Friday, November 29, 2024
Vol. 1, No. 12
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR AN EDITION OF THE GARDEN CITY NEWS
Poet Laureate visits high school
Village Board approves three new local laws BY RIKKI MASSAND The Village of Floral Park Board of Trustees approved three new local laws at its November 19th meeting following public hearings. The new laws address a parking trust fund, residential garage regulations, and the management of feral cats.
Parking Trust Fund
The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2024, establishing a parking trust fund to finance future municipal off-street parking, including potential land acquisition. At the meeting, Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald told residents, “The village parking trust fund is for the purpose of receiving funds upon the granting of alternative parking variances and further for the purpose of providing a source of funds for the provision of future municipal off-street parking, which could future acquisition of land for such purpose.” No comments came from the Board or the public during the public hearing. The new law, Local Law No. 5 of 2024, was unanimously approved, 5-0.
Nassau County's Poet Laureate, Alan Semerdjian visited Floral Park Memorial High School's Art and Magazine Club for an after school poetry cafe. More than 50 students enjoyed poetry games, art sketches and an open mic session.
Village, Chamber gear up for holiday season BY RIKKI MASSAND At the November 19 Floral Park Board of Trustees meeting, Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo highlighted the importance of Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 30, two days after Thanksgiving and the day after Black FridayNeighbors are
encouraged to support small businesses in the village, which are the backbone of a strong local economy. She announced that throughout the 2024-2025 holiday season, Floral Park’s small businesses along Covert Avenue, Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike will
be offering “surprises, sales and specials.” “Visit the business districts, window shop, and choose the perfect gifts for family and friends. Don’t forget that the Villages of Floral Park and Stewart Manor have suspended parking meter See page 9
Residential Garage Regulations
Local Law No. 6 of 2024, also adopted unanimously, See page 14
Free Sample
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 6
Urban Explorers visit Lincoln Center PAGE 4 Rotary Club plans bike donation drive PAGE 6