Bike Rodeo And Helmet Safety Event At Manorhaven Beach Park

North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte in partnership with the Port Washington Police Department is proud to once again host a Bike Rodeo & Helmet Safety event on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Manorhaven Beach Park (Main Parking Lot-Skating Rink). The hour long fun and educational event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will provide children with the opportunity to participate in a series of courses that allows them to practice bicycle safety and agility skills.

“I am proud to once again to be hosting this popular event. We had a tremendous response last year and wanted to extend this opportunity to more children,” said Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte. “This event teaches the importance of wearing a bike helmet and obeying traffic rules. Now that school is back in session, we want to make sure that everyone can have fun outside and stay safe.”

“As part of this great partnership with the town, the Port Washington Police are committed to the safety of our children, as they enjoy the many benefits of Bike Rodeos,” said Port Washington Police Sergeant Peter Griffith.

The event is free and all participants must bring their own bicycles and helmets. Attendees must register by April 20, 2023 and call 311 to RSVP.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Statement: Majority Must Stop Undermining Independence of County’s Inspector General

On Sunday, March 12, Newsday reported that the Legislative Majority is refusing to re-appoint Nassau County Inspector General Jodi Franzese until at 2024 at the earliest – inaction that will keep the fate of the office in flux for at least another nine months.

In response to this development, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M.

Abrahams (D – Freeport) issued the following statement:

“With Nassau County’s disturbing history of corruption, it is unfathomable that anyone would think it is wise to undermine the Inspector General’s office, which was created for the sole purpose of preventing future scandals,” Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M.

Abrahams (D – Freeport) said. “The Minority Caucus is not willing to accept the risk of a return to the waste, fraud, and abuse of the past. It is time to end the gamesmanship, reappoint the Inspector General, and fully commit to the independence of Nassau County’s public integrity watchdog.”

Abrahams Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams. (Submitted photo)