Posted on: April 23, 2019
Safely Discard Expired, Unused or Unwanted Medications at the
“Shed the Meds” Drug Take-Back Event
SATURDAY, MAY 11th – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wantagh High School – 3297 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh
Legislator Tom McKevitt is jo...
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
LEGISLATOR McKEVITT TO HOST FREE CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTION
Friday, MAY 10, 2019 • 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Eisenhower Park – Parking Field #5, East Meadow
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt invites all parents, gra...
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
SENIOR SCAM PREVENTION COMMUNITY FORUM
Thursday, may 9th – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Jewel Quinn Senior Center – 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt invites you to an important meeting on preventing scams ag...
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Posted on: April 8, 2019
PROSTATE CANCER PSA SCREENING PROGRAM
Sponsored by Legislator Tom McKevitt and Integrated Medical Foundation
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 – 3:45 PM to 5:30 PMNorth Merrick Public Library
1691 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick
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Posted on: March 15, 2019
NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO HOLD
SECOND REASSESSMENT HEARING
The Nassau Legislature will be holding a second legislative hearing on the topic of the County Executive’s Reassessment Plan and its impact on Nassau homeowners. All residents ar...
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Posted on: March 14, 2019
LEGISLATORS McKEVITT & RHOADS HOSTING ANOTHER
TOWN HALL MEETING ABOUT NEW REASSESSMENT PLAN
Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and Steve Rhoads will be holding a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the changes that the County Executive is making to the propert...
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Posted on: March 13, 2019
Good evening. I am Legislator Laura Schaefer and want to thank News 12 for giving me this opportunity to provide a few brief remarks on the State of Nassau County on behalf of the Republican Majority in the Legislature.
To begin, let me say that no p...
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Posted on: March 5, 2019
S.T.O.P. Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Eisenhower Park – Parking Field #3
Hempstead Tpke. & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Legislator Tom McKevitt is pleased to announce that the Town ...
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Posted on: March 1, 2019
LONG ISLAND CARES 8TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE PET FOOD DRIVE
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt is pleased to participate in the 8th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive. The Legislative Pet Food Drive brings together all levels of state and local elec...
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Posted on: February 19, 2019
NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATOR McKEVITT TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING ON LOCAL TRAFFIC CONCERNS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH – 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
Salk Middle School – 3359 Old Jerusalem Rd., Levittown
Residents are invited to attend a public meeting ...
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Posted on: February 14, 2019
LEGISLATOR FORD AND THE ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PRESENT A FREE MEMORY SCREENING PROGRAM
Legislator McKevitt invites you to have a free Memory Screening sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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Posted on: February 8, 2019
TUESDAY, MARCH 5th – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Brookside School – Board Room – 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick
Every day, at least one Long Islander dies from an opiate overdose. And those are only the ones we know of – the on...
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Posted on: February 7, 2019
IMPORTANT Information FROM legislator mckevitt RE:
the county executive’s REASSESSMENT plan
The deadline to challenge your property assessment has been extended to
April 30, 2019
The Nassau County Legislature has passed legislation extending
the pr...
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Posted on: February 6, 2019
NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES BLOOD EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR DONORS
Winter storms, frigid temperatures and wide spread flu are making it harder for local communities to maintain their critical blood supply.
Cancelled blood drives and reduced donor turnou...
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Posted on: January 9, 2019
LEGISLATOR McKEVITT HOSTING TOWN HALL MEETINGS ABOUT NEW ASSESSMENT PLAN
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt will be holding Town Hall Meetings to discuss the changes that the County Executive is making to the property tax assessment system in Nassa...
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Posted on: January 9, 2019
PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE WORKSHOPS
Tuesday
Jan. 29, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Avenue Middle School
2301 Grand Ave., Bellmore
Thursday
Jan. 31, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library
1886 Front St., East Meadow
If you are a homeowner who disagr...
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Posted on: December 10, 2018
Posted on: December 6, 2018
LEGISLATOR MCKEVITT IS HOSTING A COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE IN NORTH MERRICK –
You can help, please donate!
Thursday, January 3, 2019 • 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
North Merrick Public Library – 1691 Meadowbrook...
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Posted on: December 6, 2018
KEEP YOUR HOME DELIVERIES SAFE FROM PACKAGE THIEVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Legislator McKevitt and the Nassau County Police
Department offer these package theft prevention tips to
Help keep your packages safe this holiday season
&...
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Posted on: December 3, 2018
HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A
NEEDY CHILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker has teamed up with the
United States Marine Corps for the Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive.
New, unwrapped toys will be collected until
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20...
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Posted on: November 28, 2018
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt will be holding Town Hall Meetings to discuss the changes that the County Executive is making to the property tax assessment system in Nassau County, and what the potential impacts may be on Nassau homeowners. Please ...
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Posted on: November 20, 2018
S.T.O.P. Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Eisenhower Park – Parking Field #3
Hempstead Tpke. & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Legislator Tom McKevitt is pleased to announce that the To...
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Posted on: November 7, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bellmore Presbyterian Church – 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore
You can save the life of a loved one from overdose!
Every day, at least one Long Islander dies from an opiate overdose....
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Posted on: October 11, 2018
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN
REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. Legislator Tom McKevitt and the Nassau County Department of Health offer thes...
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Posted on: October 11, 2018
LEGISLATOR McKEVITT ANNOUNCES
CAREER & MEGA JOB FAIR
AT NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
~ FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE PARKING ~
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. (Veterans Only Admissio...
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Posted on: September 12, 2018
Posted on: September 5, 2018
SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious when driving now that school is open, especially when driving in school zones.
School zones are areas marked off near all schools...
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Posted on: August 29, 2018
LEGISLATOR McKEVITT ANNOUNCES
HEAT ADVISORY FOR NASSAU COUNTY
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt would like to remind residents that as the temperature rises, it's important to KEEP YOUR COOL. Know the warning signs, and treatment, ...
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Posted on: August 16, 2018
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt recently met with members of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to welcome Ms. Randell Bynum, the Scouts’ new CEO. Attendees listened to Ms. Bynum’s plans to expand and continue the success of the Gi...
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Posted on: August 1, 2018
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
TUESDAY, OCT. 23rd – 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM
North Merrick Public Library –...
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Posted on: August 1, 2018
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 • 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM
North Bellmore Fire Dept. Station #2 – 829 Newbridge Rd., N. Bellmore
Located near the intersection of East Meadow Avenue
For more information, ple...
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Posted on: July 11, 2018
• Thursday, August 9, 2018 • 8:45 AM to 12:00 Noon •
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Legislator Thomas McKevitt is sponsoring the Nassau University Medical Center Mobile Ma...
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Posted on: July 11, 2018
America’s Night Out Against Crime
LEGISLATOR TOM McKEVITT
PRESENTS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2018
CO-SPONSORED BY
NORMA GONSALVES – PROJECT DIRECTOR OF CRIME WATCH
JOSEPH PARISI – CEMCO PRESIDENT
THE NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Posted on: June 21, 2018
Legislator Tom McKevitt and the Nassau County Department of Health would like to remind residents that while warm weather is a perfect time to barbecue, enjoy outdoor dining and go on picnics, it also presents opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thriv...
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Posted on: June 21, 2018
As waves travel from deep to shallow water, they will break near the shoreline. When waves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others, this can cause circulation cells which are seen as rip currents: narrow, fast-moving belts of water traveling...
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Posted on: June 21, 2018
Few things scream “summer” to Long Islanders more than soaking up some rays with the scent of salt water in the air and sand between your toes. But it’s not all about fun in the sun!
A beautiful day at the beach can turn into tragedy in a...
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Posted on: June 18, 2018
Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and John R. Ferretti, Jr. would like to say thank you to everyone who came to the Town Hall Meeting at The East Meadow Library on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. It was a great opportunity to answer questions and discuss resi...
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Posted on: June 18, 2018
Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and John R. Ferretti, Jr. were on hand to wish the students at Jonas E. Salk Middle School all the best at their Moving Up Ceremony, Friday, June 8, 2018 as they begin a new adventure in their life as they start high...
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Posted on: May 10, 2018
LEGISLATOR McKEVITT INVITES RESIDENTS TO
ATTEND A TOWN HALL MEETING IN LEVITTOWN
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 - 7:00 to 8:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and John R. ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2018
LONG ISLAND MARATHON ROAD CLOSURES
for sunday, may 6, 2018
This Sunday, May 6th is the Long Island Marathon. Be aware of these road closures for the event:
• Northern State Parkway - Exits to Post Avenue and Wantagh Parkway will be closed from 6:30...
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Posted on: April 10, 2018
WEdnesday, may 29, 2018 • 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Eisenhower Park (Parking Field #5) – East Meadow, NY 11554
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt invites all parents, grandparents and caregivers to have their child car seats inspe...
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Posted on: April 10, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt, in conjunction with the Nassau County Police Department and the Council of East ...
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Posted on: April 6, 2018
The Irish Monument Committee and the Nassau County Irish Americans in Government recently hosted the Annual Easter Monday Commemoration ceremony at the County Court House in Mineola. Each year at 12:00 noon, on the Monday following Easter, a commemoration...
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Posted on: April 5, 2018
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt recently honored Lisa Williams Schary, a resident of North Bellmore, as Legislative District Thirteen’s 2018 Trailblazer Honoree. Each year, women from each legislative district are honored as a “Trailblazer” for thei...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2018
“Yesterday, we learned from media sources that the Curran administration, working with the Cuomo administration, had quietly submitted a bill to the state legislature for consideration, in connection with the budget process being finalized in Albany, rela...
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Posted on: March 1, 2018
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pmEisenhower Park – Parking Field #3
Hempstead Tpke. & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Legislator Tom McKevitt is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazard...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2018
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 20187:00 PM - 9:00 PM
North Merrick Public Library – 1691 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick
If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment on your residence you may dispute the assessed value b...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2018
Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt and the members of the Legislative Majority introduced new legislation to help combat the opioid epidemic. The new legislation will expand Nassau County’s current social host law to apply to controlled substances, inc...Read on...
Posted on: February 8, 2018
Legislator Tom McKevitt announces that the last date that Nassau County homeowners can file a property tax assessment grievance has been pushed back to April 2nd. If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessmen...
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Posted on: January 25, 2018
TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 2018
1:00 PM - 3:00 PMEast Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment on your residence you may dispute the assessed value between January...Read on...
Posted on: January 17, 2018
On Friday, January 5th, 2018, Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt took the oath of office for his new term in a ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City.
State Senator Elaine Phillips swore in Legislator McKevitt and the other Legisla...Read on...
Posted on: January 5, 2018
As the temperature drops into the single digits this weekend, Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt offers these 10 cold weather safety tips listed below to help you and your family stay safe and warm all winter long:
1. Layer up! Wear layers of lightw...Read on...
Posted on: November 28, 2017
SAFETY TIPS FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family, but the hectic pace can also present increased risks, especially if you are on a quest for gifts. Overcrowded stores and an increase in online shopping of...
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Posted on: November 21, 2017
• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 • 8:45 AM TO 12:00 NOON •
North Bellmore Public Library – 1551 Newbridge Rd., North Bellmore
Presiding Officer Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van will be coming to o...Read on...
Posted on: November 21, 2017
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2017Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Eisenhower Park – Parking Field #3Merrick Ave. & Park Blvd., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutan...Read on...
Posted on: November 16, 2017
save on your property taxes!HURRY! application deadline is January 2, 2018!Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves reminds homeowners that there are a variety of tax exemptions that can help reduce your property taxes. Nassau County homeowners ...
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves has teamed up with the
United States Marine Corps for the Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive. New, unwrapped toys will be collected until
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Drive drop-off boxes for ...Read on...
Posted on: November 3, 2017
Keep Your Packages Safe this Holiday Season with Package Theft Prevention Tips
from Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Police Department
If you have ever ordered clothing, jewelry, gifts, or any other merchandise by phone, comput...Read on...
Posted on: October 19, 2017
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is joining with the Nassau County Police Department to host a Drug Take-Back event at the upcoming Public Safety Comm...Read on...
Posted on: October 18, 2017
~ FREE ADMISSION ~ FREE PARKING ~
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. (General Admission)
9:00 A.M. (Veterans Only Admission)
at
Nassau Community College
1 Education Drive, Building P (Gym), Garden City, NY
Pr...
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Posted on: October 12, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves recently attended the Francis X. Pendl Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center 2017 Badge of Courage Gala to present Special Legislative Citations to the evenings honorees. Those receiving awards that night...Read on...
Posted on: October 3, 2017
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Department of Health offer these Halloween Safety Tips to help keep this holiday safe and enjoyable ...
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Posted on: September 28, 2017
PRESIDING OFFICER NORMA GONSALVES INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A
public safetY Community forum
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, in conjunc...
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Posted on: August 22, 2017
Department of Social Services
NASW 2017 AGENCY OF THE YEAR
60 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD., SuiTE 160
UNIONDALE, New York 11553-3686
Phone: 516-227- 7471 Fax: 516-227-8432
Web: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/
FORO PUBLICO
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Posted on: August 22, 2017
Department of Social Services
NASW 2017 AGENCY OF THE YEAR
60 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD., SuiTE 160
UNIONDALE, New York 11553-3686
Phone: 516-227- 7471 Fax: 516-227-8432
Web: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/
PUBLIC FORUM
for Adv...
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Posted on: August 22, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the miniature-golf course at Eisenhower Park will be open for free mini golf for all senior citizens on
Thursday, September 14, 2017
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
(Rain Date: Tuesday, September 19th)
at t...
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Posted on: August 11, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves welcomed contestants of the Miss Wantagh 2017 pageant to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The Miss Wantagh pageant seeks a teen representative who has a desire to better her communi...
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Posted on: August 3, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 577’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Seamus Daniel Healey at the Levittown Fire Department Headquarters. Seamus is a resident of Bellmore.
For his project, Seamus und...
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Posted on: August 3, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 192’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Christopher M. Rattoballi at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church. Christopher is a resident of Bellmore. For his project, he designed, built an...
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Posted on: August 2, 2017
TUEsday, SEPT. 19, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
monday, ocT. 2, 2017 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Levittown Public Library – 1 Bluegrass Ln., Levittown
Thursday, ocT...
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Posted on: July 26, 2017
PRESIDING OFFICER GONSALVES WARNS RESIDENTS TO
AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM OF IRS PHONE SCAMS
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is joining with the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs and the Nassau County Police Department to warn residents to b...
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Posted on: July 21, 2017
New York State recently passed a law that authorizes ride-sharing services to legally operate in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Ride-sharing services can be a valuable resource and have been in use all over the country for a number of years. As ride-sharing...
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Posted on: July 17, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 123’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Brian Harding at the Merrick Golf Clubhouse. Brian is a resident of North Merrick.
For his project, Brian renovated an unused classroom at Sacred...
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Posted on: July 17, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves would like to remind you that while summer is a time of sun and fun, it can also be a dangerous time as temperatures rise higher.
According to a National Health Statistics report, about 250 people die in the U.S. every yea...
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Posted on: July 14, 2017
• THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 • 8:45 AM TO 12:00 NOON •
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van will be coming to our area to provide ...
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Posted on: July 13, 2017
AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 • 7:00 PM • RAIN OR SHINE
TOWN SQUARE - VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, EAST MEADOW
On Tuesday, August 1st, neighborhoods throughout Nassau County are being invited to join forces with thousands of communitie...
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Posted on: July 13, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves would like to share the most recently updated Long Island Rail Road Summer Repair Schedule with residents from the 13th Legislative District that use the LIRR branches listed below to go to and from work to help ease thei...
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Posted on: July 12, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended the East Meadow Fire Departments 87th Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner held at the Milleridge Cottage in Jericho. The ceremony is held annually to install new officers of the Fire Department, honor pa...
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Posted on: June 27, 2017
New York Blood Center and Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves
urge the public to donate blood to replenish critically low blood supply
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency in New York. That is why Presiding Officer Norma Gonsa...
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Posted on: June 26, 2017
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Town of Hempstead Parking Field L2
Division Ave. (off Hempstead Tpke.), Levittown
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazardo...
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Posted on: June 13, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended the 12th Annual Prairie Benefit of Friends of Hempstead Plains which took place in David S. Mack Hall at the Hofstra University Club in Hempstead. During the benefit, the Friends of Hempstead Plains honored Dr...
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Posted on: June 9, 2017
Identity theft is a crime where a thief steals your personal information, such as your full name or social security number, to commit fraud. Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Police Department offer several preventative tips to help ...
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Posted on: June 8, 2017
Hurricane season for Nassau County began on June 1st and continues through November 30th. The best way to protect your family and pets during a major storm or emergency is to be prepared ahead of time.
Superstorm Sandy was the worst natural di...
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Posted on: May 18, 2017
While holding the line on property taxes, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Republican Majority have invested significant resources in the Nassau County Police Department to help keep our neighborhoods safe. Crime is down 27% since 2010 and reside...
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Posted on: May 18, 2017
Posted on: May 16, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves was honored to be part of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBA) Widows and Children’s Fund Memorial Ceremony remembering and honoring our fallen Correction Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in ...Read on...
Posted on: May 3, 2017
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and the Nassau County Republican Legislative Majority continue the fight to restore the public’s trust in government by introducing a law that would disqualify anyone convicted of certain feloni...
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Posted on: May 3, 2017
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 – 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Grand Avenue Middle School – 2301 Grand Ave., Bellmore
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is joining together with the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD, Community Parent Center, the Nassau County Police Dep...
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Posted on: May 1, 2017
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 – 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Speno Park - 745 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves proudly announces that the 26th Annual East Meadow Community Pride Day will be at Speno Park in East Meadow on Saturday, ...Read on...
Posted on: April 28, 2017
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Newbridge Road Park - 2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazardous Waste Collection Program (S.T.O...
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Posted on: April 3, 2017
PRESIDING OFFICER NORMA GONSALVES INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY FORUM
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMEast Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites you to attend ...Read on...
Posted on: March 13, 2017
The Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) has 22,000 tons of road salt and 2,250 tons of road sand on hand. DPW’s snow fighting fleet includes 115 plow/salt trucks, 20 pick-ups with plows and sanders, 10 payloaders and 3 brine trucks that cover 2...Read on...
Posted on: March 10, 2017
NOW EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 17th
With an impending snowstorm impacting the region tomorrow, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced he has directed officials at the Assessment Review Commission (ARC) and Department of Assessment (DOA) to acc...
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Posted on: March 3, 2017
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Eisenhower Park – Parking Field #3
Park Blvd. & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazardous...
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Posted on: February 27, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended Boy Scout Troop 362’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony held in the auditorium of St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church in East Meadow. Troop 362 was formed in 1966 by a group of parishioners from Saint Raphael...
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Posted on: February 27, 2017
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 157’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout William Vincent Teneriello at Calvary Lutheran Church in East Meadow.
For his project, William led a team of scouts, friends and family in the cr...
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Posted on: February 14, 2017
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEast Meadow Public Library - 1886 Front St., East Meadow
If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment on your residence you may dispute the assessed value between January...Read on...
Posted on: January 17, 2017
The 12 members of the Nassau Legislature’s Republican Majority caucus, led by Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves, filed a resolution today calling on New York State to extend a tax abatement for Nassau County seniors.
Legislators learned on Friday...Read on...
Posted on: December 19, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) attended Boy Scout Troop 285’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Christopher Ham which took place at St. Barnabas Church in Bellmore. Christopher is a resident of Bellmore. For his project, Ch...Read on...
Posted on: December 15, 2016
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves was recently honored by the Parents for Megan’s Law Crime Victim’s Center. Presiding Officer Gonsalves was recognized at the “Presenting the Champion for Children a...
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Posted on: December 7, 2016
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library - 1886 Front St., East Meadow
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Bellmore Public Library - 1551 Newbridge Rd., North Bellmore
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lev...
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Posted on: November 17, 2016
SHOPPING SAFETY TIPS –
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.• Don’t carry more cash and credit cards than you actually need.
• Be sure your purse or wallet is secure at all times.• Shorten the strap of your purse so you can carry ...Read on...
Posted on: November 17, 2016
Senior citizens are often seen by criminals as easy targets. Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Police Department want to offer you some safety tips to help minimize opportunities for criminals to try and take advantage of you.
HO...Read on...
Posted on: November 4, 2016
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2016
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pmEisenhower Park – Parking Field #3
Hempstead Tpke. & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants ...Read on...
Posted on: November 1, 2016
Posted on: October 25, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 192’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Patrick D. Spickerman & Brian T. Spickerman at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church in Bellmore. The twins reside in Bellmore. For his project Patric...Read on...
Posted on: October 21, 2016
• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 • 8:45 AM TO 12:00 NOON •
North Merrick Public Library – 1691 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick
Presiding Officer Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van will be coming to ...Read on...
Posted on: October 19, 2016
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. The Nassau County Department of Health offers these Halloween safety tips to help keep this holiday safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Jack-o-Lanterns ...Read on...
Posted on: October 12, 2016
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Legislator Steve Rhoads have been calling upon the New York State
Public Service Commission to deny New York American Water Company’s proposed 8.1% rate increase! The Legislators ar...
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Posted on: October 5, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) President/CEO Dr. Vic Politi and other elected officials at a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for a $19 million, 38,000 squ...Read on...
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, in conjunction with CEMCO, invites you to attend an important community forum in East Meadow which will provide...Read on...
Posted on: October 3, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves recently joined with Dr. W. Hubert Keen, President of Nassau Community College; Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr. and New York State Assemblyman David McDonough for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the New Student ...Read on...
Posted on: September 6, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the miniature-golf course at Eisenhower Park will be open for free mini golf for all senior citizens on
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
(Rain Date: Thursday, September 22nd)
a...
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Posted on: August 12, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs want to notify taxpayers to beware of solicitations offering a fee-based service to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption when homeowners can ap...
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Posted on: August 9, 2016
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with New York State Senator Michael Venditto and Nassau County Legislators Norma Gonsalves and Steve Rhoads, is providing free Senior Citizen photo identification cards this August. These free seni...Read on...
Posted on: August 8, 2016
The “33rd Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event took place in thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and locally was held at Town Square, Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Mead...
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Posted on: July 26, 2016
Presiding Officer Gonsalves and NuHealth Family Health CentersCelebration of Health!
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and NuHealth Family Health Centers are joining together for a celebration of health from Monday, August 8th until Friday August 12th. ...
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Posted on: July 21, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended the 25th Annual East Meadow Community Pride Day at Speno Park in East Meadow. The event, founded in 1992, is a celebration to appreciate all the good things that the residents of East Meadow have in their comm...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
MacArthur High School – 3369 Old Jerusalem Rd., Levittown
Nassau County Legislators Norma Gonsalves, Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Steve Rhoads are joining together with County Executive Ed Mangano and Emergency Management Officials to present a community foru...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves announces that the Nassau County Police Department is currently seeking Part-Time Crossing Guards for assignments throughout Nassau County. Starting salary for this position is $18.00 per hour with no fringe benefits. Thi...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and Legislator Steven D. Rhoads recently attended an Award Ceremony for the Merrick Association of Girl Scouts at the Merrick Golf Course in Merrick. 29 young ladies were honored at the ceremony for Gold, Silver, Bronz...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 577’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout James P. Medici and Jason John Rotolo at St. Frances de Chantal School in Wantagh.
For his project James, a resident of Bellmore, improved a build...Read on...
Posted on: July 19, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and Legislator Steve Rhoads attended Boy Scout Troop 192’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Fredrick Schneider at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church in Bellmore. For his project Fredrick, a resident of Bellmore, buil...Read on...
Posted on: July 14, 2016
The “33nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event is scheduled to take place nationwide on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. We cordially invite you to attend and participate in this event at 7:00 p.m., at Town Square, Veteran’s Mem...Read on...
Posted on: July 14, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended the Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation’s 37th Annual Cultural Arts Luncheon at the L.I. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uniondale. Twenty-four students of the Bel...Read on...
Posted on: July 14, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Nassau County Attorney’s Office’s Summer 2016 Student Orientation at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The Presiding Officer as well as County Executive Mangano and County A...Read on...
Posted on: July 6, 2016
The NUMC Digital Mammography Van is Coming to Our Neighborhood
• Wednesday, July 27, 2016 • 8:45 AM to 12:00 Noon •
East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Nassau Universi...Read on...
Posted on: June 30, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended a Bronze Award Ceremony for the East Meadow Association of Girl Scouts at East Meadow High School in East Meadow. Presiding Officer Gonsalves honored Troop 1050, Troop 1486, Tro...Read on...
Posted on: June 27, 2016
Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves had the privilege to honor seniors Caitlyn Buckley, Brandon Fitzgerald, Genesis Galo, Danielle Kaufman, Morgan Schamberg, Kevin Wallace, Lauren Burke, Alex Dempsey, Bryan Leb...Read on...
Posted on: June 24, 2016
If you live in and are the owner of a home, condominium or cooperative apartment, you may qualify for hundreds of dollars in property tax savings each year. Come to one of the 2016 Property Tax Exemptions Workshops and Department of Assessment staff will...Read on...
Posted on: June 17, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended a Gold and Silver Award Ceremony for the East Meadow Association of Girl Scouts at East Meadow High School in East Meadow. Presiding Officer Gonsalves honored Allison Astudillo, Marissa Flaherty, Alex...Read on...
Posted on: June 15, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Legislator Steve Rhoads had the privilege to honor seniors Mikayla Dempsey, Christopher Carrano, Haley Morales and Christopher Rattoballi, from W. C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, as the recipients of the 2016 Nassa...Read on...
Posted on: June 10, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the Annual Installation Dinner of the North Bellmore Fire Department at the Melville Marriott in Melville. At the event, firefighter P. Robert Podolski was recognized for fifty years of service with t...Read on...
Posted on: June 8, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the East Meadow Fire Department’s EMS Week Brunch and Award Ceremony at EMFD Headquarters in East Meadow. The four awards presented during the brunch were the Appreciation Award, Above and Beyond Awar...Read on...
Posted on: June 6, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended NYSPTA’s Reflections Arts Program Recognition Ceremony at Bowling Green Elementary School in Westbury. Twenty-seven students were recognized for this nationally acclaimed student program which encourages artis...Read on...
Posted on: May 26, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended Boy Scout Troop 192’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Alexander N. Nuñez at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church in Bellmore. For his project Clay, a resident of Bellmore, built a woodshed for Old Be...Read on...
Posted on: May 26, 2016
What is Zika Virus?
Zika Virus is a disease that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. The Aedes Albopictus is a species, known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, that can transmit the Zika Virus.
The most...Read on...
Posted on: May 5, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr. invite you to a
NARCAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION COMMUNITY FORUM
You can save a life of a loved one from overdose
Thursday, May 19, 2016 • 7:00 - 9:00 PMEast Meadow Fire Dept. Headqua...Read on...
Posted on: May 4, 2016
Posted on: April 6, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites all residents to attend an important
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY FORUMWednesday, April 20, 2016 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
East Meadow FD Headquarters – 197 East Meadow Ave., East MeadowPresiding Officer Norma Gonsalve...Read on...
Posted on: March 4, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, Senator Michael Venditto and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano invite you to attend this very important community meeting
NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUM
You can save a life of a loved one from overdose
Thursd...Read on...
Posted on: February 17, 2016
The IRS continues to warn the public to be alert for telephone scams and offers five tell-tale warning signs to tip you off if you get such a call. These callers claim to be with the IRS. The scammers often demand money to pay taxes. Some may try to con y...Read on...
Posted on: February 11, 2016
Nassau County Legislative Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and other county legislators to announce $3 million in new funding for NICE Bus operations in 2016. The County will work with NICE Bus CEO Mike S...Read on...
Posted on: January 19, 2016
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 Starting at 7:30PM
EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY1886 FRONT ST., EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations (CEMCO) and Presiding Officer Gonsalves are co-hosting a community forum to intro...Read on...
Posted on: January 13, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is sponsoring workshops to help residents file property tax assessment grievance applications. If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment as shown on your Nassau County Property T...Read on...
Posted on: January 13, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves joined players from the New York Islanders to deliver presents to children at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. Delivering the presents were New York Islanders’ Assistant Captain Kyle Okposo, Thomas ...Read on...
Posted on: January 13, 2016
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 123’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Robert Kenneth Boschert at the Merrick Golf Course Club House in Merrick. For his project Robert, a resident of Merrick, undertook the task of beautif...Read on...
Posted on: January 5, 2016
2017-18 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT
DISCLOSURE NOTICES ONLINE
Mineola, NY - Acting County Assessor Jim Davis announced that notices of tentative assessed value for the 2017-2018 property tax year are available for viewing to homeowners on the Department ...
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Posted on: January 5, 2016
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves was sworn in for her tenth term at the Nassau County Legislature on Monday, January 4, 2016. Presiding Officer Gonsalves and the other 11 Republican Legislators were sworn in by the Honorable Peter T. King,...Read on...
Posted on: November 24, 2015
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Legislature approved legislation at this week’s Legislative meeting to provide more than $1.5 million in grant funding to fund the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Schola...Read on...
Posted on: November 24, 2015
Keeping Safe in Our Community
Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety/
Bicycle Safety, Police Enforcement/DWI
Speakers from NUMC Trauma Division, Nassau County Police Dept., New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, and ALL4UDAD will present import...
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Posted on: November 18, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, County Executive Ed Mangano and Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter are urging citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations requesting payment via Green Dot cards or Western Union.
It has come to the...Read on...
Posted on: November 17, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced the award of $500,000 in Federal Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funding that promises to h...Read on...
Posted on: November 9, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently held the First Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Nassau County Legislature. The event was an opportunity to recognize four Hispanic resi...Read on...
Posted on: October 23, 2015
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. The Nassau County Department of Health offers these Halloween safety tips to help keep this holiday safe and enjoyable for everyone.
JACK-O-LANTERNS
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS:
APPLY NOW FOR PROPERTY TAX SAVINGSAPPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 4, 2016
Nassau County homeowners are offered a variety of tax exemptions to help reduce property taxes. You may be eligible for one or more of the property tax...Read on...
Posted on: October 16, 2015
Posted on: September 17, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, Legislator Steve Rhoads & the
Nassau County Police Department invite you to safely get rid of your unwanted or unused prescription medications at the
BELLMORE STREET FESTIVAL Sunday, September 20, 2015
From ...Read on...
Posted on: September 2, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves & County Executive Ed Mangano invite you to attend a:NARCAN TRAINING COMMUNITY FORUMYou can save a life of a loved one from overdoseWednesday, September 16, 2015 • 7:00 - 9:00 PMNassau University Medical Center ...Read on...
Posted on: August 31, 2015
Water is an important part of our environment in Nassau County. We are surrounded by ocean, bays, ponds, streams and inlets. Additionally, Nassau County sits just a few hundred feet above our drinking water aquifers. It i...
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Posted on: August 17, 2015
The “32nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event took place nationwide on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., Town Square, Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Meadow Avenue and Prospect Avenue, East Meadow.
Sponsored by Pre...Read on...
Posted on: August 11, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended the first ever County and State fire camp for Junior Firefighters at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage. This camp was attended by 30 Junior Firefighters from various Fire Departments acros...Read on...
Posted on: August 11, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves welcomed contestants of the Miss Wantagh 2015 pageant to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. The Miss Wantagh pageant is about a teen representative with a desire to better her communi...Read on...
Posted on: August 3, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 362’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout David McGee and Eagle Scout Michael Leone at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters in East Meadow.
For his project David, a resident of Eas...Read on...
Posted on: August 3, 2015
Joins with Parents for Megan’s Law in Call for Albany Special Session
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves joined Laura Ahearn, Executive Director of Parents for Megan’s Law, Nassau and Suffolk County Legislators, State Lawmakers and comm...Read on...
Posted on: July 24, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended a Gold Award Ceremony for the Bellmore Association of Girl Scouts at the Merrick Road Park Golf Clubhouse in Merrick. Presiding Officer Gonsalves presented Lauren Gemma and Emma...Read on...
Posted on: July 24, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 362’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Christopher Egan and Eagle Scout Zachary Ludewig at St. Raphael’s Church, East Meadow. For his project Christopher, a resident of Dix Hills, helped co...Read on...
Posted on: July 23, 2015
The “32nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event is scheduled to take place nationwide on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. We cordially invite you to attend and participate in this event at 7:00 p.m., at Town Square, Veteran’s Mem...Read on...
Posted on: July 22, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) attended Boy Scout Troop 362’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Patrick Hart and Eagle Scout Thomas Ferrone at St. Raphael’s Church in East Meadow. For his project Patrick, a resident of East...Read on...
Posted on: July 22, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) attended Boy Scout Troop 192’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout John D’Avanzo at the Bellmore Presbyterian Church in Bellmore. For his project John, a resident of Bellmore, undertook the task...Read on...
Posted on: July 22, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves voted this week to approve legislation authorizing the creation of a Nassau County Land Bank. The Land bank is a non-profit corporation that will buy, restore and market abandoned properties – a.k.a “Zombie Homes”. T...Read on...
Posted on: July 10, 2015
Mosquito season has begun. Many residents have contacted my office to alert me to the presence of mosquitoes and to ask about controlling the mosquito population. The first thing you should do is report your mosquito complaint to the Nassau County Depar...Read on...
Posted on: July 6, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the Cena de Gala hosted by the Executive Committee of Long Island. The ceremony had the honor to have a main speaker Luis Palau. Palau is an Argentinian born international Christian Evangelist who has...Read on...
Posted on: June 18, 2015
If you live in and are the owner of a home, condominium or cooperative apartment, you may qualify for hundreds of dollars in property tax savings each year.
To help you file for or learn more about the property tax exemptions you may be eligible for, P...Read on...
Department of Assessment
Posted on: June 16, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves Proudly Announces NUMC Digital Mammography Van is Coming to Our Area
• Thursday, July 23, 2015 • 8:45 AM to 12:00 Noon •East Meadow Public Library – 1886 Fro...Read on...
Posted on: June 9, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano invite all Nassau County residents to attend the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The...
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Posted on: June 9, 2015
S.T.O.P. Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pmTown of Hempstead Parking Field L2
Division Ave., Levittown, NY 11756
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Town of Hemp...Read on...
S.T.O.P. recycling items
Posted on: June 4, 2015
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves announce the grand opening of a new community volunteer center operated by the Social Services Volunteers of Nassau County, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides a...Read on...
Posted on: May 27, 2015
Presiding Officer Gonsalves Hosts Anti-Semitism Awareness Event
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves recently hosted the first in a series of events to raise awareness about anti-Semitism. Presiding Officer Gonsalves and other members of th...Read on...
Posted on: May 22, 2015
Presiding officer Norma Gonsalves recently attended the 10th Annual Latina Hat Luncheon hosted by The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony proudly honored hardworkin...Read on...
Posted on: May 19, 2015
Gonsalves joined Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Gary Hudes, County Executive Ed Mangano and local community leaders to announce a joint partnership between the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police...Read on...
Posted on: May 19, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined Nassau University Medical Center administrators and doctors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the addition of underwater birthing suites to offer an alternative delivery option for Nassau moms-to-be.
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Posted on: May 18, 2015
Posted on: May 4, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves announced Nassau County’s annual “May is Melanoma Awareness Month” campaign. Spearheaded by Colette Coyne, the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) was formed in 1998 after Colette Coyne’s thirty-year old da...Read on...
Posted on: April 17, 2015
The New York Court of Appeals recently took away Nassau’s ability to set its own residency restrictions on convicted sex offenders. Presiding Officer Gonsalves has called upon the assistance of our local NYS legislators to help Nassau County regain its r...Read on...
Posted on: April 1, 2015
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined with Legislator Laura Schaefer, Stop and Shop Supermarket Co., students from Long Island Lutheran Middle School and the Solomon Schechter School, and leaders of the Jewish community to donate nearly 1...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2015
Despite being just one of the entities that collects property taxes, Nassau County is responsible to pay out 100% of tax refunds. Left unchecked, this system has led to $2 billion in debt to Nassau County. I am pleased to announce two reforms that will el...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites all residents to attend an important
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY FORUMThursday, April 30, 2015 • 7PM - 9PM
East Meadow Public Library - 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites you ...Read on...
Posted on: March 25, 2015
Urges Residents to Call or Use Nassau Now App to Report Potholes
Mineola, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Gl...Read on...
Posted on: March 23, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the East Meadow Kiwanis Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser held at the East Meadow High School. The Club organizes an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to help raise funds for the organization...Read on...
Posted on: March 9, 2015
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves had the honor of recognizing Nassau County Police Ambulance Medical Technician Joseph Biundo at a recent meeting of the Nassau County Legislature. The quick thinking and resourcefulness of Biundo potentially...Read on...
Posted on: February 27, 2015
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves had the honor of recognizing Nassau County Police Officer Mohit Arora as one of the county’s “Top Cops” at a recent meeting of the Nassau County Legislature. Officer Arora was injured in the line of duty whi...Read on...
Posted on: February 23, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 157’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scout Anthony Teneriello at the Calvary Lutheran Church in East Meadow. For his project Anthony, a resident of East Meadow, performed a restoration of a gra...Read on...
Posted on: February 11, 2015
-Fund the Bay Park Ocean Outfall Pipe NOW
-Nassau Residents are a Good Investment Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves today called upon NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer to discuss the likelihood of getting state...Read on...
Posted on: January 23, 2015
The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) is providingSmart911, which allows residents to create a free safety profile for their household at www.smart911.com that can include information necessary for 911 call takers to have in the event of an emergency...Read on...
Posted on: January 16, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves is pleased to announce that major crime has dropped 9.5% between 2013 and 2014 in Nassau County. This decrease in major crime occurred across all precincts, and continues a downward trend that began 5 years ago. Additiona...Read on...
Posted on: January 12, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves was at the newly established Veterans Resource Facility at Nassau Community College to celebrate the grand opening of the facility.
The Veterans Resource Facility, which was originally part of Mitchel Field, an active m...Read on...
Posted on: January 9, 2015
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended Boy Scout Troop 123’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Michael Walsh and Billy Nolan held at the Calvary Lutheran Church in East Meadow. Presiding Officer Gonsalves present...Read on...
Posted on: January 6, 2015
PRESIDING OFFICER NORMA GONSALVES ANNOUNCES
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT GRIEVANCE FORUMS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 20152:00 PM - 4:00 PM
East Meadow Public Library - 1886 Front St., East Meadow
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 20152:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Posted on: December 9, 2014
“The intention of the program has always been to improve the safety at school crossings, however, the curtailment of camera hours did not go far enough to address the problems with a program that, while well-intentioned and passed unanimously by Democrats...Read on...
Posted on: November 12, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended Boy Scout Troop 362’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Nicholas Bonomo and Brett Fontana held at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters. Presiding Officer Gonsalves p...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Press Conference, in conjunction with Adelphi University, to promote the University’s Creative Cups Project. The project encourages artistic expression in celebration of the lives of th...Read on...
Posted on: October 27, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently honored members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Third Precinct at a meeting of the Full Legislature held at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. Both Police Officers a...Read on...
Posted on: October 20, 2014
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns, whimsical costumes, and visits from young neighbors in disguise. The Nassau County Department of Health offers these Halloween safety tips to help keep this holiday safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Jack-o-Lanterns
I...Read on...
Posted on: September 17, 2014
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014
10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Veterans Admission Starts at 9:00 amNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites you to attend a job fair sponsored by Nassau County.
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Posted on: September 12, 2014
In celebration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County’s 100thAnniversary and in conjunction with its mission to build healthy lifestyles and communities, They will be hosting a Fall Festival, with a focus on horticultural education and environm...Read on...
Posted on: September 12, 2014
As the region heads into the Fall season, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an emergency blood appeal, reporting that community supplies of all types of donor blood are at critically low levels.
In the wake of this shortage, NYBC has issued an ur...Read on...
Posted on: September 9, 2014
As part of his ongoing efforts to make Nassau County government more accessible to its residents, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the Department of Assessment will be extending its hours of operations effective Thursday, October 2...Read on...
Posted on: September 9, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) attended the East Meadow Soccer Club’s Finals match held at the Stadium at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The event serves as a culmination of the soccer season and provides a stage ...Read on...
Posted on: August 15, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites all residents of Legislative District 13 to attend this very important seminar to learn what you can do to prepare your household for the impact of future hurricanes or other severe weather events.
Members of t...Read on...
Posted on: August 11, 2014
The “31st Annual National Night Out” (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event took place nationwide on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Town Square, Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Meadow Avenue and Prospect Avenue, East Meadow.
Sponsored by Pres...Read on...
Posted on: July 15, 2014
Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves met with Suffolk County Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory in the first of a series of meetings to explore ways in which the two counties can cooperate to improve services and cut costs islandw...Read on...
Posted on: August 4, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended North Merrick Boy Scout Troop 123’s Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts Sean McGinn, Sean Heverin and John McMullin held at the Sacred Heart Church School Auditorium in North Merrick.
For his Eagle projec...Read on...
Posted on: July 9, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and the Nassau County Police Department advise residents that individuals are perpetuating a series of burglaries and scams throughout Nassau County. In recent cases, individuals posed as utility workers to trick homeown...Read on...
Posted on: July 7, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the 2014 East Meadow High School Senior Awards held at East Meadow High School. Gonsalves presented the 2014 Nassau County Legislative Student Citizenship Award for East Meadow High School to Jason Al...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2014
Presiding Officer, Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) attended Boy Scout Troop 507’s Eagle Court of Honor for Joseph Kim which was held at The Chamsarang Korean Methodist Church in Hempstead. Joseph undertook a project to form a non-prof...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2014
If you live in and are the owner of a home, condominium or cooperative apartment, you may qualify for hundreds of dollars in property tax savings each year.
To help you file for or learn more about the property tax exemptions you may be eligible for, P...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2014
Presiding Officer Gonsalves is pleased to announce that the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van will be coming to our area to provide breast cancer screenings for women over age fifty. The screening will include a breast examination by a nur...Read on...
Posted on: June 26, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the 2014 Gold and Silver Award Ceremony for the East Meadow Association of Girl Scouts at W. T. Clarke High School in Westbury. Presiding Officer Gonsalves presented Jamie Schick, the Gold Award Recip...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2014
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help over the July 4 holiday and through the hottest summer weather to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be sched...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2014
Mosquito season has begun. Many residents have contacted my office to alert me to the presence of mosquitoes and to ask about controlling the mosquito population. The first thing you should do is report your mosquito complaint to the Nassau County Departm...Read on...
Posted on: June 16, 2014
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves recently joined with County Executive Edward Mangano, and Legislators Rose Walker and Michael Venditto to announce that Nassau County has been designated a “Purple Heart County.”
“I would like to thank al...Read on...
Posted on: June 13, 2014
In a bi-partisan effort, Nassau County Preceding Officer Norma Gonsalves helped secure funding for Nassau County’s Clean and Seed Program. With the funding, Nassau County will be able to help nearly 14,000 households who had their property destroyed by s...Read on...
Posted on: June 11, 2014
New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help over the summer to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand.
Peop...Read on...
Posted on: June 11, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the Nassau County Fire Commission Annual Awards Night Ceremony at the Francis X. Pendl Memorial Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Garden City. The ceremony is held to honor var...Read on...
Posted on: June 9, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently invited the Girl Scout Troops of East Meadow to join her on a tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building. The Girl Scouts were able to see first-hand the building which holds County Exec...Read on...
Posted on: May 27, 2014
Presiding Officer, Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves attended Cub Scout Pack 362’s annual Blue and Gold Dinner held at St. Raphael’s Church in East Meadow. The Blue and Gold Dinner is an event to celebrate the scouts “bridge” from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts as ...Read on...
Posted on: May 27, 2014
Presiding Officer, Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 577 Eagle Court of Honor for Christopher Granito which was held St. Frances De Chantel in Wantagh. Christopher, a resident of Wantagh, undertook a project to perform renovations at ...Read on...
Posted on: May 20, 2014
Posted on: May 20, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended the Annual Inspection and Installation Ceremonies of the North Bellmore Fire Department at the Huntington Hilton Hotel in Melville. The ceremony is held to install the new offic...Read on...
Posted on: May 13, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves attended Boy Scout Troop 656 Eagle Court of Honor for Alexander Colin Adia which was held at Massapequa Elk Lodge #2162 in Massapequa.
Alexander, a resident of Wantagh, undertook a project to re-establish the art ...Read on...
Posted on: May 6, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined with Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer, Michael Venditto, Denise Ford, Donald MacKenzie, Dennis Dunne Sr., and Rose Marie Walker, North Shore LIJ Chairman Dr. Omit Garg North Shore LIJ Senior Administration ...Read on...
Posted on: May 5, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined with other elected officials at a solemn ceremony at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Memorial Monument to honor the fallen Correction Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, as wel...Read on...
Posted on: May 5, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves was pleased to join with her fellow Legislators to attend the Nassau County Fire Commission Annual Firematic Awards Ceremony which was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum in Garden C...Read on...
Posted on: April 18, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended Boy Scout Troop 557 Eagle Court of Honor for Aaron Plass which was held at Temple Beth Am in Merrick.
Aaron, a resident of Merrick, undertook a project to renovate the Youth League and refinish a p...Read on...
Posted on: April 9, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended the Annual Inspection and Installation Ceremonies of the North Merrick Fire Department at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington in Melville. The ceremony is held to install the new officers of the Fire De...Read on...
Posted on: April 6, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended Boy Scout Troop 351 Eagle Court of Honor for Brian Dobkowski which took place at Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse Banquet Hall. Brian, a resident of Merrick, undertook a project to restore the Parish Cen...Read on...
Posted on: April 8, 2014
Presiding Officer, Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves recently honored Millie Jones, a resident of East Meadow, as Legislative District Thirteen’s 2014 Trailblazer. Each year, a woman from each legislative district is honored as a “Trailblazer” for her accompl...Read on...
Posted on: April 7, 2014
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano was joined today by private sector sponsors and members of the Bethpage High School Student Council to announce that Nassau County has once again raised the necessary funds to host the Nassau County Empire State G...Read on...
Posted on: March 31, 2014
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves joined Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) President Robert Sowers, accompanied by Miss Harper, a brutally-injured puppy, and other Legislatorsto announce incentives for ...Read on...
Posted on: March 31, 2014
Presiding Officer, Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow, LD 13) recently attended the Centennial Kickoff Celebration for Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Nassau County at the East Meadow Farms. Cornell Cooperative has served many thousa...Read on...
Posted on: March 24, 2014
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 • 7PM - 9PM
East Meadow Public Library - 1886 Front St., East Meadow
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves invites you to attend this important community forum in East Meadow which will provide an overview of the Police Department...Read on...
Posted on: March 18, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended a dinner honoring American Legion Post 1082’s Immediate Past Commander Carl J. Pugliese, a resident of East Meadow, for his numerous years of dedicated service. Immediate Past Commander Pugliese was g...Read on...
Posted on: March 18, 2014
SUPERSTORM SANDY RECOVERY OPERATIONS
AND CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATING TO THEBAY PARK SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
ONTHURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 AT 2:00 P.M.
INTHE PETER J. SCHMITT MEMORIAL LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
THEODORE ROOSEVELT EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BUI...Read on...
Posted on: March 12, 2014
At a recent meeting of the Nassau County Legislature, Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves had the privilege to honor Ganesh Ravichandran, a senior at W.T. Clarke High School in East Meadow, in recognition of his being named a 2014 Intel Science Talent Se...Read on...
Posted on: March 12, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves recently attended Cub Scout Troop 157’s Blue and Gold Banquet held at DJ’s International Buffet in Garden City. The Blue and Gold Banquet, the highlight event of the Scout year, is to celebrate the pack, thank pack lea...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2014
Posted on: February 26, 2014
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves joined with Long Island Cares Executive Director Paule Pachter to promote and participate in the food drive to stock the Long Island Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank. Legislator Gonsalves and many others donated...Read on...
Posted on: February 20, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves will be holding a property assessment grievance workshop for any homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment as shown on their Nassau County Property Tax Impact Disclosure Notice.
By filing a...Read on...
Posted on: February 14, 2014
Icy roads and snowy conditions can create potholes throughout the winter months. I urge all drivers to use caution when driving. Also, please report dangerous potholes to the appropriate municipality.
The roads in Nassau County are maintained by dif...Read on...
Posted on: February 3, 2014
Nassau County Legislator Donald MacKenzie was with Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves when she was honored by the Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) for her “passion and commitment in protecting Long Island’s drinking water supply.”
Recen...Read on...
Posted on: January 17, 2014
The New York State Legislature has declared January “Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers posed by carbon monoxide in homes and buildings. Carbon monoxide poisonings increase by 10% during winter months with t...Read on...
Posted on: January 15, 2014
Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves will be holding property assessment grievance workshops for any homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment as shown on their Nassau County Property Tax Impact Disclosure Notice.
By filing a ...Read on...
Posted on: January 2, 2014
When: Monday, January 6, 2014
Where: Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building
1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola
Time: 10:00 AM
All press are invited to attend the Induction Ceremony for the Induction
of the Tenth Nassau County...Read on...