Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00

Says plan for restructuring police precincts is extremely practical and will not impact public safety

Since the inception of the Nassau County Legislature in 1996, Peter Schmitt has had a few titles. In addition to Legislator representing the 12th Legislative District, he has been Deputy Presiding Officer, Minority Leader and, since Republicans gained back control of the Legislature in the 2009 elections, Majority Leader and Presiding Officer.

“The future of the county, Massapequa and its well-being is of the utmost importance of me,” said Schmitt during an interview with Anton Community Newspapers, adding that this is especially true because his daughter also lives in Massapequa as will his future grandchild.

As the leader of Nassau Republicans, Schmitt is often the lawmaker who most publicly spars with Democrats over policy-making decisions.

Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00

Legislators discuss public safety issues

An overflow audience packed into the Nassau County Legislative chambers on Monday, Feb.13 as that body held a public hearing on a proposal to close four police precincts in the county and transform them into community policing centers.

The hearing focused on public safety issues. It featured a long presentation by Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Dale who maintained that the plan would not compromise public safety, while noting that certain usages of advanced technologies have helped to reduce crime in the county.

Dale said the consolidation would result in a “more effective and efficient” police department, while also addressing the county’s budget situation. The precincts in question are the First, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Precincts.

Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00

Twelve more Massapequa High School senior athletes have signed Letters of Intent to play college sports, bumping the number up to 24 to date. On Feb. 1, National Signing Day, seniors from the boys and girls’ soccer teams, football, boys and girls track and field, and field hockey inked letters to participate next year at various colleges along the east coast, with intentions of studying majors such as early childhood education to premedicine.

“We are proud that these highly talented students will be lending their skills to some of the best universities in the country,” said John Piropato, director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. “Each one of them will be a great asset to their teams and their schools next year.”

Friday, 17 February 2012 00:00

Sporting a remarkably balanced scoring attack, the Massapequa girls’ basketball team has finished another regular season in their customary place as Conference AA-I champions.

After a home game loss to Freeport in late January, the Lady Chiefs reeled off three straight wins, starting with a lopsided 48-18 away win at Farmingdale and continuing with big wins over Hempstead and Syosset.

Massapequa’s victories all follow a familiar pattern: Big first quarter leads, combined with stingy defense and balanced scoring. The loss to Freeport was the exception as Danielle Doherty scored 27 points, while no other player made it to double digits.