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Friday, June 3, 2016
Vol. 4, No. 23
GUIDE TO HARBORFEST
CHARGES ‘UNUSUAL’ IN WOMAN’S DEATH
D’URSO SEEKS RETURN TO SERVICE
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Mangano open to talks on 6th precinct Merger may be undone if unions ensure tax savings B y S arah M inkewic z Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is willing to re-open the police department’s 6th Precinct, a source close to the administration said Tuesday. “Yes, he would be open to it if the unions came to the table to ensure residents continue to save tax dollars by relaxing staffing requirements,” the source said, confirming a recent report in Newsday. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, who opposed the merger of
the 6th Precinct with the 3rd Precinct as a county legislator, said she was encouraged by Mangano’s willingness to return to the original precincts. “The recent news that the County Executive is now willing to consider re-opening the Sixth Police Precinct is a positive step forward,” Bosworth said. “The 2014 merger of the 6th and 3rd precincts has not delivered the cost savings that was promised and residents believe that their safety has been compromised. Our taxpayers, who pay some of the highest property taxes in the country, deserve better. I look
forward to engaging in an open dialogue with the County Executive on this issue as he takes another look at the this failed consolidation plan.” Mangano’s spokesman, Brian Nevin, said there are no current plans to bring back the 6th Precinct but the administration would discuss the issue if the three police unions are willing to lift the minimum manning requirement in relation to administrative jobs. The 2012 planned merger of eight precincts into four consolidated the 6th into the 3rd Precinct. Continued on Page 72
Manhasset resident earns ‘woman of the year’ honor Patricia O’Brien aims to serve struggling veterans PHOTO BY KAREN RUBIN
Fireworks light up at the sky at the Town of North Hempstead’s Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony, which took place Saturday at North Hempstead Beach Park.
B y N eglah S harma The years may pass, but Patricia O’Brien continues her service to the community especially those who have served this country. The Manhasset resident served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary in
2014, and is now the organization’s treasurer. She also provides hands on help to the veterans. O’Brien has driven veterans across all parts of Long Island for many years, helping to make sure they receive the care they need, in addition to her Hero Hunger Help Program of the Northport V.A., said Meyer
Hoesner, director for the Office of the Aging. “She really is a very dedicated person, the veterans and Nassau County are lucky to have such an advocate,” Hoesner said. For her service to veterans and others, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano Continued on Page 73
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