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NAVAL ACADEMY’S 12TH ANNUAL VISIT TO FREEPORT
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The United States Naval Academy Sail Training Squadron will once again visit Freeport. This year, five sailing vessels along with 50 midshipmen and officers are expected to arrive mid-morning on Friday, August 6th, with a welcome ceremony immediately following. The vessels will be on display at the Nautical Mile Esplanade located on Woodcleft Ave. This annual visit by the sail training squadron is always a special occasion. We invite residents, public officials, and members of the Naval Academy’s Parents Club to participate in welcoming the midshipmen and officers. We hope that you will join us in making this annual visit by the Naval Academy’s Sail Training Squadron memorable. The sail training squadron will depart the morning of Monday, August 9th. For more information, please call (516) 771-4123.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF MRS. MARIAN KNOELLER
From left- Jerri Quibell, Charles Hirschberg, John Nuzzi, Legislator David Denenberg, Krysten Knoeller, Robert Chapman, Lillian Knoeller, Mayor Andrew Hardwick, James Knoeller, James J. Knoeller, Councilwoman Angie Cullin, Anna Knoeller
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Mayor Andrew Hardwick, joined by friends and family of the late Marian Knoeller, proclaim July 8 as Marian Knoeller Day. For over 50 years, Mrs. Knoeller devoted her life to caring for the needs of others. She contributed her time and efforts to countless organizations, groups and individuals and will always be remembered as a woman of compassion and generosity. In addition to proclaiming July 8 Marian Knoeller Day, West Second Street has been renamed in honor. Mayor Andrew Hardwick found it a privilege to remember a longtime Freeport resident whose life was dedicated to serving the community. By proclaiming July 8 Marian Knoeller Day, friends and family will always have a dedicated day to honor and cherish her memory.
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HONORING ROBERT ALLYN
From left- John Nuzzi, Jerri Quibell, President of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Major Mary Moore, Ray Petroro, Doris Allyn, Mayor Andrew Hardwick
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Mayor Andrew Hardwick joins Doris Allyn, wife of the late Robert Allyn, and members of the Freeport community at a street renaming ceremony in honor of Robert Allyn. Mr. Allyn was a long time Freeport business owner and friend to the Freeport community. His company, Allyn Oil has provided heating and security services to residents throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties for over 60 years. Mayor Andrew Hardwick found it a privilege to honor such a great Freeport legend, and hopes that Mr. Allyn will never be forgotten.
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LIRR Keeps Its Promise to Freeport
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On a hot summer day in Freeport, construction workers make good on Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams’ promise to Mayor Andrew Hardwick and the residents of Freeport; a promise to revitalize the Freeport LIRR station. Mayor Andrew Hardwick has sent a written thank you to LIRR President Helena Williams, as her efforts support Mayor Hardwick’s goal to keep Freeport safe, clean, and green.
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Memorial Day 2010
From left – Dr. Leonard H. Maynard, Calvin L. Andrew, George Bowman, Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper, Donald A. VanCott, Albert E. Chimeri, Trustee Robert Kennedy, Bill Troise, Grand Marshall Arthur Weaver, Mayor Andrew Hardwick, Jack Leff, Col. Eddie Monroe, Consul YongHyon Kim, Bob O’Brien, Deputy Mayor Carmen Pinyero, Thomas Riley, Ray O’Connor, Soh Young Lee-Segredo, Trustee Bill White, Trustee Jorge Martinez.
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The Incorporated Village of Freeport held their annual Memorial Day Parade and Observance Service at Village Park on Monday, May 31, 2010. The well attended parade was led by veterans and elected officials, including Mayor Andrew Hardwick and the board of trustees. Arthur Weaver, a WWII and Korean War Veteran, and a member of the “Harlem Hellfighters” served as Grand Marshall of the parade. Paul E. Nehrich of the William Clinton Story Post 342, American Legion, served as chairman of the Memorial Day Observance Committee and Master of Ceremonies.
This year’s parade and observance service honored veterans of the Korean War. Members of the Korean Consulate attended the service, and gave a special thank you to the Korean War veterans. This year’s observance service also included the presentation of a flag that was flown over one dozen medical evacuation missions during October 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The flag also accompanied the 45th Air Ambulance Company-Medicine Man 67 out of Babylon, Iraq during which emergency medical intervention was provided.
The Incorporated Village of Freeport thanks Paul E. Nehrich, Memorial Day Observance Committee chairman, for his great efforts; the event was a great success.
For more photos of the 2010 Memorial Day Parade, click here.
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FREEPORT RECEIVES $1 MILLION DOWN PAYMENT FOR ROAD REPAIRS
(Pictured Left to Right: Freeport Police Chief Michael Woodward, LIRR President Helena Williams, Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick, New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper, New York State Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm A. Smith, and Freeport Village Attorney Howard E. Colton)
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Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick joined Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm A. Smith, and State Senator Kevin Parker on Friday to present the Village of Freeport with a $1 million grant from the New York State Senate for much needed road repairs.
The grant is the first installment of a 3 year, $5 million capital allocation for road repairs funded through the New York State Multi-Modal Transportation program. The Department of Transportation is responsible for administering and financing the project.
“The State Senate is committed to investing in the future of Freeport and New York. On behalf of the State Senate and Senator Martin Malave Dilan, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, we are presenting a grant today that will put people to work immediately on much needed road repairs and lay the foundation for Freeport’s long-term growth,” said Senate President Malcolm A. Smith.
“Investment in, and the maintenance of our transportation system puts people to work and helps to keep goods and people moving. This investment in Freeport’s infrastructure will go to maintain the condition of, and extend the useful life of its roads,” said Senator Martin Malavé Dilan, D-Brooklyn. “In doing so we help to bolster Freeport’s workforce, energize the community and ensure safer travel.”
“Public works projects provide the jobs New Yorkers need during these troubled economic times, and are a vital building block for private economic activity. By investing in Freeport’s roads and infrastructure, the State Senate will help Freeport attract and retain jobs, and remain a desirable place to live and do business in the coming decades,”said State Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn).
“I want to thank Senator Malcolm Smith, Senator Dilan, Senator Kevin Parker and the New York State Senate for making this down payment on Freeport’s future. Freeport’s infrastructure is in dire need of repair, and the Senate has made an important investment in our community. Together, we will build a better future for everyone,” said Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick.
“Freeport is one of the most diverse communities on Long Island. It provides its residents and businesses with crucial service through its publicly-owned utilities. It is important for the State to make the crucial infrastructure investments necessary to maintain Freeport’s future growth and quality of life,” said Deputy Speaker of the NY State Assembly Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper.
Deputy Speaker of the NY State Assembly Earlene Hooper joined Mayor Hardwick and Senators Smith and Parker and Mayor Hardwick for the ceremonial presentation of the $1 Million dollar check.
Mayor Andrew Hardwick Says:
"Be Informed and Be Counted, Freeport!"
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A Video Message from New York Gov. David Patterson:
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Mayor Andrew Hardwick invites Freeport residents to voice their concerns at his weekly Quality-of-Life Meetings, held Mondays (except holidays and Board Meeting Nights) from 6-7:30pm in the Village Trustees Boardroom on the second floor of Village Hall with Deputy Mayor Carmen Pineyro. Meetings are open to the public
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