This Week: Port Named One of NY's Safest; Town Hall Changes

Port Washington Named Fourth Safest 'City' in New York: Port Washington is the fourth safest “city” in New York, according to a recent report by SafeWise Security Systems.

Christmas Comes Early For Young Russian Heart Patients: Calling it their best Christmas ever, two young Russian girls had their broken hearts mended at St. Francis Hospital this week.

Port Resident Chris Senior to Resign as Deputy Supervisor: North Hempstead's deputy supervisor Chris Senior has announced this week he is resigning his job and moving to Massachusetts.
Pharmacy Owner From Port Accused in Prescription Drug Fraud: A pharmacy owner from Port Washington is accused of engaging in a plan to defraud Medicaid and Medicare through the sale of large amounts of illegaly diverted prescription drugs, officials announced last week.

Bosworth Appoints New Town Attorney: Town of North Hempstead Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth has named Elizabeth Dvorkin Botwin as her choice as town attorney.

Port Washington Girls Soccer Players Earn Postseason Honors: A host Port Washington girls soccer players were honored recently for their contributions to another succesful year in 2013.

Nassau Legislator to Resign, Take North Hempstead Position: Recently reelected Nassau County Legislator Robert Troiano Jr. will resign Jan. 2 to accept a position as Director of Operations in the Town of North Hempstead, it was announced Monday by North Hempstead Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth.

Schreiber Bowler Rolls Perfect Game: For the first time in school history, a Schreiber High School bowling team member rolled a 300, according to the school district website.

Bosworth Names Cindy Cardinal Chief of Staff: Town of North Hempstead Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck) announced this week the appointment of Cindy Cardinal as her chief of staff effective Jan. 1.

Bosworth Proposes New N. Hempstead Finance Director Position: Aline Khatchadourian has been chosen to serve as North Hempstead finance director, a newly-created position proposed by Supervisor-elect Judi Bosworth.

Port Library Staff Picks 2013's Best Books: Looking for the right book for your holiday gift list? Maybe the staff of the Port Washington Public Library can help you out.

Town Hall Shakeup: Staff Changes OK'd by Town Board: With a new administration set to take over Jan. 5, North Hempstead reorganization is in full swing at Town Hall.