Even if you don't play basketball,
please join in and watch the games
and participate in other fun events.
Free to Enter
Open to Everyone in Our Community
Friday, July 9, 2010 9:30 a.m.
Rain date Saturday July 10Th
Dutch Broadway School
1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont
Special Event Includes:
Slam Dunk Contest
3 Point Shoot Out
Free Throw Contest
Special Extras:
US Army Climbing Wall
POWERADE
US Navy Flight Simulator
US Marines Chin Up Challenge
NYS Trooper Rollover Simulator
UFC Fighter Appearances
NY Knicks, Islanders, Nets, and Jets
Sign up now
Please call 516 571 6203 or
email jciotti@attglaobal.net
for sign up forms and more info
Lunch , Drinks, Ice Cream and Snacks Provided!!!!
2010 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Even if you don't play basketball,
please join in and watch the games
and participate in other fun events.
Free to Enter
Open to Everyone in Our Community
Friday, July 9, 2010 9:30 a.m.
Rain date Saturday July 10Th
Dutch Broadway School
1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont
Special Event Includes:
Slam Dunk Contest
3 Point Shoot Out
Free Throw Contest
Special Extras:
US Army Climbing Wall
POWERADE
US Navy Flight Simulator
US Marines Chin Up Challenge
NYS Trooper Rollover Simulator
UFC Fighter Appearances
NY Knicks, Islanders, Nets, and Jets
Sign up now
Please call 516 571 6203 or
email jciotti@attglaobal.net
for sign up forms and more info
Lunch , Drinks, Ice Cream and Snacks Provided!!!!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Town of Hempstead Summer Swim Registration Info
Summer swim lessons are held at many town pools for residents six years of age and older as of 12/1/10. Skilled instruction will be offered on the following levels:
Guppies - Water Orientation (ages 4 & 5)
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3 - Stroke Development
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Level 6 - Advanced Strokes & Skills
Guard Start (Ages 11-14)
Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 & up)
A parent or guardian must accompany any child younger than 10 years of age to registration and all classes. Lifeguard Training participants must be 15 years of age and Guard Start participants must be 11 to 14 years of age. Classes meet twice a week. Participants must hold a pool membership or they will be required to pay the daily admission rate. Proof of age and residency are required at registration. Swim classes must have a minimum of six people.
The Guppies program is open to youngsters who are 4 and 5 years of age. Parental participation is required at all Guppies classes. You may register a child for the Guppies program at a participating pool on the first day of class. You do not have to go to the General Registration for the Guppies program. Proof of age and residency is required at registration. Contact the individual pools for all scheduling information. Guppies classes begin Friday, July 9 or Saturday, July 10.
Town of Hempstead Parks
Averill Blvd. Park, Elmont; Echo Park Pool, West Hempstead; Forest City Park, Wantagh; Walker Memorial Park, Lakeview; Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park; Levittown Pools, Levittown/Hicksville; Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore; Oceanside Park, Oceanside; Rath Park, Franklin Square; Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt; Town Park at Malibu, Lido Beach and Veterans Memorial Park, East Meadow
Registration: First Session: Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Second Session: Friday, July 23 at 8 a.m.
Season pass holders may pre-register for the first session only at pool offices from June 5 to June 15.
Pool Office hours are:
Saturdays and Sundays, June 5 & 6 and June 12 & 13 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.);
Monday thru Friday, June 7 to 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and
Monday, June 14 and Tuesday,
June 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
Fee: Adult - $46.50 ($23.50 discounted fee)
Children - No fee for Guppies,Levels 2 and 3;
$42.50 for Levels 4, 5, 6 & Guard Start)
Guppies - Water Orientation (ages 4 & 5)
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3 - Stroke Development
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Level 6 - Advanced Strokes & Skills
Guard Start (Ages 11-14)
Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 & up)
A parent or guardian must accompany any child younger than 10 years of age to registration and all classes. Lifeguard Training participants must be 15 years of age and Guard Start participants must be 11 to 14 years of age. Classes meet twice a week. Participants must hold a pool membership or they will be required to pay the daily admission rate. Proof of age and residency are required at registration. Swim classes must have a minimum of six people.
The Guppies program is open to youngsters who are 4 and 5 years of age. Parental participation is required at all Guppies classes. You may register a child for the Guppies program at a participating pool on the first day of class. You do not have to go to the General Registration for the Guppies program. Proof of age and residency is required at registration. Contact the individual pools for all scheduling information. Guppies classes begin Friday, July 9 or Saturday, July 10.
Town of Hempstead Parks
Averill Blvd. Park, Elmont; Echo Park Pool, West Hempstead; Forest City Park, Wantagh; Walker Memorial Park, Lakeview; Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park; Levittown Pools, Levittown/Hicksville; Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore; Oceanside Park, Oceanside; Rath Park, Franklin Square; Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt; Town Park at Malibu, Lido Beach and Veterans Memorial Park, East Meadow
Registration: First Session: Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Second Session: Friday, July 23 at 8 a.m.
Season pass holders may pre-register for the first session only at pool offices from June 5 to June 15.
Pool Office hours are:
Saturdays and Sundays, June 5 & 6 and June 12 & 13 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.);
Monday thru Friday, June 7 to 11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and
Monday, June 14 and Tuesday,
June 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
Fee: Adult - $46.50 ($23.50 discounted fee)
Children - No fee for Guppies,Levels 2 and 3;
$42.50 for Levels 4, 5, 6 & Guard Start)
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