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Friday, September 27, 2019
Vol. 94, No. 39
AUTUMN STUDENT AID WALK SUOZZI BACKS INSPIRATIONS SEES GROWTH IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY PAGES 35-62
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Suozzi secures grant for Alert Fire Company
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To receive $217K for retention, recruitment following letter to FEMA from congressman BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Great Neck Alert Fire Company has received $217,000 in federal grants with the help of U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, according to the congressman’s office. “Each year, Alert Fire Company’s volunteers answer hundreds of calls and save countless lives and property for residents of Great Neck,” said Suozzi (D-Glen Cove). “The outstanding community service that they provide cannot be understated.” The grant, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, came after three failed applications by the fire company, which then called upon Suozzi for assistance. According to a spokeswoman, Betsy Davidson, Suozzi wrote a follow-up letter around Memorial Day urging FEMA to provide funding for the company, which oversees the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “I would like to thank Con-
gressman Suozzi for his support in getting this grant approved,” said Michael Green, chairman of the fire company’s board of trustees. “His proactive approach to problem-solving is a breath of fresh air.” The grants were provided by FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, which aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters. The funding is for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to support community resilience, according to the agency’s website. Last year, the program provided $345 million to support fire and EMS operations and safety grants, firefighting and emergency vehicle grants, and fire prevention and safety grants across the nation. According to a news release, the grant will be used for the retention of firefighters, as well as recruitment to expand the company. Additionally, a pay-per-call Continued on Page 83
PHOTO COURTESY OF GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
South High School musicians are congratulated by (far right, front to back) Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental music teacher; Janine Robinson, vocal music teacher; and Mark Boschen, band teacher. See story on page 76.
Dock work, 5K coincide at Steppingstone Park BY R OB E RT PELAEZ As initial construction on the Stepping Stones Lighthouse dock has begun, the need for funding the remain-
ing projects on the structure is apparent. The Stepping Stones 5K, one of the more prominent fundraising events for the past two years, will be held in Kings Point on Sunday, Oct. 6. “It’s great to see work be-
ing done on the dock,” said Bob Lincoln, a commissioner of the Great Neck Park District. “I think the runners and everyone at the event will be pleased to see the same.” Continued on Page 93
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