Local Vandalism Update:
We have an individual, or group of individuals in our Neighborhood Watch Area, that are breaking into Cars and stealing personal possessions. The latest break-in took place this weekend, on Maple Avenue, opposite the Associate.
It might be a good idea to have an alarm installed in your Car, if you do not already have one. Security lights should also be considered.
One Neighborhood Watch Member suggested that we go on Patrol, like we did Fifteen Years ago! When going home, drive around our Neighborhood Watch Area and call the Code or the PD if you see any suspicious activity. I went on Patrol last night; with my Video Camera!
There is a community called Cloverleaf, in Brooksville Florida. In response to similar problems, the local Resident Neighborhood Watch Group, was provided with a "Neighborhood Watch Car" to be used to go on Patrol. In their case the NW Car may have come from the local Sheriffs Department! They drive with a flashing yellow light, on top of the car, some of the time, just to show that they are there. The beauty of this tactic is that everyone can see the Blinking Yellow light from inside of their houses, because of the reflections; including the "Bad Guys!" They just park and hide other times; you never know where they are going to be! This system works; they have virtually no problems. The Village should consider this possibility!
Our Village should make a formal request, to the Police Department, to deploy the the Thirteen Auxiliary Police Officers, that are assigned to the Fifth Precinct, into our area. All that would be required is an occasional "Drive-through."
"We are on our own folks!" Who is going to helping us get rid of these vandals? The Police Department is grossly understaffed; they could actually use three times more Police Officers then they have!
The Patchogue Village Constabulary does not have enough officers to deal with our problems. May I suggest that for the duration of our current problems, the village put three Constables on duty, only during the Nighttime hours. New Constables could be contractually hired as temporary, for a specified period of time.
If hiring more constables is not possible, a private security firm could be hired just to patrol our area during the night. Keep in mind that the break ins have been reported to happen between three and four AM.
WE MUST DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO STOP THESE VANDALS FROM DESTROYING OUR VILLAGE!
We have thousands of really nice people living in our community; I'm sure that we are talking about just a few "Vandals," that must be arrested.
If you have any Ideas that we should consider, please respond to the Email Address below.
If we were able to locate a neighborhood Watch Car, would you be willing to go on patrol? If you are available for this function, please respond to this Email.
Please advise the Neighborhood Watch of any Incidents.
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Synopsis of the Neighborhood Watch Meeting Feb. 21, 2008
Mayor Pontieri, Deputy Mayor McGiff and Cope Officer Verrelli, attended our meeting and answered questions about our concerns.
Members of our group asked for more enforcement with regard to problems in our area, which include illegal parking, vehicles ignoring Stop Signs, dumping, and Sixteen Wheel Trucks, speeding down Cleveland Street. The condition of roadways, drainage, and broken curbs were also discussed.
John Rocco refused to say that there was no problems in his neighborhood, for fear of "Muphy's Law." As it turned out a house was Burglarized along Meford Avenue, a few days later. When returning home late at night, be sure to drive through the streets of our neighborhood, and report any suspicious activity.
It has been reported that the reckless teenagers, that have been illegally driving their Bicycles through our village, do not live in Patchogue. Parents have been seen dropping their teenagers off in our village, so that they could "Ride," with their friends. These non residents obviously think that Patchogue is a "Theme Park!" The antics from these non resident invaders, goes far beyond "Teenagers Having Fun." An elderly woman was almost injured, property has been destroyed, and cars have been forced to swerve to avoid hitting these indestructible teenagers.
Enforcement has been stepped up, residents have seen both the Patchogue Constabulary, and the Police Department, dealing with the "out of control," teenagers. Once their parents are contacted, the problem should go away. We were informed that a Village Ordnance was passed, allowing confiscation of Bicycles.
A request has been made, that as part of the Swezey's Project, the Carnagie Library, be retained as a Museum, which is to include the Hans Henkie Collection of Patchogue Memorabilia.
Members of our Neighborhood Watch Group, also requested that the Patchogue Village Constabulary, show a high presence, both before and after Theatre Performances.
What Makes a Neighborhood Watch Group Effective?
When you see suspicious activity, never confront or even look at the suspect individuals. Smile, and make believe that they do not exist. Call the Code at 475 "Christmas" 1225, or Call 911. If you are asked for your Name, say "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch;" nothing more. Don't tell anyone that you made the call, except the Neighborhood Watch. Our Email Address is listed below.
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Mayor Pontieri, Deputy Mayor McGiff and Cope Officer Verrelli, attended our meeting and answered questions about our concerns.
Members of our group asked for more enforcement with regard to problems in our area, which include illegal parking, vehicles ignoring Stop Signs, dumping, and Sixteen Wheel Trucks, speeding down Cleveland Street. The condition of roadways, drainage, and broken curbs were also discussed.
John Rocco refused to say that there was no problems in his neighborhood, for fear of "Muphy's Law." As it turned out a house was Burglarized along Meford Avenue, a few days later. When returning home late at night, be sure to drive through the streets of our neighborhood, and report any suspicious activity.
It has been reported that the reckless teenagers, that have been illegally driving their Bicycles through our village, do not live in Patchogue. Parents have been seen dropping their teenagers off in our village, so that they could "Ride," with their friends. These non residents obviously think that Patchogue is a "Theme Park!" The antics from these non resident invaders, goes far beyond "Teenagers Having Fun." An elderly woman was almost injured, property has been destroyed, and cars have been forced to swerve to avoid hitting these indestructible teenagers.
Enforcement has been stepped up, residents have seen both the Patchogue Constabulary, and the Police Department, dealing with the "out of control," teenagers. Once their parents are contacted, the problem should go away. We were informed that a Village Ordnance was passed, allowing confiscation of Bicycles.
A request has been made, that as part of the Swezey's Project, the Carnagie Library, be retained as a Museum, which is to include the Hans Henkie Collection of Patchogue Memorabilia.
Members of our Neighborhood Watch Group, also requested that the Patchogue Village Constabulary, show a high presence, both before and after Theatre Performances.
What Makes a Neighborhood Watch Group Effective?
When you see suspicious activity, never confront or even look at the suspect individuals. Smile, and make believe that they do not exist. Call the Code at 475 "Christmas" 1225, or Call 911. If you are asked for your Name, say "Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch;" nothing more. Don't tell anyone that you made the call, except the Neighborhood Watch. Our Email Address is listed below.
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
If you would like to be informed of future Neighborhood Watch activities, meetings, and area problems, please send your name and Email address via the comment box described above. This information will remain confidential!
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Sunday, March 02, 2008
Please click the link below, and read the most recent article about the Tritek mess! After reading the most recent article come back and read this article from 2008.
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http://mapleavenuenw.blogspot.com/
Tri-Tec/Swezey's Presentation at Patchogue Theatre Thursday February 28, 2008.
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Tri-Tec/Swezey's Presentation at Patchogue Theatre Thursday February 28, 2008.
I was delighted to see about four hundred of our neighbors present at our theatre to learn more about the new Tri-Tec Swezey's project. It appeared that everyone who attended, already knew most of the details of the project, but attended the “Information Meeting,” as if it were a social event!
Please read the Suffolk Life, and Newsday articles for technical details of the plan!
(Left click the link below)
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19313156&BRD=1776&PAG=461&dept_id=6363&rfi=6
http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-vppat025597459mar02,0,3837833.story
Mayor Paul Pontieri made every attempt to conceal his surprise with the number of People that attended his “Information Meeting.” After being accustomed to seeing only 30 people at the monthly Patchogue Village Board Meeting, four hundred residents must have appeared to be an army! And indeed they were an Army! A very friendly and grateful Army?
After the presentation, the dignitaries had a Question and Answer Session. The residents talked to the dignitaries, using wireless portable microphones. Of the fifty questions that were asked, only two appeared to be negative in nature. I heard a low vocal rumbling of disapproval from the audience, after one dissenter made his presentation! The audience simply was not in the mood for a naysayer!
And now "I get to tell you" about the remaining 48 questions and or statements that were made by the other Patchogue Residents. The remaining 48 queries took on the posture of the Emmy Awards. Unlike the Emmy Awards where the Actors pat themselves on the back, our Mayor and Board of Trustees received, numerous public complements from our residents.
The residents actually said “Thank You,” to the Mayor and Trustees, for doing such a great job, on this, and every other project that they have taken on. The audience applauded every time someone said something complementary, about our Politicians! Look at your TV! When is the last time you saw anyone complement a politician?
The residents and businessmen from Patchogue, are really “a class act!” The more I hear and see, the more proud I become, of our little Two Square Mile Village! It was evident that almost everyone who attended felt the same way!
There was no need to convince anyone of anything! Instead of the Informational Meeting, they should have had a party complete with a band, and served Pena Coladas at the Bar in the lobby!
Yes the meeting was informative; and we did indeed get the insight that we needed with regard to this new Village Project! And also “yes,” we should have had a big party!
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Be Sure to attend the presentation about tentative development of the Swezey's Property
(See Invitation below)
Hello All,
The Mayor and Board of Trustees would love you all to attend the presentation by Tri-Tec regarding the exciting redevelopment of the Four Corners of our village.
The presentation will be held at the Patchogue Theater on February 28,2008 at 7p.m.
There will also be a notice in this weeks Long Island Advance.
I hope to see you all there.
Regards,
Patti Kelly
Chairperson Patchogue First
Action Behind the Scenes!
As a natural consequence of writing this blog, I find myself in the middle of the Patchogue Village Information Chain. I have come to realize that our Village is "very much" a dynamic and vibrant entity. Samuel Morse would be ecstatic if he could see the massive amount of Email, that originates from village groups, and organizations, in response to a subject that needs consideration.
As soon as an issue such as "development of the Swezey Property" materializes, the electrons start flying. Hundreds of Emails are sent creating a massive On-line Colloquium. Arguments both pro and con, start flying back and forth. Computers start to heat-up due to the playful posturing! When the smoke clears, everyone then agrees on a policy or stance to take on a given issue. The Meeting or Conference, is totally over the Internet!
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(See Invitation below)
Hello All,
The Mayor and Board of Trustees would love you all to attend the presentation by Tri-Tec regarding the exciting redevelopment of the Four Corners of our village.
The presentation will be held at the Patchogue Theater on February 28,2008 at 7p.m.
There will also be a notice in this weeks Long Island Advance.
I hope to see you all there.
Regards,
Patti Kelly
Chairperson Patchogue First
Action Behind the Scenes!
As a natural consequence of writing this blog, I find myself in the middle of the Patchogue Village Information Chain. I have come to realize that our Village is "very much" a dynamic and vibrant entity. Samuel Morse would be ecstatic if he could see the massive amount of Email, that originates from village groups, and organizations, in response to a subject that needs consideration.
As soon as an issue such as "development of the Swezey Property" materializes, the electrons start flying. Hundreds of Emails are sent creating a massive On-line Colloquium. Arguments both pro and con, start flying back and forth. Computers start to heat-up due to the playful posturing! When the smoke clears, everyone then agrees on a policy or stance to take on a given issue. The Meeting or Conference, is totally over the Internet!
The main point of this article is to bring to your attention, that you have been walking past Patchogue Village, Merchants, Politicians, and Businessman, without having a complete and accurate visualization, of what they are actually about!
I have come to realize, that our Businessman, Politicians, and Neighbors are truly a bright and skillfully discerning group of individuals. I do have confidence in their ability to make valid decisions.
(Please Left click the link below, and decide for yourself)
http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bzswez0215,0,6398167.story
I am very proud to be a resident of Patchogue! The real bottom line is that our constituents really care about the future of our village! Their decisions are indeed made with the best interests of our community in mind.
Please join your friends and neighbors, and become part of the movement to re-vitalize Patchogue. Please make every effort to attend the presentation, on February, 28, 2008, at the Patchogue Theatre. 7:00 PM.
Please forward this Blog and Email notification to everyone that you know in Patchogue Village!
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Raccoon in my Back Yard
The local Raccoon is bringing me to the verge of poverty. As soon as I buy a new Trash Can, the local Raccoon will attempt to pull the cover off of this new container. When all else fails, Mr Raccoon will eat a hole through the cover of the Can, so that he can get his very delicious morsel of Italian Food. I don't blame him! I am now on my Fourth Trash Can, and I am now considering buying a Trash Can that is made of Kevlar; the same material that is used in Bullet Proof Vests!
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Just when I started to feel that I could somehow co-exist with our nocturnal visitor, I read an article that made my hair stand on end! It appears that our neighbors from the Eastern Towns of Southampton and Hampton Bays have a resident Raccoon of their own! Unlike the "Patchogue Village Raccoon," the "Southampton Raccoon," weighs One Hundred and Fifty Pounds, and has demonstrated that he can bend steel bars with his bare hands!
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You must read the article about "Southampton's "Godzilla Raccoon!"
(Please click the link below) (Second article down!)
http://www.danshamptons.com/content/danspapers/issue43_2008/06.html
The "Neighborhood Raccoon," visits the trash cans, in the back of my house, almost every night! This animal is obviously Italian! He will do anything for some Ravioli, or Manacotti. The "Village Raccoon" weighs about fifty pounds, but don't let his small size fool you! I have personally seen him perform tasks that were truly amazing!
.The local Raccoon is bringing me to the verge of poverty. As soon as I buy a new Trash Can, the local Raccoon will attempt to pull the cover off of this new container. When all else fails, Mr Raccoon will eat a hole through the cover of the Can, so that he can get his very delicious morsel of Italian Food. I don't blame him! I am now on my Fourth Trash Can, and I am now considering buying a Trash Can that is made of Kevlar; the same material that is used in Bullet Proof Vests!
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Just when I started to feel that I could somehow co-exist with our nocturnal visitor, I read an article that made my hair stand on end! It appears that our neighbors from the Eastern Towns of Southampton and Hampton Bays have a resident Raccoon of their own! Unlike the "Patchogue Village Raccoon," the "Southampton Raccoon," weighs One Hundred and Fifty Pounds, and has demonstrated that he can bend steel bars with his bare hands!
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You must read the article about "Southampton's "Godzilla Raccoon!"
(Please click the link below) (Second article down!)
http://www.danshamptons.com/content/danspapers/issue43_2008/06.html
Rumor is that the Southampton "Godzilla Raccoon," actually originates from Maranello Italy, home of the Farrari Sports Car Manufacturing Company. My only fear is that this Raccoon may gnaw a hole, through the Hood of my car, and eat my Automobile Engine!
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Monday, February 11, 2008
Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch Meeting Scheduled
DATE:
Thursday, February 21, 2008TIME:
7 PMPLACE:
Grace AME Zion ChurchCleveland Street, Patchogue, NY
As per our discussion at our last meeting, we as a group decided to have a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in February. We are in the process of inviting our Mayor and Trustees, to send a representative to our meeting.
Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting. Kindly let me know if you will be attending, by sending an Email to the Email Address below, that is highlighted in yellow.
Creating and nurturing a safe and attractive neighborhood, is not a "spectator sport." Everyone must do their part by letting our Local Government know about your local problems.
It would be great if some of you could put up a few signs, advertising our meeting! I put up many signs, advertising our last meeting, and also removed them all. We could use your help! Please respond to the Email address below if you are available to help.
Please mark your calender!
Send your comments to the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, via Email at davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com You could also click "Comments {below}," then Click "Anonymous." Type your message, and then click "Publish Your Post." Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers will not be published; text may be paraphrased, to facilitate anonymity.
If you would like to be informed of future Neighborhood Watch activities, meetings, and area problems, please send your name and Email address via the comment box described above. This information will remain confidential!
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If you would like to be informed of future Neighborhood Watch activities, meetings, and area problems, please send your name and Email address via the comment box described above. This information will remain confidential!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Restaurant Review:
Main Street Cafe Restaurant, Patchogue, NY
During the Christmas season I purchased a few Christmas Presents in Patchogue Village. I suddenly glanced over and saw the Main Street Café Restaurant. As I recalled; I had purchased a Wrap at the location of that store, some five years ago. I decided to walk over to the Main Street Café and have lunch.The store that I remembered was sold to the DeSimone Family, two years ago, who modernized it and transformed it into a delightful Restaurant. They still sold Breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, wraps, and sandwiches; but it is the Dinner Menu that attracted my attention.
While waiting for my food to be prepared a waitress gave me a menu to read. After reading only five lines from the Dinner Menu, I knew that the Chef “Knew what he was doing,” and the food had to be delicious! Coming from a family of “world class cooks,” it didn’t take me long to recognize a Gourmet Chef, and a quality restaurant!
The following Saturday night, my wife and I decided to have dinner at the Main Street Café. My wife ordered “Veal Marsala,” and I ordered “Risotto Pescattorre.” The Menu is written in Italian, with the English translation next to the Italian words. We started to eat, and fifteen seconds thereafter, my wife said to me, “I’m glad we came to this restaurant; this food is delicious!” Coming from my wife, this is the biggest complement that a chef could receive. When it comes to culinary issues, my wife is skillfully discerning.
My Risotto Pescattorre, which is Rice and Fish, was equally as delicious. The Risotto was beautifully seasoned, and had a wonderful taste of its own, without the help of the other ingredients; that’s what made it so special! When eating the Risotto Pescattorre, you would get one distinctive taste from the Rice, and another complementary taste from the fish.
Do yourself a favor, bring your wife, family, or girl friend to the Main Street Café Restaurant, and enjoy some really delicious food! If you order soup, try the “Pasta & Fagioli.
Main Street Café Restaurant
30 East Main Street Patchogue, NY, 11772
631 207 6710
www.MainStreetCafeNY.com
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Restaurant Review:
Main Street Cafe Restaurant, Patchogue, NY
During the Christmas season I purchased a few Christmas Presents in Patchogue Village. I suddenly glanced over and saw the Main Street Café Restaurant. As I recalled; I had purchased a Wrap at the location of that store, some five years ago. I decided to walk over to the Main Street Café and have lunch.The store that I remembered was sold to the DeSimone Family, two years ago, who modernized it and transformed it into a delightful Restaurant. They still sold Breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, wraps, and sandwiches; but it is the Dinner Menu that attracted my attention.
While waiting for my food to be prepared a waitress gave me a menu to read. After reading only five lines from the Dinner Menu, I knew that the Chef “Knew what he was doing,” and the food had to be delicious! Coming from a family of “world class cooks,” it didn’t take me long to recognize a Gourmet Chef, and a quality restaurant!
The following Saturday night, my wife and I decided to have dinner at the Main Street Café. My wife ordered “Veal Marsala,” and I ordered “Risotto Pescattorre.” The Menu is written in Italian, with the English translation next to the Italian words. We started to eat, and fifteen seconds thereafter, my wife said to me, “I’m glad we came to this restaurant; this food is delicious!” Coming from my wife, this is the biggest complement that a chef could receive. When it comes to culinary issues, my wife is skillfully discerning.
My Risotto Pescattorre, which is Rice and Fish, was equally as delicious. The Risotto was beautifully seasoned, and had a wonderful taste of its own, without the help of the other ingredients; that’s what made it so special! When eating the Risotto Pescattorre, you would get one distinctive taste from the Rice, and another complementary taste from the fish.
Do yourself a favor, bring your wife, family, or girl friend to the Main Street Café Restaurant, and enjoy some really delicious food! If you order soup, try the “Pasta & Fagioli.
Main Street Café Restaurant
30 East Main Street Patchogue, NY, 11772
631 207 6710
www.MainStreetCafeNY.com
davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
"Patchogue First" Press Conference:
Many of us often vote for a candidate simply because they appear on "Row A, or Row B, or Row C!" Why? Very few of us have the time or facility to gather information about what our Local Government has done, and what they plan to do in the future! Modern technology has changed "all that!"
While looking through the "Local News Feed" section of our Blog (Gazette), I stumbled across an article that said "Patchogue First Press Conference!" After tracking down the actual Web location of the Press Conference, I was ecstatic to see that our Mayor and Trustees, who are members of the "Patchogue First Party," put up a Web Site, complete with videos, airing their recent Press Conference.
I'm still jumping up and down in my chair! Patchogue Village, the little two square miles village, is once again blazing yet another trail; this time, on the Internet! Their Web Site contains four videos, showing their Press Conference in it's entirety! Wow! It's like going to the movies, and watching a Newsreel! This is exciting! How about a "Monthly Video Address" from the Mayor?
First click on the link below to bring up the Web Site, then click "Watch Videos" in the left hand panel to expose the video selections.
http://www.patchoguefirst.com/
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Many of us often vote for a candidate simply because they appear on "Row A, or Row B, or Row C!" Why? Very few of us have the time or facility to gather information about what our Local Government has done, and what they plan to do in the future! Modern technology has changed "all that!"
While looking through the "Local News Feed" section of our Blog (Gazette), I stumbled across an article that said "Patchogue First Press Conference!" After tracking down the actual Web location of the Press Conference, I was ecstatic to see that our Mayor and Trustees, who are members of the "Patchogue First Party," put up a Web Site, complete with videos, airing their recent Press Conference.
I'm still jumping up and down in my chair! Patchogue Village, the little two square miles village, is once again blazing yet another trail; this time, on the Internet! Their Web Site contains four videos, showing their Press Conference in it's entirety! Wow! It's like going to the movies, and watching a Newsreel! This is exciting! How about a "Monthly Video Address" from the Mayor?
First click on the link below to bring up the Web Site, then click "Watch Videos" in the left hand panel to expose the video selections.
http://www.patchoguefirst.com/
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Monday, January 21, 2008
Vandalism in the Hamptons
(Please click on the link, below, to view the Article.)
http://www.hamptons.com/detail.ihtml?id=2648&apid=5582&sid=27&cid=54&hm=1&iv=1&townflag
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Certain people and places are "Sacred" to me! It is impossible to say anything bad about Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Fire Island, and Eastern Long Island! Even if you say something bad, I would smile and not hear a word that you say, by dismissing everything. After all you can't mess with things that are sacred to me!
Not a week passes, without my wife and I taking a trip to the North Fork, Montauk, Orient, East Hampton, Westhampton and wherever! Eastern Long Island is one of our favorite venues! When dealing with the many delightful Towns on Eastern Long Island, I have a tendency to perceive them through my Heart, instead of my head. My heart sees these quaint villages as sterile! Sterile from the standpoint of being free, or even immune to crime. It simply doesn't happen there! Right! Then my Brain kicks in! My Brain forces me to deal with reality! Crime in the Hamptons; it really does happen!
I was saddened to see that The towns of Easthampton, and Sag Harbor, had the same type of problem that we had last year. Storefront and Car Windows were broken by vandals. Where can we go to get away from common vandals? They are everywhere!
So what is the answer? The answer is obvious! England has been keeping this type of problem under control for years; they use Video Cameras and Recording Equipment. Some may say "Oh! Big brother is watching!" We don't want that! Actually with certain mandated restrictions, Video Servailence could be palatable to everyone. The bottom line is that the video tapes, should only be viewed, when a crime has been committed. The contents of a video tape, could only be given to the media, to locate a suspect. Stony Brook University has shown the way, by getting a video Image of a suspected robber.
We should start now and protect that which is sacred to us!
(Please click on the link, below, to view the Article.)
http://www.hamptons.com/detail.ihtml?id=2648&apid=5582&sid=27&cid=54&hm=1&iv=1&townflag
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Ella McLean Receives Presidential Award:
This event took place six months ago but unfortunately we did not have the facility to publicize this grand event, at that time!
The real spirit of giving, is giving of ones personal time and resources. Ella McLean, who most of us know from the Grace AME Zion Church, on Cleveland Street in Patchogue, has been awarded the Presidential "Top Volunteer Service Award, at Brookhaven Laboratory"
Ella received this award because she gave over Four Thousand Hours of her time, helping others. Four Thousand Hours, roughly equates to volunteering your time for about two and one half years; five days a week, eight hours per day!
Ella has always been a highly respected member of our community, and we would like to add, "helping our neighborhood group," to her extensive list of credits.
Please read the article below for complete details.
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This event took place six months ago but unfortunately we did not have the facility to publicize this grand event, at that time!
The real spirit of giving, is giving of ones personal time and resources. Ella McLean, who most of us know from the Grace AME Zion Church, on Cleveland Street in Patchogue, has been awarded the Presidential "Top Volunteer Service Award, at Brookhaven Laboratory"
Ella received this award because she gave over Four Thousand Hours of her time, helping others. Four Thousand Hours, roughly equates to volunteering your time for about two and one half years; five days a week, eight hours per day!
Ella has always been a highly respected member of our community, and we would like to add, "helping our neighborhood group," to her extensive list of credits.
Please read the article below for complete details.
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