Kings Park Day 2010
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Kings
Park Celebrated "Kings Park Day 2010" on 6/20/2010. A
wonderful afternoon, great weather and old friends made
this year's festival even more memorable than ever.
Pictured above, George McKnight distributes old glory to
all passers by. In addition to his patriotic duties,
George used his office as an impromptu cool off
satiation for festival guests, a welcomed rest for more
that a few.
The
entire Town of Kings Park came out for this traditional
American Festival and our most sincere thanks to the
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, Charlie Gardner, Dee
Grasso and the entire Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors who made this day possible.
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Pictures by Steve Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Luncheon
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The
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2010
Scholarships to
Andrew DeDonato, Raquel Ragone, Sediga Sadigi and
Dillon Winegar at annual Scholarship Luncheon hosted
by Ciros Italian Restaurant in Kings Park. "This is
an investment in Kings Park and will pay back large
dividends to all the people in Kings Park." remarked
Kings Park Heritage Museum Director Leo Ostebo. Each
Student Receives $1000 and although there were many
qualified applicants, these four student stood out
for their success both inside and outside of the
classroom.
Congradulations!
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Pictures and Article by Steve
Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
May Networking Event!
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The Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce hosted the annual “Taste What’s Cooking
in Kings Park” event at the VFW Hall in Kings Park
Wednesday May 19th, 2010. This networking event
features the delectable delights many of the area’s
restaurants and catering facilities for the chamber
members and guest to sample and enjoy. “Keep it
Local” is the theme of the day. “We need to support
our local businesses.” Remarked Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce President Charlie Gardner. “Just take a
walk around town, there are many choices out there.
Something for everyone. With the soon to be open
Savatt sitting park; We are looking forward to a
much improved business climate.” |
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Pictures and Article by Steve Weber
Ciro's Restaurant Grand
Opening!
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Ciro’s 107 Italian
Restaurant in Kings Park has moved to a larger
location at 74 Main Street in Kings Park formally
occupied by “Patty Joe’s. “This is a wonderful
location and has much more room than our previous
restaurant” explains co-owner Robert Mejia. ”We
dropped the 107 from our name because that was the
physical address of the old location. Other than
that, we have the same great food and the same great
service”.
Smithtown Town
Council Member Ed Wehrheim explained “This is
another step forward for the revitalization of the
Kings Park Business District. The Town of Smithtown
has been working closely with the Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce in creating a pedestrian friendly Main
Street. With the advent of Savatt Park, crosswalks,
improved lighting and signage, business will take
advantage of the improved business climate and
invest in Kings Park.”
“I look forward to
attending these ribbon cutting ceremonies” explained
Smithtown Clerk Vincent Puleo. “There always is
lots of talk out there, but this is action. We have
a business here who is willing to invest their hard
earned dollars to expand in Kings Park because it
is in their best interest to do so, that is what the
private sector is all about. That is what is going
help our economy rebound. I have to thank the owners
Mat and Roberto for helping us to build an even
better Kings Park.
Attending the ribbon
cutting ceremony were several Smithtown officials
including Supervisor Patrick Vecchio, Council Member
Ed Wehrheim, Town Clerk Vincent Puleo, Receiver of
Taxes Deanna Varricchio and Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce President Charlie Gardner.
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Kings Park In the Know Film
Festival!
...and the winners are:
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All the People of Kings Park!
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Operating as a
volunteer, non-profit group,
in the kNOw
will be taking action through various community
events and programs to speak to our youth and get
them to understand the dangers of bad choices when
it comes to drugs and substance abuse.
For More Information
on KPITK:
contact@kpintheknow.org
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Kings Park Chamber Of Commerce
April General Meeting!
Dr. Susan Agruso Superintendent
of the Kings Park School District outlined the 2010/2011 Kings
Park School District Budget. For More information please visit
the Kings Park School District Website:
Visit Kings Park School District Website
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Car Show! Every Thursday
Evening
Photograph by Frank Mercuri
Professors Diner, Indian Head
Road, Kings Park
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Photographs by Frank Mercuri
...and after checking out the hot classic cars,
stop by Professors Diner!
Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce
2009 Person of The Year
Honorees
2009 Honorees Bios:
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to View Picture:
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View BIO:
Person of the Year:
Michael Sullivan, Esq.
Person of the Year In Government:
Suffolk County Legislator Lynne Nowick
Humanitarian Awards:
Deana & Jimmy Shanahan and Jim & Maryanne Pavese
Life Time Community Service Awards:
William Judge and
Gail Martino
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Pictures and Slide
Show by Frank Mercuri
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Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce
January 2010 General Meeting
The Kings Park Chamber Of Commence January
Organizational Luncheon was hosted on January 27th,
2010 at the newly renovated VFW Hall in Kings Park.
This first meeting of the 2010 Calendar year was catered by Ciro's 107 Italian Restaurant insuring
that plenty of great food and fun was had by all.
Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce President Charles Gardner
announced that the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
has adopted a revised mission statement for the
organization which better reflects the community
focus and dynamic nature of the Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce.
Mission
Statement:
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“The
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the task of
promoting its member businesses through a spirit of mutual
cooperation. We are focused on enhancing the Kings Park
community as a whole, through the networking of our business
community with local and statewide elected officials as well as
community organizations. We are committed to community
re-investment and growth through education.” |
Pictured Above,
Honored Guest Smithtown Town Supervisor Patrick
Vecchio administers the oath of office for the new
slate of officers who are responsible for insuring
the mission Kings Park Chamber of Commerce.
The Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce would like to thank our sponsors:
McKnight Realtors, Kings Park Shipping and Business,
Lateri Waste Management Systems and Butler Funeral
Home.
Learn How To Say
NO!
 "Learn
how to say no!" explained Smithtown Town
Supervisor Patrick Vecchio during his keynote
address to the members of the Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce.
Mr. Vecchio,
fresh off his overwhelming re-election victory
spoke about how special interest groups are just
that, special interest groups who advocate for a
specific narrowly focused issue. The role of a
chief executive is to consider the long and
short term objectives of the entire
organization. "We need to keep spending under
control."
Mr. Vecchio,
speaking before a near capacity audience
continued on to give several examples on how
many other towns on Long Island have layers and
layers of assistants and deputies. "Smithtown is
in good financial condition because Smithtown's
Government does not engage in this type of
patronage."
The message was
clear from the longest serving town supervisor
in the nation who explained that he is indeed
speaking from experience. "This is one lesson
our leaders in Washington can learn, government
can't be everything to everybody, it's
unsustainable."
 Supervisor
Vecchio recalled with a sense of pride a
statement made by current New York State
Assembly Member Mike Fitzpatrick when reflecting
on Mike's twelve year tenure as a Smithtown Town
Council Member, "Mike said that one of the most
valuable lessons he learned as member of the
Smithtown Town Council was how to say no."
The Kings Park
Chamber Of Commerce will not be meeting in
February in preparation of the of the Annual
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Person Of The
Year Dinner which will be held on Friday, March
5th 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge. For
more information contact Dee Grasso,
dee@kingsparkli.com
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Weber
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Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement:
“The
Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the task of promoting
its member businesses through a spirit of mutual cooperation.
We are focused on enhancing the Kings Park community as a whole,
through the networking of our business community with local and
statewide elected officials as well as community organizations.
We are committed to community re-investment and growth through
education.”
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