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Justice Dept. sues Port dietary supplement manufacturer

Feb 20, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

A Port Washington-based dietary supplement manufacturer and distributor was sued by the U.S. government for violations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Confidence USA Inc. manufactures and distributed over 50 different dietary supplements, such as American Best, USA Natural and The Herbal Store.
Peter Forman signifies end of his battle with cancer with three rings of a bell at NYU Winthrop

Feb 20, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks

Peter Forman wears many hats — as a trustee in Sands Point, the commissioner of Port Washington-Manhasset Office of Emergency Management, an entrepreneur, husband and father of three. And when he found out he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in September, he didn’t let it slow him down.
Marc Silbert, who wore many hats in Sands Point, dies at 68

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks

Marc Silbert, a longtime public servant in Sands Point, died suddenly of a heart illness June 9 at the age of 68. He continued to serve the village despite his diagnosis and was running for re-election this spring. His name will remain on next week’s ballot as required by state law. The impact of Silbert’s numerous contributions to his home village of Sands Point is immeasurable.
6th Police Precinct likely to make a comeback: Nicolello

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Teri West

By Jessica Parks and Teri WestNassau County’s 6th Police Precinct is likely to make a partial return in 2019. Though Nassau County Executive Laura Curran did not include it in next year’s budget, both the Legislature’s Republican majority and Democratic minority have prepared amendments that would reintroduce the precinct.
Library candidate assailed at Great Neck street fair

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Janelle Clausen |Jessica Parks

By Janelle Clausen and Jessica ParksTwo women who appeared to vehemently oppose transgender rights verbally harassed Mimi Hu, a Great Neck Library board candidate whose 6-year-old son was with her, at the Great Neck Autofest and Street Festival on Sunday.
Unsealed docs show Sater's extensive FBI cooperation

Feb 18, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

Felix Sater, a former resident of Sands Point and ex-associate of President Donald Trump, once said in an interview that his wife described living with him as “like reading next week’s newspaper today” and that just might have been true. The Russian-born businessman has had frequent appearances in the media over the past year due to his involvement in attempting to broker a Trump Tower Moscow while Trump was running for president.
Port Washington-Manhasset Kayak Run returns to Manhasset Bay for 15th year

Feb 18, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

The Port Washington-Manhasset Kayak Run is not a race but instead an opportunity for people to enjoy Manhasset Bay in a noncompetitive way. The idea for the event was conceived in 2004 by members of the community – Community Chest board member Joel Ziev, Twin Pines Co-op and Twin Pines Kayak Club founder Edna Turner and Atlantic Outfitters owner John Thompson – who wanted to help enhance the kayaking experience on the bay.
Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast pays it forward

Feb 18, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast closed its doors last Thursday and spent the day giving back to the Port Washington community as part of its yearly pay-it-forward event. For the 11th annual RED Day, the Port Washington and Manhasset offices participated in the company’s worldwide initiative by beautifying the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce with an array of greenery supplied by Americana Mortgage Group.
Flower Hill adopts $4.15 million budget

Feb 18, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

The Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees adopted a $4.15 million budget for 2019-20 on Monday. The budget represents a 7.68 percent increase over the current budget. Village property taxes will be raised by 0.75 percent. Suzanne Tangredi, the village treasurer and deputy clerk, said the increase includes a new truck for the Highway Department. She said if the truck, which will be paid for from the village reserve funds, is excluded from the budget the increase would only be 1.11 percent.
Taste of the Town showcases local flavor

Feb 18, 2024 | islandnow.net | Jessica Parks |Jessica Parks

More than a dozen local restaurants set up shop at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington Sunday to serve up their specialty foods to scores of hungry taste testers. The Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington hosted the 3rd annual Taste of the Town with the help of a number of local sponsors.