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The rich history of Williston Park

Long before the discovery of America, the area known as Williston Park was a lush woodland teeming with small game and used as a camping ground by small bands of Matinecock Indians.

During the Colonial Period, English settlers crossed Long Island Sound by boat from Connecticut. They homesteaded on the large, treeless, grassy plains then known as the Great Plains of Hempstead.

Among the early settlers was Henry Willis who, in 1675, purchased some twenty-two acres in what is now Old Westbury. They were the area’s original farmers.

His family grew and prospered and his descendents acquired much of the property in the surrounding areas. As a result, the locality became known as the Willistons.

During the Revolutionary War, the large Town of Hempstead extended from the north shore to the south shore.

Residents in the southerly portion of the town had been loyal to the British, while many of those in the north were in favor of independence.

After the war, the rift between the two sections seemed irreconcilable. The New York State Legislature passed an act in 1784 dividing the town into North Hempstead and South Hempstead. Later South Hempstead became Hempstead.

The farmlands prospered and until the Civil War. Water was the primary means of moving goods east and west to and from New York City using Hempstead Harbor and Con-

necticut waterways. By 1850, Willis Avenue was the most heavily traveled road to the harbor docks.

During the Civil War the building of the Long Island Rail Road was begun. The first branch line into the Willistons was freight. In 1864 a line to Glen Cove was constructed.

The East Williston station was completed in 1887.

The area began to prosper. A brickyard, factory, fertilizer plant, large dairies and several hotels were among the commercial activities established near the railroad tracks.

A Post Office was established in 1879. The State Legislature created Nassau County in 1899.

As the population grew, transportation brought more industry and larger communities.

The shift from farming to a suburban community began was greatly accelerated in 1926 when William F. Chatlos, a prominent builder, began construction of 1,000 “Happiness Homes” on a 195-acre tract west of the railroad station.

World War I veterans purchased many of these homes, which sold for between $4,000 and $6,900.

The Chatlos Development raised the population of the community from 495 people to 4,500 within a four-year period.

As the houses were completed and occupied, the residents saw the advantages of home rule.

A meeting was held locally at the Strat-

ford Lumberyard Company on East Williston Avenue in September 1926. Of the 150 persons eligible to vote, 120 voters cast their vote. The majority voted “yes.”

The new Incorporated Village of Williston Park began its road to growth and progress. The first election was held on Oct. 4, 1926.

Mayor Harvey Meagher and Trustees Forslund and Rasch were sworn in a few days later. At first the village business was conducted at the home of the village clerk, Robert Kent.

Kent held the position of village clerk and collector of taxes for 34 years until his retirement in 1960.

Many decisions had to be made on a daily basis by the mayor and trustees. Growth and development of the village over the years would bring many changes.

The first Company of the Williston Park Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1927. The following year saw the establishment of St. Aidan’s Roman Catholic Church followed within a few years by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Williston Park Reformed Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The Cross Street School was opened in 1931. In the 1930s the Great Depression was felt in the Village, but compassion and concern for all the residents was a priority.

Village government worked to assist with local jobs in the area placing residents in federal and state programs if the village received monies. A result was the construction of the

library that opened on June 17, 1937 with donated books.

During the 1940s, 650 men and women from Williston Park served in World War II in various branches of the armed forces.

On the Village Green are granite monuments dedicated to the fallen veterans from the Village. On Memorial Day and on Veterans Day members of the Williston American Legion Post No. 144, along with members of various organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League baseball players, the Volunteer Fire Department and village officials gather to honor those who died in defense of their nation.

Suitable employment and education under the GI Bill of Rights was provided to returning veterans. The Auxiliary Police, highway, sanitation and sewer services and the building of St. Aidan’s parochial school came about in the 1950s.

In the 1960s, village government started and completed many new projects — a new firehouse, the expansion of the Village Hall, the library moving to its present quarters, a new Post Office, the construction of a water well and the opening of the village swimming pool which was dedicated on July 4, 1963.

From the 1980s to the present, the village government continues to update and improve the Village buildings, playgrounds, swimming pool and small parks.

Information provided by the Williston Park Historical Society.

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Nassau County Administrative Office

100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3400

District Administrative Judge:

Hon. Vito DeStefano

District Executive:

Paul Lamanna, Esq.

Deputy District Executive: Nydia Gonzalez

Nassau County Supreme Court

100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3400

Call for hours.

Nassau County District Court

99 Main Street Hempstead, NY, 11550

Civil phone: (516) 493-4113

Criminal phone: (516) 493-4201

Call for hours.

The Matrimonial Center

400 County Seat Drive (Second Floor)

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3444

Nassau County Offices:

Department of Public Works

1194 Prospect Avenue

Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 571-6900

Kenneth G.. Arnold, P.E., Commissioner

Nassau County Board of Elections

240 Old Country Road (Fifth floor)

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 571-8683, (516) 571-2411

Fax: (516) 571-2058

Joseph J. Kearney, Republican Commissioner

James P. Scheuerman, Democratic Commissioner

Nassau County Democratic Committee

Nassau County Court

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3710

Call for hours.

Nassau County Family Court

1200 Old Country Road Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 493-4000

Call 800-COURTNY for hours.

Nassau County Surrogate’s Court

Hon. Margaret C. Reilly

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY, 11501

Phone: (516) 493-3800

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Department of Emergency Management

Denis Monette, Commissioner

Richard Corbett, Commissioner

Phone: (516) 573-0636 (TTY) (516) 573-9600

Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums

Commissioner:

Darcy Maccarone Belyea

Phone: (516) 572-0200

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100 Garden City Plaza Suite 115

Garden City, NY, 11530

Phone: (516) 294-3366

Chairman: Jay S. Jacobs

Nassau County Republican Committee

164 Post Avenue

Westbury, NY, 11590

Phone: (516) 334-5800

Fax: (516) 333-4406

Chairman: Joseph G. Cairo, Jr.

Nassau County Correctional Center

100 Carman Avenue

East Meadow, NY, 11554

Phone: (516) 572-4200

Looking back: A history of the East Williston Bell

The Village Green makes a tranquil setting for the Village of East Williston.

At the western end of the Green are simple but impressive war memorials where patriotic ceremonies are conducted on appropriate occasions.

Near the end of the lawn, on a stone base, is the Bell, which now serves as the village’s official logo.

According to legend, the bell at one time was mounted on the original Queens County Court House.

The courthouse was

erected in 1788 and the bell was cast much later.

The inscription on the bell reads: “A. Meneely & Son, West Troy, N.Y. 1851.” It is possible that the courthouse was remodeled in the 1850’s and a bell was added at that time.

In any event, the so-called “Court House Bell” was acquired by the East Williston Hook and Ladder Company for use as a fire alarm bell, in which capacity it served effectively until it was replaced by a siren.

The bell is a memento of the early days of the village and represents a bit of nostalgia.

Information provided by the East Williston Public Library

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS

WILLISTON PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

454 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-742-8535

Emergency Phone:

516-742-3300

Fax: 516-742-2668

www.villageofwillistonpark.

org/fire-department

Chief of Department: Thomas M. Pascale

1st Assistant Chief: Anthony J. Vulpis

2nd Assistant Chief: Anthony J. Gagliardi

Engine Company One:

Captain: Patrick McCormack

First Lieutenant: Patrick Langan

Second Lieutenant: Andrew Mach

Hook and Ladder

Company Two:

Captain: Joseph Santos

First Lieutenant: Kyle Hassan

Second Lieutenant: Brendan McCauley

Hose and Salvage

Company Three:

Captain: Eric Boos

Emergency Rescue Squad:

Captain Emeritus: Gerald P. Umlauf

Captain: Kristine Afonso

First Lieutenant: Mariann Marino

Second Lieutenant: Christine Cabrera

EAST WILLISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

456 Sagamore Avenue

East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: 516-248-7566

Ewfd.org

Chief of Department: Nicholas DiPasquale

1st Assistant Chief: Thomas Devaney

2nd Assistant Chief:

Robert Batterson

Engine Company:

Captain: Johnathan Viola

Lieutenant: Phil Lima

Engineer: Bobby Schoen

Truck Company:

Captain: Cesar Romero

Lieutenant: Jim Hanel

Admininstrative Officers:

Treasurer: Thomas Delaporte

Correspondence Secretary: Vincent Delgato

Recording Secretary: Matthew Vecchione

Commissioners:

Commissioner and Ex-Chief: Steven Jones

Commissioner and Ex-Chief: Pat Theodore

Commissioner: John Ferro

MINEOLA FIRE DEPARTMENT

171 Jericho Turnpike

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-747-5860

Mineolafd.com

Chief of Deparment:

Andrew Martone Jr.

First Assistant Chief:

Domingos Mahalhaes

Second Assistant Chief:

Byran Strauss

Fire Council:

Warden: Jack Fernandes

Warden: Scott Brennan

Warden: Gary Mazur

Warden: Louis Santosus

Warden: Mark Swensen

Warden: Anthony Natale

Company 1 Line Officers:

Captain: Michael Montivano

1st Lieutenant: Neal Ressa

2nd Lieutenant: Andre Dias

Company 2 Line Officers:

Captain: Christopher Strauss

1st Lieutenant:

Brendan Corrigan

2nd Lieutenant:

Stephen Martone

Company 3 Line Officers:

Captain: Joseph Attard

1st Lieutenant:

Amadeu Goncalves

2nd Lieutenant:

Noah Love

Juniors:

Captain: Nicholas Yokaitis

Lieutenant: Connor Kelly

Lieutenant: Alanah Pullo

Lieutenant: John Valentino

Ladies Auxiliary:

President: Lorraine Martone

Vice President: Lori Williams

Secretary: Mabilia Fernandes

Treasurer: Rosa Martins

ALBERTSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Headquarters: 100 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-248-7182

www.albertsonfire.org

Dewey Avenue Station

Dewey Avenue and Evans Avenue

Albertson, NY 11507 516-248-7182

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Chief’s Office:

Chief of Department: Donald T. McMahon III

1st Assistant Chief: Bryan O’Malley

2nd Assistant Chief: Jay Janowitz

Captain: Thomas Falls

1st Lieutenant: Brandon Falls

2nd Lieutenant: David Walters

President’s Office:

President: Jeannine Weiss

Vice President: Peter Glavas

Company Secretary: Pete Glavas

Treasurer: Peter J. Brala

Secretary: Kevin Rummel

Sgt. At Arms: JPl Fehn

MINEOLA VOLUNTEER

AMBULANCE CORPS

170 Elm Place

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-248-0141

Emergency: 516-742-3300

Mineolavac.com

Executive Board:

Chief of Operations: Greg Kozlowski

1st Assistant Chief: Alfonse Marchico

2nd Assistant Chief: Michael Weiner

Captain: Tracy Abamont

Board of Directors: President: Brianna Torres

Vice President: Avinash Chopra

Treasurer: Melissa Alves

Secretary: Audrey Santosus

Commissioners: Thomas Devaney

Neil Velasco

Kevin Hartman

Nirmal Sabu

Copperhill, a Modern American Kitchen and Tap Room

Set in a 125 year old Victorian farmhouse, Copperhill’s building is an iconic landmark in Williston Park. Once the homestead of the Collins family farm, the original 25 acre property stretched north from Hillside Ave to the Motor Parkway.

John Collins, born in the house in 1919, converted the family home to a restaurant, The Captain’s Table, in 1960. It then transitioned to the Copper Pan and eventually La Marmite for forty-one years.

The Kearns family acquired the property in 2015 and undertook a major interior renovation and rebranding to Copperhill, a Modern American Kitchen and Tap Room. The interior has a modern farmhouse decor and feel. The Copperhill brand pays homage to property’s rich history: Copper for the predecessor Copper Pan, and “hill” for the restaurant’s Hillside address.

The back exterior of the one acre property’s site was extended in 1983, but the front of the building enjoys the same curb side appeal that customers and the community have enjoyed for generations.

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Washington, DC Office:

1117 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-3335

COUNTY

NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE BRUCE BLAKEMAN

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-3131

NASSAU COUNTY COMPTROLLER

ELAINE PHILLIPS

240 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-2386

Douglaston District Office: 242-09 Northern Blvd.

Douglaston, NY 11363

Phone: (718) 631-0400

3rd Congressional District

(Includes the communities of Glen Cove, Great Neck, Roslyn, Manhasset, Port Washington, parts of Williston Park and New Hyde Park, Plainview, Hicksville, Bethpage, Oyster Bay, the Town of Huntington and portions of Kings Park and Commack, and a portion of Queens County including Whitestone, Bellerose, Douglaston and Little Neck)

CONGRESSMAN ANTHONY D’ESPOSITO CONGRESSMAN TOM SUOZZI

Washington, DC Office:

1508 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-5516

District Office:

229 7th St., Suite 300

Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (516) 739-3008

4th Congressional District

(Includes the communities of Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Bellmore, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, East Rockaway, East Meadow, Elmont, the Five Towns, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Hempstead, Island Park, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Stewart Manor, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead and Westbury)

16th Assembly District

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY HONORABLE ANNE T. DONNELLY

262 Old Country Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-3800

COUNTY CLERK MAUREEN O’CONNELL

240 Old Country Road Room 105

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-2660

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6200

LEGISLATOR

SCOTT DAVIS (D-Hempstead)

1st Legislative District Minority Caucus Leader (Part of Baldwin, Part of East Meadow, Part of Freeport, Part of Hempstead, Roosevelt, Uniondale )

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6201

LEGISLATOR

SIELA A. BYNOE (D-Westbury)

2nd Legislative District (Hempstead, Lakeview, Westbury, New Cassel, Hicksville, Uniondale, Rockville Centre and East Garden City)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6202

LEGISLATOR

DEBRA MULÉ (R-Lynbrook)

6th Legislative District (Lynbrook, Malverne, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and Portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6206

LEGISLATOR

HOWARD J. KOPEL (R-Lawrence)

7th Legislative District Presiding Officer (Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6207

LEGISLATOR

CARRIÉ SOLAGES (D-Elmont)

3rd Legislative District (Elmont, Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Inwood, Portions of Lawrence & North Woodmere)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6203

LEGISLATOR

PATRICK MULLANEY (R-Long Beach)

4th Legislative District

Alt. Deputy

Presiding Officer

(City of Long Beach, Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Island Park, Parts of East Rockaway, Oceanside, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6204

LEGISLATOR

SCOTT STRAUSS (R-New Hyde Park)

9th Legislative District Presiding Officer (Part of New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Albertson, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, Plandome Heights, Plandome, Plandome Manor, Floral Park)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6209

LEGISLATOR

SETH KOSLOW (D-Baldwin)

5th Legislative District (Most of Baldwin, All of South Hempstead and Parts of Freeport, Rockville Centre, Merrick and Oceanside)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6205

District

Herricks, North Hills, North New Hyde Park, Searingtown/Albertson Manhasset, Garden City Park and Manhasset Hills)

1550 Franklin Avenue Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6210

MINEOLA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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NASSAU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

LEGISLATURE

LEGISLATOR

MICHAEL GIANGREGORIO (R-Massapequa)

12th Legislative District (Massapequa, Parts of Farmingdale)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6212

LEGISLATOR

THOMAS McKEVITT (D-East Meadow)

Deputy Presiding Officer

13th Legislative District (East Meadow, North Bellmore, North Merrick, North Wantagh and Portions of Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6213

LEGISLATOR

C. WILLIAM GAYLOR III (R-Farmingdale)

14th Legislative District (Garden City, Carle Place and Portions of Westbury, Hicksville, Bethpage, Plainview, West Hempstead Hemptead, Franklin Square and Jericho)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6214

Hawthorne Service Center is a full-service auto repair shop. Our history has deep roots in the community. Upon returning from Europe and Northern Africa in 1945, our founder John Berning Sr., began working as an auto mechanic at a car dealer in Mineola. He also worked after hours and on weekends out of his garage while raising four children with his wife Anne. His goal was to open his own shop. Within two years, he opened his first location at the corner of Park Avenue and Hillside Avenue. In 1958, he moved his shop to its current location at the corner of Willis Avenue and Hawthorne Street. So, what makes us different from other shops? The fact that we have such deep roots here is the very reason we care so much about each and every customer. We don’t even like to call them customers, they are our neighbors, people we share our community with. Today John Berning Jr and his wife Lisa Perrotta Berning, both of whom were raised in Mineola and Williston Park respectively, can be found running the shop. The shop is run with the same care and values it began with in 1947. We stand behind everything we do. Our honesty and integrity are second to none. We choose to live and work here, in a community we love. If you need your automobile serviced, then consider stopping in and meeting us. We think you will be pleased with our service.

LEGISLATOR

JOHN R. FERRETTI JR. (R-Levittown)

Alt. Deputy Presiding Officer

15th Legislative District (Levittown, Westbury and Portions of East Meadow, Bethpage, Wantagh and Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6215

LEGISLATOR

ARNOLD W. DRUCKER (R-Levittown)

16th Legislative District (Woodbury, Syosset, Plainview, Jericho, Old Bethpage, Hicksville, Old Westbury and Roslyn Heights)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6216

LEGISLATOR

ROSE MARIE WALKER (R-Hicksville)

17th Legislative District (Bethpage, Hicksville, North Massapequa, North Wantagh, Old Bethpage, Plainedge and Parts of Seaford)

1550 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 571-6217

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

COUNCILMEMBERS

COUNCILMAN

ROBERT J. TROIANO

1st District

(New Cassel/Westbury, Carle Place and the Villages of Westbury and Old Westbury)

220 Plandome Road Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7701

Fax: (516) 869-7688

troianor@northhempsteadny. gov

CHRISTINE LIU

4th District

(Villages of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Munsey Park, North Hills, Great Neck, Great Neck Gardens, Kensington, Kings Point, Thomaston, and the unincorporated areas of Manhasset and Great Neck, including Great Neck Gardens and Allenwood)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7704

Fax: (516) 869-7688

lurveyv@northhempsteadny. gov

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COUNCILMAN

EDWARD SCOTT

2nd District

(East Williston, Searingtown, Manhasset Hills, East Hills, Glenwood Landing, Sea Cliff, Herricks, Roslyn Harbor, Albertson and Roslyn Heights)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7702

Fax: (516) 869-7688

zuckermanp@northhempsteadny.gov

COUNCILMAN DAVID. A. ADHAMI

5th District

(North New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park and the villages of Saddle Rock, Great Neck Estates, Russel Gardens, University Gardens, Lake Success and other unincorporated areas)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7705

Fax: (516) 869-7688

adhamid@northhempsteadny.gov

COUNCILMAN

DENNIS J. WALSH

3rd District

(Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, Garden City, and parts of New Hyde Park)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7703

Fax: (516) 869-7688

walshd@northhempsteadny.gov

COUNCILWOMAN

MARIANN DALIMONTE

6th District

(Port Washington, including the villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North, and Sands Point. It also includes the villages of Flower Hill, Plandome, Plandome Heights, and Plandome Manor)

220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 869-7706

Fax: (516) 869-7688

mdalimonted@northhempsteadny.gov

srivastavar@northhempsteadny.gov

RECEIVER OF TAXES MARY JO COLLINS

Leslie Francis, Esq. Vice Chairman

Phone: (516) 869-7667

Fax: (516) 869-7812

David Mammina, AIA Chairman

Members:

Patricia A. Goodsell, Esq.

Daniel D. Donatelli, Esq.

Jay Hernandez

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Mayor Paul Ehrbar

Deputy Mayor Kevin Rynne Trustee William Carr

Trustee Bill O’Brien

VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Trustee Michael Uttaro Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Brian Cunningham Member Edwin Steck Member Bill Wiley Member F. Xavier Fleming Member Michael Kelly Member Chris Paggi

Elected Officials

Mayor: Bonnie L.S. Parente

Deputy Mayor: Anthony Gallo

Trustee: Raffaela Dunne

Trustee: James L. Iannone

Trustee: Rushi Vaidya

Village Clerk:

Joanna Palumbo

Court Clerk: Sue Egan

Beautification Committee

Jeanne Trotter, Chair

Ronnie Kelapire

Lisa Feimer

Ellen Ritz

Board Liaison - James Lark

Zoning Board

Michael Holland, Chair

Sal Asaro

Philip Chappo

Luci Decsi

Thomas McCauley

Rocky Panetta (alternate)

Lynne Nolan (alternate)

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Planning Board

Roger Cocchi

John Gennawey

Robert Shannon

Michael Vecchione

Daniel Simone

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Historic Commission

Maeve Kilgo

Susan Quinn

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Historic Committee

Judy Buonocore, Chair

John Geiger

Tom Murphy

Kevin Parente

Daniel Roper

Board liaison -

James Iannone

Library Board

Ajla McDonald, Chair

Lauren Shannon

Sabrina Scarantino

Christina Rizzotti

Christopher Xuereb

Board liaisonRaffaela Dunne

Recreation Committee

Stephanie Keys

Carolyn Fraser

Barbara Dean

Lisa Feimer

Sherry Graffigna

Lynore Igoe

Louise Sanginario

Board liaisonRaffaela Dunne

Communication -

Bonnie Parente

Communications

Bonnie Parente

Dept. of Public Works

James Lark

Fire Dept.

Anthony Gallo

Grants

Bonnie Parente

Justice Court

James Iannone

Little League

James Lark

Sanitation

James Lark

School Board

James Iannone

Security

Bonnie Parente

Elected Officials

Paul A. Pereira, Mayor

Paul S. Cusato, Trustee

Janine Sartori, Trustee

Jeffrey Clark, Trustee

Zoning Board

James M. Sherry, Chairman

William Grimm, Jr., Member

Tara Ryan, Member

Peter Smith, Member

William Mahoney, Member

Planning Board/ Architectural Review Board

Nicholas Pennachio, Chairman

John Curry, Member

Joe Grilo, Member

Nelson Ines, Member

MAYOR

Paul Pereira

Ken Weiss, Member

Ed Voyer, Member

Linda Ramos, Member

Pool Recreation Board

Ann Kearns, Member

Mary Ann Langone, Member

Connie Altvater, Member

Ken Solosky, Member

Heather Coiro, Member

Kristin Griswold, Member

Recreation

Marta DeSousa, Activities Coordinator

Anna Athan, Assistant Activities Coordinator

Village Clerk

Bryan Rivera

Deputy Village Clerk

Linda Pardo

Village Treasurer

Giacomo Ciccone

Deputy Village Treasurer

Egidio J. Belli

Superintendent of Public Works

Thomas J. Rini

Deputy Superintendent of Public Works

Leonard M. Palumbo

Superintendent of Building Dept.

Liam O’Keefe

Water and Sewer

Department Supervisor

James Martin

Village Attorney

John P. Gibbons, Jr., Esq.

Deputy Village Attorney

Peter S. Trentacoste, Esq.

Village Prosecutor

Peter S. Trentacoste, Esq.

Deputy Village Prosecutor

Benjamin Truncale, Esq.

Clerk of the Court

Elizabeth Bernardes

Assessment Review Board

Andrew Ward

Frank Hoare

Phillip Wasserman

Assessors

Richard Maher

Eugene Martonik

Paul Wotzak

Board of Ethics

Bernadette Pizzardi

Russell Sutherland

Elizabeth Bernardes

Lisa Dalfonso-Valente

JoAnn Zahn

Library Board

Maryanne Warnecke

Barbara Walsh

Russell Sutherland

Karen Smith

Terence Timlin

Angela Wasserman

Mary Jo Love

Village Justice

Scott Fairgrieve

Associate Village Justice

Steven Barnwell

David Keefe keefed@ewsdmail.org BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Phone: (516) 333-6860

Principal: James Bloomgarden bloomgardenj@ewsdmail.org

Tasneem Meghji meghjit@ewsdmail.org BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Tony Sinanis tsinanis@herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

Jim Gounaris boardofeducation@ herricks.org

CENTER STREET SCHOOL

240 Center Street Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516)305-8300

Principal: Brennen Bierwiler bbierwiler@herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT

Henry R. Zanetti boardofeducation@ herricks.org

DENTON AVENUE SCHOOL

1050 Denton Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Phone: (516) 305-8400

Principal: Dominick Tolipano dtolipano@herricks.org

Special Education PTA Co-Presidents:

Christina DePaola and Jenny Yang

Center Street School Co-Presidents: Jen

Stanza and Priscilla Manni-Khan

Denton Avenue School Co-Presidents:

Aphrodite Hepheastou and Kishuwa Chowdhury

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Juleigh Chin boardofeducation@ herricks.org

SEARINGTOWN SCHOOL

106 Beverly Drive Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 305-8500

Principal: Diana DeGiorgio ddegiorgio@herricks.org

Searingtown School Co-Presidents:

Naomi Rodolico and Natalie Schneider

Herricks Middle School Co-Presidents:

Joycee Jacob and Nicole Barba

Herricks High School President: Stephanie Helgeson

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Nancy Feinstein boardofeducation@ herricks.org

HERRICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

7 Hilldale Drive Albertson, NY 11507 Phone: (516) 305-8600

Principal: Brian McConaghy bmcconaghy@herricks.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Brian Hassan boardofeducation@ herricks.org

Principal: Joan Keegan jkeegan@herricks.org

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D. mnagler@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT

Margaret Ballatyne Mannion, Ph.D. mballatyne@mineola.k12.ny.us

HAMPTON STREET SCHOOL

10 Hampton Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 237-2200

Principal: Leigh Shaw

E-Mail: lshaw@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT

Patrick Talty ptalty@mineola.k12.ny.us

MEADOW DRIVE SCHOOL

25 Meadow Drive Albertson, NY 11507 (516) 237-2400

Principal: Jennie Fahey

E-Mail: jfahey@@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Cheryl Lampasona clampasona@mineola.k12.ny.us

JACKSON AVENUE SCHOOL

300 Jackson Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 237-2300

Principal: Catherine Shanahan Email: cshanahan@mineola.k.12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Brian Widman bwidman@mineola.k12.ny.us

MINEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

200 Emory Road Mineola, NY 11501 (516)237-2500

Principal: Amy Trojanowski

E-Mail: atrojanowski@mineola.k12.ny.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE

Stacey DeCillis sdecillis@mineola.k12.ny.us

MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL 10 Armstrong Road Garden City Park, NY 11040 (516) 237-2600

Interim Principal: Edward Escobar

E-Mail: Eescobar@mineola.k12.ny.us

Jackson Avenue

SCHOOLS

CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL

340 Jackson Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-742-5555

Fax: 516-742-1989

Grades: 9th through 12th

Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M., President of the Board of Advisors, Director of Financial Aid, Faculty

Principal - Bro. Joseph Dominick Bellizzi, S.M.

HENRY VISCARDI SCHOOL AT THE VISCARDI CENTER

www.henryviscardischool.org

201 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-465-1400

Fax: 516-465-3766

Grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 12th

ST. AIDAN SCHOOL

www.staidanschool.org

510 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-746-6585

Fax: 516-746-3086

Principal: Julie O’Connell

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

www.stannesgcschool.org

25 Dartmouth Street

Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: 516-352-1205

Fax:516-352-5969

Grades: Pre-Kindgergarten through 8th

Principal: Gene Fennell (Interim Principal)

SCHECTER SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND

www.schechterli.org

Principal: Jessica Caggiano

MERCHANT ASSOCIATIONS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE WILLISTONS

P.O. Box 207

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-739-1943

chamberofthewillistons.com

President:

Bobby Shannon

Treasurer:

Barbara Baur-Rizzo

Secretary:

John Factory

MINEOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P O Box 62, Mineola 11501 mineolachamber.com 516-319-4465

Executive Board

President:

Louis Panacciulli, The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Past President:

Tony Lubrano, Piccola Bussola Restaurant

Immediate Past President/Treasurer:

Joel Harris,

Joel Harris Photography Inc.

Past President:

Bill Greene, Tsontos Furs

Past President:

Ray Sikorski, RTS Print Services

Past President:

Steve Ford, Willis Hobbies

Bill Havron, Knights of Columbus

Bill Balalaos

Directors:

Justin Burke, NYU Langone

Terence Timlin, KTR Associates

Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons President Bobby Shannon

Mineola Chamber President Louis Panacciulli

Gary Katz, Harry Katz/Carpet One Floor Coverings

Honorable Robert Rosenthal

Joy Wyler, CBF Graphics Group

Robbin Valentine, The Valentine Agency

Gabe Parajos

Richard Marotta

Manny Defreitas, Defreitas & Minsky, CPA’s

Ross Levine, Third Street Associates

John MacAvoy, Hannover Community Bank

In Memoriam: Lou Sanders, Mineola American

Linda Doerrbecker

MAJOR SHOPPING MALLS

AMERICANA MANHASSET

2060 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: (516) 627-2277

LAKE SUCCESS SHOPPING CENTER

1526 Union Turnpike

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Phone: (718) 343-1417

ROOSEVELT FIELD

630 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (516) 742-8000

WHEATLEY PLAZA

Glen Cove Road at Northern Boulevard Greenvale, NY 11548

Phone: (888) 627-2250

THE MALL AT THE SOURCE

1504 Old Country Road Westbury, NY 11590

Phone: (516) 228-2110

CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

HISTORICAL COMMITTEE INC.

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK

494 Willis Ave.

Williston Park, NY. 11596

Phone: 516-746 -2193

Chairperson: Rita Hesse

WILLISTON PARK

CIVIC ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 358

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-345-0650

willistonparkcivic.org

President: Bob Mitchell

THE ROTARY CLUB OF WILLISTON PARK (5088)

P.O. Box 227

Williston Park, NY 11596

President: Victor LoGiudice

AMERICAN LEGION POST 144

P.O. Box 1, 730 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Commander: James T. Randle

willistonpost144.org • mylegion.org

AMERICAN LEGION POST 1050

PO Box 86, Mineola, NY 11501

Commander: Daniel E. Scheidel, Jr. mylegion.org

AMERICAN LEGION MINEOLA

MEMORIAL POST 349

PO Box 1631, Mineola, NY 11501

Commander: Carl J. Marchese mylegion.org

VFW POST 5253

155 Searingtown Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 631-777-1999

vfwalbertson.com

ALBERTSON SQUARE

CIVIC ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 167

Albertson, NY 11507-0167

www.albertsoncivicassociation.com

Albertsoncivicassociation@gmail.com

Facebook: AlbertsonSquare Civic

President: TBA

Vice President: Denise Kick

SONS OF NORWAY

Community Church of East Williston

45 E Williston Avenue

East Williston, NY 11596

KIWANIS COUNTY SEAT, MINEOLA, NY

P.O. Box 1792, Mineola, NY 11501

www.facebook.com/ kiwaniscountyseat

516-319-4465

President: Mary Capobianco

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

186 Jericho Turnpike

Mineola, NY 11501

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2502

P.O. Box 243, Mineola, NY 11501

Grand Knight/President: Mike Villa

Phone: 516-746-8643

www.kofc2502.net

MINEOLA

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

211 Westbury Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-746-6722

mineolahistory@gmail.com

President: Thomas Murtha

ROTARY CLUB

MINEOLA - GARDEN CITY

PO Box 42, Garden City, 11530

President: Diane Pacifico Marmann diane.marmann@gmail.com

THE EDWARD SMITH

MINEOLA LIONS CLUB

30 Jericho Executive Plaza Suite 500W Jericho, NY 11753

President: Rich Nicolello mineolalionsclub.org

ALBERTSON-ROSLYN HEIGHTS

REPUBLICAN CLUB

P. O. Box 32

Albertson, NY 11507

albertsonrepublicanclub@gmail.com

Facebook:

Albertson-Roslyn Republican Club

President: Howard Abbondondelo

Secretary: Lorraine Bello

Treasurer: Peggy Karazia

Leader: Henry Golis

MINEOLA

PORTUGUESE CENTER

306 Jericho Turnpike

Mineola, 11501

mineolaportuguesectr@gmail.com

Phone: 516-746-9681

MUSEUMS

African American Museum

110 North Franklin Street Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 572-0730

theaamuseum.org

The American Airpower Museum at Republic

1230 New Highway Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 293-6398

americanairpowermuseum.com

The American

Guitar Museum

1810 New Hyde Park Rd. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-488-5000

americanguitarmuseum.com

Cedarmere Museum

225 Bryant Ave.

Roslyn Harbor, NY 11577 516-571-8130

friendsofcedarmere.org

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4111

cradleofaviation.org

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

50 Barry Drive

Glen Cove, NY 11542

Phone: (516) 571-8010

garviespointmuseum.com

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County

100 Crescent Beach Road

Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 571-8040 hmtcli.org

Long Island Children’s Museum

11 Davis Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 224-5800 licm.org

Nassau County Museum of Art

One Museum Drive

Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 (516) 484-9338 nassaumuseum.org

Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center

1 Davis Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4177 ncfiremuseum.org

Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society

336 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington NY 11050 516-365-9074 cowneck.org

Cedarmere Museum & Preserve

Cedarmere, the country home of prominent 19th-century poet, newspaper editor, and civic leader William Cullen Bryant, is a 7-acre site on the west side of Bryant Avenue in the Village of Roslyn Harbor. The property has a pond, boathouse, house, mill, gardens, and a spectacular landscaped designed by Bryant. Here, Bryant sought sanctuary from the congestion on chaos of the city, where he could rest, work on his poetry, and spend time surrounded by nature.

Originally used as a settlement in the early 17th Century, Richard Kirk, a Quaker farmer, owned the property and in 1787 built the original house. The property passed to William Hicks and, in 1836, to Joseph A. Moulton. William Cullen Bryant purchased the 40 acre property in 1843, naming it Cedarmere after the cedar trees

Sands Point Preserve

127 Middle Neck Road

Sands Point, NY, 11050

Phone: 516-571-7901

sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

Oyster Bay

Railroad Museum

1 Railroad Avenue

Oyster Bay, NY 11771 516-558-7036 obrm.org

Polish American Museum

16 Belleview Avenue

Port Washington NY 11050

Phone: 516-883-6542

polishamericanmuseum.com

Sands-Willets

House Museum

336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-365-9074

cowneck.org

Science Museum of Long Island

1526 N. Plandome Road

Plandome, NY, 11030

Phone: 516-627-9400 smli.org

which ringed the ponds (or “mere” as it was then called). Throughout the 1840s and 1860s, Bryant purchased additional land and expanded the main house.

The original house was altered by Bryant several times with the most extensive renovations taking place in 1860. After his death, the house was passed on to his younger daughter Julia, who in turn sold it to her sister’s son Harold Godwin in 1891. After a house fire in 1902, Godwin rebuilt the home in 1903 keeping the same basic form as the old house but making several changes. Following Godwin’s death in 1931, Cedarmere passed first to his wife and then his daughter Elizabeth Love Godwin, who bequeathed it to Nassau County in 1975.

Information provided by the Friends of Cedarmere, Inc.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

TEMPLE TIKVAH

3315 Hillside Avenue

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Phone: (516) 746-1120

www.templetikvah.org

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

401 Roslyn Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Phone: (516) 621-2288

www.tbsroslyn.org

CHABAD OF MINEOLA

261 Willis Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 739-3636

www.chabadmineola.com

SHELTER ROCK JEWISH CENTER

272 Shelter Rock Road

Roslyn, NY 11576

Phone: (516) 741-4305

www.srjc.org

Luxurious - but affordable - packages available in one of our four gorgeous rooms. Plan your fundraisers, corporate functions, weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, and all special events with us.

Several packages to choose from to fit your budget.

*Accommodating parties from 25 to 200 guests

* The number of guests, subject to change

Available for viewing Mondays and Tuesdays 3:30pm -6:30pm or by appointment. To set up appointment for viewing Call: 516-352-6620 or email: elks@nhpnelks.com

Catering available, or bring your own food, waiter service available Rooms available 7 days a week for your corporate functions

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-6585

www.staidanparish.org

SAINT JOHN’S

LUTHERAN CHURCH

47 Winthrop Street

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 742-5858

www.stjohns-wp.org

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

147 Campbell Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-5527

www.resurrectionwillistonpark.org

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF EAST WILLISTON

45 East Williston Avenue

East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 742-9690

www.ccew.org

BEACON CHURCH

201 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507

(516) 620-5106

www.beacon.church

SEARING-ROSLYN

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

134 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 621-1837

CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH

155 Garfield Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

(516) 746-1223

www.corpuschristi-mineola.net

www.litaiwanesechurch.net

Briarcliffe College

933 Stewart Avenue

Bethpage, NY, 11714

Phone: (516) 918-3600

New York College of Health Professions

6801 Jericho Turnpike

Syosset, NY, 11791

Phone: (516) 921-3395 (800) 922-7337

Molloy College

1000 Hempstead Avenue

Rockville Centre, NY, 11570

Phone: (516) 678-5000

Queensborough Community College

222-05 56th Avenue

Bayside, NY, 11364

Phone: (718) 631-6262

Webb Institute of Naval Architecture

298 Crescent Beach Road

Glen Cove, NY 11542

Phone: (516) 671-2213

RECREATION

ALBERTSON SOCCER CLUB Albertsonsoccer.com

ALBERTSON-HERRICKS LITTLE LEAGUE

https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/ahll

P.O Box 9

Albertson, New York 11507

www.albertsonherricksll@gmail.com

EAST WILLISTON LITTLE LEAGUE

www.ewlittleleague.com

EWLLINFO@gmail.com

EUROSTAR SOCCER CAMP

P.O. Box 371 Mineola, NY 11501 516-702-5757

Eurostarsoccercamps.com

MINEOLA ATHLETIC

ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 585 Mineola, New York 11501 dmanrule@aol.com www.mineolaathletics.org

MINEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER 155 Washington Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 516-747-5852

MINEOLA POLICE

ACTIVITY LEAGUE www.mineolapal.org

MINEOLA PORTUGUESE SOCCER CLUB 516-746-9681

MINEOLA VILLAGE SWIMMING POOL 230 Liberty Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 516-746-0785

WILLISTON PARK LITTLE LEAGUE www.wpsports.org

AMC LOEWS ROOSEVELT FIELD

630 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 741-4008

AMC LOEWS RACEWAY 1025 Corporate Drive Westbury, NY 11590

(516) 745-6937

NY 11501 Phone: (516) 746-1372

The East Williston Post Office was established on May 19, 1879.

At that time there was a post office called “Williston” in Erie County and a variation of the name was required for the new office, hence East Williston.

East Williston as a post office designation was cancelled in 1958 when the name of the post office was changed to “Williston Park” in deference to the larger population in that neighboring village.

William Post was appointed the first postmaster and held that position for 20 years.

The Post Office remained in the first

location for 34 years. In 1913 it was moved to a frame building west of the tracks, probably one of the former factory structures.

Then in 1914 to 23 Hillside Ave., and in 1926 across the tracks again, and in 1928 west again to 36-38 Hillside Ave.

In 1945 the Post Office achieved first class status and a move was made to 129 Hillside Ave. in 1951 to provide larger quarters.

The present Post Office on Willis Avenue in Williston Park was dedicated in November 1963. Information provided by the East Williston Public Library 160 1st Street

HOSPITALS

NORTH SHORE

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

300 Community Drive Manhasset, N.Y. 11030 (516) 562-0100

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL

100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn, N.Y. 11576 (516) 562-6000

NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL

259 First Street Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 663-0333

PARKER JEWISH GERIATRIC INSTITUTE

271-11 76th Avenue

New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 718-289-2100

L.I. JEWISH-HILLSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

270-05 76th Avenue

New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 718-470-7000

NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (NUMC)

2201 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 (516) 572-0123

GLEN COVE HOSPITAL

101 St. Andrews Lane

Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542 (516) 674-7300

COHEN CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER/ NORTHWELL HEALTH

269-01 76th Avenue

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

General Phone: (718) 470-3000

TheIsland360.com

Bailey Arboretum

194 Bayville Road

Locust Valley, NY 11560

Phone: (516) 801-1458

Cantiague Park

480 West John Street

Hicksville, NY 516-571-7056

Christopher Morley Park

500 Searingtown Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Phone: (516) 571-8113

EIsenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone: (516) 572-0348

Mitchell Athletic Complex

1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Uniondale, NY

Phone: (516) 572-0400

Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: (516) 484-8600

Wilson Park

211 Westbury Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 746-0750

Mineola Memorial Park

Jackson Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 746-9374

John D. Caemmerer Park

165 Wentworth Avenue

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-739-6740

Kelleher Field

Syracuse Street

Williston Park, NY 11596

WATER DISTRICTS

ALBERTSON WATER DISTRICT

184 Shepherd Lane

Roslyn Heights, New York 11577

Phone: (516) 621-3610

Fax: (516) 626-8042

albertsonwater.org

Commissioners:

Edward W. Scott III, Janelle Giordano

District Superintendent: Rudolph Henriksen

MINEOLA WATER DEPARTMENT

155 Washington Avenue

Mineola, New York 11501

Phone: (516) 746-0751

Fax: (516) 746-7634

mineola-ny.gov

Supervisor: James Martin

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK WATER DEPARTMENT

494 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: (516) 746-2193

Fax: (516) 746-7109

villageofwillistonpark.org

Superintendent of Public Works: Steven Shelley

For your latest community news visit us 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.theisland360.com

Phone: (516) 747-5555 ALL-ISLAND TAXI Phone: (516) 742-2222

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Emergency Dispatch Center: 911

General Town of North Hempstead Hotline: 311 or 516-869-6311

PSEG

Phone:

Early Intervention

Phone: (516) 227-8661

Emergency Preparedness Program

Phone: (516) 573-9600

Environmental Health Director

Phone: (516) 227-9723

Environmental Engineering

Phone: (516) 571-4156

E-Z Pass

Phone: 1-800-333-TOLL (8655)

Alcoholics Anonymous: 361 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead, NY 11552

Phone: (516) 292-3045

Nassau County Dept. of Drug & Alcohol Addiction

60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 240

Uniondale, NY 11553

Phone: (516) 227-7007

Animal Bites

Phone: (516) 227-9663

Animal Rescue North Shore Animal League: Adoption General Services

25 Davis Avenue

Port Washington, NY 11050

Phone: (516) 883-7575

Disease Control

Phone: (516) 227-9496

Drinking Water

Phone: (516) 227-9692

Department of Motor Vehicles

Garden City Office

1140 Franklin Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Bethpage Office

4031 Hempstead Turnpike

Bethpage, NY 11714

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Massapequa Office

Carmans Plaza

Shopping Center

927 Carmans Road

Massapequa, NY 11758

Phone: (718) 477-4820

Garbage Districts and Recycling

Call Town of North Hempstead at 311

Hazardous Waste

Phone: (516) 571-6850

Health Department

Phone: (516) 227-9697 or (516) 227-9700

After Hours

Emergency

(516) 742-6154

Homeless Office of Housing & Homeless Services

40 Main Street, #302, Hempstead, NY 11550

Phone: (516) 572-1900

Fax (516) 572-2790

Housing Complaints

Phone: (516) 227-9715

Industrial Waste Permits

Phone: (516) 571-7319, Lifeguard Certification

Phone: (516) 572-6591

Mosquito Control Program:

Phone: (516) 572-1166

Physically Handicapped

Children’s Program

Phone: (516) 227-8665

Police

Nassau County Police Department 1490 Franklin Avenue

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: (516) 573-8800

Potholes

To report a pothole, call (516) 571-6900

Preschool Special Education Program

Phone: (516)

From school house to firehouse

Mineola Fire Department has served village residents for over 130 years

On Dec. 8, 1888, a group of men met in a school house on Willis Avenue to discuss the formation of a volunteer fire department in Mineola.

Three weeks later, on Christmas Day, Mineola Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 was formed.

On February 8, 1889, the first regular meeting was held in the school house with 23 members present.

The company rolled to their first fire on April 29, 1889.

A notation in the fire record reads as follows: “barn shed, carriage house and corn crib, property of Caroline L. Smith of Mineola, with entire contents except carriages, consisting of six good horses, three cows, about seven tons of hay, one ton straw, four sets double and two sets single harness, two sleighs, lot potatoes and three barrels vinegar consumed by fire discovered about 1:30 a.m.”

The first Mineola firehouse was built around 1889.

On Jan. 1, 1899, it was chosen as a temporary home of the Nassau County Court. The building also served as a civic center with many village organizations holding their meetings there.

On April 19, 1907, the Mineola Village Board incorporated the Jericho Turnpike Engine and Hose Company No. 1 of Mineola, known as Company No. 2 today.

Two separate and independent fire companies now protect the Village of Mineola.

During the year of 1908, the new company continued to grow. Training standards were set and meetings were held with Mineola Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 (Engine Co. 1 today) for the purpose of electing one chief for both departments.

On March 8, 1910, the village asked the companies if they would let the village use its fire apparatus until the village could take over the equipment. They approved, provided that the village pay rent.

This began the process of combin-

ing both fire companies to become part of the village government.

Just four years after Mineola became an incorporated village, officials passed a resolution that the two fire companies be reorganized into a village volunteer fire department.

The christening of the Mineola firehouse took place on March 20, 1913.

Seven years later, on March 23, 1920, the village purchased all property, buildings and equipment owned by Jericho Turnpike Engine & Hose Company No. 1 for $1.

Hose Company No. 3 was formally organized on Aug. 22, 1922.

Before Company No. 3’s firehouse was built, the firemen held their meetings either in their own homes, in Company No. 1’s Firehouse on Main Street or in Company No. 2’s Firehouse on Jericho Turnpike.

Company No. 3’s firehouse was erected by the original members of the company in their spare time and opened in 1923.

By 1925, the Company No. 1 firehouse, which also housed the Village Hall, had fallen into disrepair. The Village Board decided to expand Company No. 2’s firehouse, which was renovated with the truck room facing Washington Avenue on the rear of the building.

The existing firehouse was converted into the new Village Hall. Both fire companies were then housed in the new quarters. The new building was dedicated in 1928 and is know as headquarters.

The Mineola Hotel fire hit the front page of all local newspapers in 1966. One person was found dead in this arson-related fire.

In 1976 and for the second time in its history, the Mineola Fire Department mourned the loss of one of its leaders when Chief Jack Levatino succumbed to a heart at-

tack. A rescue truck is dedicated to his honor.

The Mineola Junior Fire Department was organized in 1976.

On March 19, 1983 Company No. 3 dedicated its new, larger and more modern quarters, next door to its old firehouse.

The old structure still serves the village as the headquarters for the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

In September 1988, the first female firefighter in the department’s 100-year history joined Company No. 3.

At the beginning of the new millennium, the headquarters on Washington Avenue was completely renovated, adding

two new bays to house the newer and larger equipment that is needed in today’s firefighting.

Information provided by the Mineola Fire Department.

WILLISTON

PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

494 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Phone: 516-742-1820

Fax: 516-294-5004

Willistonparklibrary.org

Library Director: Donna McKenna

Board of Directors

Maryann McDermott

Patricia Mars

Beth Flood

Mary Ann Griffin

Amy Gilhooly

MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY

195 Marcellus Road

Mineola, NY 11501

Phone: 516-746-8488

Fax: 516-294-6459

Mineolalibrary.info

Library Director: Charles Sleefe

Board of Trustees

Terence Timlin, President

Russell Sutherland

Maryanne Warnecke

Angela Wasserman

Mary Jo Love

Karen Smith

Barbara Walsh

SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

165 Searingtown Road

Albertson, NY 11507

Phone: 516-248-7363

Fax: 516-248-4897

Srpl.org

Library Director: Andrea Meluskey

Board of Trustees

Louise Sobin – President

Tharakaram Ravishankar –Vice President

Toby Shebiro

Emilio Susa

Kenneth F. Vey

Graciela Meyers – Secretary

Michael J. Castelli – Treasurer

Gale Zeidman – Clerk/Ass’t Treasurer

EAST WILLISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

2 Prospect Street

East Williston, NY 11596

Phone: 516-741-1213

ewlibrary.org

Library Director: Jamie Cutinella

Board of Trustees

Lauren Shannon - President

Ajla McDonald

Sabrina Scarantino

Christopher Xuereb

Christina Rizzotti

Raffaela Dunne, Village Board liaison

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The rich history of Shelter Rock Library

Pioneers of the Shelter Rock Public Library realized a dream that lesser souls might have dismissed as impossible. The Library firmly established a community concept where a community does not, in fact, exist; for the Shelter Rock Public Library District is comprised of contiguous unincorporated areas served by three different school districts as well as several water districts and post offices.

In 1960, residents of Herricks, Albertson and Roslyn Heights who were denied library benefits finally succeeded in forming a Friends of the Library organization. These residents lacked library service because they lived outside existing library districts that were no longer able, because of limited facilities, to offer nonresident privileges. This determined group sought to establish a new library. However, the area to be served did not fit any existing pattern of library service in Nassau County - school district, village, municipal or association - or even in New York State. There was no legal framework for providing a taxing authority to finance a library.

In April 1962, state legislation was passed to create a special Shelter Rock library district which encompassed about eight square miles and a population of about 30,000 people. On June 20, 1962, a referendum was passed by four to one, and a Board of Trustees was elected. The first library director was hired August 27, 1962. Space consisting of 2,500 square feet at 194 I. U. Willets Road, Albertson, was rented the following month. The library was dedicated February 24, 1963, and opened March 4, 1963.

The library grew fast and was heavily used from the start. It was evident by the second year that a move to larger quarters was imperative. Since adequate rental space was not available, the Board of Trustees decided that a building program should be undertaken. In 1965, site selection and planning began.

Funding for a new building depended on action by the Board of the Town of North Hempstead. A referendum was not required. Fearing, however, that the legalities of a referendum-by-petition might delay affirmative action past the

March 1 deadline for obtaining more than $300,000 in federal aid, the Library Trustees themselves requested a referendum. On February 16, 1967, the bond issue was approved by a vote of two to one.

The Shelter Rock Public Library opened the doors of its handsome new home at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson, on March 2, 1970, and was rededicated to the future on April 12, 1970 – the first day of National Library Week.

Over the years, the building went through some minor renovations, however in 2001 a consultant’s study determined that major changes would be required if the Library wanted to meet the needs of its patrons for the foreseeable future. Town of North Hempstead approvals were obtained and in May of 2010 the building closed to undergo a major renovation.

During the renovation, the Library operated from a storefront in the Herricks Shopping Center on Hillside Avenue. This temporary location offered a small, but varied collection of library materials. Programming continued at Temple Tikvah, a generous community partner.

When the Library re-opened in September of 2011, patrons were welcomed into a brighter, more open space that offered greater access to technology and increased programming. Even though the construction is complete, the Library continues to evolve, keeping pace with changing world.

Information and photo provided by the Shelter Rock Library.

A history of the East Williston Library

Early in 1937, Thomas E. Ryan and a group of residents appeared before the Village Board to explain the need for a library.

The East Williston Library was established in May 1937 with an appropriation of $300 by the Village Board.

Mayor William H. Dickson appointed the following to form a Library Board comprised of William Adams, Walter Barre, Edward Miller, Thomas E. Ryan and Edward Weeks.

Ryan was elected president of the Board. The next month, June 1937, Marion Holt was engaged to serve as a librarian and the opening of the library was June 30, 1937.

The library was on the second floor of the Village Hall until 1951 when the building was remodeled.

The library was at that time moved to the first floor, into the space formerly occupied by the fire department.

Mayor Frank E. Devlin supervised the rebuilding and was aided by Nicholas A. Meyer, a library trustee. Meyer consulted with Louis D. Bai-

ley, then director of the Queens Borough Public Library and a recognized authority on small library buildings.

He reviewed the plans to assure that the best use was made of the available space in accordance with good library practice.

Bailey said that he had always admired East Williston and as a result waived his usual consulting fee.

A permanent charter was granted to the library on Feb. 29, 1952 by the University of the State of New York.

The name of the “East Williston Public Library” was changed on Sept. 28, 1962 to the Thomas E. Ryan Public Library of East Williston to honor Ryan for having served as president of the Library Board for 25 years.

The library joined the Nassau County Library System on Sept. 25, 1967.

Information provided by the East Williston Public Library

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History of the Mineola Memorial Library

In 1921 a committee of civic-minded citizens formed the Mineola Library Association to begin the work of establishing a community library. Its by-laws called for the appointment of a professional librarian and a membership drive. The Association was offered the free use of a small building and property that were centrally located for the library. A village door-todoor membership drive netted enrollment of 97 members, plus cash and book donations. The appointed librarian, Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, accepted the job but planned to help only for a year or two. Thirty five years later she retired, after working without pay for the first 26 years.

Mineola’s first public library was officially opened on February 2, 1922. The tiny one-room building located at Jericho Turnpike and Mineola Boulevard soon became known as the “Little Library.” Heated by a single wood stove, men from the Village would take turns chopping wood and loading the stove.

During the week the library was open for two hours every afternoon, plus two hours three nights a week, and five hours on Saturdays – two

hours in the morning, closed for a lunch period, then three hours in the afternoon.

The Little Library soon proved to be a welcome and popular addition to the Village of Mineola. In 1923, the library’s first full year of operation, 115 adults and 95 children became members and a total of $178.92 was collected in fines. By 1925, the library was in search of a more permanent location. Money was raised to purchase property on the corner of Mineola Boulevard and Banbury Road. The Little Library building was moved to its new location on July 29, 1926. Many members of the community contributed labor and materials and raised money for the necessary improvements.

Through the 1930s and 40s the library continued to increase circulation and membership. Open hours increased to 30 hours per week, then later to 48 hours. A Friends of the Library group was organized in 1949 and was instrumental in promoting the library’s services to the community and the need for expanded facilities. In 1954 the Mineola Village Board decided that a War Memorial for the Village would take the form of a new library to be called Mineola Memorial Library. A site was selected in the municipal park on Marcellus Road, and bonds were issued totaling $337,500 for the building construction. The new Mineola Memorial Library was dedicated on May 30, 1956, and on September 22 of that year Mineola’s Little Library closed its doors for good.

building again went through a much-needed expansion project. Over the following 18 months, the building was expanded to include the addition of dedicated children’s room, an adult reference and reading room with fireplace, public computer terminals, elevator, and outdoor deck. The reopening of the library

in January 2001 saw the complete transformation of Mineola’s Little Library into a community facility ready for the challenges of the twentyfirst century. The Mineola Memorial Library today is a true reflection of the needs and interests of the village that created it nearly a century ago.

Over the following decades the library continued to expand its membership, circulation, and services. In 1999 the library

Mineola, a ‘pleasant village’ for 4 centuries

The land now known as Mineola was originally part of Henry Hudson’s original claim in the name of the Dutch East India Company dating as far back as 1609. By the 19th century the Dutch and English settlers worked to clear land for farming to start their life on the Hempstead Plains. It was in 1858 when this land became known as Mineola, named after an Algonquin Indian Chief, Miniolagamika meaning, “Pleasant Village.” The name was later shortened and altered to “Mineola.”

Mineola was legally incorporated in 1906 and run by a president. The president and Trustees worked to meet the needs of the growing community and later became the judicial and legislative heart of Nassau County. The County Seat found it’s home in Mineola on Friday July13, 1900, Governor Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Nassau County Court House. A celebration was held to commemorate this momentous occasion on the barren five-acre site at the corner of Old Country Road and Franklin Avenue. Many dignitaries were present to witness this history-making event such as, Fredrick Hicks, Congressman Townsend Scudder, Colonel William Youngs and Supervisors William Jones and Edwin Willits.

Winthrop-University Hospital, originally founded in 1896 by local physicians and residents as Nassau Hospital, was Long Island’s first voluntary hospital. In 1897, it admitted 91patients, performed 27 op-

erations, and reported two births and eight deaths during the first year. The original hospital was constructed in 1900. Today, Winthrop is a nationally recognized award winning hospital and in 2004 was ranked among the Top 5 Percent of Acute-Care Hospitals in the Country.

Mineola was also a familiar place to many of the most famous pilots in history. The Wright Brothers, Igos Sikorsky, Captain Rene Fonac, and the famed duo of Clarence Chamberlain and Bert Acosta, dubbed “twins of derring-do,” all spent time in Min-

eola taking advantage of the rolling grasslands and favorable winds. On May 20, 1927 at 7:52am, Charles Lindbergh started his historic flight from nearby Roosevelt Field. Thirty-three hours later he landed in Paris and became the first person to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Main Street was the center of village business as well as a popular meeting place for farmers and the business community alike. The general store offered an array of goods that would fulfill most everyday needs, such as hardware, toys, wool, dry

goods, clothing and food. The small glassfronted mail and delivery boxes filled the existing six-foot post office. As the Mineola population grew, the post office was relocated to the Meyer Building on Mineola Boulevard and then twice more to 3rd Street and 2nd Street. It eventually found it’s permanent home on 1st Street and Main Street.

Mineola’s first theatre named Allen’s Hall drew in many early moviegoers to see “the flickers.” Motion picture success drew in other theaters to the area, the most lavish being the Century Opera House. Most theaters had a showing in the morning and in the evening, usually featuring a live pianist who kept up with the action of the movie while playing music that suited the story.

As years passed, Jericho Turnpike was turning into the “main street,” farmland was being sold off and homes and offices were being built. Mineola has continued to be a community of growth and development.

The Village of Mineola has a history of which to be proud. It has become an outstanding residential suburban community that is home to more than 20,000 residents and enjoys a strong local economy.

For more information, please contact the Mineola Historical Society at 746-6722.

Information provided by the Village of Mineola.

The history of the East Williston Fire Department

From 1889 to 1912, the East Williston Fire Department was a volunteer company whose buildings and properties were owned by the members.

From 1912 to 1926 the department operated under the auspices of the Town of North Hempstead.

From 1926 to 1959 it was supervised by the Village Board whose members functioned as fire commissioners. Since 1959 the department’s activities have been overseen by a separate Board of Fire Commissioners appointed by the Village Board.

The East Williston Hook and Ladder Company, a volunteer group, was organized in 1889 by ten residents living on East Williston Avenue near the East Williston train station.

About 16 men served including William, Jotham and Fred Post; George Clark; the Oakleys; R.H. Robbins; W. E.

Townsend; the Tituses; E.M. Rogers; P. Schiessman; E.W. Weeks; S. L Libby; J. Bracker; and B.A. Griffin.

These men put up the money to own and purchase the building which is now the basic East Williston Village Hall, library and firehouse.

They bought their own horse drawn trucks. The present village board room was used for dances and other fundraising affairs which helped to support the department.

The first man to arrive at a fire was awarded $5 for the use of his team to draw the fire trucks.

The Town Fire Company at East Williston was organized in October 1912 and operated until April 1926.

During this time the department, like the earlier Hook and Ladder Company, was led by a captain.

The only officials were a captain, as-

sistant captain and a clerk. Six captains served between 1912 and 1926, the last of which was William H. Coleman who became the first mayor of East Williston.

Among the six assistant captains during this period the most noted are Judge James N. Gehrig and Havery E. Meagher, who became the first mayor of Williston Park.

Except for two very short periods, J. Alfred Valentine served as the clerk of this fire department for almost its entire tenure.

The protections provided by this company as with the earlier department, included and area bounded by Roslyn to the north, Herricks to the west, Mineola to the south and Old Westbury to the east.

These sections are now incorporated into areas of Mineola, Westbury, Old Westbury, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, Williston Park (in its entirety), Herricks and Garden

City Park.

In addition to the above referenced, approximately 90 men served as the town firemen during these 14 years with the larger number being inducted in the last few years.

Upon the incorporation of the Village of East Williston in 1926 the area covered by this department was reduced to the present boundaries of East Williston.

Those men moving in during the late years of the town department made up a bulk of this new village department.

Men in the outlying areas went forth to organize other fire companies including that in the Village of Williston Park.

During these 100 years 34 men served as chief while several hundred have served as members of the department.

Information provided by the East Williston Public Library

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