Friday, October 14, 2016
Vol. 76, No. 40
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
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Two Plainview residents vie for legislature seat BY GARY SIMEONE
Hicksville High School recently congratulated two students who were named National Merit Finalists. From left, Hicksville Public School District Chairperson for Guidance Services Efthymia Rafaelides, National Merit Scholars Jakub Tarlowski and Shana Mathew, and Hicksville High School Principal Raymond Williams. The National Merit Scholar title is a prestigious one that is annually bestowed upon a very select percentage of students.
Police make arrest in robberies Nassau County Police arrested a Hicksville man in connection with several robberies which took place in September and October in Hicksville. According to police, Jose Roberto Savala, 19, was arrested in connection with two robberies which occurred on Monday, October 3, and Tuesday October 4, in Hicksville. According to detectives, on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. a female victim, 63, while walking on Jerusalem Avenue in the vicinity of W. Marie Street was approached from
behind by Savala, who was riding a bicycle. Police say he forcibly grabbed the victim’s purse from her wrist before fleeing southbound on Jerusalem Avenue. No injuries were reported. Police say that on Tuesday, October 4, at 3:40 p.m. a second female victim, 63, while walking on Jerusalem Avenue in the vicinity of W. Cherry Street was approached from behind by Savala, on bicycle, who forcibly grabbed her pocketbook from her shoulder before fleeing southbound on Jerusalem Avenue. No inju-
ries were reported. According to police, Savala was also responsible for an additional pedestrian robbery that occurred on Sunday, September 18, in front of 71 N. Broadway, Hicksville. During that incident Savala allegedly assaulted a 41 year old male and removed his backpack and wallet. Savala is charged with Robbery 1st Degree, two counts of Robbery 3rd Degree, Assault 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree.
There is a vacant seat on the Nassau County Legislator after the untimely death of former legislator and activist, Judith Jacobs last month. Two Plainview residents, Arnold Drucker and Louis Imbroto are seeking to fill that seat in a special election which will take place on November 8th. Drucker, a Lawyer and Trustee at Nassau Community College was chosen as the Democratic nominee and Imbroto, a lawyer, is the Republican nominee. Jacobs, who was the Legislator for the 16th Legislative District passed away in early September after serving for eleven terms. The district includes the communities of Plainview, Old Bethpage, Jericho, Syosset, Woodbury, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights. Drucker, a lifelong resident of Plainview, said that he is uniquely aware of the problems residents and taxpayers face and that he is totally invested in his community. “I know about the quality of life issues people face and the excessive tax burden that weighs on the shoulders of our residents,” said Drucker. “If I am elected Legislator I want to block the tremendous holes in our budget and restore the luster of what our communities used to be. I intend to follow in the giant footsteps of former Legislator Jacobs. She was a great woman, effective legislator and in institution in our County.” He said that as a practicing attorney for 34 years he under-
stands the nature of legislation and has the necessary skill set to be a legislator. “One thing that I am looking for if I’m elected Legislator is openness and honesty in office. That is something that has been missing.” Imbroto, a practicing attorney in Plainview, said that he is honored to have been nominated to fill the vacancy left by the unfortunate passing of Judy Jacobs. “Legislator Jacobs worked tirelessly for our community and I hope to live up to her legacy in the Legislature,” said Imbroto. He said that he is running for office to reduce property tax burden, improve public safety and protect suburban quality of life. “Nassau residents are severely overburdened by property taxes. As legislator, I will hold the line on taxes so that middle class families can afford to stay on Long Island. As far as quality of life issues, I will resist over development, protect our environment and maintain the suburban character of Long Island.” Imbroto said that something he feels strongly about is public safety and the protection of our citizens. “Public safety is more important than ever. As legislator, I will support the police, work to improve public safety, and combat the heroin epidemic that has taken so many young lives.” The two candidates will hold a special election on November 8th and the winner of the election will hold the position until November 2017.
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