Blog Posts From January 2016

Trustee Clara Pomerantz brings the concept of Krav Maga, Israeli self- defense, to East Hills “It is fun, challenging, and a useful way to stay fit” she concluded. So with a public purpose in mind, she arranged for the instructors, scheduled the event, and then solicited residents to enroll. She invited children to participate in […]

At the Board of Trustees meeting on January 26, 2016, Mayor Michael Koblenz presented plaques to all those involved in the apprehension of the two suspects in the robbery on Peacock Drive on December 12, 2015. Inspector John Berry wanted his men to get all the credit. He was appreciative to the Village for recognizing […]

The Seniors Activities Committee held one of its finest events on Friday, January 1, 2016. The event featured lunch with festive decorations, a background of talented musicians, flowers and even wine for those who wanted to toast to new resolutions. It was the first event for the 2016 program and it was appreciated and lauded […]

Ivy Golden was a special and highly regarded resident of East Hills for more than 60 years. She possessed the finest attributes. She is remembered for her love for others, and for her community. After her passing, her daughter, Ellen, fulfilled her wish. She gave to the Village a beautiful spruce tree which Ivy felt […]

Mayor Koblenz presented to Dr. Robert M. Trager the Village’s Award recognizing Dr. Trager’s outstanding community and professional accomplishments and achievements. The award and installation took place at Pine Hollow Country Club on January 9, 2016. The award recognized “Dr. Trager has established the finest reputation and respect as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor […]

After a burglary and a robbery occurred in East Hills during the holiday season in December, Mayor Koblenz acted immediately, and at a village-wide meeting held within a week of the second incidence, announced he would reconstitute the Village Security Commission. Keeping to an expedited schedule, the committee met a few weeks later, on January […]

“Friends for Friends,” an organization founded by Trustee Clara Pomerantz, has a simple goal of promoting friendships and ensuring social inclusion for teenage children despite any learning and social challenges they possess. According to Trustee Pomerantz “the organization creates a rare and positive atmosphere in which children with special needs interact with caring volunteers who […]

Deputy Mayor Zuckerman, (Center) Maps Out Plans for Village-wide National Grid Gas Project with National Grid staff-members, as East Hills Superintendent of Public Works, John Salerno (left). Deputy Mayor Manny Zuckerman met with National Grid staff-members and contractors to plan the extensive National Grid project in the community. Through the project, gas will be brought […]