North Hempstead Proclaims May Jewish American Heritage Month

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, and the Town Board recently welcomed the American Jewish Committee (AJC), Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island (JCRC-LI) and StandWithUs to Town Hall on May 2 to officially recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Officials celebrated the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans and paid tribute to the Jewish Americans who have shaped our country. North Hempstead presented a proclamation of recognition in honor of the special occasion.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead their government-issued VA card or an active military ID.

The Veterans parking pass applies only when the main lot at North Hempstead Beach Park is still open. When the lot is full, overflow parking is available for free with shuttle bus transportation.

Gates open at 3 p.m., and the program will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin approximately at 9:15 p.m.

Food will be available for purchase. Food trucks onsite will include: B Bistro: A Taste of Vietnam, Fast Eddie’s Pizza, Sausage Kings, The Milk and Sugar Truck, Trini Bites, and more.

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Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park Office of the Town Clerk—200 Plandome Rd., Manhasset

North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center—141 Garden St., Westbury Michael J. Tully Park—1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park

Qualifying residents will need to show

The event is free, but vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee (cash only). When the lot is full free overflow parking will be available with free shuttle bus transportation. No drop-offs or walk-ins allowed. Attendees are urged to leave dogs at home due noise sensitivity; however, service dogs are welcome.

For more information, please visit www. northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or 516869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead