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Friday, August 8, 2025
Vol. 2, No. 32
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR
John Ferretti sworn in as Hempstead supervisor
New Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti was sworn in on August 5th, following the resignation of Town Supervisor Donald Clavin
Republican John Ferretti, who had served in the Nassau County Legislature, was sworn in as Town of Hempstead Supervisor on August 5th, following the resignation of Donald Clavin, who had been town supervisor for four terms since 2020. Clavin has said that he will seek election as a judge in the November elections. Ferretti is also expected to appear on the ballot in November to run for the the town supervisor's seat. Democrats attending the town board meeting objected to the appointment, saying that it will give Ferretti an incumbent's advantage in the election. He will be opposed by Democrat Joe Scianablo of Garden City, who has announced his can-
didacy for the Town Supervisor position. John Ferretti has served for four consecutive terms on the Nassau County Legislature. Prior to his tenure as an elected official, Ferretti served as the Chief Deputy County Clerk of Nassau County. In that role, he oversaw over 100 staff members with a $6 million budget and annual revenue collection exceeding $240 million dollars for federal, state, and local governments. Ferretti also served as the liaison to the New York State Land Title Association and assisted in drafting legislation to waive clerk recording fees for victims of Super Storm Sandy. An active member of the See page 11
Day spa owner reflects on 21 years of community BY RIKKI MASSAND
After 21 years of building her brand and community presence in Floral Park, Rene Galietti Jorglewich has a message for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Do what you love—and do it well.” As owner of Body Works Day Spa at 58 Covert Avenue and president of the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce, Jorglewich has not only sustained a
successful business but also become a vibrant advocate for the eastern business district’s growth and resilience.
From retail to refresh
Before entering the wellness world, Jorglewich earned a degree in business management from Queens College and worked in high-end retail, managing stores for brands like The Limited, GAP, and Coach. “I worked my way up, and went from
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the position of assistant store manager to store manager through major brands. I commuted up from Long Island to Connecticut, and wound up at my last store management job in Roosevelt Field since I was good at it. It was very competitive but if you are good at what you do in retail, businesses want you. What I learned is I could really run a business, but that just wasn’t my passion. I was responsible and consistent, but I didn’t feel like my cup was full. I’m a risk-taker and I also knew eventually everything about having my own business would be alright,” Jorglewich said.
Her journey into skincare began at Christine Balmy beauty school in Manhattan. After graduating, she worked at a thriving day spa in Whitestone, Queens, where her mentor promoted her to lead esthetician. In September 2004, she opened the first location of Body Works on Covert Avenue. She later purchased her current building, consolidating the spa and studio spaces under one roof. “Covert shops get business from people in Floral Park, Garden City, StewSee page 4
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