Friday, October 25, 2024
Vol. 1, No. 9
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR AN EDITION OF THE GARDEN CITY NEWS
FP Police to host Drug Takeback Day
OLV HARVEST FAIR
Fall Fun Events Pack the Weekend BY RIKKI MASSAND
The Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady of Victory held its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 19. The large crowd enjoyed the beautiful weather while perusing items including gifts, jewelry, raffle prizes and plenty of great food. See page 8.
Fall events planned at FP Library Warm Drive to Collect Clothing
In this season of giving and gratitude, the Floral Park Library is conducting a Warm Drive to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Donations of new scarves, mittens, gloves and caps are welcome. The Library extends warm wishes for a bountiful Thanksgiving to all
our patrons and presenters.
“Food for Fines” Month
In addition, November is also the “Food for Fines” exchange month. Patrons can receive up to a total of $5.00 in fine forgiveness when they bring non-perishable food item(s) to the Library. The donation bin is located next to the
Free Sample
Circulation Desk. Neighbors are also welcome to make a donation!
Cooking Programs
November is a food-tastic month (for obvious reasons) and also because “House” Chef Julie is cooking up a tasty Thanksgiving treat for families, while Chef See page 12
Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo announced that the village will celebrate the Floral Park Police Department’s 100th anniversary throughout 2024. In September, she led the Board of Trustees in congratulating Police Benevolent Association President and FPPD Sgt. Matthew Viscusi, along with Commissioner Stephen G. McAllister. “We are blessed to have a strong and caring police department and PBA who make and keep our homes and businesses safe and enjoyable,” she said. At the Board of Trustees’ meeting held on Tuesday, October 15th the Board learned about a continuing investigation of a burglary of a home on Holland Avenue in the village’s North End. Local police officers and detectives are actively working with the Nassau County Detectives and the Crime Squad. “The departments frequently coordinate on criminal activity and evidence – in this case including home video footage, video from neighbors and fingerprints. The investigation will be ongoing,” the deputy mayor said last week. She also noted that the FPPD is focused on investigating construction fraud, a growing crime trend in Long Island and other parts of the country. Residents are reminded that if you see someone or See page 2
We'd like to introduce you to Floral Park's newest newspaper! Over the next few weeks we will be mailing free copies of our print edition to homes in town. We hope you like it! To learn how to subscribe, or to contribute material, please see page 15
Columbus Day Tournament Winners PAGE 15 Floral Park School celebrates Unity Day PAGE 14