North Hempstead Notebook: Historian Named

Howard Kroplick has been named historian for the Town of North Hempstead. 

and the North Hempstead Town Board announced the appointment after a unanimous vote on Jan. 24.

Kroplick, 62, sits on the Roslyn Landmark Society’s Board of Trustees. He is also chairman emeritus of The Impact Group, a medical communications company.  Over the past year, he supervised efforts to preserve and relocate the Mackey Horse, a famous horse tamer sculpture which previously graced the former Mackey Estate in East Hills. Plans are in the works to relocate the restored sculpture in Roslyn Pond Park.

“Based on his extensive knowledge of North Hempstead and his strong passion for local history and preservation, I have no doubt that he will make an excellent Town Historian,” said Supervisor Kaiman.

A member of the Society of Automotive Historians, Kroplick has authored two books related to the history of Long Island; “The of Long Island” and “The Long Island Motor Parkway”, which he co-authored with Al Velocci. In addition, Kroplick is president of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society.  

“I am very pleased to have been appointed by Supervisor Kaiman and the Town Board to the gistorian position,” Kroplick said. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to communicate the rich heritage and history of our town.”

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Councilwoman Dina DeGiorgio and the Town of North Hempstead have created a website specifically geared toward the Port Washington community.

The  "Portal 2 Port" site, is designed for residents in the Port peninsula to have greater contact with their local government through an online portal. 

The site updates District 6 residents on proposed legislation, highlights the councilwoman’s visits throughout Port Washington, provides a calendar detailing her upcoming events and appearances and more.  There is also a page maintained by Councilwoman DeGiorgio where residents will be able to read her opinions on town issues and in her own words.