New York State Immigration Exhibit At The Port Washington Public Library

The Port Washington Public Library will be exhibiting Immigration in New York State, 1650-1950, from May 1- May 29 in the Library’s Community Gallery, courtesy of the Long Island Library Resources Council. Immigrants built a vibrant, diverse, and modern New York State. However, the arrival of European immigrants was also incredibly disruptive. Indigenous people were pushed off of their lands. Enslaved, indentured, and otherwise subjugated populations were exploited in the establishment of the state. Our history bears those imprints, as well as many more positive outcomes. Immigrants have come to New York for many reasons: to escape persecution, to improve their economic outlook, and to build new lives.

This exhibit focuses on historic immigration to New York State from 1650 to 1950. Our story begins with the arrival of Dutch settlers and continues through the end of the World Wars. Like much of the general documentary record, New York Heritage Digital Collections lacks significant representation of immigrants— particularly more recent immigration to New York. To address this shortcoming, New York Heritage is actively prioritizing the addition of materials depicting under-represented groups.

For more information about the exhibition, visit https://nyheritage.org/index. php/exhibits/immigration

—Submitted by the Port Washington Public Library

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte Announces Success Of Shrink Wrap Recycling Program

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte is proud to announce that her shrink wrap recycling program was a tremendous success, with the Town ultimately collecting 3.65 tons, or 7,300 pounds of shrink wrap material. The program was hosted throughout the month of April at Manorhaven Beach Park, and was spearheaded by Council Member Dalimonte.

“I am absolutely thrilled with the results of North Hempstead’s shrink wrap recycling program,” said Councilmember Dalimonte. “I am always trying to innovate the ways in which the Town can protect our environment from pollution, and I am glad that our residents were able to find this program useful.”

The program allowed boaters and Town residents to recycle their shrink wrap materials, helping to reduce waste and protect the environment by providing a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose

Town officials host a successful shrink wrap program. (Contributed photo) of this material. The Town sent five containers of shrink wrap to Westbury Paper Stock Corporation to be recycled.

This material is low density polyethylene, LDPE, and can be pelletized and then reused in the manufacturing of a variety of materials including lawn edging, plastic lumber, carpet, as well as shrink wrap.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead