Jericho
Community
Directory
2015
PUBLISHED BY THE
JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jericho Public Library
One Merry Lane
Jericho, New York 11753
(516) 935-6790
www.jericholibrary.org
Community Directory 2015
This directory has been prepared as a public service by your public library. We hope our residents find
it useful.
Despite our best efforts to make this guide accurate, we recognize that there may be errors or omissions.
If your organization is not included, or if the information about it is inaccurate, please notify the library
so that corrections can be made in future editions.
The Community Directory, as well as the library newsletter and the calendar of events, is posted on our
website at www.jericholibrary.org.
Compiled by Betty Schwartz
Christina Brenner, Acting Director
Board of Trustees
Lynette Buzen
David Diamond
Nancy Feldman
Stanley Garfunkel
Gloria Jacobson
Table of Contents
Library Information 1
Emergency & Local Numbers
2
Hospitals 2
Jericho Schools & PTAs
3
Public Officials (Federal)
4
Public Officials (State)
5
Public Officials (Nassau County)
6
Public Officials (Oyster Bay)
7
Citizen Information
7
Voting Information 8
Forms of Address for Government Leaders
9
Political Parties
9
Civic Associations
10
Colleges & Universities
11
Private Schools/Parochial Schools12
Youth Groups
13
Senior Citizen Information
13
Houses of Worship
15
Clubs & Service Organizations
17
Local Media18
Places of Interest
19
Wineries of Long Island
24
Recreation
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Library Information
Jericho Public Library – One Merry Lane, Jericho, NY 11753 – (516) 935-6790
www.jericholibrary.org
Library Board of Trustees:
David Diamond, President
Lynette Buzen
Nancy Feldman
Stanley Garfunkel
Gloria Jacobson
Library Director: Barbara Kessler
Assistant to the Director: Christina Brenner
Reference Services: Angela Cinquemani
Children’s Services: Barbara Barrett
Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Wednesday: 10 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Friday: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Saturday: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Sunday: 12 noon to 5 P.M.*
*Closed on Sunday during the summer starting the Sunday after Father’s Day. The Library reopens on the
Sunday after Labor Day.
Call the library in case of extremely inclement weather. A recorded message will inform you of delayed
openings or early closings or log into our website at www.jericholibrary.org. A text message will be sent to
you if you have the JPL app on your mobile device.
The online catalog as well as the library’s subscription databases, a source of accurate and authoritative
information, can be accessed from the library’s website at www.jericholibrary.org or the JPL app 24/7.
Holiday Closings:
New Year’s Day
Presidents’ Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Rosh Hashanah (1st day)
Yom Kippur
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Christmas Eve (closes at 12:30 P.M.)
New Year’s Eve (closes at 12:30 P.M.)
How to Join the Library
Anyone who lives in the Jericho Union Free School District may become a library member. A photo identification and a second identification indicating home address are required (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.).
You may check out three books until the Library card is received in the mail. A yellow Preschool Program
Registration card will be given to children from birth to 4 years of age. Children may have a library card
when they are five years old. The child must be accompanied by a parent who shows the correct identification and proof of the child’s age.
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Emergency and Local Numbers
Nassau County Police Department - Precinct No. 2, 7700 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
Emergency: 911
Precinct No. 2: 573-6200
Commanding Officer: Inspector John Berry
When reporting an emergency to 911, state the type of emergency, the address of the emergency, the nearest intersecting street, and your name and phone number. Don’t hang up until the person you are speaking to has acknowledged your call and you are told someone will respond.
Jericho Fire Department
Medical or Fire Emergency: 931-0898
www.jerichofd.com
Headquarters: 424 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: 931-3546
Station 1: 411 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: 931-3546
Station 2: 680 Cantiague Rock Road, Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: 931-5220
Nassau County Auxiliary Police Unit 311 – Auxilary Police Captain Kevin Meller and Deputy Gary
Seinfeld, P.O. Box 126, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: 681-3660 (This is not an emergency number. In an emergency call 911.)
E-mail: [email protected]
Electric Emergency: PSEG – 1-800-490-0075
Electric Service: PSEG – 1-800-490-0025
Gas Emergency: National Grid – 1-800-490-0045
Gas Service: National Grid – 1-800-930-5003
Poison: 1-800-222-1222
Alcohol: 572-5906
Drugs: Call nearest hospital
Town of Oyster Bay Sanitation
Regular & bulk pick-up: 677-5848
Recycling (S.O.R.T.) Hotline: 755-1839
Jericho Post Office
425 N. Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753
681-6248
Postmaster: Tina DeRosa
Jericho Water District
125 Convent Rd., Syosset, NY 11791
Hospitals
Glen Cove Hospital: 101 St. Andrews Lane, Glen Cove 11542, General 647-7300
Emergency 674-7325 www.northshorelij.com
It is a not-for-profit community hospital and part of the North Shore/LIJ Health System. The community
is presently protesting North Shore/LIJ’s plans to close the hospital. There is a proposal to make this an
ambulatory care unit and E/R only. However, it remains a full service facility for the forseeable future.
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center: 270-05 76th Ave., New Hyde Park 11040, General 470-7000
Emergency 470-7500– www.northshorelij.com
L.I.J. Medical Center consists of three components: Long Island Jewish Hospital, the Steven &
Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York (pediatrics), and The Zucker Hillside
Hospital (psychiatry). L.I.J. is a part of the North Shore/LIJ Health System.
North Shore University Hospital: 300 Community Drive, Manhasset 11030, General 562-0100
Emergency 562-4125 - www.northshorelij.com
This is a teaching hospital and is part of the North Shore/LIJ Health System.
St. Francis Hospital: 100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn 11596 – General 562-6000
Emergency 562-6600 - www.stfrancisheartcenter.com
St. Francis, New York’s only designated cardiac center, is a not-for-profit, voluntary hospital.
Associated with the hospital is:
DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education:101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale 11548, 629-2000
The Center is a part of St. Francis Hospital.
Syosset Hospital: 221 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset 11791 – General 496-6400 – Emergency 496-6550
www.northshorelij.com
Operating as a community hospital, it is now a part of the North Shore/LIJ Health System.
Winthrop University Hospital: 259 First Street, Mineola 11501, 663-0333 - www.winthrop.org
Winthrop is a major teaching hospital and regional trauma center providing a full range of general and
specialty care.
*Note: A Pro Health Urgent Care facility has opened at 555 N. Broadway, Jericho. The phone number
is 597-5066.
Jericho Schools & PTAs
www.jerichoschools.org
Board of Education
William Ferro, President
Joseph H. Lorintz, Vice President
Trustees: Gina Levy, Barbara Krieger, Shawn Gladstone
Administrative & Supervisory Staff (516) 203-3600
Henry L. Grishman, Superintendent of Schools, ext. 3201
Barbara Bauer, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction, ext. 3256
Ben Ciuffo, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent Educational Operations & Human Resources, ext. 3203
Victor P. Manuel, Assistant Superintendent Business Affairs, ext. 3214
John Castronova, Psy.D, Director Pupil Personnel Services, ext. 3254
Joseph Prisinzano - Assistant to the Superintendent for Administration, Research, Innovation and
Common Core, ext. 3689
Linda Alesi, Director of Educational Technology, 3413
Tracy Gilet, Director of Food Services, 3258
Michael Hahn, Director of Building & Grounds, 3233
Denise Nash, Director of Public Information & Community Relations, ext. 3202
Lori-Ann Savino, Director of Transportation, 3213
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Cantiague Elementary School
678 Cantiague Rock Rd., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3650 Fax: 203-3650
Antony Sinanis, Principal
PTA: Christine Camprise, Hailey Goodman
George A. Jackson Elementary School
58 Maytime Dr., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3640 Fax: 681-2891
Benny D’Aquila, Principal
PTA: Pam Heath, Adriana Milana
Robert Seaman Elementary School
137 Leahy St., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3630 Fax: 681-9493
Ivy A. Sherman, Principal
PTA: Aileen Gingold, Sejal Patel
Jericho Middle School
99 Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3620 Fax: 681-2984
Donald Gately, Principal
Joseph Weiner, Assistant Principal
PTSA: Jennifer Stoler
Jericho High School
99 Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3610 Fax: 681-2895
Joan Rosenberg, Principal
Dagoberto Artiles, Ed.D., Assistant Principal
John Mankowich, High School Administration
PTSA: Nancy Goldman, Franceen Silverman
Jericho School District
99 Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho 11753
Phone: 203-3600 Fax: 203-3601
SEPTA (Special Education PTA)
Lisa Albert, Lisa Guidice
Joint PTA Council
Jil Citron
This umbrella organization meets once a month
with the administration to share mutual
district-wide concerns.
Jericho Educational Foundation
99 Cedar Swamp Rd., Jericho, NY 11753
www.jerichoeducationalfoundation.org
[email protected]
Public Officials
Federal Government
President: Barack H. Obama (D)
The White House, Washington, DC 20500 – (202) 456-1414
Comment line: (202) 456-1111
www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Vice President: Joseph R. Biden (D)
The White House, Washington, DC 20501 – (202) 456-1414
www.whitehouse.gov/contact
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United States Senators: United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
Charles E. Schumer (D)
780 Third Ave. #2601
757 Third Ave. #2301
New York, NY 10017
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 688-6262 Phone: (212) 486-4430
Fax: (866) 824-6340
Fax: (202) 228-2838
Washington: (202) 224-4451
Washington: (202) 224-6542
Washington Fax: (202) 228-0282
Washington Fax: (202) 228-2838
www.gillibrand.senate.gov www.schumer.senate.gov
Long Island Office:
Long Island Office:
155 Pinelawn Rd. #250 North
145 Pinelawn Rd. #300 North
Melville, NY 11747
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 249-2825
(631) 753-0978
Fax: (631) 249-2847
Fax: (631) 753-0997
President of U.S. Senate: Vice President Joseph Biden (D) – (202) 224-2424
President Pro Tempore of U.S. Senate: Patrick Leahy (D) – (202) 224-4242
Majority Leader of U.S. Senate: Mitch McConnell (R) – (202) 224-2541
Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives: John A. Boehner (R) – (202) 225-0600
United States Representatives: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515
As of January 2013 ZIP code 11753 splits legislative districts. Call the Nassau County Board of
Elections at (516) 571-2411 and give them your full 9-digit ZIP code (ZIP+4) to find your CD.
Peter King (R)
Steve Israel (D)
2nd Congressional District
3rd Congressional District
1003 Park Boulevard
534 Broad Hollow Road, #302
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 541-4225 Fax: (516) 541- 6602
(516) 505-1448 Fax: (631) 777-7610
Washington Office: (202) 225-7896
Washington Office: (202) 225-3335
www.pete.king.house.govwww.israel.house.gov
New York State
Governor: Andrew Cuomo (D)
State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
(518) 474-8390 Fax: (518) 474-1513
New York City Office: (212) 681-4580 Fax: (212) 681-4643
www.governor.ny.gov
Lieutenant Governor: Kathy Hochul (D)
Albany phone: TBA
www.governor.ny.gov
Comptroller: Thomas P. DiNapoli (D)
110 State Street, Albany, NY 12236
(518) 474-4040 Fax: (518) 473-8940
New York City Office: 633 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-4489 Fax: (212) 681-4468
www.osc.state.ny.us/
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Attorney General: Eric T. Schneiderman (D)
State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
(518) 474-7330 Fax: (518) 474-4290
New York City Office: (212) 416-8050 Fax: (212) 416-8139
www.ag.ny.gov
State Senators: N.Y. State Senate, Albany, NY 12247
Carl Marcellino (R) Jack M. Martins (R)
5th Senatorial District
7th Senatorial District
250 Townsend Square
151 Herricks Road, #202
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Garden City Park, NY 11040
(516) 922-1811 Fax: (516) 922-1154
(516) 746-5924 Fax: (516) 746-0439
(518) 455-2390 Fax: (518) 426-6975
(518) 455-3265 Fax: (518) 426-6739
[email protected] [email protected]
State Assembly: New York State Assembly, Albany, NY 12248
Charles Lavine (D)
Michael Montesando (R)
13th Assembly District
15th Assembly District
70 Glen Street #249
111 Levittown Parkway
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 676-0050 Fax: 676-0071
(516) 937-3571 Fax: (516) 937-3632
(518) 455-5456 Fax: (518) 455-5467
(518) 455-4684 Fax: (518) 455-5477
[email protected] [email protected]
If you are unsure of the district in which you reside, call the Nassau County Board of Elections at
(516) 571-2411 or (516) 571-VOTE (8683).
Nassau County
Legislature: 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501
www.nassaucountyny.gov
Judith Jacobs (D)
Donald Mackenzie (R)
16th Legislative District
18th Legislative District
571-6216
571-6218
Fax: 571-6287
Fax: 571-6158
[email protected]
[email protected]
County Executive: Edward P. Mangano (R)
1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, NY 11501
571-3131 Fax: 571-4000
[email protected]
Acting Chair, Board of Assessors: James E. Davis (appointed)
240 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501
571-3432 Fax: 571-3549
[email protected]
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Comptroller: George Maragos (R)
240 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501
571-2386 Fax: 517-5900
[email protected]
ABBREVIATIONS
CD Congressional District
SD Senatorial District
AD Assembly District
LD Legislative District (county)
TD Town District
R Republican Party
D Democratic Party
I Independence Party
C Conservative Party
WOR Working Families Party
Clerk: Maureen O’Connell (R)
240 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501
571-2660 Fax: 742-4099
nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/clerk
Acting District Attorney: Madeline Singas
262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY 11501
571-3800 Fax: 571-5065
nassauda.org
Town of Oyster Bay
54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
624-6350 Fax: 624-6362
www.oysterbaytown.com
Supervisor: John Venditto (R)
Receiver to Taxes: James J. Stefanich (R)
Town Clerk: James Altadonna, Jr. (R)
Rebecca Alesia (R)
Chris J. Coschigano (R)
Michele M. Johnson (R)
Anthony D. Macagnone (R)
Joseph D. Muscarella (R)
Joseph G. Pinto (R)
Citizen Information
Federal Government
To Call the Capitol – (202) 224-3121
When an operator answers “Capitol,” ask for Senator Schumer or Senator Gillibrand or your member of the
House of Representatives (Steve Israel). You may also use this number to reach all committees and
subcommittees.
Legislative Status Office – (202) 225-1772
Information available includes status of legislation in House and Senate and dates of committee hearings
which have already taken place (not a schedule of future hearings).
State Government
Legislative Hotline – (800) 342-9860 or www.nysenate.gov/legislation
You can learn the voting records and status of bills.
Nassau County
For information check the county website at www.nassaucountyny.gov.
Town of Oyster Bay
Meetings of the Town Board are generally held twice a month on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Check the website at
www.oysterbaytown.com or call 624-6350 for dates.
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Voting Information
Primary Election
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 (Federal) Tuesday, September 9, 2014 (State)
To vote you must be enrolled in a political party.
General Election
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
To vote, you must be a citizen, 18 years old, a resident of Nassau County for 25 days as of November 5,
2013, and you must be registered.
The League of Women Voters of Nassau County
P.O. Box 463, Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: (516) 431-1628
www.lwvofnassaucounty.org
Nassau County Board of Elections
240 Old Country Road, 5th floor, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 571-2411 or 571-VOTE (8683)
www.nassauvotes.com
Louis G. Savinetti, Commissioner (R)
William Biamonte, Commissioner (D)
Refer questions on registration, voting, absentee ballots and election districts to the Board of Elections.
Register any time of the year by obtaining a form from the Board of Elections or at post offices, libraries,
town or village halls, from The League of Women Voters or online at www.elections.state.ny.us.
Schools and Libraries
Commissioner of Education
President of the University of the State of New York
John B. King, Jr.
Education Building #111, 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-5844 Fax: (518) 473-4909
E-mail: [email protected]
There are 56 School Districts in Nassau County. They all vote annually for board members and budgets.
This year every district will vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The school districts set regulations for voting
under the parameters of the Education Law. All appeals should go to the Commissioner of Education.
There are 54 public libraries in Nassau County. Libraries whose budgets are voted upon by the public set
their own date for voting within the time period required by state law. Check with your local public library
or call the Nassau Library System at (516) 292-8920. The Jericho Public Library votes with the Jericho
School District (Tuesday, May 19, 2015).
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Forms of address for government leaders…
President of the United States
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr./Ms. President:
State Senator
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
New York State Senate
Albany, NY 12247
Dear Senator Doe:
U.S. Senator
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Doe:
State Assembly Member
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
New York State Assembly
Albany, NY 12248
Dear Ms./Mr. Doe:
U.S. Representative
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Ms./Mr. Doe:
County Executive
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
Nassau County Executive
1550 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Dear Ms./Mr. Doe:
Governor
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
Governor of New York
Executive Chambers
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Governor Doe:
County Legislator
The Honorable Jane/John Doe
1550 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Dear Ms./Mr. Doe:
Political Parties
Republican (R)
Joseph N. Mondello, Chair
164 Post Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
www.nassaucountygop.com
Democratic (D)
Jay S. Jacobs, Chair
1 Old Country Road, #430
Carle Place, NY 11514
www.nassaucountydems.com
Independence (I)
Richard S. Bellando, Exec. Director
219 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501
334-5800
Fax: 333-4406
294-3366
Fax: 873-0810
294-7700
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Conservative (C)
Daniel F. Donovan, Jr., Chair
1 Sidney Street
Plainview, NY 11803
www.nassaucountyconservativeparty.com
Working Families (WOR)
Dan Cantor, Executive Director
Jessica Carrano, Local Organizer
2 Nevins Street, 3rd floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
www.workingfamiliesparty.org
433-8568
(718) 222-3796
Fax: (718) 246-3718
Green Party (G)
Jim Brown, Chair
608-1446
560 Long Beach Road, Apt. 2
Island Park, NY 11558
www.county.gpnys.com
Civic Associations
Birchwood Civic Association (East Birchwood)
Roy Chipkin, President
P.O. Box 102, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: 733-0063
www.eastbirchwood.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Oakwood Princeton Park Civic Association
Joseph H. Lorintz, President
P.O. Box 209
Jericho, NY 11753
E-mail: [email protected]
Picket Farms Homeowners’ Association (the Hamlet)
Robert Forman, President
1 Country Club Drive
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: 433-3898 Fax: 433-8976
E-mail: [email protected]
West Birchwood Civic Association at Jericho
Glenn DeBello, President
P.O. Box 240
Jericho, NY 11753
www.westbirchwood.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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Colleges and Universities
Adelphi University
1 South Avenue, P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530
Dr. Robert A. Scott, President
1-800-ADELPHI
www.adelphi.edu
Nassau Community College
1 Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530
Kenneth Saunders, Acting President
572-7501
www.ncc.edu
C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
Dr. Kimberly Cline, President
299-2900
www.liunet.edu
New York Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 8000, Northern Blvd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Dr. Edward Guiliano, President
686-1000
www.nyit.edu
Dowling College
Rudolph-Oakdale Campus
150 Idle Hour Blvd.
Oakdale, NY 11769
Norman Smith, President
(631) 244-3000
www.dowling.edu
St. Joseph’s College
155 W. Roe Blvd.
Patchogue, NY 11772
Dr. Jack P. Calareso, President
(631) 687-5100
www.sjcny.edu
Five Towns College
305 N. Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Stanley G. Cohen, President
(631) 656-2110
www.ftc.edu
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
Stuart Rabinowitz, President
463-6600
www.hofstra.edu
Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11571
Dr. Drew Bogner, President
323-3000
www.molloy.edu
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Dr. Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., President
(631) 632-6000
www.stonybrook.edu
SUNY College at Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Road, P.O. Box 210
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, President
876-3000
www.oldwestbury.edu
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024
Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Superintendent
726-5800
www.usmma.edu
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Private Schools/Parochial Schools
Buckley Country Day School
2 I.U. Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
Dr. Jean-Marc Juhel, Headmaster
627-1910 – www.buckleycountryday.com
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
98 Cherry Lane
Hicksville, NY 11801
Gene Fennell, Principal
433-2900 – holytrinityhs.echalk.com
Friends Academy
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
William G. Morris, Jr., Head of School
676-0393 – www.fa.org
Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School
131 Brookville Road
Brookville, NY 11545
Dr. David Hahn, Head of School
626-1700 – www.longislandlutheran.org
Long Island Lutheran Day School
106 Vernon Valley Road
East Northport, NY 11731
(613) 754-4424
The Green Vale School
250 Valentine’s Lane
Old Brookville, NY 11545
Stephen H. Watters, Headmaster
621-2420 – www.greenvaleschool.org
Hebrew Academy of Nassau County
Administration Offices
240 Hempstead Ave.
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Robert H. Shelley, Executive Director
565-5640 - www.hanc.org
The Samuel & Elizabeth Bass Golding Early
Childhood Center is located at the address above.
The Joshua Waitman Early Childhood Center
25 Country Drive
Plainview, NY 11803
681-5922
Middle School & High School
215 Oak Street
Uniondale, NY 11553
538-8161
Holy Child Academy
25 Store Hill Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Michael O’Donoghue, Head of School
626-9300 – www.holychildacademy.org
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
815 Convent Road
Syosset, NY 11791
Lisa Harrison, Principal
921-1047 – www.olma.org
Our Lady of Mercy School
520 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
Jane Harrigan, Principal
Sister Jeannine Toppin, Asst. Principal
433-7040 – www.olmshicks.org
Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County
Elementary School
Barbara Lane
Jericho, NY 11753
Cantor Marcey Wagner, Principal
935-1441 – www.ssdsnassau.org
Solomon Schechter Middle & High School
6 Cross Street
Williston Park, NY 11596
Ofra Hiltzik, Principal
539-3700 – www.ssdsnassau.org
Trinity Lutheran School
40 W. Nicholai Street
Hicksville, NY 11801
Denise Simone, Principal
Beth Krass, Early Childhood Director
931-2211 – trinityli.org
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Youth Groups
Boy Scouts of America
544 Broadway
Massapequa, NY 11758
Jay Garee, Scout Executive
797-7600
E-mail: [email protected]
www.trcbsa.org
Jericho Athletic Association (JAA)
P.O. Box 152
Jericho, NY 11753
Craig Snyder, President
E-mail: [email protected]
www.jaasports.org
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director/CEO
741-2550
E-mail: [email protected]
www.gsnc.org
North Shore PAL
P.O. Box 751
Glenwood Landing, NY 11547
Officer Eileen Carsten, Unit Director
Lisa Aberle, Unit President
E-mail: [email protected]
www.nspal.org
AARP Member Services Center
601 E. Street NW
Washington D.C. 20049
1-888-OUR-AARP
www.aarp.org
Senior Citizen Information
Community & Youth Services/Senior Citizen Services (Town of Oyster Bay)
797-7916
www.oysterbaytown.com
They have special programs, activities and services for Town of Oyster Bay seniors, age 60 and over. In addition, this department processes applications for the Town’s “Golden Age” housing program. A senior may
obtain an application by calling 797-7935.
Office for the Aging (Nassau County)
Lisa A. Murphy, Commissioner of Dept. of Human Services
Victoria Meyerhoefer, Director of Office for the Aging
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553-3691
227-8900
Fax: 227-8972
www.nassaucountyny.gov
Road Scholar (formerly Exploritas and Elderhostel)
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
1-800-454-5768
www.roadscholar.org
Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization that provides educational adventures for persons 55 and over.
Check the library’s periodical area for many of their catalogues.
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Senior Passes
Nassau County Senior Citizen Leisure Passport: Nassau County residents 60 years of age and over are
eligible. Application must be made in person with proof of age and residency. The fee is $25 and the passport must be renewed every three years. There is no additional fee for renewal; however, the full fee must
be paid to replace a lost or stolen Passport. Applications are available at any county park such as Cantiague
Park on West John Street in Hicksville. For other locations and hours call the Nassau County Department of
Parks at 572-0200.
America the Beautiful Senior Pass: This federally issued card entitles U.S. citizens, age 62 and over, entrance into any National Park. It also entitles the holder to a 50% discount on any fees for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services at federally administered areas. The cost of a Senior Pass is $10 and is valid for the lifetime of the pass owner. A card may be
obtained by applying in person, with proof of age and residency (photo identification may be requested) at
any federal recreation site such as the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster
Bay, NY 11772, (516) 922-4788.
Senior Sports
Long Island Senior Softball Association
www.lissascoreboard.com
Call 536-2583 to join a slow-pitch league for men 60 and older.
Over the Hill Gang
Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow 11554, (516) 448-5829
The games are geared to softball players 60 and over who are interested in playing for fun. Simply show up
at Field 8 in Eisenhower Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 A.M. to noon. The season runs
from mid-April to mid-October. Fee: $30
Social Security Administration
211 Station Road, 5th floor
Mineola, NY 11501
(866) 758-1318
University and College Programs
Senior citizens age 60 and over may audit classes, free of charge, in state and county universities and
colleges on a space available basis.
C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
Dr. Kay Hutchins Sato, Assistant Provost, School of Continuing Education 299-2236
www.liu.edu/cwpost/ce
Long Island University has just introduced the School of Continuing Education, with more than 10 institutes
and special programs offering non-credit courses, certification programs and hands-on workshops.
H. Christopher Wool, Associate Director, Hutton House Lectures
The Hutton House Lectures at Lorber Hall - 299-2580
www.liu.edu/huttonhouse
These are wonderful lectures on a variety of subjects but there is a fee. Call the number listed above for a
catalog.
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Nassau Community College
Admissions Office/Observer Program
1 Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530 - www.ncc.edu - (516) 572-7200
Residents 60 years or older may observe classes on a space available basis at no charge.
SUNY/Farmingdale
Office of Business Outreach (Senior Auditing Program)
2350 Broadhollow Rd.
Farmingdale, NY 11635 - www.farmingdale.edu
If you have any questions, speak to Bridget Cremmins at (631) 420-2144
Individuals 60 or over may audit classes on a space available basis. The registration fee is $50.
SUNY/Old Westbury
P.O. Box 210
Old Westbury, NY 11568
876-3000
www.oldwestbury.edu
Private universities and colleges: Special senior citizen programs
have varying eligibility requirements and fee schedules for auditing
classes or attending for credit.
Houses of Worship
Ban Suk Korean United Methodist Church
11 Powells Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568 - Phone: 997-8620
www.bansukem.com
Pastor Dee Hee Kim
Bethel United Pentcostal Church
357 Jericho Turnpike, Old Westbury, NY 11568 - Phone: 338-1032
www.bethelupc.org
Pastor Doug Davis, Jr., Senior Pastor/Minister of Music
Pastor William Cook, Adminstrative Pastor
Brookville Reformed Church
2 Brookville Road, Glen Head, NY 11545 - Phone: 626-0414
Reverend Vicky Eastland, Pastor
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection
1400 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, NY 11545 - Phone: 671-5200
www.resurrectiongoc.org
Father John Vlahos, Pastor
Islamic Center of Long Island
835 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590 - Phone: 333-3495
www.icliny.org
Dr. Ibrahim Negm, Imam
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Jericho Jewish Center (Conservative)
430 North Broadway - Jericho, NY 11753 - Phone: 938-2540
www.jerichojc.com
Rabbi Ben Herman
Cantor Barry Black
Mark Wilkow, President
Amy Kahane, Religious Education Director
Jericho Jewish Nursery School, Susan Bloomberg, Director
The Life Lutheran Church and Preschool
1 Old Westbury Road - Old Westbury, NY 11568 - Phone: 333-3355
www.thelifeny.org
Pastor Justin Vetrano
The Life Day School, Lisa Dennelly, Director
Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Jericho Meeting House
Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753 - Phone: 921-2379
Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation (Conservative)
21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 - Phone: 333-7977
www.owhc.org
Rabbi Michael Stanger
Cantor Yosef Karavani
Steven A. Yadegan, President
Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
2534 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, NY 11545 - Phone: 935-1880
www.saintpaulsbrookville.com
Reverend Robert J. Clerkin, Pastor
Brother Joseph Bellizzi, Director of Religious Education
Saint Paul the Apostle Preschool, Gayle Crimarco, Director
Temple Beth Torah (Conservative)
243 Cantiague Road, Westbury, NY 11590 - Phone: 334-7979
www.templebethtorahli.org
Rabbi Michael Katz
Cantor Kalman Fliegelman
Renee Kornet, President
Orna Sheena, Education Director
Temple Or-Elohim (Reform)
18 Tobie Lane, Jericho, NY 11753 - Phone: 433-9888
www.templeorelohim.com
Rabbi Harvey Abramowitz
Cantor David Aaron Katz
Howard Pastolove, President
Deborah E. Tract, Director of Education
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Clubs and Service Organizations
Abilities, Inc. (at the Viscardi Center)
201 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson, NY 11507
Jessica Swirsky, President
465-1400
www.viscardicenter.org
Association for the Help of Retarded Children – AHRC
189 Wheatley Rd., Brookville, NY 11545
Michael Mascari, Executive Director
Phone: 626-1000 Fax: 626-1092
www.ahrc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Children’s Medical Fund of New York
300 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY 11791
David Blumenfeld, Chairman
Mark K. Goodman, President
Phone: 624-1981 Fax: 921-4271
www.cmfny.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Children’s Medical Fund of New York raises money to build and equip medical facilities and sponsor vital
programs at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
5 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753
Laura Hunsberger, Executive Director
Phone: 433-7970 Fax: 433-7971
ccenassau.org Email: [email protected]
CCE is an educational, not-for-profit organization that serves families through programs that focus on horticulture, the environment, health, nutrition, consumer skills, parenting and youth development.
Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society (Sands Willets House)
336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050
Chris Bain, President & Trustee
Phone: 365-9074
www.cowneck.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Long Island Volunteer Center
58 Hilton Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550
Diana O’Neill, Executive Director
Phone: 564-5482 Fax: 564-5481
www.longislandvolunteercenter.org
This is Long Island’s resource for volunteerism and community service initiatives throughout Nassau and
Suffolk counties.
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Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public
Works
150 Miller Pl., Syosset, NY 11791
Kevin Hanifan, Commissioner
Phone: 677-5935
S.O.R.T. (Recycling): 755-1839
www.oysterbaytown.com
Sanitation Collection: 677-5848
NA’AMAT U.S.A.
9 Maiden Lane, Jericho, NY 11753
Tal Ourian, Vice President, Fundraising
Phone: 931-4968 Fax: (425) 930-9079
www.naamat.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter
150 Miller Pl., Syosset, NY 11791
Laurie Scarpa, Acting Director
Phone: 677-5784
www.oysterbaytown.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Cablevision
1111 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714
803-2300
James Dolan, CEO
www.cablevision.com
Local Media
Jericho/Syosset News Journal
81 East Barclay Street
Hicksville, NY 11801
931-0012
Meg Norris, Publisher
E-mail: [email protected]
New York Times
229 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
www.nytimes.com
Letters to the Editor: [email protected] or fax (212) 556-3622
Public Editor: To reach Margaret Sullivan at [email protected] or call (212) 556-7652
News Department: [email protected] or call (212) NYT-NEWS
Calendar of Events in the Metropolitan Section (Sunday Edition)
Items for the calendar (recreational or cultural events) should be sent at least 3 weeks in advance to:
[email protected]
“News 12” Long Island (Channel 12)
1 Media Crossways
Woodbury, NY 11797
393-1390, select 2
www.news12.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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Newsday
235 Pinelawn Road
Melville, NY 11747
Long Island newsroom: (631) 843-2700
www.newsday.com
Editor Deborah Henley: [email protected]
To submit a press release or a story idea: [email protected] or (631) 843-2700
Events/Calendar listing: [email protected]
Syosset/Jericho Tribune
132 East Second Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Steve Mosco, Editor
Phone: 747-8282 Fax: 742-5867
www.antonnews.com/syossetjerichotribune.html
E-mail: [email protected]
Places of Interest
Jericho cardholders may reserve free passes to some of the museums listed below by going to the library’s
website at www.jericholibrary.org and clicking on the “Museum Passes” icon. Once you have accepted
the Museum Pass Policy, click on the icon again at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the online
reservation system. You may choose from the list of museums to which JPL subscribes.
American Airpower Museum
1230 New Highway, Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 293-6398
www.americanairpowermuseum.com
The history of World War II aviation comes to life with the squadron of vintage aircraft and exhibitions.
The hangar can be rented as a party place for both children and adults.
American Merchant Marine Museum
300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024
726-6047
www.usmma.edu/museum
Located on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the museum’s aim is to provide greater appreciation of the role of the merchant marine.
Arena Players Repertory Theatre Company
Vanderbilt Carriage House Theater
180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, NY 11721
293-0674
www.arenaplayers.org
Arena Players offers a Main Stage and Second Stage theater, as well as a Children’s Theater.
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Bailey Arboretum
Bayville & Feeks Lane, Lattingtown, NY 11560
571-8020
www.baileyarboretum.org
It is comprised of 40 acres with self-guided nature trails. Call about guided walks for children, educational
programs and special events.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
692-6768
www.cshfha.org
It is a non-profit education facility and has the largest collection of New York State fresh water fish, reptiles
and amphibians. Follow the fish from the egg stage to maturity.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
301 Main Street (Route 25A), Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-3418
www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
Between the years of 1836 and 1862, the town of Cold Spring Harbor supported a fleet of 9 whaling vessels.
The museum brings to life this era in our history.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Ave., Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530
General: 572-4111 Reservations: 572-4066
www.cradleofaviation.org
The galleries cover 60,000 square feet with 70 air and spacecraft on display. An IMAX theater has continuous shows daily and the new Planetarium & Dome Theater presents a great virtual reality experience.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542
571-8010/11
www.garviespointmuseum.com
Located on 62 acres, the exhibits are dedicated to regional geology and are a valued resource in the study of
Long Island’s Native American archeology. The preserve also has over 5 miles of hiking trails. Call about
their Children’s Summer Workshops.
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Avenue at Route 25A, Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 351-3250
www.heckscher.org
Set within beautiful Heckscher Park, the museum’s collection consists of more than 2,100 works from the
Renaissance to contemporary art.
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Hofstra University Observatory
Chemistry and Physics Building, California Ave. & Huntington Place, Hempstead, NY 11549
Donald Lubowich, Astronomy Outreach Coordinator
(516) 463-2231
www.hofstra.edu/astronomy
You can see Jupiter, Saturn and Mars using one of the university’s telescopes during their Sunday night sessions (times vary, depending on sunset). They also feature Music and Astronomy Under the Stars. Check
the website or call for dates and times.
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542
571- 8040
www.holocaust-nassau.org
E-mail: [email protected]
The mission of the museum is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and
community outreach.
Jones Beach State Park
1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793
785-1600
www.jonesbeach.com
Located at the south ends of the Meadowbrook and Wantagh Parkways, are 2,413 acres of beachfront property where visitors can swim, surf, fish, sunbathe or walk. The boardwalk is open year round for biking or
walking. The Jones Beach Amphitheater operates during the summer months featuring musical theater and
famous performers in concert. The Bay Stage is a new addition that has rock concerts in an alternate location on the theater property.
*Note: East of Jones Beach, Tobay Beach (679-3900) is provided for residents of the Town of Oyster Bay.
By presenting your car registration for the car on which you wish to place the resident sticker, you can
purchase a season’s sticker for $50. The sticker is free to senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the
entrance of any of the the town’s beaches.
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
224-5800
www.licm.org
This 40,000 square foot facility boasts inventive hands-on exhibits for children and their grown-ups. Participation is encouraged in projects in the arts, science and movement.
Long Island Ducks
Citibank Park, 3 Courthouse Drive, Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 940-3825
www.liducks.com
So you love baseball! Take your children to a game with tickets that are priced quite reasonably (if you can
get them)! The state-of-the-art stadium has 6,002 seats.
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Long Island Greenbelt Trail
Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference
P.O. Box 5636, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 360-0753
www.ligreenbelt.org
The Trail runs for 32 miles along the Connetquot and Nissequogue Rivers and goes from Heckscher State
Park on the Great South Bay to the Sunken Meadow bluffs on the Sound.
Longhouse Reserve
133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329-3568
www.longhouse.org
The home of textile designer Jack Lenor Larson is surrounded by 16 acres of gardens punctuated with
contemporary sculpture. It’s open from April to October. Check the website for exact dates, workshops and
special events. Don’t miss the Chihuly fixture in his home and others scattered throughout the grounds.
Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
484-9338
www.nassaumuseum.com
Exhibits by important local artists and internationally acclaimed artists are the focus of this museum. The
145-acre grounds include an array of sculpture, formal gardens, meadows, ponds, a wildflower walk and the
charming Art Space for Children.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
572-8400
www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks
Step back in time and spend an interlude in the past. The Restoration serves as a reminder of the land, building, tools and crafts which shaped Long Island and our nation. It features historic music, military re-enactments and old time baseball tournaments.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
333-0048
www.oldwestburygardens.org
The central building is the Phipps’ mansion, an excellent example of Georgian architecture and formal
English gardens. The furniture is 18th century with paintings by Reynolds, Constable, Gainsborough and
Sargent. You may also stroll through the 160 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and paths. Check the
website for the summer concert and activity schedule.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
922-9200, Receptionist 922-8600
www.plantingfields.org
The focal point is Coe Hall, a magnificent Tudor-Revival mansion from the Gold Coast era, which is surrounded by 409 acres of gardens, rolling lawns and natural woodlands. Check the website for summer activities. Periwinkles Garden Café is located in the Hay Barn. Call or check the website for hours of operation.
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
12 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
922-4788
www.nps.gov/sahi
Built by Theodore Roosevelt in 1884, this was his permanent home and was often referred to as the “Summer White House.” The house is undergoing a rehabilitation project and guided tours have ceased until
the construction is complete. The areas open to the public are the Visitor Center, the Theodore Roosevelt
Museum and the park grounds. Sagamore Hill is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050
571-7901
www.thesandspointpreserve.org
The 216-acre preserve consists of a mansion (Falaise), nearby Castlegould, Hempstead House and six selfguided nature trails. Falaise was the home of Harry Guggenheim and his wife Alicia Patterson, founders of
Newsday. Tours of Falaise are given from May through November. Tickets are $10 per person and may be
purchased as the gate.
Stony Brook Grist Mill
100 Harbor Road, off Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-3238
www.stonybrookvillage.com
This is Long Island’s most completely equipped grist mill and is listed on the National Registry of Historic
Places. Though it was built in 1751, as recently as the 1940s farmers brought their wheat and corn to be
ground at the mill. The Mill is closed on Wednesdays.
Stony Brook University
Earth & Space Sciences Building, Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 632-8100
www.astro.sunysb.edu/openight
If you’re interested in star gazing, the Department of Physics and Astronomy offers free Astronomy Open
Nights and allows you to use the facility’s scopes.
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 854-5579
www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
The stately mansion, called Eagle’s Nest, was once the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt II. You’ll
find exquisite examples of the finest furniture from around the world. The mansion is part of the 43-acre
complex that includes the Hall of Fish and the Planetarium. The newly refurbished Planetarium makes
it one of the best-equipped planetariums in the United States. During the summer months, there’s music,
dance, Shakespeare and children’s theater.
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Road, Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-9373
www.whitepostfarms.com
Children will love feeding the animals, taking a pony ride and having lunch at the café.
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Wineries of Long Island
The wines of the East End have garnered international praise. Visit a winery, taste the numerous vintages,
learn about wine production and bring home your favorites. You may have to call ahead for an appointment.
A few of these vineyards are:
Castello Di Borghese: 17150 County Rte. 48, Cutchogue, (631) 734-5111, www.castellodiborghese.com
Croteaux Vineyards: 1450 South Harbor Rd., Southold, (631) 765-6099, www.croteaux.com
Duck Walk: 231 Montauk Hwy (Rte. 27), Water Mill, (631) 726-7555, ext.4, www.duckwalk.com
The Old Field Vineyards: 59600 Main Rd. (Rte. 25), Southold, (631) 765-0004, www.theoldfield.com
Pindar: 37645 Main Rd. (Rte. 25), Peconic, (631) 734-6200, www.pindar.net
Raphael Vineyards: 39390 Main Rd. (Rte. 25), Peconic, (631) 765-1100, x105 www.raphaelwine.com
Recreation
Golf
Bethpage State Park Golf Course: 99 Quaker Meetinghouse, Rd., Farmingdale, 249-0700 (general), 2494040 (pro shop), 249-0707 (reservations), 501-9700 (restaurant) There are 5 courses. Each course has 18
holes (par 72). The most difficult is the now famous Black Course which hosted the U.S. Open in 2002 and
2009.
Cantiague Park Golf Course: West John St., Hicksville, 571-7061 (office), www.nassaucountyny.gov
Operated for Nassau County residents, their guests and nonresidents, this is a 9-hole, par 30 course.
Christopher Morley Park Golf Course: 500 Searingtown Rd., Roslyn, 571-8120 (golf), 571-8119 (wait
time), 571-8113 (general) Operated for Nassau County residents, their guests and nonresidents, this is a
9-hole, par 30 course.
Eisenhower Park Golf Course: Hempstead Turnpike & Merrick Ave., East Meadow
572-0327 (golf course), 572-0330 (wait time), 222-2620 (pro shop), driving range (572-0337)
www.nassaucountyny.gov Operated for Nassau County residents, their guests and non-residents, they have
three 18-hole, par 72 courses (red, white & blue).
Peninsula Golf Club: 50 Nassau Rd., Massapequa, 798-9776, 9 hole, par 37
Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course: 1 Southwoods Rd., Woodbury, 677-5980, 18-hole, par 70 They are
closed on Mondays (except holidays), however, the driving range is open every day. Open all year weather
permitting.
Horseback Riding
Cedar Valley Farm: Route 25A, Old Brookville, 318-3235
Christian Fellowship Ranch: 369 Split Rock Rd., Syosset, 922-7712, www.christianfellowshipranch.com
Nassau Equestrian Center at Old Mill: 62 Route 106, Jericho, 342-1771,
www.nassauequestriancenter.com
New York Equestrian Center: 633 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead, 486-9673, www.mynyec.com
North Shore Equestrian Center: C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd.,
Greenvale, 626-9714, www.northshoreequestriancenter.com
Old Bethpage Equestrian Center: 499 Winding Rd., Old Bethpage, 531-8007
Sagamore Hill Stables: 7 Downs Rd., Huntington, (631) 549-9178, www.sagamorehillstables.com
Thomas School of Horsemanship: 250 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747, (631) 682-6840
www.tschcamp.com
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Ice Skating & Hockey
Cantiague Park Indoor Ice Rink: 480 West John St., Hicksville,
571-7058 or 571-7056, www.nassaucountyny.gov Hockey programs are available. Season: October through
June
Christopher Morley Park: (outdoor) Searingtown Rd., Roslyn, 571-8113, www.nassaucountyny.gov
Season: Saturday after Thanksgiving to early March, weather permitting
Iceland Skating Rink: (indoor) 3345 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 746-1100, www.icelandlongisland.com
There is public skating all year as well as hockey clinics and house leagues.
Islanders Iceworks: (indoor) 175 Underhill Blvd., Syosset, 496-2277, www.islandersiceworks.com
Season: Adult open skate 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Friday, hockey camp in July & August, hockey and figure skating school year round.
Marjorie R. Post Community Park: (outdoor) Unqua & Merrick Rds., Massapequa, 797-7990,
www.oysterbaytown.com Season: Day after Thanksgiving to end of February
Port Washington Skating Center: (indoor) 70 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, 484-6800,
www.pwskating.com Season: Open year round
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park: (outdoor) 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, 677-5990,
www.oysterbaytown.com Season: Fall through late winter (call)
Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center: (indoor) Bethpage Community Park, Stewart & Cherry Aves.,
Bethpage, 433-7465, www.oysterbaytown.com Season: Open year round
The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is a new, state-of-the-art skating venue.
Twin Rinks Ice Center at Eisenhower Park: (2 indoor & 1 outdoor) 200 Merrick Ave., Eisenhower County
Park, East Meadow, 441-0700, www.twinrinkseisenhower.com The facility has a personal fitness/physical
training area, a pro-shop, private room, locker rooms and a day camp.
Pools
Town of Oyster Bay Pools:
All town pools are outdoors. Season: Late June through Labor Day
Bethpage Community Park: Stewart Ave., Bethpage, 733-8404
Marjorie R. Post Community Park: Unqua Rd., Massapequa, 797-7990
Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park: Washington Ave., Plainview, 733-8400
Syosset-Woodbury Community Park: 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, 677-5990
Tappen Pool: Shore Rd., Glenwood Landing, 674-7100
Nassau County Pools:
Cantiague Park: 480 W. John St., Hicksville, 571-7056 (outdoor) Season: June 24-Labor Day
Christopher Morley Park: Searingtown Rd., Roslyn, 571-8113 (outdoor) Season: June 24-Labor Day
Nassau County Aquatic Center: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, 572-0501 (indoor) Season: Open year round
Tennis
Bethpage State Park Tennis Center: 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale, 777-1358
www.bethpageparktennis.com
Glen Head Racquet Club: 95 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, 676-9849, www.glenheadracquetclub.com
Kings Point Indoor Tennis: 143 Steamboat Rd., Great Neck, 466-0333, www.thetennisking.com
Port Washington Tennis Academy: 100 Harbor Rd., Port Washington, 883-6425, www.pwta.com
Robbie Wagner’s Tournament Training Center: 60 Sea Cliff Ave., Glenwood Landing, 759-0505,
www.robbiewagners.com
Sportime at Syosset Tennis & Multi-Sport: 75 Haskett Dr., Syosset, 364-2727, www.sportimeny.com
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JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY
One Merry Lane
Jericho, New York 11753
(516) 935-6790
www.jericholibrary.org
Christina Brenner, Acting Director