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Rally to Close the Long Beach Motor Inn

Over the past two years, the Long Beach Motor Inn has been housing sex offenders.  The Island Park Civic Association has worked with community and local officials to stop this practice, however the problem persists. 
A rally is planned for Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Legislator Denise Ford has pledged her support, and the Island Park Civic Association is working to get presence from other elected officials and the media at this event.  All residents are urged to attend.
Below is a letter that you can print or copy/paste and send to County Executive Mangano, to encourage him to support our efforts.        

Click here to print the letter 

Click here for County Executive Mangano’s email (webmangano@nassaucountyny.gov)

 

Mailing addresses for Nassau County Executive Mangano:

 

Nassau County Executive Mangano

240 Old Country Road

Mineola, New York 11501-4248

 

Dear Executive Mangano,

 

 

I live in Island Park, a small south shore community in Nassau County.  I am appealing to you for help.  The Long Beach Motor Inn at 3915 Austin Blvd, Island Park has been a source of illegal activities and housing people with extensive criminal backgrounds.  The Island Park Civic Association has been working with various departments and elected officials regarding this matter for the last few years.  In October of 2009 the civic association held a community meeting with Dr. Imhoff of Nassau County Social Services, Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Nassau County Sex Crimes Unit.  At this meeting the community expressed their concerns for the safety of our neighbors and children.  At one point there were three registered sex offenders placed there at the same time. On December 5, 2009 a man that was residing at the Long Beach Motor Inn raped and beat a young girl until she was unrecognizable in Long Beach. This motel directly abuts a neighborhood.  There are school bus stops in this neighborhood, a church, nursery school and middle school within walking distance.   

 

We have asked that the Long Beach Motor Inn be taken off the social services and housing departments list of suggested motels.  Nassau County Social Services told the community that the other suggested motels on the county list are in industrial/commercial areas not residential. The county is keeping this motel in business.  My community is in the process of organizing a rally at the Long Beach Motor Inn on May 22, in an effort to close the doors indefinitely.  Legislator Denise Ford has pledged her support in our endeavor and has stated that she will participate in the rally.  We hope you can join us.

 

Safety is a basic, human fundamental need.  When we no longer feel safe in our communities it is our elected officials that we turn to for help.   We ask that you support us in our endeavor and help provide us with a safe environment in which to raise our children. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shell Creek Park - Paddleball and Basketball Court Entry

The Island Park Civic Association has recently been made aware of illicit activity in Shell Creek Park.  Activities such as drug dealing, pot smoking, theft of fishing poles and fishing gear have been observed and reported to the police.  We contacted Angie Cullen’s office to request security improvements at the park.  The response from Angie Cullen’s office was to install a booth where entry to the paddleball and basketball courts will be monitored.  Admittance to the courts is permitted for Town of Hempstead residents, children will need to show their bus pass and adults a drivers license.

 

We hope that the booth will improve the quality of life for those visiting Shell Creek Park.  As a reminder, if you see illicit activity please call the police.

 

911 Tips

If asked for an address, provide a street and cross street to help them identify the area.

Unless you want an officer to come to your home inform them that you do not want an officer to come to the home.

Many police know the Barnum Isle neighborhood as North Long Beach.

 

 

Upcoming Meeting Dates

 

The Island Park Civic Association meets at the Island Park Library 7:00 PM.  Babysitting is available.  Come join us and help to make Island Park a better place to live!

 

July 13th, 2010

August 10th, 2010

September 14th, 2010

October 12th, 2010

November 9th, 2010

December 14th, 2010

January 11th, 2011

 

 

                   All meetings are held at the Island Park Library at 7:00 PM

 

 

The Island Park Civic Association is a not-for-profit organization formed in May of 2008.  The purpose of the organization is to bring all of the Island Park areas including Harbor Isle, the Incorporated Village of Island Park and Barnum Island , together as a community.  Membership is open to all residents of the three areas and we provide the opportunity to discuss, organize and take action on issues within the community.

Megan’s Law - Free Sex Offender Information

Parents For Megan’s Law, Inc. (PFML) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 community and victim’s rights organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse through the provision of education, advocacy, counseling, victim services, policy and legislative support services. We staff the Local and National Megan’s Law Help lines.  We are a New York State Certified Rape Crisis Center and provide a 24 Hour Local Hotline. PFML has recently expanded its mission to include the new Crime Victims Center, a program designed to link all victims of violent crime with crime victim compensation and multi-agency referrals for support and assistance.  Their website is located at this link.  Signup for email notification of offenders in your area is free.

July 13th Meeting - Island Park Library 7:00 PM

Tuesday July 13 - Island Park Library at 7:00 PM

 

Agenda:

Member nominations and vote on three Board of Directors positions

2010-2011 Membership drive Dues are due!

Update on Abbey Manor purchase by PSCH corp.

 

5K Jimi Gubelli Walk/Run - Saturday June 27

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!

The Island Park Civic Association is hosting the 1st Annual Jimi Gubelli - 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 to benefit the Jimi Gubelli College Scholarship Award

Description: 5K Walk/Run through scenic Island Park, rain or shine 

When: Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at 10:00am (check-in from 7:30 am- 9:00 am). 

Where: Masone Beach, Island Park - entrance is on Waterford Road off Long Beach Road 

Entry Fee: Pre-registration: $25.00 - Post-registration: $30.00 (Postmarked after June 17th)

      Make checks payable to: Island Park Civic Association

      Mail to: I.P.C.A., PO Box 241, Island Park, NY 11558

Register Online: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1737857

Register Via Mail:  Print the form at this link.

Registered Runners/Walkers can collect donations:  Print the form at this link.

Sponsors:  Individual, Corporate and/or Business Sponsors are needed!  Print the forms at the below links for more information and sponsor forms.

      Individual Sponsor Form

      Corporate/Business Sponsor Form

Contact: Anthony D’Esposito: 516.695.3646 or Rich Colon: 516.315.0636

E-mail: jimigubellifndn@aol.com

Amenities: All pre-entered runners will receive t-shirts and a goody bag. Water and restrooms available at check in. Multiple aid stations available on the course. Computer scoring and results sent out after the race. Post Race Party with food and drink will be available after the race.

Awards: First three overall male and female, first three male and female 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over.

Packet P/U: June 26th, from 5pm - 8pm, Island Park Beach under the Gazebo or Race Day, June 27th, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. under the Gazebo.

PLEASE NO STROLLERS, NO DOGS, NO ROLLER BLADERS, NO SCOOTERS AND NO BICYCLES.

FREE AMBER ALERT CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

This Saturday May 9, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM the Masons of the State of New York will be hosting a FREE Child Identification Program.  The program will be held at the Island Park Library.  The free program consists of supplying the parent or guardian with a mini-CD which contains vital information to locate and identify a missing child in a timely manner.  The program is also open to Senior Citizens.

Further information regarding the program is available at www.nychip.org.

Island Park Civic Association Love Your Troops Benefit Dinner A Success!

The Island Park Civic Association would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support for the Love Your Troops benefit dinner; we had 315 people in attendance and unfortunately had to turn some people away. 

 

Well over 300 pounds of goods were donated for the troops at the Soldiers Angels table, Susan Stoger from Soldiers Angels and Heidi Lippachek assisted in collecting the donations.

 

 

 

Island Park’s own hero Navy Petite Officer First Class Larry Balsamo, served two tours in Iraq, with Special Warfare Group Two.

 

 The room was packed, Bridgeview did a beautiful job accommodating the event and many commented on the excellent food and service.  Felicia Nicholas, our event planner did a tremendous job coordinating everything from the centerpieces, the DJ, to making sure the evening ran smooth. 

Thank you again to the community for your support!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 10 - 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Island Park Civic Association Fundraiser at the Island Park Exempt Hall (next to the Firehouse).  Arbonne products will be featured, which include anti-aging for men and women, baby line, makeup, weight loss, supplements, aromatherapy, teen products and much more!  Baskets and 50/50 raffles, along with light refreshments will be served!

Wednesday, December 12 - 11:00 AM
Senior citizens brunch at the Lincoln Orens Middle School

Sunday, December 14 - 10:00 until 11:30 PM
Childrens Christmas breakfast with Santa at the Island Park Firehouse, doors will close at 11:30 AM.

Form Letter for Austin Boulevard police presence

If you’d like to see more police presence on Austin Blvd, please print out the form letter or copy and paste the text below in an email to County Executive Suozzi.

 

Click here to print the letter

 

Click here for County Executive Suozzi’s email

 

Dear County Executive Thomas Suozzi,

 

I am writing this letter with genuine concern for both community members and commuters alike.  I live in Island Park, a small south shore community within Nassau County.  Austin Boulevard is approximately 2.2 miles and runs the length of my town.  This road is very dangerous. According to statistics there is a car accident every 2.5 days on Austin Boulevard.  Continue reading ‘Form Letter for Austin Boulevard police presence’