04/16/24 Board Report

Floral Park Library

We are half way through April and there are lots of planned activities and events taking place in our Floral Park Library:

  • On Friday, April 19th, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM the library is hosting a Teen Pop Up: Taylor Swift Album Release Party.  This event will be held in the teen space to celebrate the release of Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”.  Teens are invited to listen to the album with friends while making some on brand Swiftie swag.
  • On Thursday, April 25th from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM a representative from the Charles Evans Center Community Mental Health Promotion and Support Team will be at the library to provide a variety of health and wellness information to interested parties.
  • On Friday, April 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM the library is having a shredding event with Shred Away, Inc.  You can shred up to a 5-box maximum.
  • On Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM the Friends of The Library will be hosting its 4th Annual Lawn Sale.  Stop by and enjoy some treasure hunting to find some unique hidden gems.  There will be something there for everyone.

Details on these and other scheduled events can be found on the library’s website at www.floralparklibrary.org .

Blank Slate Media is conducting its 10th Annual Contest of “Best of Nassau County” for 2024. Our Village of Floral Park Library has been voted the “Best” for 3 years in a row.  We are going for number 4! To vote you can go on the Library’s Website at www.floralparklibrary.org and click on the display banner to register your vote.  You can also go to www.theisland360.com/contest2024  to place a vote for our library and for other Floral Park treasures. You can vote daily to make it happen for the 4th year.

Fire Department

Tonight, we had the honor of hearing Chief Brian Hamerman’s final Floral Park Fire Department report as the Chief of the Department.  He reported that the Fire Department is in good standing with 158 volunteer members.  This year, the Department responded to 1,389 incidents.  The Volunteer Members dedicated 2,456 hours to training in preparation for a variety of incidents they may face.  Our Fire Department is ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Chief Hamerman during his tenure was able to have the LOSAP contributions increased to the current max, benefiting its members and very importantly, encouraging more individuals to volunteer. He moved to have a new training center built and with the assistance of his staff, he was successful.

He performed honorably as the leader of the Department. His positive, professional, and self-assured demeanor made it easy for the members to have confidence in his ability to lead the Department.

His volunteer service to our community dates back 23 years.  Chief Hamerman is a volunteer firefighter, a leader, a mentor and a friend to many in the Department. He is a perfect example of what it is to be a volunteer, serving and giving back to his community.

Thank You Chief Hamerman and also a special thanks to his family for supporting him while he volunteered his service to our Village.

Tonight, the new Fire Chief Staff was sworn in:

  • Chief of the Department Salvatore Arrigo
  • 1st Assistant Chief Gilbert Luger
  • 2st Assistant Chief Eric O’Conner
  • 3rd Assistant Chief William Lauria
  • 4th Assistant Chief Fredrick Sangen

Congratulations to our new Chiefs.  We wish them all the best and a safe tenure.