Dear Neighbor:

Since its inception, the Nassau County Legislature has been divided into 19 districts, and the populations of each district are fairly equal so as to ensure balanced representation. Constant vigilance is necessary to achieve this, and the promise of equal representation has not always come true. However, during the last four-plus years with Bruce Blakeman serving as Nassau County Executive, the divide feels starker than ever before.

Nothing has been off limits, whether it was grants for first responders in districts served by Minority Legislature members, funding for critical infrastructure projects in Nassau County’s capital plan, or grants for arts and cultural organizations.

By using the leverage afforded to Minority Caucus Legislators in the Nassau County Charter, we have achieved success in breaking this blockade. Where the County Executive and the Legislative Majority have been unyielding, however, is on our common-sense legislative proposals. The Majority follows the directions of the County Executive to ignore our legislation, turning this into a do-nothing, rubber-stamp Legislature rather than a deliberative body.

Here are some bills that should be easily passed if not for politics:

• Legislation to ensure Nassau’s opioid settlement funds are used only for treatment, prevention and recovery services
• A proposal to establish a gas tax holiday to provide relief at the pump amidst soaring fuel prices
• “Gio’s Law” which would equip Nassau police vehicles with epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens)
• “Robbie’s Law,” which would install external defibrillators (AEDs) at all county-owned and operated athletic fields
• A proposal to establish a 311 non-emergency hotline – which would have been especially useful during recent blizzards
• Legislation to slash the outrageous and illegal fees Nassau homeowners are charged at the County Clerk’s office
• Recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday - like every other town, county or city in our region.

In recent months, County Executive Blakeman has sought to rebrand himself to the rest of the state as a bipartisan leader, but those of us who have dealt directly with him and his administration know nothing could be further from the truth. Now is the time for the County Executive to step up and show that he can work with us in a truly bipartisan manner. When his words match his deeds, Nassau County’s families and communities will all be better for it.

Sincerely,

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader, District 11

Continuation of SEPTIC Program Boosts Environmental Protection Efforts

In March, Delia proudly voted to commit another $2 million in state funds to help homeowners replace aging septic systems.

Eligible Nassau homeowners can be reimbursed for up to 50 percent, capped at a total of $10,000, of the cost of replacing their septic system, or 75 percent of the expense, up to $25,000, for enhanced septic through the S.E.P.T.I.C. (Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness) program.

The program was launched in April 2021 during the administration of former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran using millions in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and state grant funds.

Continuing the S.E.P.T.I.C. initiative will further bolster efforts to implement environmentally friendly waste management solutions. Delia has secured millions in capital plan resources to expand sanitary sewers in Sea Cliff and delivered $1.725 million in ARPA funding to help mitigate the cost of connecting to the newly expanded sewer system for 230 residential and commercial property owners.

Visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5191/Nassau-Septic, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 516-364-5861 for more information about the S.E.P.T.I.C. program. For questions about permits to install a septic system, contact the Nassau County Department of Public Works at 516-571-6840.

Emergency Preparedness Workshops

Delia recently partnered with New York State to host an emergency preparedness workshop in Glen Head at Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336. Dozens of participants were provided with the tools and resources to create a family plan for any type of natural or man-made disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each participant received a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit.

Follow Delia on social media for all the details about the next Emergency Preparedness Workshops that will be coming to the communities of District 11!

Play Ball! Sea Cliff Baseball Fields Welcome America’s Pastime

Spring’s arrival brings with it warm weather, flowers, sunshine and the return of America’s pastime in every corner of our County.

In 2021, Delia secured $85,000 in capital funding for the Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff for the renovation off two baseball fields at Clifton Park.

The improvements, pictured above, were recently completed and have made the fields safer and more enjoyable for all. It’s wonderful to see the beautiful new facilities being used by families and teams!

First City Funds Youth Bureau, New Community Theater

In March, Delia joined the board of First City Project Collective to present $7,500 checks to the Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau and the North Shore Community Theatre in support of their work in Glen Cove. The First City Project Collective is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to harness the power of the arts as an engine for economic growth in Glen Cove, with a focus on providing opportunities for artists to showcase their talents.

Demanding Action On Opioid Crisis

Delia and her Minority Caucus colleagues are demanding the immediate restoration of $13.7 million in opioid settlement interest and investment income after the money was inappropriately transferred out of the account meant to fight addiction and into the County’s General Fund.

To date, the County has collected approximately $100 million, yet only $12 million has been spent - all while families continue to confront the devastation of addiction and fentanyl-related deaths.

Legislator Olena Nicks introduced legislation to permanently safeguard opioid settlement funds, ensuring that the money, including any interest and investment income earned, remains dedicated to prevention, treatment, recovery and education efforts. The Nassau Interim Finance Agency is now echoing that demand, and the Minority Caucus is redoubling its efforts for the County to do the right thing with the opioid funds.

“We cannot allow funding meant for treatment and prevention to be delayed while families are still losing sons and daughters,” Delia said. “This money must be restored and put to work right away.”

Good News From Nassau DPW On District 11's ‘Tale of Two Shore Roads’

Following the forthcoming completion of the project’s design phase, the Shore Road flood mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project in Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff is scheduled to go out to bid this fall, Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) officials have confirmed. Funded by $14.6 million in capital funding Delia secured, the project spans 3.3 miles encompassing Shore Road, Prospect Avenue, Cliff Way and the Boulevard in Glen Cove (0.70 miles), Glenwood Landing (0.92 miles) and Sea Cliff (1.7 miles). Before groundbreaking, a community meeting will be held to gather feedback.

In Baxter Estates, a bid has been accepted for crucial work to restore the Shore Road Sea wall and secure the roadway. Village officials are aiming to break ground this summer.

Narcan Training Coming To Manorhaven Village Hall On June 11

Equip yourself with the knowledge that may one day empower you to save a person’s life by joining Delia and Project HELP Long Island at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 for their upcoming Narcan training event at Manorhaven Village Hall. Participants will receive Narcan kits and learn how to spot the signs of an overdose, be shown how to administer intranasal Naloxone to reverse an overdose, and learn about new approaches to treating addiction.

The session is being presented in partnership with Nassau County’s Department of Human Services and the Office of the Nassau County Executive. Please contact Delia’s office by phone or email today for additional information and to RSVP.

Dear Neighbor:

As we begin this New Year, I want to first and foremost thank you for giving me the honor of serving you for another term as your Legislator.

A New Year always provides me with a spark of hope — and that fuels my determination to see Nassau County operate in a more equitable and responsible manner. With many of us pursuing our resolutions for 2026, it is an exercise that would also benefit leaders of this County and the constituencies we have taken an oath to serve.

Our first newsletter of the year has been designed to update you on key projects throughout District 11 and start a conversation about what I believe County government’s priorities for 2026 should be, including:

• Finally getting nearly $100 million in opioid settlement funds into the hands of frontline programs;
• Removing politics from community grant allocations. During the Legislature’s last term, Republican districts have received approval for 58 Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants — for schools, libraries, parks and more. For Democratic districts? Just two. It is long past time to judge these projects by their merits — not whether the person applying is a Democrat or a Republican.

• Delivering equitable infrastructure investments across the County. Here in District 11, we are focusing on the Shore Road flood mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project for Glen Cove, Glen Head and Sea Cliff; the Shore Road Seawall in Baxter Estates; dredging and environmental improvements at Baxter Pond in Port Washington; and completing the long-awaited reopening of Crescent Beach in Glen Cove.• We will also remain keenly focused upon the impacts caused by the Trump administration’s megabill, which threatens to slash federal funding for essential healthcare and nutrition assistance programs that so many Nassau County residents rely upon to make ends meet.

There is a great deal of work ahead of us in this New Year, but together, I know we can make tremendous strides toward achievements that will make Nassau County an even better place to live, work and raise our families.

I wish you and your families all the best and a 2026 filled with love, good health, and prosperity!

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader

Happy 100th Birthday, Bob Praver!

Bob is a World War II veteran and a tireless community advocate who spearheaded the renovation and redesign of the Children's Memorial Garden at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Additionally, he is an outstanding writer and editor who reviews each of these newsletters before they reach your homes.

He is an inspiration to all of us - and we wish him many more happy and healthy returns upon this amazing milestone!

While Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton no longer represents Roslyn in the reapportioned District 11, supporting the restoration of the historic Roslyn Grist Mill has been a top priority throughout her service in the Legislature and a passion for her entire family. Her mother, Dr. Millie DeRiggi wrote extensively about the Grist Mill’s historic ties to the region.

Narcan Training in Port Washington 

Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton partnered with Project HELP Long Island to host a Narcan training event at the Port Washington Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Participants were provided Narcan kits and taught how to spot the signs of an opiate overdose, shown how to administer intranasal Naloxone to reverse an overdose, and learned about new approaches to treating addiction. The session was presented in partnership with Nassau County’s Department of Human Services and the Office of the Nassau County Executive.

“Being prepared to respond to an emergency can make all the difference when every second counts,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I remain unwavering in my commitment to delivering resources that will save lives and give those struggling with addiction a chance at long-term, sustainable recovery. I am deeply thankful to Jeffrey Stone and Project HELP Long Island, Calle Panakos from the Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disability Services, and the Port Washington Public Library for their partnership, and we are working together to plan another training session soon at the library.”

$2M For Roslyn Grist Mill Renovation Highlights Capital Plan Funding

While Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton no longer represents Roslyn in the reapportioned District 11, supporting the restoration of the historic Roslyn Grist Mill has been a top priority throughout her service in the Legislature and a passion for her entire family. Her mother, Dr. Millie DeRiggi wrote extensively about the Grist Mill’s historic ties to the region.

As part of Nassau County’s capital plan, Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton recently secured an additional $2 million in bond authorization to complete the project. Paired with private fundraising and outside grants, the restoration of this historic site is well on its way to completion under the stewardship of the Roslyn Landmark Society.

Critical Shore Road Improvements Continue To Move Forward

In October, Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton hosted an important community meeting focused on the Shore Road flood mitigation, traffic safety and beautification project. Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) officials provided an update to residents and answered questions about this key quality-of-life and safety initiative for the Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff communities.

The work is funded by $14.6 million in capital funding that Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton secured for the project, which spans 3.3 miles encompassing Shore Road, Prospect Avenue, Cliff Way and the Boulevard in Glen Cove (0.70 miles), Glenwood Landing (0.92 miles) and Sea Cliff (1.7 miles). Construction is expected to begin this fall.

Court Rejects Blakeman Attempt to Silence Legislators’ ‘Militia’ Suit

In late October, a judge rejected County Executive Blakeman’s baseless claims that a lawsuit brought by Legislator Scott Davis and Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé challenging the legality of his taxpayer-funded armed civilian militia somehow violated his free speech rights. 

“Especially in this era of government crackdown on free speech, it’s important to challenge any effort by an executive, locally or nationally, to silence his constituents through the courts," said Carey Dunne, of the Free + Fair Litigation Group, part of the legal team representing Legislators Mulé and Davis. "We now look forward to addressing the legality of the county executive’s secret militia.”

Hotel-Motel Grant For Sea Cliff Arts Council

In December, Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton joined Sea Cliff Village officials and the greater Sea Cliff community in celebrating a $10,000 Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund grant for the Sea Cliff Arts Council. The funds will be applied toward promoting tourism and culture in Sea Cliff and throughout the North Shore by expanding its programmatic infrastructure - specifically by supporting the creation of a new film program that will serve as the foundation for establishing a new film festival.

The 20th Annual “Cooking For A Cure” fundraiser in support of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is set for Wednesday, April 22, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville. 

This year’s honoree is Glen Cove’s Jaime Greenberg, who serves as President of the Glen Cove Junior Soccer League, a member of the City’s planning board, and is the proud father of a son, Sean, who is living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Last year’s fundraiser drew more than 150 people and raised more than $65,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Delia has proudly co-chaired the event since its inception, and during those years, over $1.5 million has been raised in support of this vital mission. 

Follow Delia’s social media pages to learn more about how to get your tickets for this milestone event! 

Dear Neighbor: 

As many may know, I was raised in a family that was deeply involved in politics and government. My father, Donald DeRiggi, served as the Mayor of Glen Cove, a Commissioner of Finance, a City Councilman and a County Court judge before he retired.

He taught us it was a privilege to be a public servant, and that, though governance may be contentious, it was important to do so fairly and in the best interest of the people, regardless of political affiliation. This has made the last three and a half years of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman quite jarring.

His administration has erected countless roadblocks to shield itself from scrutiny – so much so that my colleagues Scott Davis and Debra Mulé were forced to sue the County Executive to secure information about his “armed militia”.

Similarly, his administration has refused to say how the future life of Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) would be protected. This regionally significant hospital is an essential safety net for the community and must not be neglected. To get any answers, we have had to resort to the Freedom of Information Act. Soon after, the hospital’s leadership was accused of taking advantage of the public - allegedly to the tune of millions of dollars.

One would think that County Executive Blakeman would condemn such damaging behavior from his appointees – but his silence has spoken volumes and sent a clear message that he has little interest in fair, equitable and responsive government.

We are continuing to fight for fairness in the distribution of Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants, where Blakeman has made his partisan bias obvious. To date, districts represented by Republicans have had a staggering 50 grant requests approved. Districts served by Democratic members have received zero approvals through the normal legislative process, and more than 30 Democratic CRPs remain caught in the blockade. Specific to District 11, this includes $350,000 to improve Pascucci Field in Glen Cove, $275,000 for an all-ability playground in Port Washington, $110,000 to upgrade Maccarone Stadium in Glen Cove and $100,000 for a local history center at the Port Washington Library. These funds are not being held up on their merits. Rather, they’re being held up over partisan politics.

During my two decades as a public servant and elected official, I have learned that effective leaders, regardless of political affiliation, must not operate in secrecy. They must not demand political allegiance - and they must not unilaterally shut out opposition voices. To operate in a purely partisan manner, as the Blakeman administration has for the last three and a half years, betrays the spirit of community service and our duty to fight for the greater good of the people – all of the people.

Sincerely,

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader

Nassau County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is moving forward with planning for the forthcoming Shore Road streetscape, flood mitigation and traffic calming initiative for Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff - a project for which Minority Leader Deriggi-Whitton has secured $14.6 million in capital funding to support.

DPW officials confirmed that they are in the process of obtaining approvals to begin surveys for the project, which spans a length of 3.3 miles encompassing Shore Road, Prospect Avenue, Cliff Way and the Boulevard in Glen Cove (0.70 miles) Glenwood Landing (0.92 miles) and Sea Cliff (1.7 miles).

Flood mitigation and drainage improvements are the top priority, and the revised plans call for two new outflow pipes and the modernization and optimization of drainage infrastructure near Scudders Pond near Tappan Beach, as well as improvements on Shore Road near 14 The Boulevard, and a full replacement of an outflow pipe on Shore Road in the vicinity of 158 The Boulevard.

Once flooding is addressed, the focus will shift toward traffic improvements. Plans call for rebuilding signals on Shore Road at Glenwood Road, Prospect Avenue at the Tappen Beach entrance, and Prospect Avenue at Littleworth Lane; and a full reconstruction of the intersection of Prospect Avenue at Littleworth Lane. Speed awareness devices will be added throughout the route as part of an overall traffic calming strategy that includes roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, ADA curb ramp and sidewalk improvements, and streetscaping and beautification along the project’s northernmost limits.

Although Nassau County has accrued more than $98 million in proceeds from various settlements with opioid manufacturers, retailers and distributors, County Executive Blakeman has gotten just 9 percent of those funds to agencies that provide prevention, treatment and recovery resources.

After years of delays, the County Legislature recently created a method for providers to submit applications; and authorized a maximum allocation of $1 million to bring in an outside firm to get the program on the right track at long last.

As part of the contract with the County, the portal operator presented an initial report at the end of June outlining the current state of the opioid fund. While initial details were thin, the report made it clear: The Blakeman administration desperately needs to accelerate the release of funds to life-saving agencies on the front lines and implement bold strategies, such as expanding Nassau University Medical Center’s inpatient detox and rehabilitation wards, to make a positive impact upon the ongoing opioid crisis.

As part of those efforts, Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton partnered with Nassau County’s Department of Human Services and Corinne Kaufman, who lost her granddaughter, Paige Gibbons, to fentanyl poisoning, to host a Narcan training workshop at Glen Cove High School for graduating seniors.

“I regularly hear from families pleading for help, desperate for action. While we cannot undo the pain already inflicted, we can demand accountability,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Every life we lose to opioid addiction is one too many, and I will continue to closely monitor these funds and ensure they are used in a serious and impactful manner.”

Disaster Prep Workshop in Glen Head

After a successful emergency preparedness workshop at the Sea Cliff Fire Department that drew nearly 100 participants, Delia and New York State are partnering to host a second workshop at American Legion Post 336 in Glenwood Landing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Participants will learn how to create a family plan for any type of natural or man-made disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit filled with essentials.

RSVPs are required and these workshops fill fast - so please scan the QR code or register at www.prepare.ny.gov!

“Mammovan” Coming to Glen Cove

Delia is partnering with NuHealth to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Littig House Community Center in Port Washington on Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Charles Evans Center in Glen Cove on Thursday, Oct. 9!

Free mammograms will be made available to women over the age of 40. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammography, and self-examination instructions.

Appointments are required, and mammograms are free for uninsured women based on eligibility. Contact Delia’s office at (516) 571-6211 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP while supplies last!

Get “H.E.L.P.” From The Experts With Filing For Your Tax Exemptions

Join us at an upcoming Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (H.E.L.P.) seminar for individualized assistance from Department of Assessment staff! Whether you’re filing for the first time or renewing, it’s an easy and convenient way to submit your application.

Wednesday, 9/24 - SEA CLIFF VILLAGE HALL - 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff 11579

Wednesday, 10/22 - PORT WASH. LIBRARY - 1 Library Drive, Port Washington 11050

All workshops noon - 2 p.m. - please arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.

Dear Neighbor: 

As the leader of Nassau County’s Democratic Legislative delegation, I am so proud to lead a team that stands together to fight for our constituents and work as one in the pursuit of good government.

Prior to April 23, the administration of County Executive Bruce Blakeman had been blocking over $1.3 million in grant funding for first responders in Democratic districts. Meanwhile, he approved 34 projects, totaling $2.5 million, for Republican-backed projects - just like the ones we have proposed. You read that correctly - 34 to nothing.

The political bias was blatant, and we as a caucus made a decision to confront the County Executive and demand that he fund our first responders. We achieved this by leveraging our vote for the capital plan - which requires a 13-member supermajority. A month later, after drawing our line in the sand, we secured those grants and passed the Fiscal Year 2025 capital plan, which delivers vital infrastructure investments across our County.

This was a major victory, but the work of holding this administration accountable continues. My colleagues on the Public Safety committee are persisting in their legal demand for the dissolution of the County Executive’s reckless and unlawful armed militia - and long-overdue transparency and clarity as to how we got here in the first place.

We are also keenly focused on combating the opioid drug crisis and pushing the County Executive to end his years of delays in the release of opioid lawsuit settlement funds to agencies that are providing key prevention, treatment and recovery resources. Responding to the administration’s dismal performance thus far - of nearly $100 million received, just $5.3 million has been spent - the Legislature approved hiring an outside firm to administer a grant portal that will aid in delivering these life-saving resources more expeditiously. It is imperative that we turn this program around and get this money doing what it should have been doing all along - helping people on the road to long-term, sustainable recovery from addiction and substance abuse.

In these challenging times for the world and our nation, I frequently look for the good and draw inspiration from people who are making a difference - and I won’t stop fighting to make Nassau County a better place for all of us.

Sincerely,
Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Minority Leader
Nassau County Legislature, District 11

Delia is thrilled to report that $10,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant money has been secured for the Glen Cove Business Improvement District’s annual Downtown Sounds concert series!

These resources will build upon the $7,500 Delia previously delivered from the County’s Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund grant last fall in support of the beloved community tradition, which began as Jazz in the Square in 1997 and grown since then to become a major regional attraction in downtown Glen Cove.

Democratic lawmakers on the Legislature’s Public Safety committee - led by Legislator Scott Davis and Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé - sued County Executive Blakeman in February to challenge his creation of an illegal taxpayer-funded armed civilian militia. Represented by Kelner & Kelner, Esqs. and the Free and Fair Litigation Group, the suit is seeking to block the Blakeman administration from deputizing private citizens as “special sheriff’s deputies” and using public funds for a program that lacks transparency, oversight, and legal authority.

Specifically, the suit alleges that County Executive Blakeman cannot create an armed civilian force under New York County Law §655 and accuses Blakeman of violating the Freedom of Information Law by ignoring formal requests by Democratic legislators for basic information about the controversial program.

View news conference clip (2:34)

On April 23, the Nassau County Legislature voted to authorize borrowing for the Fiscal Year 2025 capital infrastructure plan - marking a major victory for the members of the Legislature’s Democratic Minority Caucus.

In doing so, Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton successfully led the Democratic caucus in leveraging bond authorization – which requires a 13-vote supermajority to pass - to break County Executive Blakeman’s more than yearlong freeze on $1.3 million in grants for 14 first responder agencies for districts represented by Democratic legislators.

The following key public safety resources were delivered for District 11:

Port Washington Fire Department - $190,000
$100,000 for new firefighting gear and $90,000 for a breathing air compressor

Glen Cove FD & EMS - $110,237
$73,127 for turnout gear for the Glen Cove Fire Department and $37,400 for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices for City of Glen Cove EMS

Sands Point Police Department - $100,000
$30,000 for a license plate reader/radar unit and $70,000 in upgrades to the Department’s phone system

Glenwood Fire Department - $24,903
New computers for the department’s ambulances

Sea Cliff Fire Department - $13,000
Personal protective equipment (PPE) washer and dryer for the Department’s medical unit

Delia and New York State are partnering to host an emergency preparedness workshop at the Sea Cliff Fire Department at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.

Participants will learn how to create a family plan for any type of natural or man-made disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Each family participating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit filled with essentials. RSVPs are required and these workshops fill fast - scan the QR code or visit www.prepare.ny.gov to register today!

More than 150 people packed Bayville’s Crescent Beach Club on April 9 for the 19th annual “Cooking for a Cure” – an event which raised over $65,000 for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

The night’s honoree was Sea Cliff Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy – a longtime supporter of diabetes advocacy who was thrust further into the cause when his son, Alex, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on Feb. 8, 2023.

On With The Show! $100K for Port’s Landmark on Main Street

Delia supported a $100,000 ARPA grant for the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Port Washington’s Landmark on Main Street. The funds support HVAC and bathroom renovations as part of $750,000 in improvements.

“Plant A Row” To Feed The Hungry!

The team from Plant a Row for the Hungry recently visited the Legislature to complete paperwork for the first half of a $50,000 ARPA grant Delia secured for them last winter. 

Since its launch, Plant A Row has delivered more than 325,000 servings of fresh produce to food pantries. We can’t wait to see what they’ll be able to reap from this investment in the fight to end food insecurity in our region.

Visit https://plantarowforthehungry.org/ to get involved in the 2025 season!

Join us at an upcoming Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (H.E.L.P.) seminar for individualized assistance from Department of Assessment staff! Whether you’re filing for the first time or renewing, it’s an easy and convenient way to submit your application.

Wednesday, 9/24 - SEA CLIFF VILLAGE HALL - 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff 11579
Wednesday, 10/22 - PORT WASH. LIBRARY - 1 Library Drive, Port Washington 11050

All workshops noon - 2 p.m. - please arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.