Public Works Project of the Year Award

The New York Chapter of American Public Works Association presented Mayor Tweedy with The ‘ Public Works Project of the Year Award ‘ for the Floral Park Pool Project held on Monday, November 14, 2016.  

Village Employees Recognized

At the October 18, 2016 Board Meeting, Mayor Tweedy and the Board of Trustees presented NYCOM Public Service Awards to employees who have reached milestones in their careers with the Village. Sgt. Joseph Oswald was honored for 35 years of service. Bill Zask and Mike Naylor were each honored for 30 years of service. Also honored, but unable to attend … Read More

The Mayor’s Message – September 26, 2016

At the most recent Village Board Meeting, a resident expressed concern regarding ADA access to the station platforms at the LIRR-Floral Park Station. This concern is not new. The Village’s concern has been enunciated to the LIRR by this board and each board with whom I have served. How could the LIRR continue to ignore this glaring deficiency and neglect … Read More

The Mayor’s Message – August 8, 2016 – “Why & How”

WHY and HOW Why? And How? Two very simple questions the answers to which should precede any major undertaking. This is especially true when the proposed undertaking is a mega-project project that will cost billions and disrupt the lives of several communities for years to come. However, since the MTA/LIRR’s surprise announcement of their plans to resurrect the Third Track … Read More

The Mayor’s Message – July 22, 2016

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Recently, LIRR President Pat Nowakowski issued a press release in which we were assured that the MTA-LIRR is listening and listening carefully. President Nowakowski states that they are taking all our concerns and incorporating them into their next step, which is the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). He claims unprecedented community outreach has been achieved and that … Read More

The Mayor’s Message – June 15, 2016

Floral Park is the wrong place for bad guys. That fact was again illustrated by the Floral Park Police Department whose rapid, professional response led to the capture of one of the more notorious criminals on Long Island. Within minutes after a Floral Park resident called in a criminal trespass, FPPD had the felon contained and a perimeter established. FPPD … Read More