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Herricks' Krinsky wins Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

After showcasing her continuous ability to cultivate raw, young talent, Herricks Girls Volleyball head coach Tara Krinsky has been named Coach of the Year in Nassau County’s Conference AA/C2. “It feels fantastic to win this award again,” Krinsky said. “It’s certainly a recognition of a cumulative effort that the entire team put in all season long.”Krinsky has been the head coach of the volleyball team at Herricks since 2003.
Patty Katz promises to 'save money and energy' if re-elected as water pollution control district commissioner

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

Environmentalist and longtime Great Neck resident Patty Katz, is running unopposed for re-election as commissioner of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. First elected to the position three years ago, Katz is finishing her first term as commissioner. If given a chance at a second term on Dec. 10, Katz said she will try to find more environmentally conscious programs and solutions for the water district.
NSTV treating residents with afternoon of laughs for fundraising

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

After undergoing a rebrand in October, the newly-named North Shore Television, or NSTV, will be hosting a comedy fundraiser to promote and highlight their communal impact. The company, formally known as Public Access Television, made the change last month to be more inclusive to their viewership, which stretches from Great Neck to areas in Manhasset and Flower Hill.
DeSena leads Wink in North Hempstead supervisor race

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

Republican Jennifer DeSena led Democrat Wayne Wink by more than 3,000 votes in the race for Town of North Hempstead supervisor on Wednesday, according to results from the Nassau County Board of Elections. DeSena had 21,466 votes, while Wink had 18,327, with thousands of absentee ballots yet to be counted in Tuesday’s election. DeSena, of Manhasset, is the executive director of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse.
Former doctor who practiced in Roslyn sentenced for illegal opioid distribution

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

A former doctor whose practice was located in Roslyn was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after conspiring to illegally distribute opioids, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York. Tameshwar Ammar, 53, who was indicted in November 2019 and worked at Age Management Associates at 55 Bryant Ave., relinquished his license to practice medicine in June 2020.
Thousands attend Port Washington's Greek Festival on the Harbor

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

The 10th annual Greek Festival on the Harbor saw a record number of attendees after a one-year absence caused by the coronavirus, according to the Rev. John Lardas of the Archangel Michael Church of Port Washington. Thousands came to experience Greek and Hellenistic culture through food, dancing, music, rides, and more food during the three-day-long event from Sept. 24 to 26. The event, which is organized each year by the church, attracts people from across Long Island.
Former Getty Realty Co. Chairman Leo Liebowitz dies at 94

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

Former Getty Realty Corp. Chairman and co-founder Leo Liebowitz of Sands Point died from the coronavirus on Sunday at 94. Liebowitz, who also served as Getty’s chief executive officer from 1985 to 2010, was born on Sept. 28, 1927, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. With a longstanding passion for automobiles, Liebowitz rebuilt and resold vehicles before he could even drive. He graduated from New Utrecht High School before enlisting in the Air Force at Eglin Field in Florida and later as a weatherman.
Hildebrandt’s seeking landmark status from Williston Park after rent hike

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

After announcing more than a year ago that it would remain open “a couple more months,’” the iconic Hildebrandt’s Restaurant in Williston Park has called for community members to push for the eatery to be granted landmark status by the village. On Feb. 2, the restaurant’s Facebook page posted an update saying that the new landlord is looking to increase monthly rent from $4,500 to $6,700.
Longtime Port resident, motorcycle enthusiast Sal 'The Ghost' DeFeo dies at 94

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

Port Washington resident Salvatore “Sal” DeFeo, a lover and renowned seller of motorcycles, died at 94 on Aug. 19. DeFeo, nicknamed “The Ghost” after the speed he used to avoid police on his white Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was born on May 14, 1927, in Port Washington. After graduating from Schreiber High School, DeFeo was drafted into the U.S. Army in August 1945 during World War II.
Aspiring town councilman Peter Fishkind outlines issues, initiatives

Feb 19, 2024 | islandnow.net | Robert Pelaez

Aspiring Town of North Hempstead councilman and Great Neck Plaza resident Peter Fishkind outlined some key initiatives and prominent issues he will look to address if elected this fall.