Reports at the Sept. 3 Floral Park Village Board Meeting from Deputy Mayor Lynn Pombonyo, Village Trustee Frank Chiara, and Village Trustee Jennifer Stewart:
Deputy Mayor Lynn Pombonyo:
Police Department report:
The Floral Park Police Department was engaged in 782 incidents during the month of July. Of this number, 305 were traffic stops, 88 were aided cases involving the ambulance service and Rescue Company, 51 were suspicious person reports, 24 were parking problems, 20 were for citizens needing assistance. There were also numerous other calls for police help including traffic accidents, fire and other alarms, domestic incidents, noise complaints, and welfare checks.
Throughout July, the police issued 202 traffic summonses. Some of the most frequent violations included failure to stop at stop signs, uninspected motor vehicles, unlicensed operators, improper u-turns, inadequate headlights and taillights, and other moving/equipment violations.
Detectives also investigated July crimes involving larceny, burglary, identity theft, and fraud, along with making several arrests. Stolen and washed checks continue to play a part in some of these crimes.
The FPPD Motor Carrier Detail recorded 11 July truck stops with 56 summonses issued, 1 truck towed for unsafe tires, 4 trucks placed out of service for safety violations, and 1 driver taken out of service due to the federal ban on him operating a commercial motor vehicle.
The new Speed Alert Radar Message Signs continue to provide motorists with data relating to their own speeds, as well as transmit that data to the FPPD. This equipment has been located, along with another mobile unit, near schools where the speed of vehicles has been a concern. It will provide the FPPD with data to be used for directed patrols and speed enforcement.
Conservation Society (FPCS) report:
Great appreciation goes to all who plant and care for the Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, including President Dennis McEnery and the Conservation Society volunteers; Superintendent Kevin Ginnane, Department of Public Works and gardening expert Larry DeCiantis; Superintendent Kurt Meyfohrt, Parks Department and gardening expert Don Haug; Trustee Frank Chiara and the Beautification Committee; and Floral Park residents and businesses.
Chambers of Commerce and Our Businesses report:
The two chambers of commerce are back in business for a busy fall season. Starting with the Floral Park Chamber, businesses are invited to network at BC Bistro on Jericho Turnpike on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Register at FloralParkChamber.org.
The Covert Avenue Chamber is busy planning a Street Fair for Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Covert Avenue.
Street Fair details to follow at the Covert Chamber’s welcome back meeting at Shintaro Asian Bistro, Covert Avenue in Stewart Manor, on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Businesses are invited to register at CovertAvenueChamber.org.
Trustee Frank Chiara:
Fire Department report:
The Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in their Annual Fire Department Operations Training every Thursday in the month of September at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Bethpage. As part of the training, instructors will put the department through different realistic scenarios, enabling volunteers to hone their firefighting skills.
The Volunteer Fire Department will also be participating in two 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies. The first will be Floral Park Village 9/11 Ceremony, which will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the 9/11 Monument located in front of Village Hall. As part of the ceremony, the names of those residents that made the ultimate sacrifice will be read, honored and flowers will be placed by their names at the memorial.
A second memorial service will be held later that evening, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Reliance Fire House on Holland Avenue. Volunteer Firefighter 1st Lt. Kieth Fabien, who lost his life while attempting to help others after the second tower collapse, will be honored.
All are welcome to attend the 9/11 ceremonies.
Library report:
The summer adult reading program, which has spanned a 6-week period, announced the winners of the weekly raffle. The weekly winners were Janet Attanasio, Linda Romero, Angel Sue, Jean Weisman, Christine Farrell, and Allie McCarthy. The Grand Prize winner was Susan Fellin.
Details on scheduled events can be found on the Library’s website at FloralParkLibrary.org.
Trustee Jennifer Stewart:
Cultural Arts Committee report:
This past Friday was the end of Concerts in the Park for the Summer of 2024. City Stars Orchestra performed. Frank Benvenuto and his orchestra entertained the crowd for more than two hours.
“A huge thanks to resident volunteer Alexa Ventimiglia for all her hard work bringing so many wonderfully talented music acts to our village,” Stewart said in her report. “We are already looking forward to concerts in the Summer of 2025.”
4VS report:
The 4 Village Studio has paused taping during the month of September. Much of the studio’s production and editing equipment has been disconnected and moved to a safe area while the existing air-conditioning system is being replaced. Walls and the ceiling will be painted and there will be some repairs done to the soundproofing.
The upgraded studio will open in October.
DPW report:
Over the past week, the DPW Department has completed paving 13 roads, as well as the Holland Avenue and Floral Park Library Parking Lots. All school zone crosswalks and stop bars have been refreshed with a new coat of paint and all parks have been maintained and flowers watered.
The DPW Maintenance Department installed a new door in the Fire Department Headquarters. All village buildings have been cleaned and maintained.
The Sanitation Department collected 50 tons of household waste, 14 tons of bulk rubbish, 8 tons of paper and cardboard, as well as 4 tons of plastics and glass.
