Hempstead Town to Join State Department in Passport Day in the USA

Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla have announced that Hempstead Town will join the State Department in celebrating “Passport Day in the USA,” providing convenient passport application services to U.S. citizens and sharing important information about travel requirements. This special passport event will be held at Hempstead Town Hall on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

“We want to make sure that everyone interested in traveling outside of the country will have the necessary documents to leave and re-enter the U.S.,” Supervisor Murray said. “Passport Day at Hempstead Town Hall will make it even easier for residents who might not be able to come to Town Hall during the work week to apply for a passport.”

U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. American citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and sea ports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government.

“As it normally takes between four and six weeks for a passport application to be processed, we recommend that residents plan well in advance of their departure date to avoid a delay as the summer travel season begins,” said Town Clerk Bonilla.

In addition to hosting the Passport Day, Hempstead Town has taken numerous steps to make the process of obtaining a passport easy and convenient. The Town Clerk’s One-Stop Passport Shop provides applications and passport photo services to town residents without an appointment, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To make it easier for groups of travelers to obtain necessary travel documents, the Town Clerk’s Office offers a “Speedy Pass” mobile passport service that brings a mobile passport facility to organizations, teams and clubs who plan to travel abroad.

For information on how to apply for a passport book and/or a passport card, visit the town’s web site at www.TOH.LI or call the town’s One-Stop Passport Shop at (516) 812-3100 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

“Whether you are driving to Canada, cruising to Mexico, or flying to France, you’ll need a passport for any travel adventures outside of the U.S.,” Bonilla concluded. “Be ahead of the crowd and visit the Hempstead Town Clerk’s office to get your passport in time.”

Envision Valley Stream

The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30PM in the Field House at Firemen's Field. We will be reviewing our Community Asset Map, working on a proposal for the dog parks, and discussing our progress with the welcome packet. Your attendance and input at our meetings is invaluable and very much appreciated. Thank you for the continued support.

Sincerely,

David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream

Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: http://www.envisionvalleystream.org/

Peanut Butter Recall

Some 16.3-ounce plastic jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, which may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled.


The organism can cause fever and abdominal problems in healthy people and serious and even fatal infections in the young, old and frail.

The jars were sent to stores in in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The affected jars have UPC numbers 048001006812 and 048001006782 and have "best if used by" dates of MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1, and MAY2112LR1. Details: by phone at 800-453-3432.

Highway Patrol Bureau Michael J. Califano

Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey announces with great sadness the line of duty death of a Nassau County Police Officer. Police Officer Michael J. Califano was killed while performing a traffic stop on the Long Island Expressway on February 5, 2011. Officer Califano was assigned to the Highway Patrol Bureau and was one of Nassau’s finest. His department family mourns the loss of a fellow officer and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time.


Donations for the family of Nassau County Police Officer Michael J. Califano who was killed in the line of duty on February 5, 2011 can be made to the Michael J. Califano Memorial Fund, c/o Nassau County P.B.A., 89 E. Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY 11501. Officer Califano leaves behind a wife and three young boys

Envision Valley Stream

Happy New Year! We hope the year is filled with joy and prosperity.


The next general meeting of Envision Valley Stream will be on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30PM in the Field House at Firemen's Field (intersection of E. Fenimore Street and Albermarle Avenue). We will be discussing and prioritizing our goals for 2011.

Also, with respect to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I will be leading a discussion at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Children's Room on Tuesday, January 18 from 7PM to 8PM. If you have children between the ages of 8 and 12, this will be an excellent event for them. Below is information from the library regarding the event:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion about public service and civic engagement. Children ages 8-12 and parents/caregivers are invited to join us to read together an excerpt from Dr. King's speech "The Drum Major Instinct" and talk about his legacy of service and its place in our lives and our democracy. The discussion will be led by David Sabatino, founder of Envision Valley Stream. For further information contact Library Director, Ms. Eng, at 516-825-6422.

Sincerely,

David Sabatino
Founder
Envision Valley Stream
Phone: 516-792-1246
Web Site: www.EnvisionValleyStream.org
Facebook Page: Envision Valley Stream

Winter Storm Watch

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Nassau County from Tuesday Evening through Wednesday afternoon.


Snow should develop across the county from 8-9pm Tuesday evening. Expect snow to last through the day on Wednesday before finally coming to an end by 1-2am Thursday morning. The heaviest snow should fall from 11pm-12am Tuesday night through 10am Wednesday morning. Expect the activity to taper to scattered light snow showers or flurries for the rest of the day Wednesday and into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations of 5-10 inches are expected right now. There is potential for slightly higher snow totals if the track is just right, but this is a little uncertain at this time. Winds will be relatively light through the night on Tuesday. Winds should pick up Wednesday out of the northwest with gusts to 25-30 mph as it looks right now. As far as tidal departures, the winds should be light on the side of the storm that would pile water up along the coasts of your county. We may get maybe 1-1.5 feet above normal and this should not be enough to produce any coastal flooding.

Nassau County Fire Marshals Office Alert

***** HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS SNOW COVERED *****

DUE TO THE RECENT WINTER STORM, HUNDREDS OF FIRE HYDRANTS COUNTYWIDE HAVE BECOME SNOW COVERED.

BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AS WELL AS PLOWING OPERATIONS TO OPEN OUR ROADS HAVE CAUSED MANY HYDRANTS TO BECOME TOTALLY BURIED, POSING A GRAVE DANGER SHOULD THEY BE NEEDED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE.

HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS COUNTYWIDE ARE BEING ASKED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO LOCATE AND CLEAR A FIRE HYDRANT WHICH MAY BE IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THEIR PROPERTY, MAKING IT EASILY VISABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.

DOING SO MAY SAVE A LIFE.