Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
September 2010 General Meeting
Special Presentation by:
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Kings Park in the
kNOw honored members of
law enforcement for their tireless efforts in fighting
the opiate and heroin epidemic in Suffolk County.
District Attorney Tom Spota
Detective Lieutenant William Burke
Police Commissioner Richard Dormer
Deputy Inspector Chris Bergold
Inspector James Rhoades
Sherriff Vincent DeMarco
John Valentine, Smithtown Safety
Special Agent Charles Bernard
Detective Suzanne Janes
Lieutenant Bob Donahue
And
Suffolk County Legislator Lynne
Nowick
Kings Park in the kNOw is
honoring Legislator Lynne Nowick for her numerous
efforts regarding the opiate and heroin epidemic and her
instrumental role in creating the Opiate and Heroin
Advisory Panel set forth by the Suffolk County
Legislature.
Kings Park in the
kNOw is honoring members of
the local media because the public cannot care about a
crisis they are unaware of. The reporting on the opiate
and heroin scourge has been done in a consistent,
thorough and responsible manner.
The Long Island Press
The Smithtown News
Times of Smithtown
Sept 2010 Picture Gallery!
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Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
End of Summer BBQ!
| The Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce of Commerce End of Summer BBQ
was attended by over 100 people this past August
20th, 2010. Guests included NYS Senator John
Flanagan, NYS Assembly Member Mike Fitzpatrick and
NYS First Congressional Candidates Randy Altschuler
and Chris Cox.
The good people of
Shanahans catered the event and plenty food and
beverages were available for all. The
highlight of the afternoon was a visit by Eddie Mac,
who has been recovering from a serious illness and
this is the first time many of the McElhone's
friends have seen the Big Mac in weeks. Truly a
wonderful end of the summer present for the entire
Kings Park Community.
Kings Park's
Bravest (pictured above) were well represented as
the KPFD is preparing for the 2013, One Hundred Year
Anniversary of The Kings Park Volunteer Fire
Department. With the whole hearted support of the
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, the entire town of
Kings Park is anticipating a KPFD Anniversary
Celebration which will be remembered for the next
100 years. Details are a very close kept secret! So
don't ask!
Our Thoughts and
Prayers go out to the Creighton Family. Smithtown
Town Council Member, Bob Creighton is recovering at
home from triple bypass surgery, reports are very
optimistic that "The Commish" will be back on
the job in no time at all.
Special Thanks to
our Sponsors and our hosts, Dena, Linda, Willie and
our newest staff member at Shanahans the very lovely
and skilled mixologist Heather! |
Picture Gallery!
Article and Photographs by
Steve Weber
Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce Spotlight!
Lindsey’s Groom Room
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The Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce welcomes “Lindsey’s Groom Room” Dog Grooming
Service to Kings Park. Located on Main Street in Kings
Park, this new business is yet another example of
revitalization of the Kings Park Downtown. With the near
completion of Savatt Park and new traffic controls in
place to increase the safety of pedestrians, Downtown
Kings Park is becoming a destination for both local
residents as well as visitors.
Lindsey’s explains that
she has over ten years’ experience in dog grooming. In
addition to full service dog grooming, they also offer
self-service dog washing. “Some of the pets (and owners)
may suffer from separation anxiety; For these families
we supply the dog washing/drying area and all the items
needed for them to give their family friend a good
washing without messing up the home. ”
In addition to being
Kings Park’s newest business person, this lifelong Kings
Park Resident is committed to providing pro-bono
services to rescue dogs and pets in crisis.
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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
2010 June
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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Photo Gallery - Click on Image
Below to View
Pictures and Article by Steve
Weber
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
April 2010 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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Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
May 2010 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
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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Here to View Slide Show From Honoree Dinner:
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
Pictures and Article by Steve
Weber
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Recycle with Kings Park In the
KNOW!
Help Prevent Destructive
Decisions (SADD)
RETURN YOUR
REEDEMABLE BOTTLES & CANS TO LETERI WASTE
MANAGEMENT AND ALL MONIES RAISED WILL HELP FUND
PROJECTS, LIKE OUR UPCOMING FILM FESTIVAL TO
PREVENT ILLEGAL DRUG USE BY KINGS PARK STUDENTS!
FILM FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO ALL HS STUDENTS – FILMS
SHOULD BE ABOUT DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS AND RUN
BETWEEN 1 AND 3 MINUTES
The 2nd Annual Film Festival is May 6th at KPHS
– prizes will be awarded for the top three
films!
There will be a red carpet, mock Oscars and lots
of “Oscer-esque” fun.
Films should be completed by April 26th for
judging.
Kings Park is a great place to raise a family,
let’s keep it that way and help our children
live safe healthy lives.
for more information:
http://kpintheknow.org/
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Kings Park In the KNOW!
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Kings Park Patch Article!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
2010
Holiday Tree Lighting
The Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce Hosted the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this
past December 4th 2010. Our Special thanks to the Kings Park
High School Royalettes Kick Line, The Kings Park Middle School
Chorus and the entire Kings Park School District for helping to
make this holiday event even more memorable for all!
Our Appreciation to Anderson's
Deli & Catering for keeping all participants happy and warm with
Hot Chocolate and Tasty Treats during and after the ceremonies!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
2010 Holiday Party
The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Hosted the Annual Holiday
Party December 7th, 2010 at the scenic and historic "Old Dock
Inn" located at the Kings Park Bluff overlooking the Nissequogue
River. Our special thanks to the Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce's Dee Grasso, Executive Director and Charlie Gardner,
President for their tireless work over the past year. The Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce wishes all a Happy, Healthy and
Prosperous New Year!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
November General Meeting
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Special Guest Speaker New York State Senator John
Flanagan addressed a near capacity audience at the
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce's November General
Meeting on 11/17/2010. Fresh off his latest
re-election victory in which the 2nd Senatorial
District voted 70% to re-elect the hard
working public official; John Flanagan expressed
appreciation for the trust the people have placed in
him.
Senator Flanagan explained that after all the
recounting is complete, it is expected that the
Republicans will have a majority in the New York
State Senate and the Democrats will have a majority
in the Assembly. "Governor Elect Cuomo ran from the
center and hopefully he will govern in that way as
well".
Senator John as he is known as by many of his
constituents, reported on the recent meeting with
the New York State Park Officials and the local
community, he expressed support for interim NYS
Parks Commissioner Andy Beers, saying that Mr. Beers
knows the job and unique issues surrounding the old
Kings Park Psychiatric Center. Senator Flanagan
expressed concern over the $200 million plus price
tag for the KPPC Cleanup and mentioned that in this
economy, its likely that bids may come in lower than
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Photo Gallery! Click Image below to View:
Pictures and Article by Steve
Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
October 2010 General Meeting
Pictured Above Trisha and Jack!
Special Guest Lino Braco -
Principal Kings Park High School!
Photographs by Frank Mercuri
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