Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Holiday Shopping Tips for Shopping With Children
1. Teach your children to stay with you at all times while shopping. They should always check with you or the person in charge before they go anywhere. Always supervise your children in a public facility and accompany young children to the restroom.
2. Make a plan in case you become separated. Have older kids meet you in a pre-designated spot (e.g. the sales counter or mall information booth). Teach younger children to look for people who can help within the store or mall — a uniformed security officer, a salesperson with a nametag, a mother with children, etc. They should never leave the store/mall or go to the parking lot to look for you or your car.
3. Turn shopping trips into opportunities for your children to practice these “safe shopping” skills.
4. Leave clothing that displays your children’s names at home, as it can prompt unwelcome attention from people who may be looking for an opportunity to start a conversation with your children.
5. Never leave children in toy stores or public facilities (e.g. video arcades, movie theaters, playgrounds) and expect store personnel to supervise your children.
6. Have older children take a friend, if you allow them to go shopping or to public functions without you. It’s more fun and much safer. Older children should check in with you on a regular basis while they are out. Agree on a clear plan for picking them up including: where, what time, and what to do in case of a change in plans.
2. Make a plan in case you become separated. Have older kids meet you in a pre-designated spot (e.g. the sales counter or mall information booth). Teach younger children to look for people who can help within the store or mall — a uniformed security officer, a salesperson with a nametag, a mother with children, etc. They should never leave the store/mall or go to the parking lot to look for you or your car.
3. Turn shopping trips into opportunities for your children to practice these “safe shopping” skills.
4. Leave clothing that displays your children’s names at home, as it can prompt unwelcome attention from people who may be looking for an opportunity to start a conversation with your children.
5. Never leave children in toy stores or public facilities (e.g. video arcades, movie theaters, playgrounds) and expect store personnel to supervise your children.
6. Have older children take a friend, if you allow them to go shopping or to public functions without you. It’s more fun and much safer. Older children should check in with you on a regular basis while they are out. Agree on a clear plan for picking them up including: where, what time, and what to do in case of a change in plans.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Nassau County Police Holiday Safety Tips
County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau County during the upcoming holiday season. All of our regular marked and plainclothes patrols will be intensifying their coverage of shopping malls and commercial areas. The patrols will be augmented by patrol from our Mounted Unit and Bureau of Special Operations. Concurrently, dedicated patrols have been assigned to the major malls within the county, putting additional police officers at those locations during peak hours.
In addition to shopping safety, Nassau Police will also be on the outlook for drivers and occupants who are not complying with the Seat Belt Law. This includes children who are not in child safety seats or buckled in their seat. Police Officers will also be vigilant watching for drivers who are drinking and driving on all roads in Nassau. Handicapped parking violations will be strictly enforced. Parking in handicapped spaces are reserved for those with visible permits.
Before Leaving Home
Plan your shopping trip carefully. Know where you are going and what routes you will take to get there.
If possible, arrange for a friend to go shopping with you. There is safety in numbers.
Let someone know where you are going and what route you will be taking. Additionally, let them know when you expect to return.
Leave your home secure, engage alarms and give the appearance that your home is occupied by leaving the lights on in the most frequently used rooms.
Don’t leave valuable items out in the open. Secure them in closets, safes, etc.
When Parking
Always park in well-lit areas.
Note the location of your vehicle in the parking lot to conveniently return after shopping.
Always lock all your doors.
Remove all items, such as radar detectors, laptops or packages and hide them in the trunk, glove compartment, out of site.
Avoid parking near vans or other vehicles with covered cargo areas.
Avoid carrying large handbags. Carry only what is necessary.
Look around the parking lot for suspicious persons before you exit your vehicle.
Don’t get out of your vehicle until you are ready. If you don’t feel safe, stay in the car or drive away.
While Shopping
Keep your money and credit cards in your front pocket and try to limit the number of credit cards and cash you’re carrying while shopping.
To avoid being a victim of “Identity Theft”, be aware of exposing credit cards, debit cards and other identification at the cash register and ATM’s. Thieves will utilize cell phones to capture card information without your knowledge.
Be cognizant of any other type of “Distraction” type of crimes that typically occur during this time of the year.
When Returning To Your Car
Never leave the store with your arms full of packages. Use a courtesy cart.
Have your car key in hand, ready to unlock your door.
Check the parking lot for suspicious people and look around before you exit the store.
Do not return to your vehicle if you see people loitering nearby.
Carry a whistle or other audible device. If you feel threatened, use it. If you’re inside your vehicle, lock your doors and honk your horn to attract attention.
Check underneath, in front and in back of your car as you approach it.
Check the front and rear passenger seats inside your car before you enter it.
If you are planning on returning to the store, never leave your packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Lock them in the trunk or place them on the floor and cover them with a blanket or jacket.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
The Nassau County Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season.
In addition to shopping safety, Nassau Police will also be on the outlook for drivers and occupants who are not complying with the Seat Belt Law. This includes children who are not in child safety seats or buckled in their seat. Police Officers will also be vigilant watching for drivers who are drinking and driving on all roads in Nassau. Handicapped parking violations will be strictly enforced. Parking in handicapped spaces are reserved for those with visible permits.
Before Leaving Home
Plan your shopping trip carefully. Know where you are going and what routes you will take to get there.
If possible, arrange for a friend to go shopping with you. There is safety in numbers.
Let someone know where you are going and what route you will be taking. Additionally, let them know when you expect to return.
Leave your home secure, engage alarms and give the appearance that your home is occupied by leaving the lights on in the most frequently used rooms.
Don’t leave valuable items out in the open. Secure them in closets, safes, etc.
When Parking
Always park in well-lit areas.
Note the location of your vehicle in the parking lot to conveniently return after shopping.
Always lock all your doors.
Remove all items, such as radar detectors, laptops or packages and hide them in the trunk, glove compartment, out of site.
Avoid parking near vans or other vehicles with covered cargo areas.
Avoid carrying large handbags. Carry only what is necessary.
Look around the parking lot for suspicious persons before you exit your vehicle.
Don’t get out of your vehicle until you are ready. If you don’t feel safe, stay in the car or drive away.
While Shopping
Keep your money and credit cards in your front pocket and try to limit the number of credit cards and cash you’re carrying while shopping.
To avoid being a victim of “Identity Theft”, be aware of exposing credit cards, debit cards and other identification at the cash register and ATM’s. Thieves will utilize cell phones to capture card information without your knowledge.
Be cognizant of any other type of “Distraction” type of crimes that typically occur during this time of the year.
When Returning To Your Car
Never leave the store with your arms full of packages. Use a courtesy cart.
Have your car key in hand, ready to unlock your door.
Check the parking lot for suspicious people and look around before you exit the store.
Do not return to your vehicle if you see people loitering nearby.
Carry a whistle or other audible device. If you feel threatened, use it. If you’re inside your vehicle, lock your doors and honk your horn to attract attention.
Check underneath, in front and in back of your car as you approach it.
Check the front and rear passenger seats inside your car before you enter it.
If you are planning on returning to the store, never leave your packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Lock them in the trunk or place them on the floor and cover them with a blanket or jacket.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
The Nassau County Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Town Honors Outstanding Residents At 15th Annual 'Make A Difference' Awards Ceremony
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and the town board recognized 14 extraordinary community members for contributions to their local neighborhoods at the 15th Annual "Make A Difference" Awards ceremony. "The inspirational people being honored this evening are truly the unsung heroes of our communities," said Murray. "Their selfless acts of volunteerism and leadership are true symbols of Hempstead Town and make our township such a great place to live, work and raise a family."
The honorees have all dedicated themselves to enriching the lives of others. Hundreds of nominations were received for the prestigious award. Those selected, Murray noted, have quietly carried out acts of selfless generosity for many years.
An interest in history, a yearning for knowledge and a love of their hometown combined to inspire Franklin Square residents Kiera Grassi and Hannah Mutum to pen the story of Franklin Square from the 1600s through today. Last year in pursuit of their Girl Scout Gold Awards Kiera and Hannah volunteered to assist the Franklin Square Historical Society. The duo created a photographic survey to visually record present-day Franklin Square. The project was time consuming and all encompassing, but it provided the foundation for what became a 128-page book on the history of Franklin Square. Working closely with Paul van Wie, the president of the local historical society, the girls published a literary work that has become a great source of pride within the local community. Flip through the pages of our honorees' narrative and discover the facts of George Washington's 1790 visit to Franklin Square, the community's growth as a 19th century German speaking farm community or the creation of the first-ever credit card by the Franklin Square National Bank in the early 1950s.
Claudia Ledwith of Valley Stream takes her artistic talent and applies it as therapy for countless sick children and their families at North Shore University Hospital. In fact, she has devoted more than 1200 hours and donated numerous art supplies and toys over the past decade. As young patients sat listlessly with IVs attached to their arms, Claudia's art therapy helped them forget their troubles. In addition to drawing and sculpting, she plays games with the children and listens to their stories. During her time at North Shore, Claudia also took on a leadership position in which she coordinated the youth volunteer program and planned events. Claudia's art therapy brightens otherwise gloomy situations for children, which in turn, brings smiles to their faces and those of the concerned family members.
"Generous, helpful, kind, caring, loyal, and thoughtful, a true gentleman, these are the words used by a dozen neighbors in describing Valley Stream resident Salvatore Spinicchia. As one neighbor says, "Sal's entire adult life has been marked by service to others." For Sal, service began as a young adult, when he fought during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army and later, as a Marine, in the Korean War. Decades later, Sal still finds himself on the front lines, only this time he's helping fellow veterans, friends and neighbors in Valley Stream, New York. Sal regularly visits war veterans, particularly those who are unemployed, to educate them on the veterans programs and benefits for which they may be eligible. Sal also exemplifies the ideals of a "good neighbor." Last winter, when neighbors had a serious fire in their home, Sal - a member of the Valley Stream Fire Department - went over and fought the flames with a fire extinguisher until fire trucks arrived. Then, Sal invited the family to stay in his home until the insurance company could make arrangements for them. Sal's standard greeting to his neighbors and friends is "Let me know if I can help." And he's backed that phrase for decades, assisting veterans, friends, family, and neighbors with a helping hand.
"Our award recipients do not seek recognition, expect rewards or even look for a simple thank you. These special people just care. They care for their neighbors, their colleagues, their friends, their families and their communities," concluded Murray. "Tonight we are personally thanking them for making the world a better place."
The honorees have all dedicated themselves to enriching the lives of others. Hundreds of nominations were received for the prestigious award. Those selected, Murray noted, have quietly carried out acts of selfless generosity for many years.
An interest in history, a yearning for knowledge and a love of their hometown combined to inspire Franklin Square residents Kiera Grassi and Hannah Mutum to pen the story of Franklin Square from the 1600s through today. Last year in pursuit of their Girl Scout Gold Awards Kiera and Hannah volunteered to assist the Franklin Square Historical Society. The duo created a photographic survey to visually record present-day Franklin Square. The project was time consuming and all encompassing, but it provided the foundation for what became a 128-page book on the history of Franklin Square. Working closely with Paul van Wie, the president of the local historical society, the girls published a literary work that has become a great source of pride within the local community. Flip through the pages of our honorees' narrative and discover the facts of George Washington's 1790 visit to Franklin Square, the community's growth as a 19th century German speaking farm community or the creation of the first-ever credit card by the Franklin Square National Bank in the early 1950s.
Claudia Ledwith of Valley Stream takes her artistic talent and applies it as therapy for countless sick children and their families at North Shore University Hospital. In fact, she has devoted more than 1200 hours and donated numerous art supplies and toys over the past decade. As young patients sat listlessly with IVs attached to their arms, Claudia's art therapy helped them forget their troubles. In addition to drawing and sculpting, she plays games with the children and listens to their stories. During her time at North Shore, Claudia also took on a leadership position in which she coordinated the youth volunteer program and planned events. Claudia's art therapy brightens otherwise gloomy situations for children, which in turn, brings smiles to their faces and those of the concerned family members.
"Generous, helpful, kind, caring, loyal, and thoughtful, a true gentleman, these are the words used by a dozen neighbors in describing Valley Stream resident Salvatore Spinicchia. As one neighbor says, "Sal's entire adult life has been marked by service to others." For Sal, service began as a young adult, when he fought during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army and later, as a Marine, in the Korean War. Decades later, Sal still finds himself on the front lines, only this time he's helping fellow veterans, friends and neighbors in Valley Stream, New York. Sal regularly visits war veterans, particularly those who are unemployed, to educate them on the veterans programs and benefits for which they may be eligible. Sal also exemplifies the ideals of a "good neighbor." Last winter, when neighbors had a serious fire in their home, Sal - a member of the Valley Stream Fire Department - went over and fought the flames with a fire extinguisher until fire trucks arrived. Then, Sal invited the family to stay in his home until the insurance company could make arrangements for them. Sal's standard greeting to his neighbors and friends is "Let me know if I can help." And he's backed that phrase for decades, assisting veterans, friends, family, and neighbors with a helping hand.
"Our award recipients do not seek recognition, expect rewards or even look for a simple thank you. These special people just care. They care for their neighbors, their colleagues, their friends, their families and their communities," concluded Murray. "Tonight we are personally thanking them for making the world a better place."
Monday, November 7, 2011
First Nationwide Test of the Emergency Broadcast System
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.(EST),the federal government will be conducting the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.
This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three (3) minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from a 30 second to 1 minute message.
The EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the President of the United States to address the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. A national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system, as well as its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally. The test will also provide the FCC and FEMA a chance to identify improvements that need to be made to build a modernized and fully accessible Emergency Alert System.
Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this test:
- http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
- https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/
This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three (3) minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from a 30 second to 1 minute message.
The EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the President of the United States to address the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. A national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system, as well as its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally. The test will also provide the FCC and FEMA a chance to identify improvements that need to be made to build a modernized and fully accessible Emergency Alert System.
Below are two websites that will provide more information regarding this test:
- http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
- https://nationaldialogue-emergencyalertsystem.ideascale.com/
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Crime Stoppers
On Friday, September 30, 2011 at approximately 8:35 PM, the victims were walking on Merrick Road in the vicinity of North Montgomery Street, Valley Stream, New York. The above pictured subject approached the victims and forcibly removed jewelry from each of them. The subject fled westbound on Merrick Road.
SUBJECT: Black male, in his thirties, 5’9” tall, with dark skin, a beard and wearing a red and blue short sleeve polo shirt and dark denim jeans.
Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who knows the identity of the subject or with any information about this crime to call our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s help with identifying the unknown subject pictured above. The subject is wanted in connection with a physical force robbery that occurred in Valley Stream, New York.
On Friday September 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM a 16 year old male victim was walking home from Valley Stream South High School on Jedwood Place at Sanford Court. At that time he observed the subject pictured above with two additional male blacks 16-18 years of age all wearing black hoodies. One subject distracted the victim while another punched him and forcibly took his cell phone. All three subjects fled on foot on Jedwood Place towards Mill Road.
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION (ABOVE) - male black, 18-21 yoa, 6’0” tall, dark complexion, dark eyes, black moustache & goatee wearing a black hoodie.
Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify the unknown subject pictured above, or has any information about this case to contact us at our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477).
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Free I.D. Cards for Seniors
Supervisor Murray, Town Clerk Announce Free I.D. Cards for Senior Citizens
Taking a page from the very successful Town of Hempstead Child Identification Program, Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla today announced that the town has begun offering free identification cards for senior citizens. The town introduced the program before 75 residents at the Wantagh Senior Center.
"These ID cards come not only with a person's name, description and photograph, but with detailed information on their allergies, doctor's contact data, family telephone numbers and other vital information, which can be very useful in the event of an emergency," said Murray. "We have seen great results from our Child Identification Program and we are hoping for the same for our seniors."
While many seniors are certainly enjoying their golden years here in the Town of Hempstead, several of them have physical ailments that can potentially put them at risk in certain situations. In an emergency, a town Senior I.D. card may help medical technicians to quickly determine how to treat a particular person, given their allergies and other related information.
This card can also be used for everyday activities: Heading to the movies? Doing some shopping? Show your Town of Hempstead Senior I.D. Card and take advantage of great discounts available to seniors.
So how can you get one?
For seniors who wish to participate in the program, the Town Clerk's office will provide them with easy-to-read information forms. The data is then immediately transferred onto small, wallet-sized identification cards and a larger 8" by 8" document that may be displayed on the senior's refrigerator door. The town is providing this service for free, and no records are kept by the town once an I.D. card has been created.
One of the great benefits of this program is that seniors no longer have to wait on long, slow-moving lines somewhere to get an identification card. Town Clerk staff will travel to libraries, senior centers and senior clubs to provide this service on location. It takes just a few minutes to create a Senior I.D. Card that will provide years of benefits for seniors.
"We encourage our seniors in the Town of Hempstead to take advantage of this great program," said Bonilla. "It's fast, it's simple and best of all, it's free!"
Supervisor Murray would like to thank Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, Department of Senior Enrichment Commissioner Johanna Scarlata, and the staff at the Wantagh Senior Center for their assistance in organizing today's event.
"What's more convenient than having your personal information, physicians' contacts and emergency numbers all in the palm of your hand?" said Murray. "We in the town are happy to provide this free service for our seniors."
Taking a page from the very successful Town of Hempstead Child Identification Program, Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla today announced that the town has begun offering free identification cards for senior citizens. The town introduced the program before 75 residents at the Wantagh Senior Center.
"These ID cards come not only with a person's name, description and photograph, but with detailed information on their allergies, doctor's contact data, family telephone numbers and other vital information, which can be very useful in the event of an emergency," said Murray. "We have seen great results from our Child Identification Program and we are hoping for the same for our seniors."
While many seniors are certainly enjoying their golden years here in the Town of Hempstead, several of them have physical ailments that can potentially put them at risk in certain situations. In an emergency, a town Senior I.D. card may help medical technicians to quickly determine how to treat a particular person, given their allergies and other related information.
This card can also be used for everyday activities: Heading to the movies? Doing some shopping? Show your Town of Hempstead Senior I.D. Card and take advantage of great discounts available to seniors.
So how can you get one?
For seniors who wish to participate in the program, the Town Clerk's office will provide them with easy-to-read information forms. The data is then immediately transferred onto small, wallet-sized identification cards and a larger 8" by 8" document that may be displayed on the senior's refrigerator door. The town is providing this service for free, and no records are kept by the town once an I.D. card has been created.
One of the great benefits of this program is that seniors no longer have to wait on long, slow-moving lines somewhere to get an identification card. Town Clerk staff will travel to libraries, senior centers and senior clubs to provide this service on location. It takes just a few minutes to create a Senior I.D. Card that will provide years of benefits for seniors.
"We encourage our seniors in the Town of Hempstead to take advantage of this great program," said Bonilla. "It's fast, it's simple and best of all, it's free!"
Supervisor Murray would like to thank Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, Department of Senior Enrichment Commissioner Johanna Scarlata, and the staff at the Wantagh Senior Center for their assistance in organizing today's event.
"What's more convenient than having your personal information, physicians' contacts and emergency numbers all in the palm of your hand?" said Murray. "We in the town are happy to provide this free service for our seniors."
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Spraying for West Nile to Begin
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting ground treatment for West Nile Virus. In an attempt to protect the residents of Nassau County, spraying will begin immediately. Commands shall be advised of the schedule. Weather permitting the current schedule for ground treatment by truck is as follows:
Tuesday, September 20th, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Plainedge, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Plainview, Hicksville and Levittown
Wednesday, September 21st, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Malverne, Lakeview, Franklin Square and West Hempstead
Thursday, September 22nd, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of West Hempstead, Valley Stream and North Valley Stream
Alternate Dates: Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th
For additional information please call the West Nile Virus Treatment Hotline at 1-888-844-8657 on the days the treatment is scheduled between the hours of 0900 – 0001 hours.
The US Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation do not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control treatment. Individuals, especially pregnant women and children, should remain inside during the treatment and for about thirty (30) minutes afterwards. In addition, individuals may minimize exposure by closing their doors and windows, turning window fans off, setting the air conditioner to maximum and re-circulate to avoid any unnecessary exposure. Keep children’s toys indoors, cover fish ponds during spraying. Keep pets indoors, as well as their food, water dishes and toys.
Tuesday, September 20th, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, North Massapequa, Plainedge, Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Plainview, Hicksville and Levittown
Wednesday, September 21st, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Malverne, Lakeview, Franklin Square and West Hempstead
Thursday, September 22nd, 1900 – 0200 hours
Sections of West Hempstead, Valley Stream and North Valley Stream
Alternate Dates: Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th
For additional information please call the West Nile Virus Treatment Hotline at 1-888-844-8657 on the days the treatment is scheduled between the hours of 0900 – 0001 hours.
The US Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation do not require relocating or taking special precautions during mosquito control treatment. Individuals, especially pregnant women and children, should remain inside during the treatment and for about thirty (30) minutes afterwards. In addition, individuals may minimize exposure by closing their doors and windows, turning window fans off, setting the air conditioner to maximum and re-circulate to avoid any unnecessary exposure. Keep children’s toys indoors, cover fish ponds during spraying. Keep pets indoors, as well as their food, water dishes and toys.
Envision Valley Stream Next General Meeting
The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Monday, September 26 at 7:30pm at Sip This (64 Rockaway Ave between W. Lincoln Ave and W. Fairview Ave). The meeting will be focused on the commercial/downtown component of our Community Vision Plan. We will also be providing an update on the Rockaway Revitalization Plan as well as sharing some exciting news in regards to Rockaway Avenue and our community. We hope to see you there and we look forward to your input.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
See Something, Say Something
Nassau In State Of Heightened Awareness
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter held a news conference today to discuss the state of heightened awareness here in Nassau County. As a direct result of the terror threat, the NCPD has stepped up its uniformed and plain clothes patrols, especially at our train stations and shopping malls.
“Our police department is a leader in the Secure Cities Program which coordinates all law enforcement in the Metro area,” said County Executive Mangano. “As the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack on our nation approaches, all should know that the Nassau County Police Department has been preparing to secure our County for many weeks.”
Residents can do their part by participating in the See Something, Say Something Campaign. For example: you know your neighbors, you know the vehicles that belong on your block and in your area, if you see something suspicious, say something! If you notice any individuals who appear suspicious, such as being overdressed for the weather or hiding something under their clothes, say something! If you see unattended packages or notice strange odors, say something! If you see someone suspicious drawing diagrams or maps, using binoculars, night vision devices or taking photographs and videos in unusual places, say something!
“I cannot stress this enough,” said County Executive Mangano. “Help us, help you. If you see something, say something by calling 911.”
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter held a news conference today to discuss the state of heightened awareness here in Nassau County. As a direct result of the terror threat, the NCPD has stepped up its uniformed and plain clothes patrols, especially at our train stations and shopping malls.
“Our police department is a leader in the Secure Cities Program which coordinates all law enforcement in the Metro area,” said County Executive Mangano. “As the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack on our nation approaches, all should know that the Nassau County Police Department has been preparing to secure our County for many weeks.”
Residents can do their part by participating in the See Something, Say Something Campaign. For example: you know your neighbors, you know the vehicles that belong on your block and in your area, if you see something suspicious, say something! If you notice any individuals who appear suspicious, such as being overdressed for the weather or hiding something under their clothes, say something! If you see unattended packages or notice strange odors, say something! If you see someone suspicious drawing diagrams or maps, using binoculars, night vision devices or taking photographs and videos in unusual places, say something!
“I cannot stress this enough,” said County Executive Mangano. “Help us, help you. If you see something, say something by calling 911.”
Thursday, September 8, 2011
School Bus Safety Tips
It’s back to school time and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter would like to issue some school bus safety tips for students and motorists.
Some facts about school bus safety are as follows:
· The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus.
· Pedestrian fatalities (while loading and unloading school buses) account for approximately three times as many school bus-related fatalities, when compared to school bus occupant fatalities.
· The loading and unloading area is called the "Danger Zone".
· The "Danger Zone" is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver (ten feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too high to see a child, ten feet on either side of the bus where a child may be in the driver's blind spot, and the area behind the school bus).
· More than half of the pedestrian fatalities in school bus-related crashes are children between 5 and 7 years old in 1999.
Young children are most likely to be struck because they:
· Hurry to get on and off the bus
· Act before they think and have little experience with traffic
· Assume motorists will see them and will wait for them to cross the street
· Don't always stay within the bus driver's sight
· Studies have shown that many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses that are loading/unloading students.
Students riding a school bus should always:
· Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
· Stand at least 5 giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road.
· Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says its okay before stepping onto the bus.
· Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when exiting the bus.
· Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus.
· Walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead.
· Be sure the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
· Stop at the edge of the bus and look left-right-left before crossing.
· Tell the bus driver if you drop something beside the bus. Should you try to pick it up, the bus driver may not see you and drive into you.
During the school bus ride:
· Always sit fully in the seat and face forward
· DO NOT distract the driver
· Never stand on a moving bus
· Obey the driver
· Speak in a low voice
· NEVER stick anything out the window -- arms, legs, head, book bags, etc.
Motorists Should:
· Be aware it is illegal in every state to pass a school bus stopped to load/unload students.
Know and understand laws governing motorist's driving behavior near a school bus.
Learn the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert motorists if they are going to stop to load/unload students.
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has
stopped, and that children are getting on or off. Motorists MUST stop their cars.
· Begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn and the bus begins to move.
· Watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking about getting there safely.
Slow Down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops.
· Be Alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
Some facts about school bus safety are as follows:
· The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus.
· Pedestrian fatalities (while loading and unloading school buses) account for approximately three times as many school bus-related fatalities, when compared to school bus occupant fatalities.
· The loading and unloading area is called the "Danger Zone".
· The "Danger Zone" is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver (ten feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too high to see a child, ten feet on either side of the bus where a child may be in the driver's blind spot, and the area behind the school bus).
· More than half of the pedestrian fatalities in school bus-related crashes are children between 5 and 7 years old in 1999.
Young children are most likely to be struck because they:
· Hurry to get on and off the bus
· Act before they think and have little experience with traffic
· Assume motorists will see them and will wait for them to cross the street
· Don't always stay within the bus driver's sight
· Studies have shown that many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses that are loading/unloading students.
Students riding a school bus should always:
· Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
· Stand at least 5 giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road.
· Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says its okay before stepping onto the bus.
· Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when exiting the bus.
· Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus.
· Walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead.
· Be sure the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
· Stop at the edge of the bus and look left-right-left before crossing.
· Tell the bus driver if you drop something beside the bus. Should you try to pick it up, the bus driver may not see you and drive into you.
During the school bus ride:
· Always sit fully in the seat and face forward
· DO NOT distract the driver
· Never stand on a moving bus
· Obey the driver
· Speak in a low voice
· NEVER stick anything out the window -- arms, legs, head, book bags, etc.
Motorists Should:
· Be aware it is illegal in every state to pass a school bus stopped to load/unload students.
Know and understand laws governing motorist's driving behavior near a school bus.
Learn the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert motorists if they are going to stop to load/unload students.
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has
stopped, and that children are getting on or off. Motorists MUST stop their cars.
· Begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn and the bus begins to move.
· Watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking about getting there safely.
Slow Down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops.
· Be Alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
New York State Police Issue Computer Virus Warning
New York State Police are cautioning all residents not to open any emails claiming to be from "uniform traffic ticket", warning the emails contain a computer virus. The emails pretend to be from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or New York State Police. It asks recipients to open the attached zip file supposedly a copy of the ticket fill it out and send it to a town court. It might contain the subject line "UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET" and says "the person described above is charged as follows" The ticket lists the time as 7:25 a.m., the date of the offense as July 5 and describes the violation as "speed over 55 zone." It also says to plead, print out the enclosed ticket and send it to town court, Chatam Hall, P.O. Box 117" The public is being asked not to forward these emails to state or local police.
If someone does open the attachment, he or she should update and run antivirus software and take steps to make sure the the computer is secure.
If someone does open the attachment, he or she should update and run antivirus software and take steps to make sure the the computer is secure.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Envision Valley Stream General Meeting
We're back. Did you miss us? Our last two events were spectacular. In June, we had an amazing general meeting where members of the Nassau County Planning Commission spoke to a packed house. It was a proud moment for us because you all came out in force and showed them that Envision Valley Stream is a real organization, and not to be ignored.
In July, we had our second annual Art in the Park festival. It was bigger and better than the first year--again, thanks to you.
Please come join us on Monday, August 29 at 7:30pm at Sip This (a new business at 64 Rockaway Ave - between W. Fairview Avenue and W. Lincoln Avenue) for our general meeting. The goal of this month's meeting is to focus on our community vision plan, particularly the residential component. Please make every effort to attend. As always, we'd love to see you.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
In July, we had our second annual Art in the Park festival. It was bigger and better than the first year--again, thanks to you.
Please come join us on Monday, August 29 at 7:30pm at Sip This (a new business at 64 Rockaway Ave - between W. Fairview Avenue and W. Lincoln Avenue) for our general meeting. The goal of this month's meeting is to focus on our community vision plan, particularly the residential component. Please make every effort to attend. As always, we'd love to see you.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Hurricane Preparedness Video Please Share
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Fifth Precinct POP Unit Officers Reassigned
As you might have read in this weeks Newsday, all POP Units of the Nassau County Police Department have been severely cut. Officers have been reassigned to other positions in the Department.
It has been a humbling experience to have worked with the Officers of the 5th Precinct POP Unit. POP stands for Problem Oriented Policing. The 5th Precinct POP Unit consisted of 4 officers and one supervisor who handle quality of life issues and work very closely with the schools and community. The Unit is now down to one officer and one Supervisor.
I didn’t realize the scope of their jobs until I began working with them to produce this Blog as a tool to increase communication with the schools and community.
Our POP Unit Officers care for the students they encounter. As parents themselves they bring a genuine concern for the youth of our area.
Our officers have direct contact with the Superintendent’s and Principal’s of each school, in each School District, often exchanging cell phone numbers to be available on a minutes notice. When any need would arise for a student to be helped, these officers are known to diffuse the situation with a personal response to help the student and advisor for the best possible outcome.
Our officers attend many community meetings and sometimes became members of our local community organizations themselves such as Sgt. Grimm who is a Board Member of the Gateway Youth Outreach. He helped to start a program to help children everyday afterschool to study, tutor and help with homework. Other officers have joined the Valley Stream Youth Council and Envision Valley Stream a grassroots effort started by young adults living in Valley Stream. Helping to keep us informed of local Police Activity, officers also provided a voice for our concerns reporting it back to the precinct commander for further evaluation.
They lecture and educate our students and PTA’s. Speak at Civic Meetings, to local business and church groups.
Our officers present Scouting Awards to the local youth whose hard work and efforts have earned them the Highest Awards in Scouting the Girl Scout Gold Award and Boy Scout Eagle Award. They encourage the scouts to be a vital part of the fabric of our community.
Our Officers provide Prom Enforcement ensuring all limo drivers have and enforce a no alcohol or drug policy in their vehicles.
Our Fifth Precinct POP Unit also leads a NCPD Explorers Group. Exploring is an education and experience based program designed to help young people develop into mature, caring and responsible adults. With the guidance of the POP Advisors, area youth are mentored in life skills and are given the opportunity to participate in numerous law enforcement experiences and training sessions. The explorers are routinely involved in competitions that take place at venues throughout the country and that test their skills against other Law Enforcement Explorers. Local competitions are held with such groups as the New York City’s Explorers and US Customs.
Exploring helps foster positive relationships among the Police Department, its officers and local youth. It builds an avenue for public/ private partnerships that provides a means to support our mission to protect and serve. As individuals, the youth involved give back to their community by completing hundreds of hours of community service each year. They become role models for their peers and friends and serve as catalysts for positive police relations in our communities.
In this ever-competitive world in which our children find it increasingly difficult to gain acceptance to the college or university of their choice, having the experience of Exploring on their resumes may very well be the unique qualification to help them gain entrance into their college of choice.
Our Officers work closely with the Social Service Department, visiting the homeless and making sure they are cared for by providing a place to go, food or money sometimes out of their own pocket.
Our Officers run Project 21 which visits local establishments who sell alcohol and tobacco and make sure they are not selling to any one under 21. Our officers have established relationships with Consumer Affairs Department, Town of Hempstead Building Dept., Valley Stream Code Enforcement, Probation and Parole Dept., to help clean up establishments that are selling cigerettes or alcohol to minors or known drug houses.
Our officers work with NCPD Crossing Guards to oversee the creation of future crossings and provide back up for Guards who need their support.
They are a fine group of officers whose passion, courage and dedication has served our community in so many ways for many years. I truly wish them all well. Their service to Nassau County Fifth Precinct is priceless.
It has been a humbling experience to have worked with the Officers of the 5th Precinct POP Unit. POP stands for Problem Oriented Policing. The 5th Precinct POP Unit consisted of 4 officers and one supervisor who handle quality of life issues and work very closely with the schools and community. The Unit is now down to one officer and one Supervisor.
I didn’t realize the scope of their jobs until I began working with them to produce this Blog as a tool to increase communication with the schools and community.
Our POP Unit Officers care for the students they encounter. As parents themselves they bring a genuine concern for the youth of our area.
Our officers have direct contact with the Superintendent’s and Principal’s of each school, in each School District, often exchanging cell phone numbers to be available on a minutes notice. When any need would arise for a student to be helped, these officers are known to diffuse the situation with a personal response to help the student and advisor for the best possible outcome.
Our officers attend many community meetings and sometimes became members of our local community organizations themselves such as Sgt. Grimm who is a Board Member of the Gateway Youth Outreach. He helped to start a program to help children everyday afterschool to study, tutor and help with homework. Other officers have joined the Valley Stream Youth Council and Envision Valley Stream a grassroots effort started by young adults living in Valley Stream. Helping to keep us informed of local Police Activity, officers also provided a voice for our concerns reporting it back to the precinct commander for further evaluation.
They lecture and educate our students and PTA’s. Speak at Civic Meetings, to local business and church groups.
Our officers present Scouting Awards to the local youth whose hard work and efforts have earned them the Highest Awards in Scouting the Girl Scout Gold Award and Boy Scout Eagle Award. They encourage the scouts to be a vital part of the fabric of our community.
Our Officers provide Prom Enforcement ensuring all limo drivers have and enforce a no alcohol or drug policy in their vehicles.
Our Fifth Precinct POP Unit also leads a NCPD Explorers Group. Exploring is an education and experience based program designed to help young people develop into mature, caring and responsible adults. With the guidance of the POP Advisors, area youth are mentored in life skills and are given the opportunity to participate in numerous law enforcement experiences and training sessions. The explorers are routinely involved in competitions that take place at venues throughout the country and that test their skills against other Law Enforcement Explorers. Local competitions are held with such groups as the New York City’s Explorers and US Customs.
Exploring helps foster positive relationships among the Police Department, its officers and local youth. It builds an avenue for public/ private partnerships that provides a means to support our mission to protect and serve. As individuals, the youth involved give back to their community by completing hundreds of hours of community service each year. They become role models for their peers and friends and serve as catalysts for positive police relations in our communities.
In this ever-competitive world in which our children find it increasingly difficult to gain acceptance to the college or university of their choice, having the experience of Exploring on their resumes may very well be the unique qualification to help them gain entrance into their college of choice.
Our Officers work closely with the Social Service Department, visiting the homeless and making sure they are cared for by providing a place to go, food or money sometimes out of their own pocket.
Our Officers run Project 21 which visits local establishments who sell alcohol and tobacco and make sure they are not selling to any one under 21. Our officers have established relationships with Consumer Affairs Department, Town of Hempstead Building Dept., Valley Stream Code Enforcement, Probation and Parole Dept., to help clean up establishments that are selling cigerettes or alcohol to minors or known drug houses.
Our officers work with NCPD Crossing Guards to oversee the creation of future crossings and provide back up for Guards who need their support.
They are a fine group of officers whose passion, courage and dedication has served our community in so many ways for many years. I truly wish them all well. Their service to Nassau County Fifth Precinct is priceless.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Envision Valley Stream
We have a lot to talk about this month. We hope to see you at our next meeting on Wednesday, June 29th at 7:30pm in the Field House at Firemen's Field (intersection of Albermarle Avenue and E. Fenimore Street).
We will be having a guest speaker from that Nassau County Planning Commission who will speak about the 2010 Draft Nassau County Master Plan. Our speaker will specifically address how Valley Stream fits into the plan and what recommendations are being made for our community. You can view a copy of the 2010 Draft Master Plan at this link. This is a rare opportunity to get to ask questions of someone from the Planning Commission.
Last but not least, please contact Envision Valley Stream if you are interested in purchasing a produce or meat share from Smyler's Farm. EVS is organizing a Valley Stream Community Supported Agriculture in which shareholders would receive organic and local produce and or meat once a week for the duration of the subscribed season. Time is running out so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in purchasing a half share or full share. You can take a look at your options, prices, and find example shares on their website: http://www.smylersfarm.com/options.html. We need 25 shares in order to make this work. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
We will be having a guest speaker from that Nassau County Planning Commission who will speak about the 2010 Draft Nassau County Master Plan. Our speaker will specifically address how Valley Stream fits into the plan and what recommendations are being made for our community. You can view a copy of the 2010 Draft Master Plan at this link. This is a rare opportunity to get to ask questions of someone from the Planning Commission.
Last but not least, please contact Envision Valley Stream if you are interested in purchasing a produce or meat share from Smyler's Farm. EVS is organizing a Valley Stream Community Supported Agriculture in which shareholders would receive organic and local produce and or meat once a week for the duration of the subscribed season. Time is running out so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in purchasing a half share or full share. You can take a look at your options, prices, and find example shares on their website: http://www.smylersfarm.com/options.html. We need 25 shares in order to make this work. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Friday, June 3, 2011
Water Safety
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter would like to remind county residents that water safety is something that all parents should be aware of. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury related death among children ages 1 - 14. It can happen very quickly and in less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of water, so filled bathtubs, swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and even buckets of water and sinks can be dangerous.
To reduce your child's risk of drowning:
Home
Never leave a small child unattended in the bath. If you must answer the telephone or door, don't rely on an older sibling to watch the child, bring the younger child with you.
Never leave a small child unattended near a bucket filled with any amount of water or other liquid.
Never use a bathtub seat with suction cups. The seat can overturn and flip a baby headfirst into the water.
Install a toilet-lid locking device or keep bathroom doors closed at all times. (Or you may want to install a doorknob cover.)
Pool
Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. An adult who knows CPR should actively supervise children at all times.
Practice ‘touch supervision’ with children younger than 5 years. This means that the adult is within an arm's length of the child at all times.
If you are planning a pool party, consider hiring a certified lifeguard to supervise those who will be in the pool.
Put up a fence to separate your house from the pool. Most young children who drown in pools wander out of the house and fall into the pool. Install a fence at least 4 feet high around the pool. This fence will completely separate the pool from the house and play area of the yard. Use gates that self-close and self-latch, with latches higher than your children's reach.
Keep rescue equipment (such as a shepherd's hook or life preserver) and a telephone by the pool.
Do not use air-filled "swimming aids" as a substitute for approved life vests.
Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren't tempted to reach for them.
After the children are done swimming, secure the pool so they can't get back into it.
A power safety cover that meets the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) may add to the protection of your children but should not be used in place of the fence between your house and the pool. Even fencing around your pool and using a power safety cover will not prevent all drowning.
Drain Entrapment occurs when part of a child’s body becomes attached to a drain because of the powerful suction of a pool or hot tub filtration system. The powerful suction can trap a child underwater or cause internal injuries. It can also occur when a child’s hair, swimsuit or jewelry becomes entangled in the drain. In 2007, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act made it illegal to manufacture, distribute or sell drain covers that do not adhere to the standards for anti-entrapment safety set by the Consumer Product and Safety Commission.
Warn your children about the dangers of drain entrapment, and teach them never to play near a pool drain, with or without a cover.
Pin up long hair when in the water and remove loose parts of swimsuits and loose jewelry that can get ensnared.
Equip pools and hot tubs with an anti-entrapment drain cover and an approved safety vacuum release system and regularly check that drain covers are secure and have no cracks. Flat drain covers can be replaced with dome-shaped ones.
Be aware of public wading pools with missing or broken drain covers. Small children have direct access to the bottom drain in wading pools and sitting on open drains can cause serious internal organ damage.
Remember, teaching your child how to swim DOES NOT mean your child is safe in water. Most young children who drown in swimming pools were last seen in the home, had only been missing from sight for a matter of minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time. There is no substitute for active adult supervision to prevent drowning.
To reduce your child's risk of drowning:
Home
Never leave a small child unattended in the bath. If you must answer the telephone or door, don't rely on an older sibling to watch the child, bring the younger child with you.
Never leave a small child unattended near a bucket filled with any amount of water or other liquid.
Never use a bathtub seat with suction cups. The seat can overturn and flip a baby headfirst into the water.
Install a toilet-lid locking device or keep bathroom doors closed at all times. (Or you may want to install a doorknob cover.)
Pool
Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. An adult who knows CPR should actively supervise children at all times.
Practice ‘touch supervision’ with children younger than 5 years. This means that the adult is within an arm's length of the child at all times.
If you are planning a pool party, consider hiring a certified lifeguard to supervise those who will be in the pool.
Put up a fence to separate your house from the pool. Most young children who drown in pools wander out of the house and fall into the pool. Install a fence at least 4 feet high around the pool. This fence will completely separate the pool from the house and play area of the yard. Use gates that self-close and self-latch, with latches higher than your children's reach.
Keep rescue equipment (such as a shepherd's hook or life preserver) and a telephone by the pool.
Do not use air-filled "swimming aids" as a substitute for approved life vests.
Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren't tempted to reach for them.
After the children are done swimming, secure the pool so they can't get back into it.
A power safety cover that meets the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) may add to the protection of your children but should not be used in place of the fence between your house and the pool. Even fencing around your pool and using a power safety cover will not prevent all drowning.
Drain Entrapment occurs when part of a child’s body becomes attached to a drain because of the powerful suction of a pool or hot tub filtration system. The powerful suction can trap a child underwater or cause internal injuries. It can also occur when a child’s hair, swimsuit or jewelry becomes entangled in the drain. In 2007, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act made it illegal to manufacture, distribute or sell drain covers that do not adhere to the standards for anti-entrapment safety set by the Consumer Product and Safety Commission.
Warn your children about the dangers of drain entrapment, and teach them never to play near a pool drain, with or without a cover.
Pin up long hair when in the water and remove loose parts of swimsuits and loose jewelry that can get ensnared.
Equip pools and hot tubs with an anti-entrapment drain cover and an approved safety vacuum release system and regularly check that drain covers are secure and have no cracks. Flat drain covers can be replaced with dome-shaped ones.
Be aware of public wading pools with missing or broken drain covers. Small children have direct access to the bottom drain in wading pools and sitting on open drains can cause serious internal organ damage.
Remember, teaching your child how to swim DOES NOT mean your child is safe in water. Most young children who drown in swimming pools were last seen in the home, had only been missing from sight for a matter of minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time. There is no substitute for active adult supervision to prevent drowning.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Silver Alert
The Silver Alert Program has been established in order to disseminate immediate information to local media, hospitals and other organizations when a senior citizen or other individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive disorders goes missing.
JEAN R WHITE
VALLEY STREAM , NY 11580
Age 70
Race AFRICAN AMERICAN
Sex F
Height 5'06''
Weight 135 LBS
Language ENGLISH
HAS DEMENTIA
MISSING HAS DEMENTIA AND IS AN AVID WALKER.
LAST SEEN AT 54 GATES AVE, VALLEY STREAM ON 5/30/2011 AT 01:00 WEARING GREEN SHIRT, PINK PAJAMA BOTTOMS, BLK SHOES TRAVELING UNKNOWN BY FOOT
JEAN R WHITE
VALLEY STREAM , NY 11580
Age 70
Race AFRICAN AMERICAN
Sex F
Height 5'06''
Weight 135 LBS
Language ENGLISH
HAS DEMENTIA
MISSING HAS DEMENTIA AND IS AN AVID WALKER.
LAST SEEN AT 54 GATES AVE, VALLEY STREAM ON 5/30/2011 AT 01:00 WEARING GREEN SHIRT, PINK PAJAMA BOTTOMS, BLK SHOES TRAVELING UNKNOWN BY FOOT
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Envision Valley Stream
Envision Valley Stream's second annual Art in the Park and Boutique Craft Fair is quickly approaching. The event will take place Saturday, July 16 at the Valley Stream Village Green (60 Verona Place) from 10AM to 5PM. If you or someone you know would like to exhibit artwork or sell crafts please register at our website www.EnvisionValleyStream.org or feel free to contact me at 516-792-1246.
Buckle Up New York
Nassau County Police Department to Participate in
“Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket”
This initiative will consist of high visibility enforcement, targeting occupant restraint non-compliance. A zero tolerance policy for such violations will apply. The goal of the program is to increase safety belt and child seat usage in an effort to reduce serious injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Prom Night Safety Tips
COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANGANO AND ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER KRUMPTER ISSUE PROM NIGHT SAFETY TIPS
It’s that time of year again, Prom Season. Far too often situations get out of hand on what should be an enjoyable and memorable night for high school students in Nassau County. In an effort to keep Nassau residents safe, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are issuing Prom Night Safety Tips for parents and teens. “I urge all residents involved in this upcoming prom season to review these tips,” said Commissioner Krumpter.
Tips for Parents:
Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child.
Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions that have been approved by the school?
Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss the events for pre and post prom parties with other parents.
Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving. New York State law mandates arrest and license revocation/suspension of any person under twenty-one driving with .02% or more Blood Alcohol Content (One Drink!)
Talk with your child about the dangers of club drugs, warning signs and who to notify for assistance.
Pre-plan and role-play answers that your child can use to get out of uncomfortable situations (e.g. offered alcohol, getting a ride from an intoxicated driver, unwanted sexual advances, etc.)
Discuss guidelines and a curfew. Discuss the consequences of violating these rules.
Discuss travel plans, use a reputable limousine service that will not allow a person to bring, serve or introduce alcohol into the vehicle.
Know who is driving to the prom and who will be a passenger. Limit the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver distractions.
Know the location of post prom parties and who is sponsoring them.
Talk to your teenager about the serious dangers and consequences of underage drinking and driving.
If your child’s plans change, confirm the change with the parents of other children.
Remind your child that you are there for them, if they need a ride home or to an after prom affair.
Tips for Teens:
Alcohol is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one. Underage drinking is illegal and can result in arrest, injury, or worse.
Don’t let friends drink and drive.
Plan ahead – make sure you have a safe plan for prom night.
Discuss your plans with your friends; remind each other about responsible decision-making and confronting peer pressure.
Do not accept any drinks from someone you do not know. If you leave your drink, discard it and get a new one.
Do not leave your possessions unattended.
Learn the warning signs for alcohol poisoning and drug intoxication, contact 911 for assistance and immediate treatment.
Take extra money or have a responsible person available for transportation for a safe ride home or in case an emergency arises.
Remember to charge your cell phone and have it with you.
Know where you are and where you are going; keep your parents and friends informed.
Trust your instincts, if you feel endangered or uncomfortable, leave immediately.
Intoxication by alcohol or drugs can lead to poor judgment and dangerous situations.
Remember to contact your parents if your plans change.
Practice and discuss answers you can use to get out of uncomfortable situations.
Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has drugs or weapons. It is dangerous and everyone in the car is at risk of getting arrested.
It is illegal to alter your drivers’ license or any other form of government identifications.
Police Initiatives:
Intensive patrol near establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
Random License Premise checks conducted by Patrol Supervisors.
It’s that time of year again, Prom Season. Far too often situations get out of hand on what should be an enjoyable and memorable night for high school students in Nassau County. In an effort to keep Nassau residents safe, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are issuing Prom Night Safety Tips for parents and teens. “I urge all residents involved in this upcoming prom season to review these tips,” said Commissioner Krumpter.
Tips for Parents:
Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child.
Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site functions that have been approved by the school?
Know who your child is attending the prom with and discuss the events for pre and post prom parties with other parents.
Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving. New York State law mandates arrest and license revocation/suspension of any person under twenty-one driving with .02% or more Blood Alcohol Content (One Drink!)
Talk with your child about the dangers of club drugs, warning signs and who to notify for assistance.
Pre-plan and role-play answers that your child can use to get out of uncomfortable situations (e.g. offered alcohol, getting a ride from an intoxicated driver, unwanted sexual advances, etc.)
Discuss guidelines and a curfew. Discuss the consequences of violating these rules.
Discuss travel plans, use a reputable limousine service that will not allow a person to bring, serve or introduce alcohol into the vehicle.
Know who is driving to the prom and who will be a passenger. Limit the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver distractions.
Know the location of post prom parties and who is sponsoring them.
Talk to your teenager about the serious dangers and consequences of underage drinking and driving.
If your child’s plans change, confirm the change with the parents of other children.
Remind your child that you are there for them, if they need a ride home or to an after prom affair.
Tips for Teens:
Alcohol is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one. Underage drinking is illegal and can result in arrest, injury, or worse.
Don’t let friends drink and drive.
Plan ahead – make sure you have a safe plan for prom night.
Discuss your plans with your friends; remind each other about responsible decision-making and confronting peer pressure.
Do not accept any drinks from someone you do not know. If you leave your drink, discard it and get a new one.
Do not leave your possessions unattended.
Learn the warning signs for alcohol poisoning and drug intoxication, contact 911 for assistance and immediate treatment.
Take extra money or have a responsible person available for transportation for a safe ride home or in case an emergency arises.
Remember to charge your cell phone and have it with you.
Know where you are and where you are going; keep your parents and friends informed.
Trust your instincts, if you feel endangered or uncomfortable, leave immediately.
Intoxication by alcohol or drugs can lead to poor judgment and dangerous situations.
Remember to contact your parents if your plans change.
Practice and discuss answers you can use to get out of uncomfortable situations.
Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has drugs or weapons. It is dangerous and everyone in the car is at risk of getting arrested.
It is illegal to alter your drivers’ license or any other form of government identifications.
Police Initiatives:
Intensive patrol near establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
Random License Premise checks conducted by Patrol Supervisors.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Silver Alert
NORTH BELLMORE , N.Y. 11710
SMT: SCARS ON BOTH ARMS FROM PRIOR SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
ANDREA
Age 16
Race WHITE NON-HISPANIC
Sex F
Height 4'11''
Weight 95 LBS
Hair BLONDE
Eyes BLUE
Language ENGLISH
LAST SEEN AT 2528 LINCOLN BLVD BELLMORE ON 5/10/2011 AT 18:00 WEARING BLK HOODIE, BLUE JEANS, AND FLIP FLOPS (SANDALS) TRAVELING UNKNOWN BY ON FOOT
Thursday, April 14, 2011
NCPD Annual Open House Invitation
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
1490 FRANKLIN AVENUE
Between 14th and 15th Streets
Mineola, New York
Wednesday, May 18th 2011
thru
Friday, May 20th 2011
From: 9:30 A.M. -2:30 P.M.
EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDE:
THE POLICE MUSEUM, BOMB SQUAD, BUREAU OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS,
MOUNTED UNIT, HIGHWAY PATROL BUREAU, EMERGENCY SERVICE BUREAU,
POLICE ACADEMY, CANINE UNIT, CRIME SCENE SEARCH, TRAFFIC SAFETY,
AVIATION AND MARINE BUREAU, EMERGENCY AMBULANCE BUREAU,
COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, AND DETENTION AREA
ALL ARE WELCOME
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
FOR INFORMATION CALL
(516) 573-7135
EDWARD P MANGANO COUNTY EXECUTIVE
THOMAS C KRUMPTER ACTING COMMISSIONER
86 YEARS OF SERVICE
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Move Over Law Enforcement
“AMBROSE – SEARLES MOVE OVER ACT”
The Nassau County Police Department’s Highway Patrol Bureau will be beginning a two week enforcement detail of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1144-a, the Ambrose – Searles Move Over Act that requires motorists to change lanes when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. This detail will run from Sunday April 10th, 2011 through April 22, 2011.
1144-a. Operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle.
Every operator of a motor vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency vehicle which is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder or any portion of such highway and such authorized emergency vehicle is displaying one or more red or combination red and white lights pursuant to the provisions of paragraph two of subdivision forty-one of section three hundred seventy-five of this chapter. For operators of motor vehicles on parkways or controlled access highways, such due care shall include, but not be limited to, moving from a lane which contains or is immediately adjacent to the shoulder where such authorized emergency vehicle displaying one or more red or combination red and white lights pursuant to the provisions of paragraph two of subdivision forty-one of section three hundred seventy-five of this chapter is parked, stopped or standing to another lane, provided that such movement otherwise complies with the requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to, the provisions of sections eleven hundred ten of this title and eleven hundred twenty-eight of this title.
Authorized emergency vehicle. Every ambulance, police vehicle, fire vehicle, civil emergency vehicle, emergency ambulance service vehicle, environmental response vehicle, sanitation patrol vehicle, hazardous materials vehicle, and ordnance disposal vehicle of the armed services of the United States.
The Nassau County Police Department’s Highway Patrol Bureau will be beginning a two week enforcement detail of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1144-a, the Ambrose – Searles Move Over Act that requires motorists to change lanes when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle. This detail will run from Sunday April 10th, 2011 through April 22, 2011.
1144-a. Operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle.
Every operator of a motor vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency vehicle which is parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder or any portion of such highway and such authorized emergency vehicle is displaying one or more red or combination red and white lights pursuant to the provisions of paragraph two of subdivision forty-one of section three hundred seventy-five of this chapter. For operators of motor vehicles on parkways or controlled access highways, such due care shall include, but not be limited to, moving from a lane which contains or is immediately adjacent to the shoulder where such authorized emergency vehicle displaying one or more red or combination red and white lights pursuant to the provisions of paragraph two of subdivision forty-one of section three hundred seventy-five of this chapter is parked, stopped or standing to another lane, provided that such movement otherwise complies with the requirements of this chapter including, but not limited to, the provisions of sections eleven hundred ten of this title and eleven hundred twenty-eight of this title.
Authorized emergency vehicle. Every ambulance, police vehicle, fire vehicle, civil emergency vehicle, emergency ambulance service vehicle, environmental response vehicle, sanitation patrol vehicle, hazardous materials vehicle, and ordnance disposal vehicle of the armed services of the United States.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Safety Tips for Safeguarding Your Property
Here are a few tips regarding the ongoing problem we have seen regarding the theft and robberies of I- Pods and cell phones. This crime has been on the rise and is becoming a growing concern.
Here are a few safety tips in safeguarding your property and more importantly yourself:
· When walking try not to have your earphones in. This is a hazard walking across the street since car horns and sirens cannot be heard. This is also an obvious sign that you are in possession of an electronic device. This makes you more vulnerable as a target since you cannot hear someone approaching.
· While talking or texting on your cell phone in public, try to keep conversations short, for this again shows you’re in possession of one and again makes you vulnerable as a target to anyone approaching. Most cell phones are priced well over 100 dollars and can easily be converted for someone else’s use making them untraceable.
· Most of these crimes are done by large groups and not one on one. So be aware of large groups. Put your I Pod or cell phone away when being approached or walking by large groups because you are advertising.
· If you are a victim please notify 911, state your location and pertinent information i.e. race, age, what they were wearing, their direction of travel, type of phone stolen.
· If physical force is used this is considered a robbery which is a felony. Please do not put yourself in a bad position, be alert, be vigilante and try to get whatever description you can.
If you would like a representative from the 5th Precinct Police Department to speak to your group or organization please call us at 573- 6570 and any POP officer would be able to assist you.
If you would like to post a comment please click below.
Here are a few safety tips in safeguarding your property and more importantly yourself:
· When walking try not to have your earphones in. This is a hazard walking across the street since car horns and sirens cannot be heard. This is also an obvious sign that you are in possession of an electronic device. This makes you more vulnerable as a target since you cannot hear someone approaching.
· While talking or texting on your cell phone in public, try to keep conversations short, for this again shows you’re in possession of one and again makes you vulnerable as a target to anyone approaching. Most cell phones are priced well over 100 dollars and can easily be converted for someone else’s use making them untraceable.
· Most of these crimes are done by large groups and not one on one. So be aware of large groups. Put your I Pod or cell phone away when being approached or walking by large groups because you are advertising.
· If you are a victim please notify 911, state your location and pertinent information i.e. race, age, what they were wearing, their direction of travel, type of phone stolen.
· If physical force is used this is considered a robbery which is a felony. Please do not put yourself in a bad position, be alert, be vigilante and try to get whatever description you can.
If you would like a representative from the 5th Precinct Police Department to speak to your group or organization please call us at 573- 6570 and any POP officer would be able to assist you.
If you would like to post a comment please click below.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Hempstead Town to Join State Department in Passport Day in the USA
Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla have announced that Hempstead Town will join the State Department in celebrating “Passport Day in the USA,” providing convenient passport application services to U.S. citizens and sharing important information about travel requirements. This special passport event will be held at Hempstead Town Hall on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.
“We want to make sure that everyone interested in traveling outside of the country will have the necessary documents to leave and re-enter the U.S.,” Supervisor Murray said. “Passport Day at Hempstead Town Hall will make it even easier for residents who might not be able to come to Town Hall during the work week to apply for a passport.”
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. American citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.
“As it normally takes between four and six weeks for a passport application to be processed, we recommend that residents plan well in advance of their departure date to avoid a delay as the summer travel season begins,” said Town Clerk Bonilla.
In addition to hosting the Passport Day, Hempstead Town has taken numerous steps to make the process of obtaining a passport easy and convenient. The Town Clerk’s One-Stop Passport Shop provides applications and passport photo services to town residents without an appointment, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To make it easier for groups of travelers to obtain necessary travel documents, the Town Clerk’s Office offers a “Speedy Pass” mobile passport service that brings a mobile passport facility to organizations, teams and clubs who plan to travel abroad.
For information on how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card, visit the town’s web site at www.TOH.LI or call the town’s One-Stop Passport Shop at (516) 812-3100 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Whether you are driving to Canada, cruising to Mexico, or flying to France, you’ll need a passport for any travel adventures outside of the U.S.,” Bonilla concluded. “Be ahead of the crowd and visit the Hempstead Town Clerk’s office to get your passport in time.”
“We want to make sure that everyone interested in traveling outside of the country will have the necessary documents to leave and re-enter the U.S.,” Supervisor Murray said. “Passport Day at Hempstead Town Hall will make it even easier for residents who might not be able to come to Town Hall during the work week to apply for a passport.”
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. American citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.
“As it normally takes between four and six weeks for a passport application to be processed, we recommend that residents plan well in advance of their departure date to avoid a delay as the summer travel season begins,” said Town Clerk Bonilla.
In addition to hosting the Passport Day, Hempstead Town has taken numerous steps to make the process of obtaining a passport easy and convenient. The Town Clerk’s One-Stop Passport Shop provides applications and passport photo services to town residents without an appointment, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To make it easier for groups of travelers to obtain necessary travel documents, the Town Clerk’s Office offers a “Speedy Pass” mobile passport service that brings a mobile passport facility to organizations, teams and clubs who plan to travel abroad.
For information on how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card, visit the town’s web site at www.TOH.LI or call the town’s One-Stop Passport Shop at (516) 812-3100 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
“Whether you are driving to Canada, cruising to Mexico, or flying to France, you’ll need a passport for any travel adventures outside of the U.S.,” Bonilla concluded. “Be ahead of the crowd and visit the Hempstead Town Clerk’s office to get your passport in time.”
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Girl Scouts Teaches Girls to Serve God and Their Country
In Girl Scouting we teach girls to serve God and their country. It’s built right in the Girl Scout Promise and we’ve really been seeing that message in very personal ways the past few weeks.
As our Girl Scouts are currently out and about in the community participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, they often offer our customers the option of contributing cookies to our military personnel overseas through Operation Cookie. Working with our partners at DHL Global, DHL delivers Girl Scout cookies to the Middle East and the military hospitals in Germany. In the past five years, DHL has sent over 600,000 boxes to our service men and women.
A few weekends ago Troop 3674, with Girl Scout Leader Terry Soto, was having a booth sale and a young man came by and gave them $20 as a donation. While the troop had been doing brisk business and getting quite a few donations for Operation Cookie, this was their largest one that day. Terry thanked him and asked why he was making such a generous gift. The young man replied that he had recently returned from the Middle East and that receiving those Girl Scout cookies had meant a lot to him and his buddies.
Not only was it a “taste of home,” it was a reminder that people at home remembered where they were and what they were doing. Terry said the girls in her troop learned a great deal about life that day, far beyond what she would have expected at a cookie booth sale.
Earlier this month, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County was asked by one of our own volunteers if we could be present at the funeral of Arnold Bocksel, a decorated veteran of World War II and a former Japanese Prisoner of War. It was an out of the ordinary request since we did not personally know Mr. Bocksel, but the caller was very intent, so I told her I’d try to find someone in the community to go. The stars aligned and Sharon Haley, chair of Association Volunteers for the Jericho-Syosset Association of Girl Scouts, said that she could attend.
Sharon tells it best in her own words: “Thanks for sending me to pay respects to Mr. Bocksel and his family. Various government offices sent people to express their sympathies to the family and pay their respects. I'm glad I could do the same for Girl Scouts. On a personal note, I didn't need the tissues I brought until they sang 'My Country 'Tis of Thee' at the end of the funeral service. I was overwhelmed by Mr. Bocksel's commitment to God, country and family."
Our girls learn by doing, as do our volunteers. Listening to our veterans we can all learn a great deal. I encourage our readers to reach out to those who are currently serving our country, as well as those who have served before. Ask a veteran to tell you about his/her experiences and what it mean to serve. And, don’t forget to say “thank you” to the veterans and their families. Tell them the Girl Scouts reminded you to.
About Arnold Bocksel
Mr. Bocksel was born in New York, NY and volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Mine Planter Service, Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bay, Philippines as chief engineer, stationed on Corregidor Island, at the entrance of Manila Bay. After Bataan fell to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, and before Corregidor Island fell, fuel stores became too low to continue mine planting operations. Mr. Bocksel recommended to his commanding officer that they might be able to recover fuel from sunken American and Filipino ships. Mr. Bocksel and three others successfully recovered enough fuel to re-supply American ships in the area.
Mr. Bocksel was captured by the Japanese and spent three-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. During that time, according to his son, Mr. Bocksel and a captured priest made communion wafers from their meager, saved, rice rations to celebrate the sacrament of communion with fellow prisoners. Mr. Bocksel's daughter noted in the eulogy that her father lived for each day for three-and-a-half years not knowing if he would survive another day. But, the Lord rewarded him with a long life of 97 years. Mr. Bocksel continued to serve his community and his country by sharing his wartime experiences with others.
Donna Ceravolo, CEO Girl Scouts of Nassau County
As our Girl Scouts are currently out and about in the community participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, they often offer our customers the option of contributing cookies to our military personnel overseas through Operation Cookie. Working with our partners at DHL Global, DHL delivers Girl Scout cookies to the Middle East and the military hospitals in Germany. In the past five years, DHL has sent over 600,000 boxes to our service men and women.
A few weekends ago Troop 3674, with Girl Scout Leader Terry Soto, was having a booth sale and a young man came by and gave them $20 as a donation. While the troop had been doing brisk business and getting quite a few donations for Operation Cookie, this was their largest one that day. Terry thanked him and asked why he was making such a generous gift. The young man replied that he had recently returned from the Middle East and that receiving those Girl Scout cookies had meant a lot to him and his buddies.
Not only was it a “taste of home,” it was a reminder that people at home remembered where they were and what they were doing. Terry said the girls in her troop learned a great deal about life that day, far beyond what she would have expected at a cookie booth sale.
Earlier this month, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County was asked by one of our own volunteers if we could be present at the funeral of Arnold Bocksel, a decorated veteran of World War II and a former Japanese Prisoner of War. It was an out of the ordinary request since we did not personally know Mr. Bocksel, but the caller was very intent, so I told her I’d try to find someone in the community to go. The stars aligned and Sharon Haley, chair of Association Volunteers for the Jericho-Syosset Association of Girl Scouts, said that she could attend.
Sharon tells it best in her own words: “Thanks for sending me to pay respects to Mr. Bocksel and his family. Various government offices sent people to express their sympathies to the family and pay their respects. I'm glad I could do the same for Girl Scouts. On a personal note, I didn't need the tissues I brought until they sang 'My Country 'Tis of Thee' at the end of the funeral service. I was overwhelmed by Mr. Bocksel's commitment to God, country and family."
Our girls learn by doing, as do our volunteers. Listening to our veterans we can all learn a great deal. I encourage our readers to reach out to those who are currently serving our country, as well as those who have served before. Ask a veteran to tell you about his/her experiences and what it mean to serve. And, don’t forget to say “thank you” to the veterans and their families. Tell them the Girl Scouts reminded you to.
About Arnold Bocksel
Mr. Bocksel was born in New York, NY and volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Mine Planter Service, Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bay, Philippines as chief engineer, stationed on Corregidor Island, at the entrance of Manila Bay. After Bataan fell to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, and before Corregidor Island fell, fuel stores became too low to continue mine planting operations. Mr. Bocksel recommended to his commanding officer that they might be able to recover fuel from sunken American and Filipino ships. Mr. Bocksel and three others successfully recovered enough fuel to re-supply American ships in the area.
Mr. Bocksel was captured by the Japanese and spent three-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. During that time, according to his son, Mr. Bocksel and a captured priest made communion wafers from their meager, saved, rice rations to celebrate the sacrament of communion with fellow prisoners. Mr. Bocksel's daughter noted in the eulogy that her father lived for each day for three-and-a-half years not knowing if he would survive another day. But, the Lord rewarded him with a long life of 97 years. Mr. Bocksel continued to serve his community and his country by sharing his wartime experiences with others.
Donna Ceravolo, CEO Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Envision Valley Stream
The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30PM in the Field House at Firemen's Field. We will be reviewing our Community Asset Map, working on a proposal for the dog parks, and discussing our progress with the welcome packet. Your attendance and input at our meetings is invaluable and very much appreciated. Thank you for the continued support.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Congresswoman McCarthy's Annual Blood Drive
Dear Friends,
With a great need for Type O blood looming in the area, I will be hosting my annual blood drive in Garden City on Monday, March 21. Long Island Blood Services will administer the drive, in the organization’s bus in the parking lot of 400 Garden City Plaza between 10:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Blood donors save countless lives every day. Giving blood today may save the life of a child, a parent, or a grandparent tomorrow. While there’s a particular need for Type O right now, we need to help make sure all types of blood will be available to our hospitals and clinics.
Over four million Americans benefit from life-saving blood transfusions every year. I urge you to make an appointment to donate blood to help fulfill this critical need today.
What: Congresswoman McCarthy’s Annual Blood Drive
When: Monday, March 21, 2011
10:45 am – 4:45 pm
Where: Blood Bus, 400 Garden City Plaza Garden City NY 11530
Eligibility: -ID with signature or photo
-Minimum weight of 110 lbs.
-Age 16 – 75 (Age 16 must have parental permission, age 76 and older must have a
doctor’s note)
-Eat well and drink fluids
-No tattoos within past 12 months
RSVP: Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are encouraged
Contact Toby Nussbaum in Rep. McCarthy’s office at (516) 739-3008
With a great need for Type O blood looming in the area, I will be hosting my annual blood drive in Garden City on Monday, March 21. Long Island Blood Services will administer the drive, in the organization’s bus in the parking lot of 400 Garden City Plaza between 10:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Blood donors save countless lives every day. Giving blood today may save the life of a child, a parent, or a grandparent tomorrow. While there’s a particular need for Type O right now, we need to help make sure all types of blood will be available to our hospitals and clinics.
Over four million Americans benefit from life-saving blood transfusions every year. I urge you to make an appointment to donate blood to help fulfill this critical need today.
What: Congresswoman McCarthy’s Annual Blood Drive
When: Monday, March 21, 2011
10:45 am – 4:45 pm
Where: Blood Bus, 400 Garden City Plaza Garden City NY 11530
Eligibility: -ID with signature or photo
-Minimum weight of 110 lbs.
-Age 16 – 75 (Age 16 must have parental permission, age 76 and older must have a
doctor’s note)
-Eat well and drink fluids
-No tattoos within past 12 months
RSVP: Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are encouraged
Contact Toby Nussbaum in Rep. McCarthy’s office at (516) 739-3008
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Application Process Begins for County Summer Recreation Program
Affordable Camp Provides Summer Fun for Children
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County’s Summer Recreation Program is on its way to success with scores of children already signed up to attend. Whether they’re in Cantiague Park, Eisenhower Park, Nickerson Beach Park or Wantagh Park, children attending Nassau County’s Summer Recreation Program can count on real summer fun.
“These beautiful parks provide perfect settings for youngsters to enjoy a range of activities, from recreational sports to arts and crafts,” said Mangano. “This low-cost summer recreation program represents just one of the many steps my administration is taking to enhance the quality of life for children in Nassau.”
Details on Nassau County’s Summer Recreation Program:
Open weekdays, for children aged 5-12, from July 5th to August 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at four locations: Cantiague Park in Hicksville; Eisenhower Park in East Meadow; Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach; and Wantagh Park in Wantagh.
Activities include: swimming (three parks), arts and crafts, board games, scavenger hunts, disk golf, horseshoes, potato-sack races, and sports such as baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
Registration deadline: June 11, 2011. On-site registration is available at the Eisenhower Park Administration Building (located just south of the Hempstead Turnpike entrance to the park) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays.
Fees: $750 per child from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., $600 per child from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional sibling option (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. only): $570 for the second child and $540 for the third child in same family.
More information, contact: (516) 572-0245 or avisconti@nassaucountyny.gov.
For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, call (516) 572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County’s Summer Recreation Program is on its way to success with scores of children already signed up to attend. Whether they’re in Cantiague Park, Eisenhower Park, Nickerson Beach Park or Wantagh Park, children attending Nassau County’s Summer Recreation Program can count on real summer fun.
“These beautiful parks provide perfect settings for youngsters to enjoy a range of activities, from recreational sports to arts and crafts,” said Mangano. “This low-cost summer recreation program represents just one of the many steps my administration is taking to enhance the quality of life for children in Nassau.”
Details on Nassau County’s Summer Recreation Program:
Open weekdays, for children aged 5-12, from July 5th to August 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at four locations: Cantiague Park in Hicksville; Eisenhower Park in East Meadow; Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach; and Wantagh Park in Wantagh.
Activities include: swimming (three parks), arts and crafts, board games, scavenger hunts, disk golf, horseshoes, potato-sack races, and sports such as baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
Registration deadline: June 11, 2011. On-site registration is available at the Eisenhower Park Administration Building (located just south of the Hempstead Turnpike entrance to the park) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. weekdays.
Fees: $750 per child from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., $600 per child from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional sibling option (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. only): $570 for the second child and $540 for the third child in same family.
More information, contact: (516) 572-0245 or avisconti@nassaucountyny.gov.
For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, call (516) 572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Check Your Batteries in Your Smoke Detector
Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Peanut Butter Recall
Some 16.3-ounce plastic jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, which may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled.
The organism can cause fever and abdominal problems in healthy people and serious and even fatal infections in the young, old and frail.
The jars were sent to stores in in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The affected jars have UPC numbers 048001006812 and 048001006782 and have "best if used by" dates of MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1, and MAY2112LR1. Details: by phone at 800-453-3432.
The organism can cause fever and abdominal problems in healthy people and serious and even fatal infections in the young, old and frail.
The jars were sent to stores in in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The affected jars have UPC numbers 048001006812 and 048001006782 and have "best if used by" dates of MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1, and MAY2112LR1. Details: by phone at 800-453-3432.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Town of Hempstead Child Safety Seat Inspection Program
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced the 2011 spring schedule for Hempstead Town's Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Program. Hempstead Town's certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect and properly install child car safety seats and instruct guardians on their proper installation.
"According to safety experts, a properly installed safety seat is the most effective way to prevent injuries to a child in a vehicle crash," stated Supervisor Murray. "In 2010 our technicians performed over 500 child car seat inspections and we hope that many more families with infants and young children will avail themselves of this free program this year."
Town technicians have received rigorous training and are certified by Safe Kids Worldwide, a coalition of 450 health and safety experts, educators, foundations, governments and volunteers. During the months of March, April and May the Child Car Seat Inspection Team will be available to perform car seat safety inspections on most Wednesdays and specified Saturdays at either Veterans Memorial Park or Speno Park in East Meadow. From June through September, the inspection team will visit communities throughout the town twice weekly.
All inspections take place by appointment only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guardians are asked to provide information about the child's age, weight, height and current car seat. Inspectors can provide recommendations for appropriate car seats, as well as information about recalls and possible defects. The service is provided free of charge.
"The safety of our children is our most important responsibility. Through this program, we can ensure that Hempstead Town's youngest residents are safer when they are on the road," concluded Supervisor Murray.
The Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Program schedule is available online. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.toh.li/content/cs/childsafe.html or call the Town of Hempstead Department of Public Safety at (516) 538-1900, extension 217.
"According to safety experts, a properly installed safety seat is the most effective way to prevent injuries to a child in a vehicle crash," stated Supervisor Murray. "In 2010 our technicians performed over 500 child car seat inspections and we hope that many more families with infants and young children will avail themselves of this free program this year."
Town technicians have received rigorous training and are certified by Safe Kids Worldwide, a coalition of 450 health and safety experts, educators, foundations, governments and volunteers. During the months of March, April and May the Child Car Seat Inspection Team will be available to perform car seat safety inspections on most Wednesdays and specified Saturdays at either Veterans Memorial Park or Speno Park in East Meadow. From June through September, the inspection team will visit communities throughout the town twice weekly.
All inspections take place by appointment only between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guardians are asked to provide information about the child's age, weight, height and current car seat. Inspectors can provide recommendations for appropriate car seats, as well as information about recalls and possible defects. The service is provided free of charge.
"The safety of our children is our most important responsibility. Through this program, we can ensure that Hempstead Town's youngest residents are safer when they are on the road," concluded Supervisor Murray.
The Child Car Seat Safety Inspection Program schedule is available online. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.toh.li/content/cs/childsafe.html or call the Town of Hempstead Department of Public Safety at (516) 538-1900, extension 217.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Recognizing a Stroke
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
County Announces Dental Network Card Program
County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced a voluntary Dental Network Card Program designed to make going to the dentist easier and more affordable for individuals and families in the county. County residents can purchase a card for reduced rates on dental services for themselves and their families.
“Proper dental hygiene is often out of reach for many retirees and families. Dental care is a key ingredient to overall good health, and this new program puts a trip to the dentist in reach for more families in our county,” said the County Executive. “We are pleased to provide residents without dental insurance with more affordable access to participating dentists in our communities.”
The Dental Network Card Program provides cardholders with information they can use to locate dentists who have agreed to charge reduced fees for dental services. This is not an insurance program. It is an educational and access program that is intended to help patients for whom cost is a barrier to receiving dental treatment.
“Too often people avoid going to the dentist because they don’t have insurance,” said NYSAC President William J. Ryan. “Counties can now provide their residents with access to this card so they can receive the same rates that insurance companies pay.”
The Dental Network Card Program is a partnership created by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and the Health Economics Group (Rochester, New York) so that counties can offer the program to residents in their communities.
“We saw the need in our communities and we identified one more way that we can help connect our residents with the care they need to stay healthy,” said the county executive.
The Dental Network Card program makes use of the extensive DenteMax network of dentists, with more than 100,000 dental access points throughout the country. Dentists in the network have agreed to charge the prevailing DenteMax network fee schedule when a patient presents an identification card bearing the DenteMax name or logo.
For more information and to enroll in the program, visit http://www.heginc.com/dentemax-NYSAC.html.
“Proper dental hygiene is often out of reach for many retirees and families. Dental care is a key ingredient to overall good health, and this new program puts a trip to the dentist in reach for more families in our county,” said the County Executive. “We are pleased to provide residents without dental insurance with more affordable access to participating dentists in our communities.”
The Dental Network Card Program provides cardholders with information they can use to locate dentists who have agreed to charge reduced fees for dental services. This is not an insurance program. It is an educational and access program that is intended to help patients for whom cost is a barrier to receiving dental treatment.
“Too often people avoid going to the dentist because they don’t have insurance,” said NYSAC President William J. Ryan. “Counties can now provide their residents with access to this card so they can receive the same rates that insurance companies pay.”
The Dental Network Card Program is a partnership created by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and the Health Economics Group (Rochester, New York) so that counties can offer the program to residents in their communities.
“We saw the need in our communities and we identified one more way that we can help connect our residents with the care they need to stay healthy,” said the county executive.
The Dental Network Card program makes use of the extensive DenteMax network of dentists, with more than 100,000 dental access points throughout the country. Dentists in the network have agreed to charge the prevailing DenteMax network fee schedule when a patient presents an identification card bearing the DenteMax name or logo.
For more information and to enroll in the program, visit http://www.heginc.com/dentemax-NYSAC.html.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Nassau County Cradle of Aviation
Join us over the February break and celebrate Green Energy Week with one of our (FREE with museum admission) workshops and activities. Unlimited rides in our new X-Ride Theater are now also included with museum admission! While you're here, be sure to experience our new film SHARKS! in Long Island's only Giant Screen Theater and take a ride on the Historic Nunley's Carousel.
February Break - Winter Recess Activities
The Cradle of Aviation Celebrates Green Energy Week For the February vacation break.
Come and see the Aerospace connection to renewable energy sources.
Wind Workshop - February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM
What do pinwheels, propellers, and wind power all have in common?
Join our half hour family workshop and find out! Experiment with different size propeller blades to see how they effect wind power. Then go on a scavenger hunt to see how many types of propellers you can find in our museum! Workshops are every 30 minutes and free with museum admission. Sign up when you come in.
Renewable Energy Discovery Cart -
February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM
(Funded by the National Grid Foundation)
Come explore one of our newest exhibits “Climate Change and You” coupled with the museum’s newest discovery cart - Renewable Energy. The discovery cart is an educator lead station with a series of hands-on activities and demonstrations that delves into the importance of renewable energy and climate change in a fun and exciting way! Families will get to investigate “Green” houses of the future, solar cars and more!
Family Craft Activity -
Saturday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 27, 12:00-4:00 PM
Make Flashy, Splashy Koi Fish Windsocks, Catch the Breeze Spinners and Working Windmills!
For more information, please visit our website here.New X-Ride Theater
Fly with the Blue Angels or save the environment in Extreme Log Ride in our giant motion simulator!
Free with museum admission!
Historic Nunley's Carousel
The historic Nunley's Carousel opened in its new home on Museum Row in May of 2009. The Carousel was painstakingly restored to its former glory through the efforts of Nassau County and 11 year old Rachel Obergh who helped raise some of the restoration funds through "Pennies for Ponies." Built in 1912, the 40 horse carousel entertained generations of Long Islanders in its Baldwin home for over 50 years. Nassau County has put a tremendous amount of resources to not only restore the carousel but also build a beautiful new home on Museum Row to compliment the Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Long Island Children's Museum and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum.Long Island's Only Giant Screen Theater!
Check out our newest film SHARKS - an astonishing up-close encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean, or take a ride down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues in GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK, or see how a century of aviation trial and error, and some of the seminal airplanes of the 20th century influenced the design of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in LEGENDS OF FLIGHT.
February Break - Winter Recess Activities
The Cradle of Aviation Celebrates Green Energy Week For the February vacation break.
Come and see the Aerospace connection to renewable energy sources.
Wind Workshop - February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM
What do pinwheels, propellers, and wind power all have in common?
Join our half hour family workshop and find out! Experiment with different size propeller blades to see how they effect wind power. Then go on a scavenger hunt to see how many types of propellers you can find in our museum! Workshops are every 30 minutes and free with museum admission. Sign up when you come in.
Renewable Energy Discovery Cart -
February 21-25, 12:00-4:00 PM
(Funded by the National Grid Foundation)
Come explore one of our newest exhibits “Climate Change and You” coupled with the museum’s newest discovery cart - Renewable Energy. The discovery cart is an educator lead station with a series of hands-on activities and demonstrations that delves into the importance of renewable energy and climate change in a fun and exciting way! Families will get to investigate “Green” houses of the future, solar cars and more!
Family Craft Activity -
Saturday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 27, 12:00-4:00 PM
Make Flashy, Splashy Koi Fish Windsocks, Catch the Breeze Spinners and Working Windmills!
For more information, please visit our website here.New X-Ride Theater
Fly with the Blue Angels or save the environment in Extreme Log Ride in our giant motion simulator!
Free with museum admission!
Historic Nunley's Carousel
The historic Nunley's Carousel opened in its new home on Museum Row in May of 2009. The Carousel was painstakingly restored to its former glory through the efforts of Nassau County and 11 year old Rachel Obergh who helped raise some of the restoration funds through "Pennies for Ponies." Built in 1912, the 40 horse carousel entertained generations of Long Islanders in its Baldwin home for over 50 years. Nassau County has put a tremendous amount of resources to not only restore the carousel but also build a beautiful new home on Museum Row to compliment the Cradle of Aviation Museum, the Long Island Children's Museum and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum.Long Island's Only Giant Screen Theater!
Check out our newest film SHARKS - an astonishing up-close encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean, or take a ride down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues in GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK, or see how a century of aviation trial and error, and some of the seminal airplanes of the 20th century influenced the design of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in LEGENDS OF FLIGHT.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Nurse's Heart Attack Experience
I am an ER nurse and this is the best description of this event that I have ever heard. Please read, pay attention, and send it on!
FEMALE HEART ATTACKS
I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this is the best description I've ever read.
Women and heart attacks(Myocardial infarction). Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack. You know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest & dropping to the floor that we see in the movies. Here is the story of one woman's experience with a heart attack
'I had a heart attack at about 10:30PM with NO prior exertion, NO prior emotional trauma that one would suspect might have brought it on. I was sitting all snugly & warm on a cold evening, with my purring cat in my lap, reading an interesting story my friend had sent me, and actually thinking, 'A-A-h, this is the life, all cozy and warm in my soft, cushy Lazy Boy with my feet propped up.
A moment later, I felt that awful sensation of indigestion, when you've been in a hurry and grabbed a bite of sandwich and washed it down with a dash of water, and that hurried bite seems to feel like you've swallowed a golf ball going down the esophagus in slow motion and it is most uncomfortable. You realize you shouldn't have gulped it down so fast and needed to chew it more thoroughly and this time drink a glass of water to hasten its progress down to the stomach. This was my initial sensation--the only trouble was that I hadn't taken a bite of anything since about 5:00p.m.
After it seemed to subside, the next sensation was like little squeezing motions that seemed to be racing up my SPINE (hind-sight, it was probably my aorta spasms), gaining speed as they continued racing up and under my sternum (breast bone, where one presses rhythmically when administering CPR).
This fascinating process continued on into my throat and branched out into both jaws. 'AHA!! NOW I stopped puzzling about what was happening -- we all have read and/or heard about pain in the jaws being one of the signals of an MI happening, haven't we? I said aloud to myself and the cat, Dear God, I think I'm having a heart attack!
I lowered the foot rest dumping the cat from my lap, started to take a step and fell on the floor instead. I thought to myself, If this is a heart attack, I shouldn't be walking into the next room where the phone is or anywhere else... but, on the other hand, if I don't, nobody will know that I need help, and if I wait any longer I may not be able to get up in a moment.
I pulled myself up with the arms of the chair, walked slowly into the next room and dialed the Paramedics... I told her I thought I was having a heart attack due to the pressure building under the sternum and radiating into my jaws. I didn't feel hysterical or afraid, just stating the facts. She said she was sending the Paramedics over immediately, asked if the front door was near to me, and if so, to un-bolt the door and then lie down on the floor where they could see me when they came in.
I unlocked the door and then lay down on the floor as instructed and lost consciousness, as I don't remember the medics coming in, their examination, lifting me onto a gurney or getting me into their ambulance, or hearing the call they made to St. Jude ER on the way, but I did briefly awaken when we arrived and saw that the radiologist was already there in his surgical blues and cap, helping the medics pull my stretcher out of the ambulance. He was bending over me asking questions (probably something like 'Have you taken any medications?') but I couldn't make my mind interpret what he was saying, or form an answer, and nodded off again, not waking up until the Cardiologist and partner had already threaded the teeny angiogram balloon up my femoral artery into the aorta and into my heart where they installed 2 side by side stints to hold open my right coronary artery.
I know it sounds like all my thinking and actions at home must have taken at least 20-30 minutes before calling the paramedics, but actually it took perhaps 4-5 minutes before the call, and both the fire station and St. Jude are only minutes away from my home, and my Cardiologist was already to go to the OR in his scrubs and get going on restarting my heart (which had stopped somewhere between my arrival and the procedure) and installing the stints.
Why have I written all of this to you with so much detail? Because I want all of you who are so important in my life to know what I learned first hand.
1. Be aware that something very different is happening in your body, not the usual men's symptoms but inexplicable things happening (until my sternum and jaws got into the act). It is said that many more women than men die of their first (and last) MI because they didn't know they were having one and commonly mistake it as indigestion, take some Maalox or other anti-heartburn preparation and go to bed, hoping they'll feel better in the morning when they wake up... which doesn't happen. My female friends, your symptoms might not be exactly like mine, so I advise you to call the Paramedics if ANYTHING is unpleasantly happening that you've not felt before. It is better to have a 'false alarm' visitation than to risk your life guessing what it might be!
2. Note that I said 'Call the Paramedics.' And if you can take an aspirin. Ladies, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!
Do NOT try to drive yourself to the ER - you are a hazard to others on the road.
Do NOT have your panicked husband who will be speeding and looking anxiously at what's happening with you instead of the road.
Do NOT call your doctor -- he doesn't know where you live and if it's at night you won't reach him anyway, and if it's daytime, his assistants (or answering service) will tell you to call the Paramedics. He doesn't carry the equipment in his car that you need to be saved! The Paramedics do, principally OXYGEN that you need ASAP. Your Dr will be notified later.
3. Don't assume it couldn't be a heart attack because you have a normal cholesterol count. Research has discovered that a cholesterol elevated reading is rarely the cause of an MI (unless it's unbelievably high and/or accompanied by high blood pressure). MIs are usually caused by long-term stress and inflammation in the body, which dumps all sorts of deadly hormones into your system to sludge things up in there. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
*Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends (male & female) about whom you care!*
FEMALE HEART ATTACKS
I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this is the best description I've ever read.
Women and heart attacks(Myocardial infarction). Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack. You know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest & dropping to the floor that we see in the movies. Here is the story of one woman's experience with a heart attack
'I had a heart attack at about 10:30PM with NO prior exertion, NO prior emotional trauma that one would suspect might have brought it on. I was sitting all snugly & warm on a cold evening, with my purring cat in my lap, reading an interesting story my friend had sent me, and actually thinking, 'A-A-h, this is the life, all cozy and warm in my soft, cushy Lazy Boy with my feet propped up.
A moment later, I felt that awful sensation of indigestion, when you've been in a hurry and grabbed a bite of sandwich and washed it down with a dash of water, and that hurried bite seems to feel like you've swallowed a golf ball going down the esophagus in slow motion and it is most uncomfortable. You realize you shouldn't have gulped it down so fast and needed to chew it more thoroughly and this time drink a glass of water to hasten its progress down to the stomach. This was my initial sensation--the only trouble was that I hadn't taken a bite of anything since about 5:00p.m.
After it seemed to subside, the next sensation was like little squeezing motions that seemed to be racing up my SPINE (hind-sight, it was probably my aorta spasms), gaining speed as they continued racing up and under my sternum (breast bone, where one presses rhythmically when administering CPR).
This fascinating process continued on into my throat and branched out into both jaws. 'AHA!! NOW I stopped puzzling about what was happening -- we all have read and/or heard about pain in the jaws being one of the signals of an MI happening, haven't we? I said aloud to myself and the cat, Dear God, I think I'm having a heart attack!
I lowered the foot rest dumping the cat from my lap, started to take a step and fell on the floor instead. I thought to myself, If this is a heart attack, I shouldn't be walking into the next room where the phone is or anywhere else... but, on the other hand, if I don't, nobody will know that I need help, and if I wait any longer I may not be able to get up in a moment.
I pulled myself up with the arms of the chair, walked slowly into the next room and dialed the Paramedics... I told her I thought I was having a heart attack due to the pressure building under the sternum and radiating into my jaws. I didn't feel hysterical or afraid, just stating the facts. She said she was sending the Paramedics over immediately, asked if the front door was near to me, and if so, to un-bolt the door and then lie down on the floor where they could see me when they came in.
I unlocked the door and then lay down on the floor as instructed and lost consciousness, as I don't remember the medics coming in, their examination, lifting me onto a gurney or getting me into their ambulance, or hearing the call they made to St. Jude ER on the way, but I did briefly awaken when we arrived and saw that the radiologist was already there in his surgical blues and cap, helping the medics pull my stretcher out of the ambulance. He was bending over me asking questions (probably something like 'Have you taken any medications?') but I couldn't make my mind interpret what he was saying, or form an answer, and nodded off again, not waking up until the Cardiologist and partner had already threaded the teeny angiogram balloon up my femoral artery into the aorta and into my heart where they installed 2 side by side stints to hold open my right coronary artery.
I know it sounds like all my thinking and actions at home must have taken at least 20-30 minutes before calling the paramedics, but actually it took perhaps 4-5 minutes before the call, and both the fire station and St. Jude are only minutes away from my home, and my Cardiologist was already to go to the OR in his scrubs and get going on restarting my heart (which had stopped somewhere between my arrival and the procedure) and installing the stints.
Why have I written all of this to you with so much detail? Because I want all of you who are so important in my life to know what I learned first hand.
1. Be aware that something very different is happening in your body, not the usual men's symptoms but inexplicable things happening (until my sternum and jaws got into the act). It is said that many more women than men die of their first (and last) MI because they didn't know they were having one and commonly mistake it as indigestion, take some Maalox or other anti-heartburn preparation and go to bed, hoping they'll feel better in the morning when they wake up... which doesn't happen. My female friends, your symptoms might not be exactly like mine, so I advise you to call the Paramedics if ANYTHING is unpleasantly happening that you've not felt before. It is better to have a 'false alarm' visitation than to risk your life guessing what it might be!
2. Note that I said 'Call the Paramedics.' And if you can take an aspirin. Ladies, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!
Do NOT try to drive yourself to the ER - you are a hazard to others on the road.
Do NOT have your panicked husband who will be speeding and looking anxiously at what's happening with you instead of the road.
Do NOT call your doctor -- he doesn't know where you live and if it's at night you won't reach him anyway, and if it's daytime, his assistants (or answering service) will tell you to call the Paramedics. He doesn't carry the equipment in his car that you need to be saved! The Paramedics do, principally OXYGEN that you need ASAP. Your Dr will be notified later.
3. Don't assume it couldn't be a heart attack because you have a normal cholesterol count. Research has discovered that a cholesterol elevated reading is rarely the cause of an MI (unless it's unbelievably high and/or accompanied by high blood pressure). MIs are usually caused by long-term stress and inflammation in the body, which dumps all sorts of deadly hormones into your system to sludge things up in there. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
*Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends (male & female) about whom you care!*
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Highway Patrol Officer Califano
Donations for the family of Nassau County Police Officer Michael J. Califano who was killed in the line of duty on February 5, 2011 can be made to the Michael J. Califano Memorial Fund, c/o Nassau County P.B.A., 89 E. Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY 11501. Officer Califano leaves behind a wife and three young boys
Friday, February 4, 2011
Nassau County Police Department POP Unit Project 21 Arrest
On February 2, at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 1200 Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream, police made an arrest for selling drug paraphernalia. In response to numerous community complaints for local convenience stores selling drug paraphernalia to youths, Police Officers conducted an investigation using an Undercover Police Agent who purchased one package containing 100 drug bags (glassine envelopes) from the defendant. Officers observed a large quantity of drug paraphernalia behind the counter in plain view.
Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Policing Unit or POP Officers were also conducting Project 21 which targets underage sales of alcohol products to minors. The defendant sold an alcoholic beverage to an undercover Police Agent who is under the age of twenty one. The defendant did not ask for any form of identification in showing proof of age. Officers made an arrest at: Roniely Deli 691 Woodfield Road, Lakeview.
Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Policing Unit or POP Officers were also conducting Project 21 which targets underage sales of alcohol products to minors. The defendant sold an alcoholic beverage to an undercover Police Agent who is under the age of twenty one. The defendant did not ask for any form of identification in showing proof of age. Officers made an arrest at: Roniely Deli 691 Woodfield Road, Lakeview.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Pets Are Ready For Adoption at Hempstead Town Shelter
After more than a dozen neglected animals were rescued from a barricaded and unkempt Rockville Centre home by the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, the pets are much improved and ready to be adopted by loving families. The original owner forfeited her custody rights to the animals. As a result, the town can begin to place the pets for adoption.
"These wonderful dogs with resilient spirits are much healthier and happier thanks to the true compassion and care of the animal shelter staff," Supervisor Kate Murray said. "Now, they're looking for loving homes!"
On January 12th, Hempstead Town Animal Control Officers were called to a Rockville Centre home to rescue 17 severely neglected dogs. Beckoned by village police, employees of the town shelter were shocked to discover the live, but profoundly neglected dogs as well as five dead animals. The dogs were transported to the town's animal shelter where they received medical attention and thorough cleaning and grooming. A pregnant cocker spaniel was taken to the Long Island Veterinary Specialists to receive emergency medical care and recently gave birth to four healthy puppies.
"For the past two weeks, the shelter staff has provided the animals with love and attention while nursing them back to health," Councilwoman Angie Cullin said. "Now that the Town of Hempstead has legally gained ownership of the pets, they are ready to be adopted."
The rescued pets include seven females and five males ranging in age from one to seven years. The group of canine refugees available for adoption includes 12 cocker spaniels, a black Labrador and a papillon.
Two weeks after 17 neglected cocker spaniels were rescued from a barricaded and unkempt Rockville Centre home, a pregnant dog that was among the group of canine refugees delivered four puppies with the assistance of Dr. Dominic Marino of Long Island Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center in Plainview. Mama, the proud new mother, was transported by the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter staff to Long Island Veterinary Specialists in the wake of the rescue, and Dr. Marino offered his services to care for the pregnant animal and help deliver her puppies.
"Dr. Marino was a guardian angel to this wonderful pet," Supervisor Kate Murray said. "Thanks to his assistance, a dog that was weak and malnourished when she was found is now healthy and has brought four new lives into the world."
"We are so pleased that out of a terrible situation, four thriving puppies were brought to life," Murray said. "Mama lived through a harrowing experience, but thanks to humanitarians like Dr. Marino and the staff of the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, she is happy and healthy with her new litter."
Both the mother and her pups are doing very well. After they are weaned in about six to eight weeks, the cocker spaniel puppies will be available for adoption through the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter."Thanks to the caring shelter workers, the animals are ready to begin a new life in a loving home," Murray said. "Anyone interested in adopting these wonderful pets can call the Animal Shelter at (516) 785-5220."
"These wonderful dogs with resilient spirits are much healthier and happier thanks to the true compassion and care of the animal shelter staff," Supervisor Kate Murray said. "Now, they're looking for loving homes!"
On January 12th, Hempstead Town Animal Control Officers were called to a Rockville Centre home to rescue 17 severely neglected dogs. Beckoned by village police, employees of the town shelter were shocked to discover the live, but profoundly neglected dogs as well as five dead animals. The dogs were transported to the town's animal shelter where they received medical attention and thorough cleaning and grooming. A pregnant cocker spaniel was taken to the Long Island Veterinary Specialists to receive emergency medical care and recently gave birth to four healthy puppies.
"For the past two weeks, the shelter staff has provided the animals with love and attention while nursing them back to health," Councilwoman Angie Cullin said. "Now that the Town of Hempstead has legally gained ownership of the pets, they are ready to be adopted."
The rescued pets include seven females and five males ranging in age from one to seven years. The group of canine refugees available for adoption includes 12 cocker spaniels, a black Labrador and a papillon.
Two weeks after 17 neglected cocker spaniels were rescued from a barricaded and unkempt Rockville Centre home, a pregnant dog that was among the group of canine refugees delivered four puppies with the assistance of Dr. Dominic Marino of Long Island Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center in Plainview. Mama, the proud new mother, was transported by the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter staff to Long Island Veterinary Specialists in the wake of the rescue, and Dr. Marino offered his services to care for the pregnant animal and help deliver her puppies.
"Dr. Marino was a guardian angel to this wonderful pet," Supervisor Kate Murray said. "Thanks to his assistance, a dog that was weak and malnourished when she was found is now healthy and has brought four new lives into the world."
"We are so pleased that out of a terrible situation, four thriving puppies were brought to life," Murray said. "Mama lived through a harrowing experience, but thanks to humanitarians like Dr. Marino and the staff of the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, she is happy and healthy with her new litter."
Both the mother and her pups are doing very well. After they are weaned in about six to eight weeks, the cocker spaniel puppies will be available for adoption through the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter."Thanks to the caring shelter workers, the animals are ready to begin a new life in a loving home," Murray said. "Anyone interested in adopting these wonderful pets can call the Animal Shelter at (516) 785-5220."
Silver Alert
The Silver Alert Program has been established in order to disseminate immediate information to local media, hospitals and other organizations when a senior citizen or other individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive disorders goes missing.
GEORGE SIMPSON FREEPORT , NY 11520
Braclet ID:
Disability: OTHER
GEORGE
Age 69
Race WHITE NON-HISPANIC
Sex M
Height 6'07''
Weight 220 LBS
Hair GRAY
Eyes BROWN
Language ENGLISH
SUBJECT HAS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. HE HAS KIDNEY FAILURE AND HAS REFUSED DIALYSIS. SUBJECT'S CASE WORKER IS PATTI REINHART, NORTH SHORE HOME CARE, 516-876-6076. SUBJECT HAS MEMORY LOSS. SUBJECT WA
EMERGENCY CONTACT - ELLEN ACE, NEICE, TELEPHONE #570-588-3695 OR #570-656-1101 IN PENNSYLVANIA.
LAST SEEN AT 30 WALLACE ST, FREEPORT, NY ON 1/1/2011 AT 09:00 WEARING UNK TRAVELING UNK BY UNK
GEORGE SIMPSON FREEPORT , NY 11520
Braclet ID:
Disability: OTHER
GEORGE
Age 69
Race WHITE NON-HISPANIC
Sex M
Height 6'07''
Weight 220 LBS
Hair GRAY
Eyes BROWN
Language ENGLISH
SUBJECT HAS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. HE HAS KIDNEY FAILURE AND HAS REFUSED DIALYSIS. SUBJECT'S CASE WORKER IS PATTI REINHART, NORTH SHORE HOME CARE, 516-876-6076. SUBJECT HAS MEMORY LOSS. SUBJECT WA
EMERGENCY CONTACT - ELLEN ACE, NEICE, TELEPHONE #570-588-3695 OR #570-656-1101 IN PENNSYLVANIA.
LAST SEEN AT 30 WALLACE ST, FREEPORT, NY ON 1/1/2011 AT 09:00 WEARING UNK TRAVELING UNK BY UNK
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Knights of Columbus 12 Apostles Council Blood Drive
St Catherine of Siena
Franklin Square, New York
Sunday February 13th, 2011
8:15 - 2:15 pm
Your donation will help to save up to three lives.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with signature or Photo
minimum weight of 110 lbs
Age 16-75 (16 must have parental consent)
Age 76 and over (need a doctor's note)
Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids
No tattoos for the past 12 months
For More Information or to schedule an appointment, contact:
Bill Rottkamp: 516 481 7938
Joe Camoli : 516 352-2902
Franklin Square, New York
Sunday February 13th, 2011
8:15 - 2:15 pm
Your donation will help to save up to three lives.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with signature or Photo
minimum weight of 110 lbs
Age 16-75 (16 must have parental consent)
Age 76 and over (need a doctor's note)
Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids
No tattoos for the past 12 months
For More Information or to schedule an appointment, contact:
Bill Rottkamp: 516 481 7938
Joe Camoli : 516 352-2902
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors
Town's VITA Program Offers Seniors Free Income Tax Return Preparation
January 19, 2011
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced the town's 2011 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program schedule. Entering its 36th year, the VITA program provides free income tax preparation services for senior residents at locations throughout Hempstead Town during the tax season. VITA volunteer tax preparers have received training sponsored by Hempstead Town's Department of Senior Enrichment under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service.
"For the past 35 years, the VITA Program has aided senior residents in preparing their federal and state income tax returns and securing the maximum refund which they are entitled to," said Supervisor Murray. "Our dedicated group of VITA volunteers is poised to provide assistance to senior residents during the upcoming tax season."
Participants must bring last year's tax return (2009), all wage and earning statements (W2 and 1099), all interest dividend and pension statements, 2010 property tax receipts, STAR exemption records, New York State IT 214 booklet (if applicable), social security cards and photo identification of all those filing tax returns. Most VITA sites require that an appointment be made in advance.
"The VITA program is a great example of the Town of Hempstead meeting the needs of its citizens. I urge any senior resident who is interested in having his or her tax returns prepared by a VITA volunteer to make an appointment and take advantage of this excellent, free service," concluded Murray.
For a VITA program schedule, senior residents may visit the town's website at www.TOH.LI and follow the "Town Resources" link to "Senior Enrichment" or call the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100.
January 19, 2011
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced the town's 2011 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program schedule. Entering its 36th year, the VITA program provides free income tax preparation services for senior residents at locations throughout Hempstead Town during the tax season. VITA volunteer tax preparers have received training sponsored by Hempstead Town's Department of Senior Enrichment under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service.
"For the past 35 years, the VITA Program has aided senior residents in preparing their federal and state income tax returns and securing the maximum refund which they are entitled to," said Supervisor Murray. "Our dedicated group of VITA volunteers is poised to provide assistance to senior residents during the upcoming tax season."
Participants must bring last year's tax return (2009), all wage and earning statements (W2 and 1099), all interest dividend and pension statements, 2010 property tax receipts, STAR exemption records, New York State IT 214 booklet (if applicable), social security cards and photo identification of all those filing tax returns. Most VITA sites require that an appointment be made in advance.
"The VITA program is a great example of the Town of Hempstead meeting the needs of its citizens. I urge any senior resident who is interested in having his or her tax returns prepared by a VITA volunteer to make an appointment and take advantage of this excellent, free service," concluded Murray.
For a VITA program schedule, senior residents may visit the town's website at www.TOH.LI and follow the "Town Resources" link to "Senior Enrichment" or call the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Town Rescues Animals from Gruesome House of Horrors
January 15, 2011
For the second time in three days, Hempstead Town Animal Control Officers rescued profoundly neglected and abused animals from squalid condition. Fifteen animals survived a Rockville Centre house of horrors while the carcasses of 26 less fortunate victims littered the filthy residence. Twelve dogs and two cats were transported to Hempstead's Animal Shelter for examination and treatment by a veterinarian before being groomed and cleaned. One dog was taken directly to an animal hospital for emergency care.
Joining Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray at a briefing on the condition of the surviving animals were Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, members of the animal rescue group Rescue Ink, and the heroic rescuers of the town's animal shelter.
"Nothing could prepare our Animal Control Officers for what they found at a filthy house of horrors in Rockville Centre," stated Murray. "They rescued 15 animals from a 'living hell' and braved a stench-filled house strewn with the corpses of 26 animal victims."
The officials called animal shelter staff "unsung heroes" for working late into Friday evening to remove matted hair and clean feces and urine encrusted fur from dogs.
Animals rescued from the house include six chihuahuas, three dachshunds, a Yorkshire terrier, an English Bulldog, a Shih Tzu, a Boxer and two cats. Additionally, a Collie-mix dog was transported to animal hospital for emergency care. Beyond the survivors, Hempstead Animal Control Officers recovered 26 animal corpses, many of which were badly decomposed. The dead animals included five dogs, eight cats, five ferrets and five parrots.
"Kate Murray, Angie Cullin and I want to thank the men and women of the town's animal shelter for rescuing these innocent animals and showing such compassion and caring," said Murray. "They are the true heroes in this tragic incident," added Santino.
Murray indicated that she and her colleagues in town government were working closely with the Rockville Centre Police Department and the District Attorney's Office to pursue justice on behalf of the rescued and deceased animals. The town immediately reported the incident to the district attorney's animal cruelty division upon arriving at the grisly scene on Friday evening.
"These animals need us to demand justice," announced Murray. "They were victims that are voiceless in the face of evil. I will demand that the person(s) responsible for what we have found are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The animals that were rescued were found to be emaciated and dehydrated upon examination. After medical attention and grooming, the dogs and cats received nourishment and fluids.
"Seeing the condition of these animals is heartbreaking," observed Cullin. "But, now our veterinarian and caring shelter workers will help these cats and dogs return to health."
Murray and the other town board members stated that they will move swiftly to take legal ownership of the animals, work to restore their health and find loving homes for the furry pooches and felines.
"These animals have been through enough," stated Santino. "We're going to work hard to find them the loving homes that they deserve."
Murray concluded the briefing by renewing her call on the public to report instances of suspected animal abuse and cruelty. "I am renewing my plea to neighbors everywhere," said Murray. "If you see something, say something. We can all help prevent tragedies like this from recurring by speaking up when we suspect cruelty, abuse or neglect. We need to speak up for the beautiful voiceless animals that are victims across this nation on a daily basis."
For the second time in three days, Hempstead Town Animal Control Officers rescued profoundly neglected and abused animals from squalid condition. Fifteen animals survived a Rockville Centre house of horrors while the carcasses of 26 less fortunate victims littered the filthy residence. Twelve dogs and two cats were transported to Hempstead's Animal Shelter for examination and treatment by a veterinarian before being groomed and cleaned. One dog was taken directly to an animal hospital for emergency care.
Joining Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray at a briefing on the condition of the surviving animals were Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, members of the animal rescue group Rescue Ink, and the heroic rescuers of the town's animal shelter.
"Nothing could prepare our Animal Control Officers for what they found at a filthy house of horrors in Rockville Centre," stated Murray. "They rescued 15 animals from a 'living hell' and braved a stench-filled house strewn with the corpses of 26 animal victims."
The officials called animal shelter staff "unsung heroes" for working late into Friday evening to remove matted hair and clean feces and urine encrusted fur from dogs.
Animals rescued from the house include six chihuahuas, three dachshunds, a Yorkshire terrier, an English Bulldog, a Shih Tzu, a Boxer and two cats. Additionally, a Collie-mix dog was transported to animal hospital for emergency care. Beyond the survivors, Hempstead Animal Control Officers recovered 26 animal corpses, many of which were badly decomposed. The dead animals included five dogs, eight cats, five ferrets and five parrots.
"Kate Murray, Angie Cullin and I want to thank the men and women of the town's animal shelter for rescuing these innocent animals and showing such compassion and caring," said Murray. "They are the true heroes in this tragic incident," added Santino.
Murray indicated that she and her colleagues in town government were working closely with the Rockville Centre Police Department and the District Attorney's Office to pursue justice on behalf of the rescued and deceased animals. The town immediately reported the incident to the district attorney's animal cruelty division upon arriving at the grisly scene on Friday evening.
"These animals need us to demand justice," announced Murray. "They were victims that are voiceless in the face of evil. I will demand that the person(s) responsible for what we have found are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The animals that were rescued were found to be emaciated and dehydrated upon examination. After medical attention and grooming, the dogs and cats received nourishment and fluids.
"Seeing the condition of these animals is heartbreaking," observed Cullin. "But, now our veterinarian and caring shelter workers will help these cats and dogs return to health."
Murray and the other town board members stated that they will move swiftly to take legal ownership of the animals, work to restore their health and find loving homes for the furry pooches and felines.
"These animals have been through enough," stated Santino. "We're going to work hard to find them the loving homes that they deserve."
Murray concluded the briefing by renewing her call on the public to report instances of suspected animal abuse and cruelty. "I am renewing my plea to neighbors everywhere," said Murray. "If you see something, say something. We can all help prevent tragedies like this from recurring by speaking up when we suspect cruelty, abuse or neglect. We need to speak up for the beautiful voiceless animals that are victims across this nation on a daily basis."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Envision Valley Stream
Happy New Year! We hope the year is filled with joy and prosperity.
The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30PM in the Field House at Firemen's Field (intersection of E. Fenimore Street and Albermarle Avenue). We will be discussing and prioritizing our goals for 2011.
Also, with respect to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I will be leading a discussion at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Children's Room on Tuesday, January 18 from 7PM to 8PM. If you have children between the ages of 8 and 12, this will be an excellent event for them. Below is information from the library regarding the event:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion about public service and civic engagement. Children ages 8-12 and parents/caregivers are invited to join us to read together an excerpt from Dr. King's speech "The Drum Major Instinct" and talk about his legacy of service and its place in our lives and our democracy. The discussion will be led by David Sabatino, founder of Envision Valley Stream. For further information contact Library Director, Ms. Eng, at 516-825-6422.
Sincerely,
David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream
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