Legislator John Giuffre

Congratulations Commissioner Ken Arnold on your retirement! Thank you for your decades of service to the people of Nassau County. Blessings to you and your family as you begin this next chapter.

Thank you, John Wilton and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to join my colleagues in government for the ribbon cutting for Tonys tacos on Seventh Street in Inc. Village of Garden City, NY. It is always great to acknowledge our local business owners who invest in our communities, providing jobs and services for us all to enjoy.

cc: Assemblyman Ed Ra; Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin; TOH Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll; Councilman Thomas Muscarella;

Thank you to the Stewart Manor Fire Department for inviting me and my colleagues in government to join in the Department's 25th July 4th Parade and BBQ. Thank you also to the Long Beach Seaside Marching Band for the great music! This is one of the largest parades in Nassau County and features the famous water balloon and water gun festivities. By the end of the parade, I was soaked. All of the kids - even the big kids like me - had a great time celebrating our country. God bless America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

cc: Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick; Assemblyman Ed Ra; Councilman Thomas Muscarella

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

It was an honor to participate in Tom S.'s Eagle Scout project at Family & Children's Association of Nassau County. Tom is an aspiring Eagle Scout with Franklin Square Troop 93 and undertook to obtain and deliver 1,500 items for low income seniors. Assemblyman Ed Ra, Councilman Thomas Muscarella, and Eagle Scout Tom Montefinise were on hand to help with the delivery. A big thank you also to Tom's mom and dad, his Scout leaders and his fellow scouts who encouraged Tom with this project. Each bag contains 17 items that were donated at Tom's request. He pitched Family & Children's Services (a great not-for-profit here in Nassau County), telling people about its 140 year history and how it helps those in need or in crisis right here. The generosity of the community and Tom's concern for others was evident. Keep up the great work!

cc: Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce; Franklin Square Civic Association; Franklin Square VFW Post 2718; Troop 93 Franklin Square, NY

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nassau County Police Department Chief of Patrol Kevin Canavan, who succumbed to cancer related to his service during 9/11. Chief Canavan dedicated his career to the NCPD, starting in 1985 and rising to the second highest uniformed position. He was among the brave officers involved in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Chief Canavan remained active in the department until his passing and was recently honored with the 2024 Theodore Roosevelt Award. Rest in peace, Chief. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

Supporting aspiring Eagle Scout JP of Boy Scout Troop 55 Garden City, and his fund-raising car wash. With Fr. Ned Ryan (ret.) at St. Anne’s Church parking lot.

It was my pleasure to attend the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association’s Member Celebration, Awards & Scholarship Dinner with Legislator Bill Gaylor last night. Our four-legged friends depend on the talented, dedicated, and selfless professionals who work in the field of veterinary sciences to keep them safe and healthy. Congratulations to all the honorees and the two scholarship recipients, Ashley Doxey and Michael Kurpisz, who were recognized at last night’s LIVMA Celebration, Awards & Scholarship Dinner! A special thanks to honorees Bessy & Joe Gatto, founders of Gatto Pups & Friends. Thanks for all you do.

cc: Long Island Veterinary Medical Assoc.

Today we honored Detective Paul Cigna & Detective Michael Neglia of the NCPD 8th Precinct as Top Detectives in Nassau County. On January 13, 2024, Detectives Cigna and Neglia were notified of a shooting that had just occurred at Ellsworth W. Allen Park at 45 Motor Avenue in South Farmingdale. The juvenile victim had been shot in the right leg and was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. Detective Neglia responded to the hospital and interviewed the 15-year-old victim. The victim stated that he was at the park to watch a fight between a teenager who attends Farmingdale High School and a teenager who is from Port Washington. During the course of that physical altercation, an unknown individual, who appeared to be an adult, arrived with the group from Port Washington and was wearing a ski mask. That individual did pull out a revolver and did fire a single shot striking the victim in the right leg. The shooter, as well as the rest of the Port Washington group, jumped into a white older model SUV and fled out of the park onto Motor Avenue. The victim was unable to identify the shooter. Thank you, Detectives Cigna and Negila, for all you do to keep our County safe

And then, this morning, another ribbon cutting in Franklin Square, at Vida Coffee Shop at 882 Hempstead Turnpike, right near the Franklin Square Post Office. Once again, it was the local chamber of commerce - in this case the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce - that organized the ribbon cutting and invited us to celebrate the hard work of owner Fabian and his family. The photos show the quality of the work and, with a parking lot and handicap accessibility, Vida is a great addition to the Franklin Square business community. Wishing them much success and lots of business.

cc: Assemblyman Ed Ra; TOH Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll; Councilman Thomas Muscarella

With back to back ribbon cuttings, we can say business is booming in the 8th Legislative District. Thank you to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton for inviting my colleagues in government and me to the ribbon cutting for Pantano's Doz. Bagels (great name!). Owner Mike sells a great product. Wishing him and his family many years of success.

cc: Assemblyman Ed Ra; TOH Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll; Councilman Thomas Muscarella; Inc. Village of Garden City, NY;

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. God bless you as you shepherd your family.

It was an honor to be included in Carle Place High School Annual Athletic Award ceremony last night. Athletics and sports teaches our young men and women the importance of team work, sportsmanship, and focus. Congratulations and thank you, Mr. SanFilippo and coaches and parents.

cc: Carle Place Civic

Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood donation yet only 3% of eligible donors donate their blood each year. This World Blood Day, I urge you to investigate your eligibility to donate because even just one donation can save up to three lives. Visit the following link to see if you are eligible to schedule a blood donation today https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/zip

On this day 250 years ago, the United States adopted its first national flag. Our flag has a symbolic meaning that runs deeper than the iconic stars and the stripes; it symbolizes the spirit of unity that brought our fifty great states together under one free nation.

I was honored to represent Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the West Hempstead High School award ceremony where Legislator Bill Gaylor and I acknowledged the accomplishments of Scholar-Athlete and Valedictorian Aden P. He is a young man who is sure to succeed. Keep up the great work.

cc: West Hempstead Union Free School District; West Hempstead Community Support & Civic Association

Beautiful day for the Nassau County Detectives' Assoc. 72nd Annual Picnic at Wantagh Park! Thank you for inviting me. We appreciate all you and your members do to keep us safe. God bless you and may He keep you safe on every tour.

cc: Senator Steve Rhoads; Legislator Michael J. Giangregorio; Legislator Rose Marie Walker; Legislator Tom McKevitt; Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller

Nassau County Detectives' Assoc.

Thank you to the Floral Park Lions Club District 20k for all you do. So glad to be a member and support such a worthwhile organization.

Great to be at Franklin Square Munson Fd Juniors Installation of Officers/Special Awards Ceremony & Dinner this past Saturday (June 8th). Thanks for inviting me. Such a committed group of young leaders. Thank you for your service.

Congratulations to Honorees Nick Boultadakis (owner of The Sand Castle) and Elaine Cassimatis of this year’s Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Merrick Annual Gala. Proceeds from this year’s Gala will help fund the new Constantine and Carol Cassis Center. Under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Nikiforos, the new facility will provide education, athletics, family, and community services. This Center will be a welcomed addition to the community 🇺🇸 🇬🇷 God bless!!
With Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Congressman Anthony D'Esposito, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Senator Steve Rhoads, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Legislator Samantha A. Goetz Legislator Michael J. Giangregorio Saint Demetrios

Shavuot is a two-day celebration that monumentalizes the day that God gave the Jewish people the gift of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Wishing everyone a Chag Shavuot Sameach!

Honoring the newest Eagle Scouts from Troup 55, keep up the great work gentlemen!

Garden City Girl Scouts earned their Gold Awards this past Friday. I was privileged to honor these young women for their dedication and achievements!
cc: Girl Scouts

The detailed planning and coordination on an international level that went into the largest amphibious attack in military history will forever mark this day as one of the most prominent and critical turning points in history. This turning point allowed the courageous and heroic soldiers from military branches all over the world to liberate Western Europe from N**i control and put a cease to the atrocities that occurred during World War II. Today, and always, we admire and reflect on the sacrifice to their own lives that the soldiers made during World War II.

Congratulations to Judge Thomas Adams, whose official portrait was unveiled at the Nassau County Supreme Court on Friday. Judge Adams is the current County Attorney, and has had a long distinguished legal career, including serving as an Assistant District Attorney, District Court Judge, Supreme Court Judge, Court of Claims Judge, Appellate Division Judge, and the Administrative Judge for the 10th Judicial District.

Great to join the Franklin Square community and my colleagues in government to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Franklin Square Munson Fd. Our parade today processed along Hempstead Turnpike to the Plattduetsche Park for food and fellowship! Happy Anniversary and thank you for keeping our residents safe for a hundred years!
cc: Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick; Assemblyman Ed Ra; Councilman Thomas Muscarella; Franklin Square Civic Association; America Lodge no 2245 Sons & Daughters of Italy; Franklin Square VFW Post 2718.

To accommodate the International Cricket World Cup, streets in the area surrounding Eisenhower Park will be closed and increased traffic is anticipated. If your commute will be impacted by these road closures and heavy traffic, please consider an alternative route.