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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Legislators Gaylor and Giuffre Debut New Traffic Signal on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead

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Legislators Gaylor and Giuffre Debut New Traffic Signal on Woodfield Road in West Hempstead

West Hempstead, NY – Woodfield Road in West Hempstead has been the scene of numerous traffic accidents over the last few years, that have caused the deaths and inju...

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

Legislature Passes No-Tax Increase Budget

Legislature Passes No-Tax Increase Budget, Budget Also Increases Police and Assistant District Attorneys

Mineola, NY – On October 30th, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed the 2024 Nassau County budget, which contains zero increase in taxes.Th...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: October 27, 2023

*CANCELED* THE NuHEALTH/ NUMC MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN IS COMING TO THE 8TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

THE NuHEALTH/ NUMC  MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY VAN IS COMING TO THE 8TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

 Monday, October 30, 2023 • 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM •Echo Park (parking lot) - 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead

Legislato...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Legislator Giuffre Delivers CRP Check to Steward Manor Village

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Stewart Manor, NY — Legislator John Giuffré delivered a check to the Village of Stewart Manor containing money earmarked for Community Revitalization Program Grants (CRP).The check presented by Legislator Giuffré w...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Medicare Made Clear

Medicare Made ClearLearn the ABCs of Medicare Coverage

TUESDAY, OCTOBER  24, 2023 – 1:00 PMGarden City Senior Center – 6 Golf Club Ln., Garden City

This program, led by Joy Poupko, a Medicare Advisor and an experienced insurance...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Scam Awareness Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023  -  1:00 PMFLORAL PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY – 17 CAROLINE PL., FLORAL PARK

Nassau County Legislator John Giuffrè, the NCPD Community Affairs Dept., the Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Legislator Giuffre Delivers CRP Check to Franklin Square and Munson Fire District

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Franklin Square, NY— On August 22nd, Legislator John Giuffré delivered a check for $50,000 to the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District. The check, which was funded by Community Revitalization Program money (CRP), will fund a new...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Legislators Gaylor and Giuffre Support the Shutting Down of Capri Motel in West Hempstead

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West Hempstead, NY—On August 24th, Legislators John Giuffré and Bill Gaylor joined with Hempstead town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr, Councilman Tom Muscarella, and community members to support the closing down of the Capri Motel on Hempstead Turnpike i...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Legislators Gaylor and Giuffre Announce Expansion of Traffic Study on Woodfield Road

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West Hempstead, NY - Over the last few years, Woodfield Road in West Hempstead has been the scene of numerous traffic accidents due to speeding and lack of traffic control devices. On August 10th, a 73-year-old woman was hit by a driver while crossing Woo...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Free Prostate Cancer PSA Screening Program

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMWEST HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead

Sponsored by Legislator John Giuffré, Legislator Bill Gaylor and Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital

Nassau County ...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: July 31, 2023

2023 Property Tax Exemption Workshops in the 8th Legislative District

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH – 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PMHillside Public Library – 155 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PMFranklin Square Public Library – 12 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square

MONDAY,...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: July 19, 2023

Narcan Training Community Forum - Tuesday, August 8th

Nassau County Legislators Bill Gaylor and John Giuffrè, in partnership with County Executive Bruce Blakeman

 and the Nassau County Department of Human Services, invite you to a

NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023  • &...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: May 25, 2023

NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUM FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 • 3:30 PM

NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUM

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023   •  3:30 PM

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square

 

You can save the life of a loved one from overdose!

 

Nassau County has been addressi...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Legislator Gaylor & Assemblyman Ra Host "Medicare Made Clear" Community Forum

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Franklin Square, NY—On April 11, Legislator John Giuffré and Assemblyman Ed Ra hosted a Medicare Made Clear event at Franklin Square Public Library. The program was led by Joy Poupko, a Medicare Advisor and an experienced insurance sp...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 6, 2023

The NuHealth/NUMC Mobile Mammography Van is Coming to the 8th Legislative District

 Wednesday, April 12, 2023 • 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM •

Echo Park (parking lot) - 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead

 

Legislator John Giuffré is hosting the NuHealth/Nassau University Medical Center Mobile M...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Medicare Made Clear

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Franklin Square Public Library - 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square

 

This program, led by Joy Poupko, a Medicare Advisor and an experienced insurance specialist for the senior population, ...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Legislature Makes Tax Exemptions for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers More Accessible

Mineola, NY---On February 27th, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed a local law to lower the number of years that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers need to serve before qualifying for a partial tax exemption on their count...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Legislature honors West Hempstead Twins for Black History Month

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Mineola, NY - On February 27th, the Nassau County Legislature held their Black History Month celebration. The Majority Caucus selected as their honorees, West Hempstead High School seniors and twins Gloria and Victoria Guerrier, who are both at t...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Legislature honors Top Cops for February 2023

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Mineola, NY - On February 27th, the Nassau County Legislature honored four Nassau County Police Officers from the 1st Precinct as Top Cops for February 2023, for their heroic actions rescuing a victim during a fire in Roosevelt.On November 4th, O...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Legislator Giuffre Attends Dome Lighting for Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Mineola, NY— On January 25th, Legislator John Giuffré joined with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Legislators Mazi Melesa Pilip and Arnold Drucker and Jewish faith leaders from around the county to...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Nassau County Legislature Honors NCPD Officer Who Saved Life For Top Cop

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Mineola, NY---On January 23rd, the Nassau County Legislature honored 8th Precinct Nassau County Police Officer Chelsea Penn for her heroic rescue of a woman on a train tracks, who was trying to commit suicide.

On September 11th, 2022, Officer Penn was on p...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Legislator Giuffre Has Safety Lighting Installed at West Hempstead Temple

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West Hempstead, NY— On January 5th, Nassau County Legislator John J. Giuffrè assisted in the unveiling of newly-installed advanced rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB). These RRFBs were installed in front of the Temple of Young I...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: January 6, 2023

Virtual Property Tax Assessment Grievance Seminars in the 8th Legislative District

 

Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré is hosting two 2023 Virtual Property Tax Assessment Grievance Seminars for all homeowners who disagree with the assessed value of their home as indicated on the 2024-202...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: December 21, 2022

Nassau County Legislature Honors NCPD Officer with ALS as Top Cop For December

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On December 19th, the Nassau County Legislature honored Nassau County Police Department Officer Wayne Resnick from the 4th Precinct as their Top Cop for December 2022. Officer Resnick was diagnosed with ALS in April of 2022 yet continued to show up for wo...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 30, 2022

COUNTY EXECUTIVE BLAKEMAN AND PRESIDING OFFICER NICOLELLO ANNOUNCE GRANTS FOR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

The Nassau County Legislative Majority joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce that the county is creating a program to provide grants for veterans’ halls and facilities. The grant funds will come from federal American Rescue and Reco...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: March 3, 2022

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE PASSES $2M FOR SEPTIC PROGRAM

Program grants eligible property owners up to $20,000 for nitrogen reducing septic upgrades 

Nassau County, NY -- On February 28th, the Nassau County Legislature passed a supplemental appropriation of a $2 million grant from the New York ...

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Legislative District 08
Posted on: January 11, 2022

GIUFFRÉ SWORN IN FOR NEW TERM AS LEGISLATOR

On Monday, January 10th, John Giuffré was sworn in for the first-time, joining the Nassau County Legislature for the 14th Legislative Session covering 2022-2023.

Former Congressman Peter King administered the oath of office to the Majority Caucu...

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