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State to begin L.I. road project 280 curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities New York State has begun Act (ADA) standards. “By renewing and upgrading work on a series of transportation improvement projects our roadways, intersections across Long Island, including and airports, we are laying the resurfacing Route 110 through foundation to strengthen our economy, create parts of Amityville jobs, and support and Huntington communities and rehabilitating across Long a runway at Island and the Republic Airport entire Empire in East FarmingState,” Hochul dale. said. Gov. Kathy Amityville Hochul announced Mayor Michael the projects, which O’Neill said the represent a comportion of Route bined $58 million 110 south of Suninvestment in the rise Highway is region’s transporalso need of tation infrastrucrepair, but that ture, aimed at will be done as improving road part of the Vilconditions, lage’s Downtown enhancing safety Revitalization and increasing Street Project. mobility for motorThat work will ists, pedestrians include a redeand air travelers. sign of the roadOne of the largway to slow trafest projects will fic through the focus on Route 110, Village. where the state GOV. KATHY HOCHUL “We know the will invest $17.6 road south of Sunmillion to resurface the roadway between Sun- rise Highway is also in need of rise Highway in Amityville and repairs and we are currently Baylis Road in the Town of awaiting the engineers report Huntington. The project will on this project,” said O’Neill. renew 35.8 lane miles of pave- “We have an agreement on ment and upgrade more than
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Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District
Amityville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert was sworn in for her fourth year during the board of education’s reorganization meeting on July 14.
ASD Schools hold reorg meeting By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
The Amityville Board of Education welcomed new leadership and returning members during its annual reorganization meeting on July 14, when trustees elected board officers, swore in new members and reaffirmed the district’s leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Chris Nehring was sworn in as board president, succeeding Lisa Johnson, who did not seek reelection in May. Following the meeting, Nehring said his priority is to build consensus among board members and strengthen the district’s shared vision. “I will work with the rest of the board to focus on our shared purposes,” Nehring said. Angel Davenport was sworn in as first vice president, while Cheryl Quintyne-Best took the oath of office as second vice president. The board also welcomed three newly elect-
ed trustees — Davenport, Quintyne-Best and Dr. Equasia Yard-Jean — each of whom will serve three-year terms through June 30, 2029. Michael McDonald, who was elected in May to fill the seat vacated by former trustee Caroline Fanning after her resignation in August 2025, continues his service on the board after being sworn in following the election. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert also took the oath of office, beginning her fourth year leading the district. The board additionally recognized Amityville Memorial High School students Katherine Martinez-Lopez and Sarai Mullings, who were sworn in as ex officio student board members for the 2026-27 school year. In their roles, the students will represent the perspectives of the district’s student body during board discussions and meetings. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
y renewing and upgrading our roadways, intersections and airports, we are laying the foundation to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and support communities across Long Island and the entire Empire State.
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