CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL, Inc.
CENTRAL ISLIP PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
One of 3 Attractive and Affordable new 4 bedroom homes built by the Central Islip Civic Council in 2006. 3 new homes are planned for 2007.
CENTRAL ISLIP PARK/COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE:
The Town of Islip has received bids on brand new windows and doors for our existing Clayton Street Recreation Center, and they will be installed shortly. The outside of the building will be painted as soon as the weather permits and bids are expected shortly for new floors and a new heating/ac system. An environmental survey was just conducted and the building does not have any kind of mold problem.
Historically, the Clayton Street Recreation and Senior Centers were part of the north colony of the State hospital, and are historic structures probably dating to about 1920.
The negotiations with the Long Island Sports and Cultural Center have still not been completed, but the Town expects a resolution soon. If approved, they will build a large indoor sports complex on public land south of Clayton Street. The building with over 100,000 sq feet of space would be used for indoor soccer, basketball, baseball, lacross and football. Fees for Central Islip residents would be 50% less than for other clients. In addition, the developer would provide 1.2 million dollars towards the building of a new recreation center for Central Islip and yearly fees would go towards the operation and support of the Center. The new Center will be north or south of Clayton Street depending on costs and funding availability.
Commissioner Murphy also announced that developers fees that have been and will be collected from the new shopping center and housing developers will total over 2 million dollars. These funds will also be available for our new Center. The Central Islip Civic Council is asking any residents who are interested in helping with our new park and community center effort to call Sandy or Annette to find out how you can help; or to get more information. 348-0669 x 17 or 13
CENTRAL ISLIP COMMUNITY WELCOMES TOURO
A Welcome to the Community Expo planned by Councilwoman Pam Greene was held on March 14th. Local non-profits and businesses set up tables to meet and greet over 800 faculty and students who are new to Central Islip. Channel 55 did a great spot on the event. Dean Larry Raful was an enthusiastic host and greeted all of the participants. A great benefit to our community is Touro's Public Service wing which provides free legal services to those in need of help with child support, divorce, disability, immigration and other issues.
TOWN CENTER NEWS:
The first of several new restaurants has opened at the Town Center on Carleton Avenue. Carraba's Italian Restaurant opened on February 15th. Owners Keith and Chris are thrilled to be part of the Central Islip community and are donating funds for a large banquet for the Central Islip School's athletic programs. Be sure to stop by for a great dinner any day. Carraba's opens at 4pm, except at 3pm on Saturdays.
The next restaurants to open will be a free standing Starbucks and a Subway.
If you haven't yet patronized the Center, be sure to check it out. So far, there's a Target, Home Depot, Dots Clothing store, Dollar Tree, GNC, Rockaway Bedding and, of course, Carrabas. Remember to
SHOP LOCALLY. You'll save gas and all of these stores and restaurants pay taxes to our school district.
WELCOME TO YOUR CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL!
The Central Islip Civic Council, founded in 1966, is your local community non-profit group dedicated to Improving the quality of life for all residents of Central Islip.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL:
College Woods
The Central Islip Master Plans –
NYIT, Tech Park, County & Federal Courts, LI Ducks Ballpark
Electrification of the LIRR
The Central Islip/Islandia Chamber of Commerce
The Central Islip Main Street Alliance
The Central Islip Historic Preservation Society
Preservation & Restoration of the Historic Heines Homestead
Central Islip’s Living History, Fall Fun, and Latino Art Festivals
WHAT’S UP AT THE COUNCIL IN 2007?
Food Pantry * Food Pantry Garden * Nutrition Programs
School Programs in our one room schoolhouse
Home Safety seminars * First Time Homebuyer workshops * Housing Help * Project Warmth
New Horizons III New Homes Program *
Code Enforcement, Crime Control & Beautification Programs
Memorial Day Parade May 28th *Latino Music & Art Festival May 19th
*Housing Help Expo June 7th * Good Neighbor Luncheon * Courtside Trail * Community Center/Park Initiative * Internships * Central Islip Today Newsletter 4 times per year
Country Store in season
SENSATIONAL SUMMER FREE YOUTH PROGRAMMING. Starts JULY 10th. Call Sandy Leach at 348-0669 x 17 or visit www.centralislipciviccouncil.org for an application for your children.
SPRING ISSUE OF CENTRAL ISLIP TODAY WILL BE AVAILABLE THE 2ND WEEK OF APRIL Check local stores or read it on line at www.centralislipciviccouncil.org
Send $15. for a yearly subscription so that we can afford to keep publishing CENTRAL ISLIP TODAY, Central Islip's only newspaper.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?- VISIT US AT 68 WHEELER ROAD Monday thru Friday 9 to 4:30
CALL 348-0669 or Fax 348-1562 email ciciviccouncil@aol.com
Donate food, gently used or new items or money for our food pantry.
ASK ABOUT OUR CENTRAL ISLIP CITIZENS CAMPAIGN! – WE NEED YOU!
CENTRAL ISLIP CIVIC COUNCIL:
Nancy Manfredonia, Executive Director
(631) 348-0669 Fax348-1562 email ciciviccouncil@aol.com
PO Box 219 68 Wheeler Rd. Central Islip, NY 11722
Office Hours: M - F 9am to 4:30pm Parking lots on Linda & Halley
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Mary Ann Houston, President
Herb Ravit, 1st Vice-President Bill Dungeee,2nd Vice-President
Debbie Rotunda, Treasurer Renee Johnson, Secretary
Debra Cavanagh, Barbara Ford, Isabelle Mitchell, Helen Gronus, Ken Quarles, Renee Ortiz, Ken Rosenblum, Josephine Walsh, Randi Olson, Roberto Toledo, Nancy Vargas Johnson, Michael Saint Laurent
ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Don Hartford, Kimberly Grant
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