10/27/09 - Together in Building a Better Freeport
Local officials, community members and clergy gathered recently at the Bethel AME Church to discuss a new project, “Building a Better Freeport.” The project, led by Regional Planning Association (RPA), will result in a community-driven plan to revitalize an aging commercial ......Read more here: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/legis/LD/19/BuildingaBetterFreeport.html
10-27-09 - Order Sons of Italy in American Lodge 2372 Celebrates 34th Anniversary
The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372 marked its 34th anniversary and its 26th annual dinner dance on Oct. 15 at Verdi’s of Westbury this year. Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg joined the festivities.....Read more here: http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/legis/LD/19/OSIALodge2372Celebrates34thAnniversary.html
10-28-09 - NEWSDAY EDITORIAL: Our endorsements for Nassau County Legislature
"Denenberg is widely regarded as one of the hardest working members of the legislature, which is reflected in the wide range of issues he has addressed, including"...:
10-22-09 - NEWSDAY: Wantagh bike path guardrail to be installed
"...Denenberg (D-Merrick) said he's been asking the state for a guardrail for two years. "The cable barrier system seems to be the most preferable," he said Thursday. "It's the least intrusive in terms of views and the safest both for motorists and cyclists." ...Read more here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/paterson-wantagh-bike-path-guardrail-to-be-installed-1.1542209
10-13-09 NEWSDAY: Suffolk Legislature votes to ban sale of drop-side cribs
"...Nassau Legis. Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) said he will propose a similar county law before month's end and hopes for action in December. "I think the Suffolk momentum will help," he said."...Read more here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/suffolk-legislature-votes-to-ban-sale-of-drop-side-cribs-1.1520249
10-07-09 NEWSDAY: Merrick civic groups to boycott MetroPCS
"...The South and North Merrick civic associations, with the support of Nassau Legis. Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) and the Merrick Gables Association, are asking several hundred members not to switch to or sign up for MetroPCS - a cellular service new to the area." ...Read more here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/merrick-civic-groups-to-boycott-metropcs-1.1508795
09-21-09 NEWSDAY: Ankle monitors required for sex offenders under Nassau bill
"After listening to the tearful testimony of a mother whose 8-year-old daughter was molested by a neighbor, Nassau lawmakers Monday moved to expand restrictions on the activities of convicted sex offenders.
A law proposed by Legis. David Denenberg (D-Merrick) and Joseph Scannell (D-Baldwin) would require high-level sex offenders to wear a GPS monitor around their ankles while on probation." ...Read more here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/ankle-monitors-required-for-sex-offenders-under-nassau-bill-1.1465919
8-27-09 NEWSDAY: Nassau communities pay highest water rates, face hike
"Residents of Bellmore, Merrick and several neighboring communities pay the highest water rates on Long Island, according to their Nassau County legislator, and they're facing a 12 percent rate hike from the private water company that serves the area.
Nassau Legis. Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) was joined by Legis. David Mejias (D-Farmingdale) and other civic leaders Thursday outside the North Bellmore Fire Department - which said that, in addition, it pays the water company five times what neighboring East Meadow Fire District pays for rental and maintenance of fire hydrants. Pennsylvania-based Aqua is proposing a 27 percent rate hike for the fire districts it serves." ...Read more here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-communities-pay-highest-water-rates-face-hike-1.1400353
