Parking Lot Reconstruction Temple Judea Sponsors Food And Clothing Drives

It has always been the commitment of Temple Judea to help those in need of basic essentials. It is the year-round goal of the Social Action Committee to fulfill this responsibility.

In early April, Town of North Hempstead Councilmember

Sadly there are communities whose residents need extra help in providing food, clothing and other necessities.

With the guidance of the Committee Chairs, Rita Marcus and Alicia Munves, collection projects of these items are organized throughout the year.

Mariann Dalimonte’s newsletter announced the reconstruction of Parking Lot #2 in Port Washington. Parking Lot #2 is located north of Main Street between N. Bayles Avenue. and Herbert Avenue.

Recently the annual Prom Clothing Drive was instituted, providing “dressy” clothing and accessories to high school graduating students who otherwise would not have the means to be dressed in special outfits for their graduation social events. Another recent project was a collection of fresh fruits and vegetables, which included bagged potatoes, carrots, onions and apples. When the collection was completed at the Temple, the large quantity of food was brought to a community agency for distribution.

At various times throughout the year, canned and boxed food drives, as well as collections of cleaning supplies, are held at Temple Judea, and are then brought to the Sid Jacobson JCC for distribution to areas where they are most needed. Temple Judea offers a wide range of interesting, stimulating and community-involved activities. New members are always welcome. 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (exit 36n on L I E); 516 621-8049; temple-judea.com

—Submitted by Temple Judea

Councilmember Dalimonte included the map above in the newsletter to provide parking options while Lot #2 is under construction. The map was compiled by the Port Washington Parking District and the Port Washington Buisness Improvement District.

• Lots 1, 3, 7 and 12 are commuter parking

• Lots 4, 5, and 8 are shopper and commuter parking (metered parking with time limit)

In March, the Social Action Committee assembled boxes of kosher for Passover foods. These will be distributed to Jewish families who may not be able to purchase these Passover products for their special holiday observance.

Councilmember Dalimonte wrote, “I have been working closely with the Town of North Hempstead’s Department of Public Works on preparing a public works improvement project in our community. Parking Lot #2 has been scheduled for reconstruction commencing on or about Monday, April 24 and continuing for approximately two months. All work is weather dependent. The reconstruction of Parking Lot #2 will include new drainage, pavement, curbs, sidewalk, lighting, signage, fencing and landscaping. We regret any inconvenience, as the project will take time to complete, but we believe the result will update and enhance the safety and convenience for commuters and shoppers in our community.”

Town Celebrates Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant’s 60 Years

• Lots 6, 9, and 10 are shopper parking (metered parking with time limit)

For more details about parking in Port, visit northhempsteadny.gov/portparking

Social Action Committee members Adela Liebgold, Stacey Needleman, Rita Marcus, Alicia Munves, Denise Perry and Anise Cherry.

—Information compiled from Councilmember Dalimonte’s newsletter with additional reporting by Julie Prisco

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava attended the 60th Anniversary celebration for Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant on March 28. The family owned and operated restaurant has been serving up the classics to its customers and local residents for six decades. Louie’s first opened in 1963 and moved to its current home at 339 Plandome Road in 1972.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead