Politics & Government

Town Ready For Boating Season

Town of North Hempstead notebook: Fireworks Saturday at North Hempstead Beach Park.

Boating in Manhasset Bay just went high tech.

The Town of North Hempstead installed an electronic touch-screen kiosk at the Town Dock in Port Washington, which gives boaters a variety of information, including: Local supermarkets, restaurants, marine supplies, repair facilities and access to three websites (Mapquest, Weather.com, MTA / Long Island Rail Road).

Supervisor Jon Kaiman sees the kiosk as a game-changer. “We expect this one-of-a-kind electronic kiosk to enhance our commerce in the Port Washington area by allowing boaters and visitors alike to access information on a variety of local businesses at the single touch of a button,” Kaiman said. 

The Town is also prepping for boating season by adding a second pump-out boat at the Town Dock, which it purchased in part through a $60,000 grant from the Clean Vessel Assistance Program. 

Manhasset Bay’s transient moorings are available on a first come basis and are free for 48 hours, the Town said. 

Port Washington Water Taxi provides launch service and the Town Dock has dingy tie-up, free Wi-Fi and a pump out station open seven days from 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Memorial Day Fireworks
Look up in the sky Saturday night. Fireworks are coming to North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington as part of the Town’s Memorial Day tribute.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, Nassau County Police Pipe Band, Volunteers of America firing detail will be present to commemorate America’s fallen soldiers. Beachfront concerts will feature the classic rock tribute band “Minute By Minute,” and the high energy “Mack and Soul.” 

The park opens at 3 p.m. with the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Vehicles entering the park will be charged a $5.  Buses will shuttle attendees once the lot is full. 

Notes & Quotes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announced plan to turn over LIPA to New Jersey-based utility PSEG got the thumbs up from Kaiman, himself a rumored one-time candidate to run LIPA. “Governor Cuomo’s proposal today will finally create a new utility company on Long Island to replace LIPA,” Kaiman said. “His plan, which includes privatizing operations, improving customer service, reducing the costs of LIPA debt, and putting the utility under strong oversight, will mean better results for ratepayers. Customers in North Hempstead have called for this kind of change for years, and Governor Cuomo has listened and is delivering on a plan that works for us. I thank him for advocating on behalf of all ratepayers across Long Island.” . . . The North Hempstead Animal Shelter received a $10,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to help offset costs after rescuing several animals caught up in the New Cassel Dog-Fighting Ring. The Town said medical treatment for the dogs cost $14,000. The Nassau DA’s Animal Cruelty division also chipped in $4,000.


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