North Hempstead Notebook: Women's Honor Roll, Golf And More

Hundreds turned out for the 19th Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast at honored 14 women who were inducted this year.

The honorees were recognized for making positive contributions to the quality of life in their communities. They hailed from neighborhoods Albertson, Great Neck, Mineola, Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, Williston Park, New Hyde Park and Westbury.

Among those honored from Port Washington were  and .

Other honorees include of Mineola, of Williston Park, of Albertson and of Mineola.

Lisbeth Shibley of Plandome was recognized as a tireless advocate for the safety and well-being of North Hempstead children with a focus on the prevention of substance abuse among children and teens.  She has also been recognized by numerous state-wide prevention agencies and business for her efforts.

Season Opening of Harbor Links Golf Course

Harbor Links, a public golf, opened for the season on Saturday.

The facility features an Audubon International-certified, 18-hole championship course as well as a 9-hole executive course. It also includes a driving range, clubhouse, golf shop and miniature golf course. Other services include private lessons, junior golf programs, adult clinics and catering and dining options. 

Facelift for Tully Park’s Baseball Diamonds 

Renovations and repairs to the baseball diamonds at in New Hyde Park was recently completed – in time for spring baseball. 

The town noted that these kinds of renovations are done only when necessary. The renovations included new sod on many of the fields, a repair to the lip separating the infield from the outfield, as well as repairs to the baseline, pitcher’s mound, and infield.