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Joanna Podias, 14, worked on her original design, influenced by modern Japanese art styles, at the Oceanside Public Library in August. The design was later printed on a T-shirt.

Publishers Message ....................................................................6 Oceanside History......................................................................10 Island Park History ....................................................................12 Oceanside Census ......................................................................14 Island Park Census.....................................................................16 Village of Island Park.................................................................17 Fire Departments........................................................................18 Police Department......................................................................18 South Nassau Communities Hospital.......................................20 Health Services ...........................................................................22 Senior Citizens ............................................................................23 How To Reach The Herald.......................................................24 Oceanside Schools......................................................................25 Post Office ..................................................................................28 Island Park Schools ....................................................................30 Clubs and Organizations ...........................................................32 Parks & Recreation ...................................................................33 Oceanside Library ......................................................................38 Island Park Library ....................................................................39 Places of Worship.......................................................................40 State and Federal Officials .........................................................42 Nassau County...........................................................................43 Town of Hempstead ..................................................................43 Island Park Chamber .................................................................44 Oceanside Chamber...................................................................46

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HISTORY OF OCEANSIDE In the late 1600s, England and Holland vied for a colonial empire that had as its center New York and New Jersey. By 1655 the English had established firm control over the eastern seaboard and Long Island became a part of its New England territory. The king’s government for what is now Nassau County was based in Hempstead (a township that included both Hempstead and North Hempstead). By 1674 its government was firmly established and the land was in full possession of the Presbyterian white settlers; the Native American population had been drastically reduced by smallpox and vicious attacks; they were a powerless minority.

Those who lived in Hempstead called the territory South Bay. Even before 1674, homes were being built, and the first documented record of the beginnings of Oceanside comes from the history of St. George’s Church. The church was granted a “glebe of one hundred acres near the South Bay” in 1682 as a means of financial stability. This tract of land belonged to the church for 144 years and was known as The Parsonage Farm.

The South Bay soon came to be known as Christian Hook, a name that further reflects this spiritual bent.

It is not hard to guess the importance that religion played in everyday life. These Presbyterians who had found only religious persecution in England and who now found themselves against the elements, were quick to establish their religion as the binding force in everyday life. Other religious sects were appearing in the Hempstead area. An attempt to unify the groups is evident in a charter of liberties and privileges drawn up on October 17, 1683. It states that “no persons which profess faith in God by Jesus Christ, shall in any way be molested, punished, disquieted, or called in question for difference of opinion...all and every such may at all times fully enjoy his or their judgement or conscience in matters of religion.”

The noble words had little effect on the true state of affairs. Less established than the Presbyterians, the Quakers and Roman Catholics were not given a warm reception by their new hosts. Subject to beatings and imprisonment, torture and indifference, their fate seemed destined to be the same as the Native American population. But as time went on, Catholics and Quakers firmly established themselves and there gradually came into being a mutual tolerance, if not acceptance.

Along with agriculture, industry experienced a boom during the late 18th century. Lumber and grist mills were set up along the lands of the South Bay. In 1688 Joseph Haviland set up a grist mill on Mill River (which is the western boundary of Oceanside). This was the first documented settlement of East Rockaway. Cattle, hogs and sheep were raised and whales were quite commonly sighted and occasionally caught and the oil quickly used.

Shellfish and other marine edibles were present in great quantity. Oysters were 12 inches across. The many fish that were left over after mealtime were used as fertilizer. This augmented an already abundant farming community.

With all the wildlife and fertile land, little attention was paid to conservation. Fires and senseless slaughter were widespread and though the soil was rich, it was quickly depleted by constant tilling.

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In 1721, the Town elected its first Board of Trustees, and later made it the body of financial control. Much of the money used to keep up the quality of life, to build houses and jails and farms, came from a tax imposed ostensibly to benefit the English church.

Though it seems that the early settlers were too busy building and praying and farming to do anything else, education soon grew to play an important part in colonial life. The first evidence of publicly-financed education comes in the form of a liquor tax imposed in 1660. One half of the return was for the purchase of powder and shot. The other half was for “schools for poor children.” Here there is evidence that the community was taking responsibility for the young. Previously, education was solely the responsibility of the parent. Most of the teaching was done in the field, as children toiled alongside their parents seven days a week.

It is difficult to pinpoint just where the first school in Oceanside was. The earliest known school site existed where Oceanside Road meets Foxhurst Road. Oceanside Road was the main highway south from Hempstead and was originally called Christian Hook Road. William S. Pelletreau, in his “History of Long Island,” describes a schoolhouse of that time as a “log building with two windows. A great fireplace, wide enough to take in a cordstick, occupied one half the width of the room. The seats were rough planks supported by legs let into auger holes at either end, and without backs. At the sides of the building were rough planks resting on puncheons, and at these the pupils stood over unruled copy books, laboriously tracing with a goose-quill pen the copy set by the master...

It was before the days of the Readers too, and two or three

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HISTORY OF OCEANSIDE community and raised the standard of living. The huge, familyowned tracts of land were broken up into smaller holdings and individual family members could work them in conjunction with bay activity. This led to full-time employment, higher wages and a higher rate of production.

Other businesses thrived as well. Blacksmiths and wheelwrights, general stores and funeral parlors sprang up along what are now Davison Avenue and Long Beach Road.

Brassworks, butchers, sawmills and showmakers were present as well.

Competition in the oyster market demonstrated that the name Christian Hook was no longer appropriate and so the new name became Oceanville at the turn of the century. But there was already an Oceanville in existence and authorities would not accept the name. Postal recognition was important as the town began to establish far reaching relationships. In 1890 the name “Ocean Side” was proposed and accepted. The combined name we use today became official in 1918.

At the beginning of the 20th century a trolley line was extended through Oceanside that ran from Jamaica through Lynbrook, Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead. The trolley line enabled those who based their lives around Long Island to have easy access to the other areas; it also cemented these communities together. The trolley line also paved the way for the coming of suburbia.

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generations learned to read and spell from the Bible.”

The years between the end of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 saw the depletion of the forests on Long Island (there was a growing need for lumber to help build a rapidly expanding New York City). The once inexhaustible shellfish population dwindled until the Town of Hempstead adopted strict measures against non-resident operators (these measures paved the way for systematic farming of the sea bed, rather than the gluttonous waste of earlier years).

But if the locals could no longer be entirely self-sufficient, their farm produce and livestock guaranteed a good quality of living; these items were much in demand at the New York markets. Boats delivered the goods overnight.

Dependence on other markets created a necessity for means to get to those markets. As trade branched out to New York and other parts of the Island, the community of Christian Hook lost all traces of isolation. Stage coach lines were built that centered in Near Rockaway and branched out to Brooklyn, New York, Jamaica and Raynortown. From Raynortown there was a line to the Hamptons and Sag Harbor. Sag Harbor was a major shipping center and so the line that ran through Christian Hook was of major importance.

Oyster farming became at once a conservation movement and a thriving business. Farming and the oyster industry cooperated to make a great contribution to the welfare of the

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HISTORY OF ISLAND PARK The small island between the mainland of Long Island and Long Beach has been known by many names: Hog Island, Barnum Island, Jekyll Island and finally it is known today as Island Park.

Like so many other parts of Long Island, there are whispers and reminders of Native American activity that date back centuries. Most notable are the huge heaps of unused wampum shells that lay along the area where Long Beach Hospital is today. The early English settlers who came in the late 1600s raised hogs on the drier parts of the Island — hence the early name Hog Island. Much like their counterparts throughout New York, the Hog Island Indians were stricken with disease and faced heavy oppression from the white newcomers. Those who lived through the onslaught of musketballs and smallpox moved eastward.

During the American Revolution, Hog Island became a strategic stronghold over which many battles were fought.

The Battle of Brooklyn gave Long Island to the British and the patriots undertook many efforts to get it back. All in all, the patriots made four landings at Hog Island and fought against the Tories. Each time, they failed to establish a foothold that would give them any strategic advantage.

After the war ended, Oceanside and Hempstead farmers brought their hogs to the island to graze. In addition to hog-farming, oyster farming became a prosperous industry.

Until the late 19th century, it was possible to get to the areas surrounding Hog Island by boat only.

Hog Island quickly lost its isolation in 1870 when the Long Island Rail Road laid tracks from Lynbrook to Long Beach. Trains ran only in the summer months and there were two stations in Island Park. One was where Kildaire Road is today. The other stood at the southern end of the island.

In the late 19th century Hog Island changed its name to Barnum Island. It has been said that the great man of circus and hoax, P.T. Barnum, bought the land to serve as a winter headquarters for his circus. In 1893, the tale continues, he removed his circus to Bridgeport, Connecticut. His frail sister, Phoebe Anne, lived on the island for a few years afterward.

As Barnum himself would have said...”suckers!”

In actuality, a man by the name of Peter C. Barnum gained ownership of the southeastern lands of Long Island over a period of several years. In 1874, his widow purchased Hog Island for $13,000. The island became the home of Nassau County’s poor farm and smallpox hospital. In honor of her altruistic actions, Hog Island was renamed Barnum Island.

There were plans at the beginning of the 20th century to develop Barnum’s Island into the “Venice of the United States” complete with canals running throughout the island. The explosion of World War I cancelled those plans and the land was bought by the Island Park-Long Beach Corporation and Barnum’s Island was renamed Island Park. An easy enough name to choose, since the land was completely surrounded by water. Early ambitions saw Island Park as a resort center.

The Island Park-Long Beach Corporation dredged the Island Park Canal and the Island Park Bay to fill in the low lying marshlands. Mud was pumped in until it was 5 feet deep and

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when it dried, it is said Island Park resembled a “large desert.”

This filling operation took over a year and once completed, electric and water works were established at the end of Kildaire Road. Fifteen homes were built along Kildaire Road near the railroad tracks and were supplied with water all day and with electricity six hours a night.

In the 1920s a minor building boom started at the southern end of the island, and the railroad station was relocated from the northern end of the island to the present site on Long Beach Road. This section soon became a haven for small businesses. Summer bungalows were being rapidly built due to the spectacular coastline and water activities. In fact, most of the island was developed for recreational beach, boating and fishing activities. Most beach fanatics had homes in other areas and worshiped the sun in Island Park. When the Village of Island Park was incorporated in 1926, there were fewer than 1,000 property owners. Eventually, people began to live there year round and today the population is 4,655 within the incorporated borders.

Today, Island Park is made up of three areas. Beyond Island Park and to the west is Harbor Isle. It is made up mostly of one-family homes and a marina and is joined to the Village by bridges on Island Parkway and Warwick Road.

The incorporated Village of Island Park lies between the canal and the Long Island Rail Road tracks. It is made up of bungalows, year-round homes and apartment houses. There are several stores on Long Beach Road, and a full range of community and religious services.

Barnum Island is the land situated between the Long Island Rail Road tracks and Shell Creek. Barnum Island is the site of many industrial businesses, restaurants, private homes and the Lincoln Orens School.

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Daniel Cohen, left, and Greg Bertagni, both 12, marched in the Oceanside Department of Community Activities annual Summer Playground Early Childhood Parade on Aug. 7.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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sland Park is a small village that is large in character and traditions.

Since its incorporation in 1926, the village has grown from a sparsely inhabited summer community of bungalows to a thriving community of beautiful homes and friendly people.

If our founding fathers could see the village now, I’m sure they would be proud of its development and what they started.

The trustees and I believe that this village, with its small quaint uniqueness, is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. We are blessed by having four beautiful houses of worship: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, United Methodist Church and the Jewish Center, all located on Long Beach Road, and the Greek Orthodox Church located on Newport Road.

There is a place of prayer for all. We also have two schools, Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School on Radcliffe Road and Lincoln Orens Middle School on Trafalgar Boulevard.

With its humble beginnings as a summer haven, we continue to emphasize the warmer months. We begin by honoring all those who have sacrificed their lives for our country with the annual Memorial Day Parade. There are many groups and bands that march and we conduct a ceremony at the new and beautiful American Legion Monument on Long Beach Road in the center of the village. In June, we open the Masone Beach for the season with the Jimi Gubelli 5K run/walk and the proceeds go toward local student scholarships. Our beach offers a wide variety of activities for everyone, such as free swimming lessons

and arts and crafts for children, beach volleyball for the teens, sunset yoga classes on the pier and bocce ball for seniors.

There are more events through the summer, beginning with concerts at the beach. There was also a Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church in August. On Labor Day weekend, the unofficial summer season came to a close with a concert and a fireworks show by Grucci. In September, the annual San Gennaro Feast was held on Long Beach Road. This event, sponsored by Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, brings out the true character of the people living in the village.

We have a lot of people who volunteer their time for this event and neighbors working with neighbors. This is Island Park at its best!

When it comes to volunteering, the Island Park Volunteer Fire Department has done just that, protecting this village for 86 years, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an everchanging world, they have always risen to the challenges with a profound sense of professionalism, courage and pride. I thank all the men and women of the department for their service to the community.

During the colder months, many of our organizations continue to hold events. This includes the Interfaith Service at Thanksgiving, the Menorah Lighting for Hanukkah and Santa at the Village Hall for Christmas and a Valentines Day fundraising dance held for our wounded veterans.

The village employees, trustees and I will continue to work hard to improve the quality of life in Island Park. It has been said that it takes all to make a village and I would like to thank all of you for making this village a wonderful place to live.

JAMES RUZICKA Mayor, Incorporated Village of Island Park

VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK Mayor: James Ruzicka Island Park Village Hall 127 Long Beach Road Island Park, 11558 (516) 431-0600

tickets are paid. Anything to do with taxes, assessment, zoning, licenses and permits within the incorporated area of Island Park is taken care of at Village Hall. Village board meetings are the third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. in Justice Court.

Deputy Mayor: Steve D’Esposito Village Trustees: Henry "Mickey" Hastava, Joseph Annarella and Irene Naudus Village Clerk: Constance Conroy Village Treasurer: Eileen McDonough (516) 431-0600

Island Park Public Works Department 580 Long Beach Road Island Park, 11558 (516) 431-0187

Village Hall is the place to call for general information regarding the Village of Island Park. It also houses the Village’s Justice Court and is the place where all

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the roads, streets, storm drains and property belonging to the Village of Island Park. They also are in charge of picking up garbage, street sweeping and snow plowing areas within the incorporated part of Island Park.

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The hospital is an acute care not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care, expert orthopedic services and emergency and elective angioplasty. South Nassau has been designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery and is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines” program Gold PLUS Performance PLUS Award for treatment of stroke and Gold Performance Award for treatment of coronary artery disease.

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With leading-edge cancer fighting technologies including Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery, daVinci robotic-assisted surgery, the Long Island Gamma Knife® and world-class physician talent specializing in cancer, South Nassau offers South Shore residents expert cancer care without the need to travel to points north or into the city.

Residents of the South Shore communities will attest that South Nassau’s community-based specialty satellite centers and services have enhanced the quality of life in the area.

Located throughout the South Shore, the satellite services and centers offered by South Nassau are the Center for Advanced Orthopedics (Oceanside); Center for Cardiac Rehabilitation (Oceanside); Center for Cardiovascular Health (Oceanside); Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services (Oceanside); Center for Prostate Health (Oceanside);Complete Women’s Imaging at South Nassau (Oceanside); Family Medicine Center (Oceanside); Long Island Gamma Knife (Oceanside); Outpatient Dialysis Center (Oceanside); Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) Center (Oceanside); Wound Care Center (Oceanside); Community Education Center (Baldwin); Mental Health Counseling Center (Baldwin); South Nassau Home Health Care (Baldwin); Primary Medical Care (Bellmore); Center for Weight and Life Management (Hewlett); Center for Sleep Medicine (Hewlett); SIBSPlace (Hewlett); and The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center (Valley Stream).

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HEALTH SERVICES Hospitals Franklin Hospital 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 L.I. Jewish Medical Center 270-27 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 (718) 470-7000 Long Beach Medical Center 455 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 897-1000 Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11570 705-2525 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 St. Josephs Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 North Shore-LIJ Plainview Hospital 888 Old Country Road Plainview 11803 719-3000 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 Peninsula Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation 51-15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 734-2000 Cohen Children's Hospital 269-01 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 470.3000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd.

Roslyn 11576 562-6000 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 869-7000 South Nassau Communities Hospital 1 Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 632-3000

Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333 Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003 Cocaine Anonymous (212) 262-2463 Confide, Inc. 30 Hempstead Ave., Suite H9 Rockville Centre 11570 764-5522 Family Anonymous 1-800-736-9805 Gam-Anon Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (877) 442-4248 LINK Center for Drug Info Inc. 185 Merrick Road, Suite 2D Lynbrook 11563 887-4848 L.I. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 114 Old Country Road, Suite 114 Mineola 11501 747-2606 Mineola Community Treatment Center 366 Jericho Turnpike Mineola 11501 742-4015 Narcotics Anonymous Helpline 827-9500 Nassau County Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hotline: 481-4000 Admin: 227-7007 Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250, West Hempstead 11552 481-2890 For the Disabled ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens withHandicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946 Helen Keller Services for the Blind 485-1234

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Suite 200, Uniondale 11553 227-7057 Peninsula Counseling Center 50 W. Hawthorne Ave. Valley Stream 11580 569-6600 www.peninsulacounseling.org Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline 15 Grumman Road W. Bethpage 11714 222-2293 South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 1 Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 377-5400

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OCEANSIDE SCHOOLS

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Homecoming Prince Matthew Stein, left, Queen Krissy Mugnai, King Anthony Peruffo and Princess Amber Carmiencke rode through the streets of Oceanside before the school’s big game last autumn.

A few hours later, the football team defeated Syosset, 31-15.

The Oceanside School District occupies 17.3 square miles and includes parts of Baldwin and Rockville Centre. There are six elementary schools that enroll students up to the sixth grade. There is one middle school (grades 7 and 8), and one senior high school.

Adjacent to the district’s administrative offices is the Merle Avenue complex, which houses the school district’s Department of Community Activities and Oceanside Counseling Center. On the Merle grounds are the school district’s own botanical garden, tennis courts, a soccer field and a track.

Christian Hook (later Oceanside) became school district No. 11 in 1833.

The first school, which existed from 1842-1880, was located at the northwest corner of Oceanside and Foxhurst Roads.

This school consisted of one room, with an attic. Later, the Town of Hempstead made Oceanside a “common school district” and in 1899 it became the Ocean Side Union Free School District Number 11. At that time the district serviced Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout, Island Park and Long Beach.

In 1925, the Board of Education

sought to obtain the status of a “Village Superintendency.” All of Nassau County was divided into two districts. Each district was headed by a superintendent who was responsible for reporting to the commissioner on matters in all districts under his jurisdiction. When these districts acquired a population in excess of 4,500, they could become independent units with their own superintendent.

Oceanside was, at this time, following a pattern established in other communities such as Rockville Centre, Freeport and Baldwin. The district still maintains the form of administration it began over 65 years ago.

Oceanside Board of Education (2011-12) President: Sandie Schoell Vice President: Robert M. Transom Trustees: Seth J. Blau, Kimberly Grim Garrity, Maryanne Lehrer, Donald Maresca, Mary Jane McGrath-Mulhem All Oceanside Schools 678-1200 (Central Switchboard) up to 4 p.m.

Superintendent’s Office 678-1215 Superintendent: Herb Brown

Assistant Superintendents: Robert Fenter (Curriculum) 678-1221 Louis Frontario (Business) 678-1209 Dr. Jill DeRosa (Special Ed) 678-1217 Oceanside Senior High School 678-7526 3160 Skillman Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Mark Secaur Oceanside Middle School No. 9M 678-8518 186 Alice Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Dr. Allison Glickman-Rogers Florence A. Smith School No. 2 678-7557 2745 Terrell Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Thomas Capone Oaks School No. 3 678-7564 2852 Fortesque Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Beth Ann Castiello Continued on next page

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OCEANSIDE SCHOOLS Continued from previous page

S. Oceanside Rd. School No. 4 678-7581 (Grades 1-6) 3210 S. Oceanside Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Joanna Kletter N. Oceanside Rd. School No. 5 678-7585 2440 North Oceanside Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Diane Provvido Fulton Avenue School No. 8 678-8503 3252 Fulton Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Laurie Storch Walter S. Boardman School No. 9E 678-8510 170 Beatrice Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Dr. Karen Siris Pre-K and Full-Day Kindergarten School No. 6 6594-2345 25 Castleton Court, Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Julie McGahan Castleton Academy High School 678-7593 25 Castleton Court, Oceanside, NY 11572 Principal: Dorie Ciulla

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Phil Ragona had passing, rushing and receiving yards in last year's Conference I semifinal playoff.

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ISLAND PARK SCHOOLS Until 1924, children who lived in Island Park traveled to Oceanside to go to school. The first local school was established in 1927, serving children in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades; total enrollment was 50 youngsters. Younger children were taught in a storefront on Long Beach Road. It was quickly found that these schools were too small. In the three years that passed between the decision to build the school and its actual construction, several new families moved to Island Park.

And so, in 1928, construction of a new brick school was undertaken. Two years later it was dedicated and christened the Radcliffe Road School. There were five classrooms, a library room and offices. After World War II, Island Park, like other parts of the country, was caught in the suburban explosion. Many more families came to Island Park and new homes were built almost every day. Eight rooms and a gym were added to the Radcliffe School. Even this addition proved too little, and in 1954 an entire second story was added that held more classrooms, a science/home economics room, and an industrial arts room. There were 500 students.

But by 1959 there were 982 students, and it was voted to purchase more land in the Barnum Island area for another school. The building would contain the Audobon School for

children in K-6, and the Island Park Junior High School.

In the late 1960s the Radcliffe Road School was renamed the Francis X. Hegarty School. The junior high was renamed the Lincoln Orens School. The Hegarty School educates students from pre-kindergarten through the third grade. The Lincoln Orens School is home to students from fourth to sixth grades, and middle school students in the seventh and eighth grades. Prior to 1967, Island Park high school students went to Oceanside High School. Ever since then, they have attended West Hempstead High School. Students in Island Park now have the choice to attend either West Hempstead High School or Long Beach High School.

ISLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION (2011-12) President: Richie Hayes Vice President: Diana Caracciolo Trustees: Michael Hastava, Nina Hargrove, Matt Paccione General Counsel: Lamb and Barnosky, LLP Treasurer: Brian Cleary District Clerk: Marianne Decicco Public Relations: Eric Ricioppo

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Lincoln Orens Principal John Barnes helps Anastasia Rizik, left, and Hannah Lerner with their iPad lesson. The district has recently started purchasing iPads for student use in the classroom.

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ISLAND PARK SCHOOLS Island Park Union Free School District 431-8100 Superintendent: Dr. Rosmarie Bovino Director of Business: Stephen Valente Director of Pupil Personnel Services: Dr. Laurie Scimeca

Long Beach High School 322 Lagoon Drive West Long Beach, NY 11561 Principal: Dr. Gaurav Passi

Francis X. Hegarty School (K-4) 431-4740 100 Radcliffe Rd., Island Park, NY 11558 Principal: Jacob Russum

Island Park School Recreation Department 431- 8295 Contact: Rich Pescatore 150 Trafalgar Blvd., Island Park NY 11558 Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Island Park Lincoln Orens School (5-8) 431-7194 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, NY 11558 Principal: John Barnes West Hempstead High School 390-3214 400 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY 11552 Principal: Daniel Rehman

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Crab soccer was a big event at the Lincoln Orens sports night.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Business Oceanside Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1 Oceanside 11572 763-9177 President: Gail Carlin Meets first and third Thursday of each month

Island Park Republican Club 86 Warwick Rd. Island Park 11558 432-0161 President: Robert Tice Service Cub Scout Pack 312 166 Saratoga Blvd.

Island Park 11558 431- 9469 Contact: Gene Vandermosten Cubmaster: Tom Highland

Island Park Chamber of Commerce P.O.Box 225 Island Park 11558 432-0500 President: Glenn Ingoglia Meets first Thursday of every month at Panchos Cantina at 6:30 p.m., except in July.

Nassau Girl Scouts Service Center 741-2550

Civic Oceanside Civic Association P.O. BOX 194 Oceanside 11572 594-1940 Raymond Pagano, President

Oceanside Association of Girl Scouts 766-7841 Treasurer and Contact: Jayne Zimmerman Monthly Meetings at School 4, Oceanside Rd., Oceanside

Island Park Kiwanis P.O. Box 1 Island Park 11558 897-8477 President: Barbara Rubin-Perry Call for meeting information.

Oceanside Little League President: Michael Mulhem www.eteamz.com/onll

Oceanside/Island Park Rotary Club 766-0954 President: Jeffery Toback Meets every other Wednesday of the month at Alias Smith & Jones Oceanside Community Services Inc. 145 A Merle Ave Oceanside 11572 208-5991 President: Bob Transom Oceanside Education Foundation 145 A Merle Ave Oceanside 11572 764-2715 President: Betsy Transom Oceanside Kiwanis 632-9401 President: Cathy Dipalito Island Park Civic Association P.O. Box 241 Island Park 11558 President: Dana Feminella islandparkcivicassociation@gmail.com www.islandparkcivicassociation.com Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Island Park library.

Cultural Oceanside Community Activities 125 Merle Ave. Oceanside 11572 594-2336 Oceanside School District Dept. of Community Activities Director: Fred Koller Oceanside Chorale 764-2787 Concert Coordinator: Frank DeFontes Meets Wednesday 8 p.m. at Merle Avenue School Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road.

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Monte Leeper cooked up batches of eggs for the Oceanside Kiwanis pancake breakfast.

Fraternal First Nassau Masonic District 7 Madison Ave., Bellmore Contact: Raymond E. Bender, raybenderl@aol.com Charles Catapano 378-5843 5 Euston Rd Merrick 11566 Knights of Columbus-Oceanside 2985 Kenneth Place Oceanside 11572 678-1492 Father Joseph Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Council No. 3481 Grand Knight: Peter Jonker Meets first and third Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary of K of C 678-1492 Head trustee: Theresa Brown President: Jane Magna D'Anna Meets first Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Sons of Italy in Oceanside 3015 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside 11572 766-8272 President: Joseph Abruzzo Rocky Marciano Lodge No. 2226 3015 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside 11572 766-8272 President: Joe Abruzzo Meets second and fourth Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

Political South Nassau Conservative Club 34 Davison Court, East Rockaway 11518 766-0403 President: Lois Amthor Nassau County Democratic Committee 1 Old Country Rd. Suite 430 Carle Place 11514 294-3366 Chairman: Jay S. Jacobs League of Women Voters of Nassau County P.O. Box 539 Point Lookout 11569 431-1628 Co-Presidents: Nancy Rosenthal and Jane Thomas League of Women Voters 292-2044 Central Nassau Chapter (covers Oceanside) President: Barbra Fairfax 21 Eldridge Ave Hempstead 11550

Oceanside Chapter of Hadassah 536-7825 Presidents: Silvia Levy and Sharon Hochhauser Oceanside District Scholarship Fund 536-1893 President: Vicky Cavaciolo Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC 15 Neil Court Oceanside 11572 766-4341 Veterans Oceanside VFW Post 5199 407 Weidner Ave. Oceanside 11572 766-9373 Commander: Raymound Litman Oceanside Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 5199 407 Weidner Ave. Oceanside 11572 766-9373 President: Debbie Hyde Oceanside American Legion Post 1246 3078 Lawson Blvd.

Oceanside 11572 764-0797 Commander: Richard Gogarty

Nassau County Republican Committee 164 Post Ave. Westbury 11590 334-5800 Chairman: Joseph N. Mondello

Jewish War Veterans of Oceanside PO Box 44 Oceanside 11572 543-7145 Chwatsky Farber Post 717 Commander: John Robbins

Oceanside Republican Organization P.O. Box 21 Oceanside 11572 766-7429 Executive Leader: Mike Scarlata

Long Island Veterans Center 116 West Main St. Babylon 11702 (631) 661-3930 Team Leader: Carol Wirth

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PARKS & RECREATION MARINE NATURE STUDY AREA 500 Slice Dr., Oceanside 11572 766-1580 Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.mnsa.webhop.org At first glance the Oceanside/ Island Park communities appear to be full of nothing but busy shopping districts and typical suburban residential streets. But tucked away throughout the two communities are oases of serenity. Quiet waterways dot the area, and many homes boast backyard docks. In addition, there are special places where you can get back to basics.

The Marine Nature Study Area is a 52-acre preserve of salt marshes, tidal creeks and uplands. The rich variety of plant and animal life make it an ideal learning center for all ages.

The purpose of the area is to help foster an understanding of our local natural environment and to create an awareness of its benefits to us. The pristine habitat is bounded on the south

by Middle Bay, on the east by Walls Point Creek, on the west

by Bedellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek, and on the north by a housing development.

The habitat is a facility of the Town of Hempstead Department of Conservation and Waterways. The Study Area is a quiet and peaceful outdoor experience of invigorating air and breathtaking scenery, excellent for photography and observation.

Since its official opening on Earth Day in April 1970, the Marine Nature Study Area has been visited by thousands of elementary school, high school and college students who have taken advantage of the free guided tour provided. There is also a self-guided booklet for the mile of boardwalks and trails. The Interpretive Center is two buildings of galleries of preserved nature, with marine life displays and salt water aquaria featuring local species.

The study area is divided into eight instructional sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of the marine or estuarine environment. At each site visual aids are installed that describe a particular topic. Subjects covered include the

tides, Long Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glacial geology, barrier beach and estuarine formations, ecology of the estuary, micro and macro algae, bird life, migration, the bay community, and barrier beach fauna and flora.

In developing the study area, alteration of the salt marsh was minimal. A main path and several boardwalks were placed to enable access to the marsh while at the same time preventing damage to the fragile plants and animal life. A pond was created to attract migratory waterfowl, and a variety of plants that are beneficial to wildlife were introduced on the upland fringe.

Over 200 species of birds have been sighted with 25 nesting species.

The Marine Nature Study Area is open to the public year round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. It is located on Slice Drive in Oceanside. William Overton is the supervisor.

SHELL CREEK PARK 30 Vanderbilt Ave., Island Park, 11558 431-6440 Shell Creek Park was established 17 years ago, on Vanderbilt Avenue in Barnum Island. Open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the summer and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter, the park hosts a complete range of activities. For the athlete, a pair of basketball and paddleball courts are waiting. There are large playing fields for general use. The park lends out equipment such as footballs, jump ropes and knock-hockey tables.

A fully equipped playground is there for the kids, as well as a spray pool for frolicking. There is fishing on the bay, off the bulkhead, where snapper, flounder, fluke and blackhead can be caught, depending on the season.

Four well-kept professional tennis courts are available. Reservations must be made because these courts are in demand. Both the baseball fields and the tennis courts are illuminated at night for the dedicated athlete. There is no fee to use the park. Only proof of residency is required. Supervisor is Mike Nova.

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Island Park resident Bob Laine showed off his 1939 Willys and an original White Castle drive-in tray.

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PARKS & RECREATION OCEANSIDE PARK 190 Carell Blvd., Oceanside 11572 763-0700 Oceanside Park was built in 1966 with tennis courts, basketball courts and a ball field. In 1968, a pool complex and more playing fields were added.

The park is a paradise for amateur athletes. Oceansideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little League, Sally League and the Babe Ruth League all play on the fields, plus organized softball. There is also a rink for roller hockey. There is handball, game tables, horseshoes, picnic tables, play areas, soccer and tennis. There is no fee to use the park facilities which are illuminated at night. They also offer arts and crafts, a walking/jogging program and puppet and mime shows. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Oceanside pool has diving, wading and swimming areas; teams and lessons are available. Pool fees are: Family season pass â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $181 for district residents, and $220 for incorporated village residents. Individual daily rates vary according to residency, and special rates are offered to the disabled as well as senior citizens. The pool, illuminated at night, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

ISLAND PARK AND OCEANSIDE PARKS Harbor Isle Park 432-5554 Corner of Island Parkway and Washington Avenue, Island Park Small beach and recreational facilities for shuffleboard and volleyball. No BBQs or picnics allowed. There is no fee for use of the facilities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer beach season.

Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums 572-0200 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, 11554 Bay Park 87 First Ave., East Rockaway, 11518 Cow Meadow Park 701 South Main St., Freeport, 11520

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PARKS Town of Hempstead Parks and Recreation Commission 292-9000 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead, 11550 Baldwin Park 546-4481 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin Harbor, 11510 Tennis Courts 546-2240 Baseball Field 546-2233 Coes Neck Park 1240 Coes Neck Rd., Baldwin, 11510

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Masone Beach 431-3033 Located on Waterford Road, Island Park Recreational activities offered to the community at large. Arts and crafts, story times and swimming lessons are offered to youngsters. There are facilities for basketball and paddleball.

Picnic areas are available and there is also a gazebo that can be rented for special events. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and there is a fee for both residents and non-residents. Beach opens June 28.

STATE PARKS Long Island State Parks and Recreation Commission (631) 669-1000 P.O. Box 47, 625 Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, 11702 Hempstead Lake State Park 766-1029 Southern State Parkway, Exit 18, West Hempstead, 11552 Jones Beach 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, 11793

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Bill Madden enjoyed the cool waters of Masone Beach during a summer heat wave.

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OCEANSIDE LIBRARY

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Since 1938, the Oceanside Library has been at the hub of our community’s educational, recreational and cultural activity.

The seven-member Library Board is elected by the Library Association, whose members are Oceanside School District residents who are registered to vote in Nassau County, and have joined the Association. The Library offers an extensive collection of books, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and electronic resources including downloadable books and Live Homework Help for students of all ages. The Library’s wide variety of programs includes art and music lectures, movies, book discussion groups and programs for children and teens.

These resources, together with free tax help for seniors and workshops that include yoga, knitting, computer instruction, job search assistance and defensive driving classes, make us one of the busiest libraries in the county. Our Museum Pass Program entitles library patrons to free admission to worldclass museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Long Island Children’s Museum, the Nassau County Museum of Art and the Intrepid. Our state-of-the-art computer network provides patrons with high-speed Internet access and an array of popular applications. We also provide wireless Internet

access for individuals who have a wireless-enabled laptop. As always, the Library is committed to expanding our services and collections to meet the ever-changing needs of the Oceanside community.

30 Davison Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572 766-2360 www.oceansidelibrary.com

LIBRARY HOURS Winter Hours: Monday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday: (September-June)

9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Noon - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed (Father’s Day-Labor Day)

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If you look at the contents in your wallet, you would find the most valued item is your library card! It is the most valuable, yet it is free. Your library card opens up windows to a larger world. It provides access to a gold mine of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, computers, the Web and great customer service to help you find what you need.

As part of our Youth Services, we offer Storytimes, Baby and Me programs, Summer Reading Clubs and crafts, which open the door to learning, imagination and wonder. The Library helps children do well in school by making material available that supports our schools’ curriculum, as well as offering materials and programs that are both fun and educational. We have programs in chess, classes in dance, watercolor, cooking, crafts, SAT preparation, as well as materials across all subject areas studied in school.

For our Adult Services we have handicraft classes, computer classes for beginners, exercise, knitting, photography, defensive driving and many others. This fall we will be having an opera presentation, a writing workshop, Table Theater, and a financial workshop to name a few. One of the reasons many of our adult patrons use the library is to obtain the latest bestsellers. Another is the pursuit of lifelong learning. The fact that we live in a world that is constantly changing, places the Library in a unique position to be able to assist in adapting to that world by offering accurate and up-to-date information on health, careers, legal and financial issues, the arts, technology and current events, to name a few areas.

The Library also opens doors of opportunity for our new Americans. In conjunction with our School District, we offer English for Speakers of Other Languages classes. We also have videos, tapes and books on learning English and getting to know American culture.

The Library offers Special Services through our Homebound Service for those unable to come to the Library, and enables those with limited sight to obtain audio books through

our Talking Books program. We partner with various agencies to provide information about the new Medicare Part D, assessments and taxes. Passports and Leisure Passes can be applied for through the Nassau County vans. In the fall we will be offering Senior Connections, which provides information for seniors.

Come in and use our computers, and learn how to take advantage of our new online catalog, set up your own account and reserve books online. Also, ask our librarians about our subscription databases that provide a vast array of information in every imaginable subject. They are available 24/7 on our webpage, www.islandparklibrary.org and can be accessed from home.

All of the above could not be accomplished without the hard work and dedication of our Library staff, whose ultimate mission is great customer service. Join your neighbors at some of our wonderful programs, sit and read quietly in our beautiful new facility and let our staff assist you in selecting material and finding information. And, if you already do not have one, come in and get the most valuable item in your wallet – your Library Card!

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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OCEANSIDE CHURCHES First Presbyterian Church 766-5916 2701 Oceanside Rd. Rev. Randall J. Broger First United Methodist Church 564-7299 2915 Davison St. Rev. Steve Phillips Oceanside Lutheran Church 766-0136 Office: 55 Fairview Ave. Church: 62 Davison Ave. Rev. Danielle Miller St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church 764-0048 110 Anchor Ave. Rev. James French S.J. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 536-7677 50 Anchor Ave. Rev. Henry Sturtevant Windsor Avenue Bible Church 766-2699 (Non- Denominational) 2630 Windsor Ave.

OCEANSIDE SYNAGOGUES CHABAD of Oceanside 764-7385 (Non- Denominational) 3700 Oceanside Rd. West Rabbi Levi Gurkov Congregation Darchei Noam 536-8487 (Orthodox) 3310 Woodcraft St. Rabbi David Friedman Congregation Shaar Hasha Mayim 764-9379 (Orthodox) 3309 Skillman Ave. Rabbi Avi Kasten President: Les Gardyi

Young Israel of Oceanside 764-1099 (Orthodox) 150 Waukena Ave. Rabbi Johnathon Muskat President: Harley Greenbaum

ISLAND PARK CHURCHES Full Gospel Church 432-0232 4101 Austin Blvd., Island Park Pastor Peter Conforti Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church 432-4086 83 Newport Rd. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 432-0655 282 Long Beach Rd. Rev. John J. Tutone

Oceanside Jewish Center 536-6112 (Conservative) 2860 Brower Ave. Rabbi Mark Greenspan President: Willie Gurman

United Methodist Church 431-1983 364 Long Beach Rd. Rev. Chris Yi

Temple Avodah 766-6809 (Reform) 3050 Oceanside Rd. Rabbi Uri Goren President: Joyce Lipton

Island Park Jewish Center 431-3590 191 Long Beach Rd. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Siegel Co-Presidents: Jack S. Cohen and Jan S. Rothman

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor

United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano (R) 1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3131

State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman (D) The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (518) 474-7330

United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D) 262 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-3800

State Comptroller

United States Representative - Fourth District Carolyn McCarthy (D) 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-3008 106 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2386

State Senator - 9th District Dean G. Skelos (R) Majority Leader 55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Room 907 LOB, Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3171

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-6000

Nassau County Clerk Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2664

State Assemblyman - 14th District Brian Curran (R) 534 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 561-8216 Legislative Office Building 432 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4656

Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-5000

Nassau County Legislator - District 4 Denise Ford (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6204

State Assemblyman - 20th District Harvey Weisenberg (D) 20 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 431-0500 Legislative Office Building 731 Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-3028

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 4th District

Nassau County Legislator - District 6

Andrew M. Cuomo (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

Anthony Santino (R) One Washington Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-3200

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Francis Becker (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6206

Nassau County Legislator - District 7 Howard Kopel (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-6207

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NASSAU COUNTY Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature. The Legislature is comprised of legislators from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The 19 county legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Republican Edward Mangano — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently George Maragos, a district attorney, Kathleen Rice, and a county clerk, Maureen O'Connell.

Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Assessor’s Office Assessment Review Board of Elections Bus Information Civil Service Community College Consumer Affairs Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) County Attorney County Clerk County Comptroller County Executive County Legislature Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction District Attorney Economic Development Film Commission Fire Commission Health Department Housing & Intergov. Affairs Human Resources Human Rights Commission Investigations Leg. Budget Review Office Management and Budget Office Medical Center Medical Examiner Mental Health Minority Affairs Parks, Recreation, Museums Planning Commission Physically Challenged Probation Department Public Works Purchasing Office Recreation Section 8 and Homeless Senior Citizen Affairs Sheriff’s Department Social Services Department Traffic and Parking Violations Traffic Safety Board Treasurer’s Office Veterans Services Volunteer Services Youth Board Nassau County Website: www.nassaucountyny.gov

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles with a population of approximately 760,000 people. Within the Town there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads.

Under the current system, the Town of Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Kate Murray — and a six-member Town Council. The six members of the council are elected from one of six councilmatic districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have a four-year term of office.

The supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of town government. She presides over all town board meetings, directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments, employing just more than 2,100 people. As the chief financial officer of the township, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes.

Town of Hempstead Hempstead Town Hall 1 Washington St., Hempstead, NY 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin, Jr. Town Attorney, Joseph Ra Animal Shelter 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission Comptroller Conservation and Waterways Greenfield Cemetery Highway Department Housing Authority Occupational Resources Parks and Recreation Planning and Economic Development Public Safety Sanitation Special pick-up Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors Senior Enrichment Traffic Control Division Water department 24-hour emergency line Zoning Board of Appeals

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREETING On behalf of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank you for all your support this past year.

So far this year, the Chamber hosted a networking mixer at Panchoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina Restaurant as well as a Summer Kickoff Party at Popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Grill and a Calypso BBQ on our beautiful Masone Beach. The Mixer at Panchoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina was a great networking event coupled with excellent food and drinks. The Summer Kickoff Party at Popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Grill was a huge success with more than 150 paid attendees. All attendees took in a beautiful June evening while enjoying the beach-like atmosphere provided by one of Island Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular venues.

Our Second Annual Calypso BBQ on Masone Beach, right here in the Village of Island Park, was even more successful than the first one, with more attendees who enjoyed live Calypso music with great food and drinks, on a beautiful night. This was the Island Park Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenth event in the past 18 months. The Chamber is making strides, and so too is the surrounding community and the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members as a result.

Also, earlier this year the Island Park Chamber of Commerce erected a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shop Island Parkâ&#x20AC;? sign at the north entrance of the village. This sign was erected as part of the Island Park Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing campaign to showcase the businesses in Island Park and raise awareness in the community about patronizing your local restaurants, delis, shops and vendors.

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In another move to aid the business owners in Island Park, the Chamber submitted a written proposal to the Island Park Village Board proposing an increase in the parking time limits on Long Beach Road from one to two hours. I am proud to report that the Island Park Village Board adopted this proposal and is changing the parking time limitations.

On Oct. 25, 2012, the Chamber will be hosting its annual awards dinner at Bridgeview Yacht Club. The Chamber will be presenting awards for Business Person of the Year and Community Service Person of the Year. In addition, the Chamber will be honoring Henry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickeyâ&#x20AC;? Hastava and Harvey Gertler with Distinguished Service Awards.

In parting, I would once again like to thank all of you for making this a very special year and I hope that when you are considering purchasing services or products, you consider the businesses located within our community before looking elsewhere. Thank you.

For information regarding our upcoming events, becoming a member of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce or how you can advertise on the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, visit www. ipchamber.org.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS OF THE ISLAND PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE All addresses are in Island Park unless otherwise noted Aim High Security Training, Inc. 168 Harrison Avenue (516) 317-0329

EmPower Solar 221 Long Beach Road (516) 837-3459

Appco Paper & Plastics Corp.

3949 Long Beach Road (516 608-9200

E. Van Creations 302 Waterford Road (516)897-2950

Broadway Tile 711 Railroad Pl. (516) 647-2604

Eveready Roofing Company P.O. Box 436 4177 Austin Blvd.

(516) 239-2700

Carpet Craft 4410 Austin Blvd.

(516) 897-8100 Central Self Storage 4055 Austin Blvd.

(516) 431-1333 Century 21 Scully Real Estate 94 Long Beach Road (516) 889-7110 Chase Bank 212 Long Beach Road (516) 670-9369 Comp-U-Sultant 131 Waterford Road (516)897-8477 CSS Security 134 Delaware Avenue (516)250-5309 Da Vinci’s Ristorante 118 Long Beach Road (516) 889-3939 D. Slott Design 11 Jullian Pl. Island Park, NY 11553 (516) 524-2592 Doris The Florist 395 Long Beach Road (516)897-2450 Elvis Duran Group 145 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013 (212) 366-4666

Great Bear Auto & Tire Center 4360 Austin Blvd.

(516) 431-4290 The Hub Billiard Club 4060 Austin Blvd.

(516) 508-1239 Law Office of Glenn J. Ingoglia 104 Long Beach Road (516)432-0500 IP American Legion Post 1029 P.O. Box 308 (516) 705-5457 Island Advantage Realty, LLC 233 Long Beach Road (516) 368-8585 Island Park Civic Association PO Box 241 (516) 410-3760 Island Park Deli 166 Long Beach Road (516)431-4513

Jewelry by Steven 643 E. Park Avenue Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 897-0700 Christopher Jordan Funeral Home 302 Long Beach Road (516)431-2900 Just for Kinds School of Dance 383 Long Beach Road (516) 431-7553 JVC Realty 100-76 Baker Court (516) 578-8339 Long Island Exchange 4338 Austin Blvd.

(516)889-7337 Mackoul Group, LLC 25 Nassau Lane Island Park, NY 11558Salon Rapture (516) 431-1900 Milch Photography 4343A Austin Blvd.

(516)889-1508 Frank and Alice Naudus 227 Harrison Avenue (516) 432-2226 Frank and Alice Naudus 227 Harrison Avenue (516) 432-2226 Pancho’s Cantina 4245 Austin Blvd.

(516) 897-8300 Pete’s Pitaria 4259 Long Beach Road (516)432-1473

Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill 15 Railroad Place (516) 432-7677 Pop’s Wine & Spirits 256 Long Beach Road (516) 431-0025 Ribeye Bros. Cheesesteaks 4455 Broadway (516) 889-9449 Richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Blvd.

(516) 569-4000 Salon Rapture 324 Long Beach Road (516) 385-2106 Mrs. Sander’s Suds 4395 Austin Blvd.

(516)431-6699 South Island Medical 4092A Austin Blvd.

(516)670-8800 South Shore Collision 2000 Long Beach Road (516) 432-3872 South Shore Computer Services 6 Suffolk Road (516) 238-2724 SRG 4454 Austin Blvd.

(516)431-2818 George and Olympia Stassinopoulis 110 Long Beach Road (516) 432-8232

Pilates for Every Body 342 Long Beach Road (516) 992-0229

Juan Vides 2957 Roxbury Road Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 993-1698

Island Park Public Library 176 Long Beach Road (516) 432-0122

Picone Hastava Insurance 161 Long Beach Road (516)431-3833

Vidulich & Associates, LTD 104 Long Beach Road (516)431-4513

Jack’s Pizzeria 165A Long Beach Road (516) 897-0710

Pontecorvo 20 Carolina Avenue (516) 655-4848

Mark and Debra Weinstein, DDS 230 Long Beach Road (516) 889-5050

Island Park Faculty Association 150 Trafalgar Blvd.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREETING This year’s Almanac is filled with useful information, and I strongly urge you to do business with the members of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Our members provide friendly, knowledgeable and personal service, and every time you shop in Oceanside you support our local economy.

Our chamber is an advocate for businesses and helps members to succeed and prosper by networking, education and referrals. It is also the voice of business with government leaders about issues involving our community.

Both Nassau County Legislators Howard Kopel and Denise Ford and Town of Hempstead Councilman Tony Santino communicate openly and frequently with the chamber members, and keep us informed of issues that will affect the business and residential communities.

As residents and business owners, we have a stake in this area. And by working together, we can safeguard our interests and blend our talents to insure a better Oceanside community for all.

GAIL S. CARLIN President Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS OF THE OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE All addresses are in Oceanside unless otherwise noted Ability Service Agency, Inc. Thomas Cesiro, III 2075 Grand Ave. Baldwin, NY 11510 223-3144 Alan J. Schwartz, DDS Dentist 18 Davison Ave. 766-5250 All About Smiles Dentistry Adam Shatz, DDS Pediatric Dentist 3471 Long Beach Rd. 536-5800 All Star Real Estate Brokers Camille Giardina 2901 Long Beach Road 766-8200 Andrew Mallor Insurance Agency Andrew Mallor Insurance Services 429 Merrick Rd. 594-3400 Atlantic Express Inc./Courtesy Bus Co. Carmine Tufano 107 Lawson Blvd.

766-6740 Bob Towers Lifetime member Bonbino’s Pizza John Milano 605 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 764-9237 Bondi, Iovino, & Fusco Tony Iovino Law Firm 1055 Franklin Ave. # 206 Garden City, NY 11530 741-8585 Budget Blinds of Nassau Dave Driscoll 122 Guenter Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580 825-3135 Century 21 American Homes Rachel Geraghty 2911 Long Beach Road 223-2525 Charles Rutenberg Agency Real Estate Charles D. Levine 2848 Long Beach Rd. 224-4696

Citibank Alan Schlefman 3195 Long Beach Rd. 536-3642

Incredible Feets Gary Weiss 3541 Long Beach Rd. 596-0100

Comfort Keepers Judy Geier 3355 Lawson Blvd 442-2300

International House of Pancakes Tim Yagnisis 2971 Long Beach Rd. 536-0527

Comprehensive Health Care Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro 2854 Long Beach Road 764-7760 Dee’s Nursery & Florist Inc. Tom DiDominia, Jr. 69 Atlantic Ave 678-3535 Design Expressions/Contractor Express Greg Failla 389 Atlantic Ave. 764-6600 Edward Jones Investments George Folias 209 Merrick Rd. 594-8022 Elyse Vending Elliot Liebner 562 Derby Drive East 250-6098 Fairy Licemothers Carol Gilbert 3089 Lawson Blvd.

766-1717 Farmer Joel’s Michael Franzini 177 Davison Ave 766-5211 Financial Advisor Network Leslie A. Braun, CPA, CFP ® 3445 Skillman Ave. 761-0333 Franklin Petroleum Thomas Ortmuller 3362 Long Beach Road 766-0758

J. Paul’s Terrace Café Joe Bonin 239 Merrick Rd 536-1806 Knights of Columbus SK Peter Jonker 2985 Kenneth Place 623-1207 Lawson’s Pub 3112 Lawson Blvd.

307-8753 Levin’s Pharmacy Inc. Fred Rigel 364 Long Beach Road 766-2288 Links Real Estate Richard McQuillian 2863 Long Beach Rd. 766-1901 Luciana’s Closet Luciana Makower 3340 Long Beach Rd. 705-8226

Oceanside Fire Department 65 Foxhurst Road 766-2717 Oceanside Library 30 Davison Ave. 766-2360 Oceanside Music Store John & Lori 2879 Long Beach Rd. 766-0409 Oceanside Sanitation Michael Scarlatta 90 Mott St. 766-8700 Oceanside School District Dept. of Community Activities Maria Bavaro 125 Merle Ave 594-2336 Oceanville Mason Supppy Marty Bevilacqua 2499 Long Beach Road 678-1523 Pastosa Ravioli Thomas Lanning 2858 Lower Lincoln Ave 255-0341 Pat Ondra Associate Member

Science Math Education and College Consulting Suneeta Paroly 3115 Long Beach Rd, Suite 315 442-7577 Servporo of Long Beach/ Oceanside Will Lieblein 3540 Lawson Blvd.

536-1801 Seven Brothers Gourmet Food Market Joseph Fiorito 2914 Long Beach Road 678-5999 Sole Restaurant Robert Carmosino 2752 Oceanside Rd. 764-3218 South Nassau Communities Hospital Gail S. Carlin One Healthy Way 377-5370 Steve Kass Lifetime Member Jewels by Park Lane 655-3334 Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship Fund Joe Satriano 3012 Waverly Place 603-5520

Point Set Indoor Racquet Club, Inc. 3065 New Street 536-2323

TD Bank Kim Kellar 247 Long Beach Road 536-7638

Mike’s Landscaping Mike Varrone PO Box 846 Baldwin, NY 11510

Publicity Plus/Minuteman Press Maria Heller (lifetime member) 2 State Street 766-4575

The Pretzel Stop Carolyn Vella 3212 Long Beach Rd. 543-5050

Motion on Oceanside Yaffa Kashani 2824 Brower Ave. 255-4FIT

Ramada Inn & Suites Deepak Dave 1000 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, NY 11570 678-1100

Towers Funeral Home William Kallinikos 2861 Long Beach Rd. 766-0425

Maximum Tours Scott Bochner 3132 Long Beach Road 594-2000

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Municipal Credit Union Nicole Bonura 3411 Long Beach Rd. 212-416-7241

Friedberg Jewish Community Center 15 Neil Court 766-4341

Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union 2995 Long Beach Rd. 742-4900

Home & Hearth Real Estate Nancy Achstatter 230 Merrick Road 536-2200

Oceanside Federal Credit Union Joe Garay 45 Atlantic Ave. 620-8006

Realty Construction Bob Transom 2486 Columbus Ave. 924-2545 Richner Communications Oceanside/Island Park Herald Prime Time Xpress Rhonda Glickman 2 Endo Blvd Garden City, New York 11530 569-4000

Westron's Lite Bulb Warehouse Fred Pomerenke 18 Neil Court 678-2300 Whistle Stop Bakery Jeff Tierney 3427 Lawson Blvd.

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