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EAST HILLS
MAYOR
MICHAEL R. KOBLENZ SPECIAL GUEST ON
CABLEVISION’S “MEET THE LEADERS”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2006
Woodbury, New York: Mayor Koblenz appeared on Cablevision’s show “Meet the
Leaders” to discuss the dynamic progress of the Park at East Hills and other
major topics. The host and Commentator on the show is Pat Halpern, who has
been a regular stand-in for Alan Colmes on the “Hannity and Colmes Show”
shown on the Fox News Channel. The segment show will air throughout the
month of March on Channel 18.
During the half hour interview, the Mayor addressed issues ranging from
potential traffic jams from the reconstruction of the Roslyn Viaduct, to his
efforts to save taxes by consolidating the two fire departments serving East
Hills. He also traced the history of the Park at East Hills from his
earliest efforts to acquire the Air National Guard Base through the
overwhelming show of community support that resulted in a 77% favorable vote
to authorize its financing.
The Mayor announced that 60% of the construction of the park has now been
completed, but said that weather will be the determining factor before the
opening can be scheduled this year. In closing, Mr. Halpern said he would
like to film the opening of the new Park at East Hills. The Mayor welcomed
the request.
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In early
January 2006 the Government Internship Program graduated six
High School Students. It was an interesting fun-filled morning. |
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Mayor Koblenz and
Board of Trustees shown with current GAP students. The Board of
Turstees includes, from left to right, Gary Leventhal, Deputy
Mayor Linda Nathanson, Manny Zuckerman and Peter Zuckerman.
Top right is
Village Attorney and Director of the Internship Program,
Bill Burton. |
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 Mayor
Michael R. Koblenz presents "East Hills Proclamations of Honor" to David
Diamond and John McCormack. The Mayor and Board of Trustees unanimously
voted the recognition for outstanding EMS members. From left to right are
Deputy Mayor Linda Nathanson, Trustee Peter Zuckerman, John McCormack, David
Diamond, Mayor Michael R. Koblenz, and Trustee Manny Zuckerman.
Mayor Honors Outstanding
EMS Members
Mayor Michael R. Koblenz and members of the East Hills Board of Trustees
recognize David Diamond and John McCormack for their decisive and
instrumental actions which helped save the life of a newborn. Mayor Koblenz
called both leaders "exemplary in the heroic way they responded to an
emergency situation." Both won their honors because on October 26, 2004, as
members of the Roslyn Fire Department Emergency Medical Services, they
responded to an emergency call from a pregnant mother who was stuck in early
morning traffic on the Northern State Parkway. The mother was in active
labor. After arriving on the scene, Mr. Diamond and Mr. McCormack removed
the mother to the ambulance where they immediately aided in delivering a
healthy 7lb, 6oz. baby girl. Without their intervention, the heath of the
baby would have been seriously jeopardized.
For his selfless acts Mr. Diamond was also presented with the "Basic Life
Support Provider of the Year" from the New York State Department of Health
at the 22nd Annual New York State EMS Conference. Mr. McCormack also
received both the "Basic Life Support Provider of the Year" from the Nassau
Regional Emergency Services Council, and "The Basic Life Support Provider of
the Year" from the New York State EMS Council.
David Diamond has amassed a long tenure of impeccable and distinguished
record in fire service. In the year 1996 David Diamond joined the Roslyn
Highlands Fire Department. In November, 1997 David Diamond became the
department's first EMS Liaison and was instrumental in starting a Certified
First Responder (CFR-D) program within the fire department. Less than two
years later in 1998, David Diamond arranged for the departments first EMT-D
class and certification. Later, in 2000, David Diamond became Roslyn
Highlands first EMS Captain creating a new division in a fire department
where no EMT has ever treaded before. Mr. Diamond is even further credited
with bringing innovative training to the department. Mr. Diamond is the
Chairman of the Roads Committee, serves on the board of Zoning and Appeals,
and most recently on the Emergency Preparedness Committee in East Hills. He
recently lectured on his experiences while responding to hurricanes and
serving as the Commander of Commander of the New York II Disaster Medical
Assistance Team for the federal government under FEMA.
John McCormack has a lifelong record of experience in firefighting. For
forty-six years, from June 1958 to present John McCormack has remained an
active member and firefighter at the RHFD and EMS in the Fire Department.
That activity was subsequent to his participation over nine previous years
in two other companies, namely, from June 1949 to February 1957 in the
Eureka Hook, Ladder and Bucket Co., in Rockville Centre, NY; and from March
1957 to March 1958 in the Williston Park FD Company #2, in Williston Park,
New York. Moreover, John McCormack served as President of FHFE from
1964-1965. But John McCormack's background and experience even extends
further. In 1993 John became one of Highland's first members to become an
Emergency Technician (EMT) where he still practices and delivers exceptional
pre-hospital care to the members of our community today. John then became an
inspiration to the entire membership when it started its own EMS program in
1997. Today, even at the youthful age of 76, John McCormack remains a high
point winner in both Fire and EMS response.
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Breaking News
December, 2005 - First ad placed
by real estate agents using the park to help sell homes at premium levels:
An ad selling a home in East Hills for a record $2,175,000 placed by Daniel
Gale, Sotheby's International Realty, has language in advertisement as
follows: "The community of East Hills now features a wonderful new park."
East Hills Approved in National Flood Insurance Program
Mayor Michael Koblenz announced that the Village of East Hills has been approved
and is now part of the National Flood Insurance Program. The steps taken by the
Village included passing required flood plain management ordinances, resolutions
and applications. Residents are now permitted to purchase flood insurance for
their homes, most likely through their regular insurance agents and brokers.
Flood insurance is almost universally excluded from a homeowner’s insurance
policy. However, damage caused by rain directly and wind is commonly covered
under a homeowner’s policy.
Flood insurance is underwritten by the federal government but is offered by more
than a 100 insurance companies and is sold through their insurance agents and
brokers, and still other agents and brokers who deal directly with FEMA.
The Mayor emphasized that East Hills is not in a flood plain, and instead rests
at one of highest elevations in Nassau County. “Yet,” he said, “with the
ever-changing weather patterns which are caused either by the greenhouse effect
or other scientific intangibles, residents may want to avail themselves of this
added insurance protection. Flooding can occur almost anywhere, even in our
community, when sufficient water collects and then overflows or charts a new
course for runoff.” Residents who are interested in analyzing and determining
the cost/benefit of the coverage for their home should consult their insurance
agents for their professional advice. Agents can inform residents of the
insurance limits offered through the government program, the cost of the
insurance, and the property and equipment which is covered or excluded in the
event of a loss. For convenience purposes, the East Hills flood insurance
community number is 361627.
In areas which are flood prone, like communities on the coastline, lenders
typically require the coverage be in place before they will provide financing.
Since East Hills is not in a designated flood plain, it is unlikely that banks
and lending institutions ever require the insurance to be purchased.
A flood is defined in the standard flood insurance policy as “A general and
temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more areas of
normally dry land or two or more properties (at least one of which is your
property) from overflow of inland or tidal waters, from unusual and rapid
accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, or from mudflow.”
The Mayor expressed his appreciation to Mark Levy for providing the impetus and
valuable information to implement the program in record time.
The program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a
component of the Department of Homeland Security.
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EAST HILLS WINS
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
East Hills has won a one of the highest awards presented
by the Automobile Club of New York. Mayor Michael R. Koblenz and the Board
of Trustees won the coveted Silver Traffic Safety Award for its excellent
traffic safety record, its oversight and protections to keep the village
roads in the neighborhood safe.
East Hills and all other award winners in the New York metropolitan area
where honored during a luncheon ceremony held October 6th at the Westchester
Country Club in Rye. The Automobile Club of New York, the local AAA
affiliate, presented the award.
AAA has long recognized communities that make outstanding efforts to make
the region’s roads safer for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
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East Hills Says “No”
to More Traffic
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Mayor
Michael R. Koblenz and board hear arguments from Hilda Yohalem, Civic
Association President of Norgate against LINSHA. The Board agreed with all
her assessments. From Left to right are Trustee Gary Leventhal, Deputy Mayor
Linda Nathanson, Trustee Manny Zuckerman, and Trustee Peter Zuckerman.
Mayor Michael R. Koblenz and
the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Hills announced its opposition
to the implementation of Long Island North Shore Heritage Area’s (LNSHA)
plans and objectives for the North Shore of Long Island. LINSHA was created
by State legislation in 1998. It is exploring ways to further attract
tourism and economic development for parts of seven towns on Long Island
including Town of North Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Brookhaven, Huntington,
Riverhead, Smithtown and Southold ― and the City of Glen Cove in Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. LINSHA’s goals, according to stated objectives include,
among others “regional economic revitalization,” and “economic development
with public and private investment.”
In becoming the first Village
to voice its formal opposition to LINSHA’s plans , Mayor Koblenz stated:
“More tourism means greater traffic which we can little afford. Presently,
our roads are overburdened and overtaxed.
“Instead of attracting more people and more traffic, all efforts should be
focused, as Nassau County is attempting to do, on accommodating the record
high number of vehicles already traveling on our roads and creating serious
gridlocks.
“Bottlenecks on certain roads have already reached epidemic proportions with
daily standstills and impasses. Take, for example, Glen Cove Road and
Northern Boulevard, which always seems to be deadlocked. Other main arteries
which are filled with traffic snarls and logjams include Roslyn Road,
Community Drive and Lakeville Road.
“It is also axiomatic to say that greater traffic is accompanied by more
emissions. These toxic fumes have a serious detrimental impact on our
environment. LINSHA’s plans call for additional development. The consequence
of development on Long Island will be that out natural resources will become
further taxed and drained. Along with the impurities from the traffic, a
deleterious impact would also be felt on the water supply and sewage
systems.
“In summary, the North Shore of Nassau County is one of the most beautiful
areas in the United States. We, in East Hills, want to keep it that way. We
want to ensure that the beauty on Long Island and
in our community is never replaced by parking lots on our streets and
endless paralysis on our roads.”
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On
Education:
Medical Commission Lecture Draws Sellout and Earns Top Reviews!
Within weeks of his appointment by Mayor Michael Koblentz, the new Chair
of the East Hills Medical Commission, Dr. Philip W. Perlman and his
committee announced a new 2005 lecture.
On November 1, 2005, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the Medical Commission
presented a program entitled “Prevent the Event: Real answers so you and
your loved ones can avoid heart attacks.”
Click Here for details! |
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On Charity:
East Hills Own High School Interns Show All Heart and Compassion in
Raising over $2,000 for beds for displaced dogs at North Shore Animal
League! Click Here for
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On Athletics:
The 4th annual
mayor's trophy men's softball tournament was held on October 30th,
and the Championship game was held on November 4, 2005 at the
Harbor Hills School.
It was the
best attended and most successful sports event in East Hills
history! Click Here for
details!. |
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On Health:
The Village of East Hills offered residents the "2005 East Hills
Public Service Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Program," with
vaccinations provided by the North Shore-LIJ Health System. Flu
Shots were provided at Village Hall, between 1 PM and 4 PM. Over 200
residents participated in the program.
Residents 60-64 years of age (Non-Medicare) obtained the shots free
with proof of age, and residents 65 years and over also were given
the injections free with Medicare Part B. Individuals under age 21,
allergic to eggs, chicken feathers, or chicken dander were not
permitted to participate in the program.
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Selma
Pollack (sitting) and daughter Daryl Googel, happy to get their
preventative flu shots. |
NEW STUDENTS INTERNS
WELCOMED
Mayor Michael R. Koblenz and board members, welcome the new 2005 Government
Apprenticeship Program interns during October Board of Trustees Meeting.
First Briefing in Nassau County Held on the
Outbreak of Rabies in Raccoons
On April 26,
2005 Mayor Koblenz hosted the first briefing in Nassau County on "The
Outbreak of Rabies in Raccoons on the North Shore of Long Island." Since
August, 2004 when the first case was reported, there have been ten more
cases of rabies in the Brookville, East Hills, and Glen Cove areas. At the
briefing Amy Willsey, DVM, Assistant State Public Health Veterinarian of the
Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, New York State Department of Health,
presented an informative slide show. Dr. Willsey outlined information on
what residents need to know for the protection of their families and pets,
the steps that are being taken by the federal, state, and county government
agencies to combat this serious problem, and indicated how residents can
help in the effort to control the outbreak.
Mayor Swears in New Architectural Review Board
After two committees (Architectural Review
Board Committee and Floor Area Ratio Committee) worked tirelessly for most
of a year, the Board of Trustees passed their proposals after public
hearings on February 28, 2005. The result was the creation of a new
Architectural Review Board and new guidelines for building.
Click here for
full article
US Passports
On December 22, 2003 the Village of East Hills
received authorization from the US Department of State to become an official
US Passport Application Acceptance Facility. Passport applications will be
accepted at Village Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For
appointments at other times please call (516) 621-5600. All necessary
application forms for new passports and renewals are now available at
Village Hall. For more information on passport applications, visit the
US Department of State's Passport website.
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