Legislator Ford to Hold Public Hearing on the Nassau HUB Development

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford invites all interested citizens to attend an informative public meeting about the redevelopment of the Nassau HUB area.  As the Chairwoman of the Economic and Community Development and Labor Committee, Legislator Ford will hold a public meeting of the Economic and Community Development and Labor Committee to examine issues relevant to the redevelopment of the Nassau HUB.

The Nassau Hub occupies an approximate 11-square-mile area in the heart of Nassau County, and is home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, Roosevelt Field Mall, Eisenhower Park, Museum Row and other notable County features. 

Nassau HUB Hearing

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 2:00pm

Nassau Legislative Chamber, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola 11501

"Development of the Nassau HUB area is vital to Nassau’s future,” said Chairwoman Ford.  “I hope this meeting brings forth new ideas to help identify a privately financed plan that compliments the surrounding communities and highlights central Nassau’s great academic, entertainment, cultural and retail venues.”

Guest speakers include:
Robert Walker, Chief Deputy County Executive
Kevin Law, President & CEO Long Island Association
John Cameron, Chairman Long Island Regional Planning Council,
Nick Terzulli, Nassau County Industrial Development Agency

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Legislator Ford’s Office at 516-571-6204

Legislator Denise Ford Proudly Announces
Breast Cancer Screenings from the NUMC Mammography Van

• Tuesday, February 21, 2012 • 8:45 AM to 12:00 Noon •
Davison Avenue Parking Field, Oceanside (Behind Modell's Sporting Goods)

Legislator Ford is pleased to announce that the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van will be coming to our area to provide breast cancer screenings for women over age forty. The screening will include a breast examination by a nurse, a mammography and instructions for breast self-examination.
If it’s been at least a year since your last mammography and you are planning to receive an exam, you will need a prescription for the exam from your doctor (if you have insurance) and must provide any past exam films, if available. Women with health insurance will be required to make a co-payment. The mammography is free for uninsured women, based on eligibility guidelines.

For additional information or to make an appointment, please call Legislator Ford's office at (516) 571-6204

• Appointments Are Required And Are Scheduled On A First Come, First Served Basis •

BE AWARE, TAKE CARE!

Protect Yourself from Phone & Internet Scams

Legislator Denise Ford warns all seniors not to fall victim to phone or internet scammers. Please review the following cautionary advice to help you avoid getting scammed:

• Ask Questions - If someone calls claiming to be a family member in distress and asks for money, confirm the details they give you with another family member. Additionally, ask the caller questions a stranger couldn’t possibly answer.

• Do Not Give Out Your Personal Information - Never give out personal information such as social security number, bank accounts, or credit card numbers via the phone or internet unless you are certain of who you’re dealing with.

• Do Not Pay Anything for a “Free” Prize - Be suspicious of anyone asking you to pay money in return for something. Scammers often ask for a “small fee” to recover a larger sum of money, or to redeem a prize.

• Guard Your Medical Information - Only give your medical insurance information to those who have provided you with medical services.

• Don’t Send Money to Someone You Don’t Know - That includes an online merchant you’ve never heard of or an online love interest who asks for money or favors. It’s best to do business with sites you know and trust. If you buy items online, consider a payment option that provides protection, like a credit card. Don’t send cash or use a wire transfer service.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or have been contacted by a scammer, call:
New York State Senior Citizens Helpline: 1-800-342-9871
Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs: (516) 571-2600

Sources: Federal Trade Commission, FBI, American Bar Association and AARP

Legislator Ford Announces Sewer Treatment Plant Notification System for Residents
Residents can register for notifications of all reportable events

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford announced a new email system designed to notify residents about reportable incidents at the County’s sewer treatment facilities.  Events such as heavy rains and large storms, similar to the ones that have affected Nassau County this year, have the potential to cause overflows in the County sewage system which may overflow onto the street or into the bays.

The notification system allows residents to sign up to receive emailed Public Information Updates through the Nassau County website (www.nassaucountyny.gov/dpw).   Registrants will be notified within four hours of any reportable incident which results in a wastewater spill in any waterways near the Bay Park, Cedar Creek or Glen Cove sewer treatment plants.  Those registered will receive an email notification from the Nassau County Department of Public Works when there is an incident that is required to be reported to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). 

The Nassau County Department of Health (DOH) has also established a telephone hotline, (516) 227-9700, for residents to call to determine if any event has caused the DOH to take any precautionary steps, such as ordering the closure of local beaches.

“Our bathers and fisherman need to know if and when the quality of our water is potentially compromised,” said Legislator Ford.  “The new notification system provides a method for informing the public of potential incidents and efforts to fix the problem immediately.” 

Legislator Ford urges all interested residents to sign up today.  www.nassaucountyny.gov/dpw

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