The Mill Neck Family Of Organizations Celebrates Increased Funding

The Mill Neck Family of Organizations (MNFO) had the great honor of welcoming New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine to campus recently after hearing the news of an increase in funding for New York’s 4201 Schools Association in the FY 2024 NY State Budget.

The 4201 School Budget serves 11 NY schools specialized in providing a safe and empowering environment conducive for deaf, blind and physically disabled students to reach their full potential.

Assemblymember Lavine represents NY State’s 13th Assembly District, consisting of portions of Nassau County. It was an honor to join him in celebrating

Continued from previous page one of the first ever engine-powered oyster dredges of her time. She served the local waters of the North Shore for over 75 years, but was too damaged to be restored.

“Together, we thank the Christeen Oyster Sloop Preservation Corporation – led by President George Lindsay – for leading the effort to keep the legacy of the Ida May this significant achievement, and MNFO is grateful for his continued leadership in protecting the right to equitable education for students with disabilities across New York State. alive. This 44-ton replica was built almost entirely by volunteers and funded in part by a grant from the legendary Billy Joel. Now, the Waterfront Center will use this beautiful vessel as a teaching tool about our harbor and its history,” Councilwoman Vicki Walsh added.

During his visit, Assemblymember Lavine was warmly welcomed by enthusiastic students who demonstrated their creativity by making signs to celebrate his arrival and express their gratitude. As an organization that prioritizes inclusive education and accessibility, MNFO is immensely grateful for Assemblymember Lavine’s continued support of critical programs and services and championing for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

For more information about the Ida May, visit http://www.idamayproject.org/.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay