Wednesday, November 16, 2011 The Town of North Hempstead last night approved amendments to Local Law, Chapter 49, titled ‘Snow Removal, Snow Emergencies and Street Cleaning’. By unanimous vote, The Town Council enacted amendments proposed by The Fire Advisory Council*. The new law requires ‘every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, or other person in charge of any property within the town, except one or two family dwellings, adjacent to which there is a fire hydrant to remove the snow and ice from around the hydrant for a distance of two feet, and between the sidewalk and curb, and to keep the fire hydrant free from snow and ice throughout the winter, within four hours after snow has ceased to fall.’ The provision further describes penalties up to a $350 fine and payment to the town for costs incurred to remove snow from non-compliant property owners. The Fire Advisory Council began working on this legislation aft... [ more ]
Saturday, November 5, 2011 Wedding bells are certainly in the air here in Garden City Park as we announce yet another wedding. Truck One’s Second Lieutenant Salju Thomas tied the knot last week at a ceremony in Floral Park. The members of the Garden City Park Fire Department and the entire Garden City Park Community would like to congratulate both Sal and his beautiful bride, Tina. Best wishes to you both.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 The members of the Garden City Park Fire Department and the entire Garden City Park Community would like to congratulate Tim Nacewicz. Tim married his long-time girlfriend Lauren, on October 14. Best wishes to you both.
Monday, September 26, 2011 Source: FEMA.govRelease Date: September 16, 2011 Release Number: 4020-033 » More Information on New York Hurricane Irene » 2011 Region II News Releases ALBANY, N.Y. – New York residents facing the loss of homes, businesses or cherished possessions in the wake of Hurricane Irene may find themselves struggling to cope with the emotional impact of disaster. Local, state and federal officials are urging those survivors to be aware of the signs of emotional stress and to seek out help if they are feeling overwhelmed. Everyone who lives through a disaster is affected by it in some way. It is normal to feel anxious about... [ more ]
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011 The Pink Heals Tour 2011 is all about "Supporting women, raising awareness" about all women's cancer. If you know someone who has cancer or is a cancer survivor, invite them to these events to sign the trucks. The Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer (MWCABC), in cooperation with the Manhasset-Lakeville and Plandome Fire Departments, will be welcoming a national organization of firefighters known as the "Pink Heals" to the Manhasset Community on September 19, 2011. The "Pink Heals" organization is comprised of firefighters who volunteer their time to travel the country in pink fire gear and on pink fire trucks to lend their support in the fight against women's cancers. They are coming to Manhasset to support the MWCABC's Pink Fire Truck Wellness Fair · Manhasset-Lakeville Firehouse of Plandome Road. 1-... [ more ]
Monday, September 12, 2011 Please see below for information regarding the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center being opened to help Nassau County residents.For Immediate Release: September 8, 2011 Contact: Katie Grilli-Robles, Press Secretary (516) 571-4225 Mangano: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Assist Nassau Residents County & FEMA to Provide Residents with Information on Disaster Assistance Programs Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center along with County personnel will be visiting Nassau County to offer information on the disaster assistance programs available to residents affected by Hurricane Irene. FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center is a readily accessible mobile office where applicants may go to receive guidance regarding disaster recovery, clarification of any written c... [ more ]
Monday, September 12, 2011 This communication shall serve as an advisory that the Nassau County Department of Health in cooperation with the Nassau County Department of Public Works will be conducting mosquito control application, with the purpose of lowering mosquito populations and preventing disease transmissions, via aerial spraying over Nassau County beginning the week of Monday, September 12, 2011, weather permitting. More detailed information will be forthcoming from the Nassau County Department of Health. Once such information is received, Nassau County OEM will disseminate immediately. Please utilize this advisory for your scheduling purposes relating to outdoor activities that may have been previously scheduled. For further information, please contact the Nassau County Department of Health at 516-2... [ more ]
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today provided advice to New Yorkers on what to do if they suffered property damage from Hurricane Irene. "The days following a natural disaster can be confusing and stressful, but it is important for those who have suffered property damage to file an insurance claim as quickly as possible to help protect their financial future," Governor Cuomo said. Benjamin Lawsky, Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services, who oversees the State Insurance Department, said, "We will do everything we can to help people who suffered damage from the storm recover and get their lives back on track as quickly as possible. The purpose of insurance is to help people rebuild and we will be working to see that process does as smoothly as possible." Governor Cuomo and Superintendent Lawsky suggested the following measures for ... [ more ]
Thursday, September 1, 2011 Region 2 News for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Release Number: HQ-11-165 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal aid has been made available to the State of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Irene beginning on August 26, 2011, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Albany, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Ulster counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured or underinsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments... [ more ]
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