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Rev. Dale Van Wormer named Rector-elect of St. Mary’s, Amityville

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Rev. Dale Van Wormer is joining the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church parish as rector-elect beginning Aug. 10. He will serve alongside the Rev. Randolph Jon Geminder for about two months before officially becoming rector on Sept. 28. A native of New York’s Finger Lakes region, Van Wormer attended the Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. He has served as a priest for five years and has been in parish leadership for six. He was ordained by Bishop William H.
Amityville community comes together to honor and remember

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Amityville community gathered at the Triangle on Broadway gazebo and commemorated Memorial Day, remembering those who gave their lives in defense of the country. The event was sponsored by the Village of Amityville and the Sgt John J Kreyer VFW Post 7223. with assistance from the Amityville Police Department and village employees.
TOB recognizes Jewish Heritage Month; names Robert Lucasi Beautification Ambassador

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Town of Babylon recognized Jewish Heritage Month by honoring two Jewish leaders, Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff of Congregation Beth Sholom in Babylon Village, and Avi Posnick, executive director of StandWithUs, an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.
Alarmed over Hochul’s plan to expand nuclear power

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Karl Grossman

Gov. Kathy Hochul is making a major push to not only build new nuclear plants in New York State, but also to make New York “the center of a nuclear revival in the U.S.,” Mark Dunlea, chair of the Green Education and Legal Fund and a leader on environmental issues, said in a recent email calling for support to “stop Hochul’s nuclear push.” Dunlea, author of the book “Putting Out the Planetary Fire,” was cofounder of both the New York Public Interest Research Group and national PIRG.
Amityville School Board reinstates ‘The Tide’ as its teams’ nam

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Amityville Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to reinstate “The Tide” as the district’s athletic team name, replacing “Hawks,” a name adopted after the state banned the use of Native American names and imagery for school mascots and logos. Board President Lisa Johnson cast the lone dissenting vote. She was not immediately available for comment. Voting for the change were Trustees Wendy Cannestro, Chris Nehring, Carol Seehof, Caroline Fanning and Megan Messman.
Amityville voters okay school budget, proposition on student transportation

4 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Amityville voters gave a thumbs-up to the school district’s $103 million budget last week, by a vote of 959 to 477. And while voter turnout was low, Village resident Todd Brice said the passage of Proposition 2 on the Amityville School District ballot last week reflects the community spirit that defines Amityville. “It is great that the community came together to get this done,” said Brice, who spent weeks before the vote raising awareness about the proposition.
Renna faces Cullinane in GOP primary in Suffolk’s 14th LD

4 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Republican loyalty is at the heart of a growing primary battle in Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, according to Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone. Barone and the party are backing Richard “RJ” Renna, a Lindenhurst Village trustee and the GOP’s chosen candidate, as he faces a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane. “This is about party loyalty and working hard to get the person who was chosen to run for the seat elected,” Barone said.
Cracked and Crumbling: NY roads among worst in the country

4 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the United States are aging fast. While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns. Roadways are a vital component of infrastructure in the United States.
Suffolk comptroller recoups $1.67 million from insurance carrier for billing errors

1 month ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. has recovered $1.67 million from Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, the county’s former health insurance carrier, following an audit that uncovered billing errors in the administration of the county’s self-insured employee health plan. The audit, conducted by The Segal Group in coordination with the county’s Labor Management Committee, reviewed medical claims processed by Anthem from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022.
High-flying stunts always amaze at Jones Beach air show

1 month ago | amityvillerecord.com | Karen Bloom

The unofficial start of summer is here — and it’s coming in with a roar. Memorial Day weekend has arrived, bringing with it all the familiar traditions we love: heartfelt ceremonies, parades, sizzling barbecues, and, of course, that much-anticipated pilgrimage to Jones Beach for the thrill of the FourLeaf Air Show.