Friday, September 6, 2024
Vol. 1, No. 4
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR
Lions Club donates school supplies for kids
Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District received a generous donation of school supplies for local families in need from the Floral Park Lions Club. Pictured with Interim Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz, Assistant Superintendent for Business Linda Macias and Floral Park-Bellerose School Principal John DeKams are Lions Club representatives Lynn Smith, Tracie Thomson, Helen Farley, Fred Rieger and Tom De Maria. Photo courtesy of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District
Floral Park Library Lawn Sale
The Floral Park Library's 5th annual Lawn Sale is planned for Saturday, September 21st from 10 am to 4 pm (rain date October 5th).
Old and new items, crafts and books, all in one space. Sell your attic treasures, or find some new treasures to take home!
Reserve a space on the Library lawn for $25. Sign up with a check only at the main desk. Spaces are the size of two parking spaces.
Floral Park board previews fall events
The Floral Park Village Board of Trustees ended the summer with a look ahead to upcoming fall events and networking opportunities. At the August board meeting, Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo highlighted the recent opening of two new businesses: Mon Reve, an event venue and catering hall on South Tyson Avenue, and Floral Park Chemists, a pharmacy west of Plainfield Avenue that offers prescription services, vaccines, wellness products, toys, and gifts. The Floral Park Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner meeting on Thursday, September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at BC Bistro, located at 225 Jericho Turnpike. The American-European fusion restaurant, owned by the Borgognone family, is well-known for their Buttercooky Bakery locations. The cost is $50 per person, and local businesses can register at FloralParkChamber.org/ events or contact the Chamber at 516-641-1200 or info@ FloralParkChamber.org. Deputy Mayor Pombonyo also mentioned the Covert Avenue Chamber’s fall kickoff meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, at 7 p.m. at Shintaro Asian Bistro, 78 Covert Avenue. Attendees will discuss the upcoming Covert Avenue Street Fair, set for Saturday, October 5. “Businesses and residents can learn all about what’s happening on Covert Avenue and join in the planning for the Chamber’s fabulous Covert Avenue Street Fair happening on Saturday, October 5th. Throughout the year, we can all Shop and Dine Local, at the best of Nassau County in Floral Park and Stewart Manor!” Deputy Mayor Pombonyo said. She also reminded residents about the “Weed Outs” event at Floral Park Centennial Gardens on Saturday, September 7, at 9 a.m. Volunteers are invited to join the Floral Park Conservation Society and Richard Burgess to help with weeding and other gardening tasks. See page 6
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