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Friday, September 9, 2016
Vol. 4, No. 37
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east Hills tops off 85th year with park bash
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Village salutes its past with ArtDeco celebration, honors mayor By C h r i s A dA m s East Hills celebrated its 85th anniversary on Saturday with an event that village officials said was the biggest event they’ve ever held. Hundreds of residents and guests went to the park for the celebration, which featured live music, games and lessons on the village’s history. Natalie Mansbach, Trustee Stacey Siegel and their committee spent over six months putting the event together, which resulted in an Art Deco-themed blast from the past. “We had a great turnout,” Mayor Michael Koblenz said. “I have to thank our committee. [Mansbach and Siegel] worked day and night the entire summer putting this together so that it was the best event we ever had. I don’t know how we’re going to top it next year.” The gathering had something for all ages. For the children, there was a miniature train that made stops at the various activities
throughout the park, like a Disney character meet-and-greet, a petting zoo and pony rides. Older guests chose from carnival games, a talk from a village historian, a “mocktail party” and other activities. “What I love is we got the high school students to do community service, and they’re the ones that are helping out with all the booths and all around the park, so they’re excited about it just as much as the attendants,” Trustee Clara Pomerantz said. To go with the 1931 theme, the date of East Hill’s incorporation, the park was decorated with Art Deco fixtures and had actors in period dress to greet residents. “We’re having just as much fun as if we were in the 1920s and 30s,” said the village attorney, Bill Burton, himself dressed in a pinstripe zoot suit. The grille area was host to a jazz brunch, where residents could Continued on Page 70
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Mayor Michael Koblenz was surprised with a trophy and speeches honoring his contributions to east Hills during the 85th anniversary celebration of the village on Sept. 3. See more photos on page 57.
Town to honor lost lives with Sept. 11 ceremony By C h r i s A dA m s The Roslyn community and other areas of North Hempstead will mark the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks with a ceremony
honoring those who were lost. The service will be held by the Town of North Hempstead on Sunday at 8 a.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green across from Town Hall on Plandome Road in Manhasset.
“During this memorial service, we gather as a community to honor and recognize those who lost their lives 15 years ago, including the 56 individuals from our North Continued on Page 71
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