Friday, September 20, 2024
Vol. 1, No. 5
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR
Village Board: Stay safe this school year
HOMECOMING 2024
BY RIKKI MASSAND
H. Frank Carey High School celebrated Homecoming on September 14th. The Seahawks beat Glen Cove 40-21, much to the delight of the fans. See page 10
FPB School named School of Excellence Floral Park-Bellerose School has been recognized as a 2023-2025 National PTA School of Excellence. This honor reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and empowering environment for all families, ensuring their active involvement in their children's educational suc-
cess. According to PTA President Susan Saint-Joy, “Our journey to achieving this distinction was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Excellence Team, which worked closely with families, teachers, and community members. By holding regular
meetings, conducting surveys, and organizing community events, we ensured that the voices of our diverse community were heard and valued. Together, we have implemented initiatives that have strengthened our school culture and enhanced the educational experience for every student.”
At the Tuesday, September 3rd meeting, the Floral Park Village Board of Trustees emphasized the importance of safety and awareness as more pedestrians, especially children, will be on the streets with the start of the school year. The Board urged residents to drive carefully and remain vigilant at intersections. Trustee Jennifer Stewart wished Floral Park teachers and students a successful 2024-25 academic year. “Please be reminded that our children are walking and riding their bikes to school on these beautiful late summer and early fall days…leave early, leave yourself some extra time, pay attention and drive safely.” Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo reinforced Stewart’s message, reminding drivers of the village’s Speed Alert Radar Signs. These signs display vehicle speeds and send data to the Floral Park Police Department for speed enforcement. “This equipment is positioned near schools where speeding has been a concern. It will help our police monitor traffic and direct patrols. Please drive safely, especially in our 20 mph school zones, to protect our children and teens,” she said. Dr. Pombonyo also reported that in July 2024, Floral Park Police issued 202 traffic summonses. “Some of the most frequent violations include failure to stop at stop signs; uninspected motor vehicles; unlicensed operators; inadequate headlights and tail lights; improper U-turns and other moving or equipment violations. The FPP Motor Carrier Detail recorded 11 truck stops in July, with 56 summonses issued…They included one truck towed for unsafe tires, four trucks placed out of service for safety violations, and one driver taken out of service due to the federal ban on his operation of a commercial motor vehicle,” she explained.
Municipal Notes
At the upcoming September 17th meeting (after this See page 19
National Merit Semifinalist named PAGE 4 FPB schools staff members honored PAGE 8