Board Report 09/03/24
Police Department
Remaining vigilant throughout the summer, our Floral Park Police Department was engaged in 782 incidents during the month of July. Of this number, 305 were traffic stops, 88 were aided cases also involving our ambulance service and Rescue Company, 51 were suspicious person reports, 24 were parking problems, 20 were for citizens needing assistance, and numerous other calls for Police help including, but not limited to, traffic accidents, fire and other alarms, domestic incidents, noise complaints, and the important welfare checks when our Police check on the safety of residents following concerns expressed by family members or neighbors.
Throughout July, our Police issued 202 traffic summonses. Some of the most frequent violations included: failure to stop at stop signs, uninspected motor vehicles, unlicensed operators, improper u-turns, inadequate headlights and taillights, and other moving/equipment violations.
Our Detectives also investigated July crimes involving larceny, burglary, identity theft, and fraud along with making several arrests. Stolen and washed checks continue to play a part in some of these crimes.
Our FPPD Motor Carrier Detail recorded 11 July truck stops with 56 summonses issued, 1 truck towed for unsafe tires, 4 trucks placed out of service for safety violations, and 1 driver taken out of service due to the federal ban on his operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Now, as our schools reopen this week, the new Speed Alert Radar Message Signs continue to provide motorists with data relating to their own speeds, as well as transmit that data to our FPPD leadership. This equipment has been located, along with another mobile unit, near schools where the speed of vehicles has been a concern. It will provide our FPPD with data to be used for directed patrols and speed enforcement.
To all, please drive safely to ensure that our children and teens are safe. They depend on us to protect them, especially in our 20mph school zones.
And, as always, a thank you to two of our Floral Park departments who collaborate and partner to resolve complex problems. That’s Commissioner McAllister, our Lieutenants, Detectives and Police Department, and Superintendent Ginnane, Supervisor Pearsall and our Department of Public Works who teamed up early Tuesday morning and all day to clean up after an act of vandalism on DPW property, restore a vital system to working order, and apprehend and arrest the perpetrator. This cooperation between FPPD and FP DPW demonstrates the success of shared expertise and effort. They are indeed impressive!
Conservation Society (FPCS)
It’s been a beautiful summer in our Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary and everywhere. The magnificent flowers, plants and trees are one reason why.
Great appreciation goes to all who plant and care for all of our gardens including President Dennis McEnery and the Conservation Society volunteers; Superintendent Kevin Ginnane, our Department of Public Works and gardening expert Larry DeCiantis; Superintendent Kurt Meyfohrt, our Parks Department and gardening expert Don Haug; Trustee Frank Chiara and our dedicated, volunteer Beautification Committee; and our Floral Park residents and businesses whose green thumbs make our Village a truly beautiful floral park. We are awed, inspired and grateful.
Chambers of Commerce and Our Businesses
Our two Chambers of Commerce are back in business for a busy fall season. Starting with the Floral Park Chamber, businesses are invited to network at BC Bistro, Jericho Turnpike on Thursday, September 12th at 6 PM. Register at: floralparkchamber.org
Our Covert Avenue Chamber is busy planning an exciting Street Fair for Saturday, October 5th, 11 AM to 5 PM on Covert Avenue.
Lots more Street Fair details to follow at the Covert Chamber’s welcome back meeting at Shintaro Asian Bistro, Covert Avenue in Stewart Manor, on Tuesday, September 24th at 7 PM. Businesses are invited to register at: covertavenuechamber.org
Now, let’s welcome the new season and CELEBRATE FALL BY SHOPPING AND DINING LOCAL!