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631-755-6900

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1-800-490-0045 (Gas Leaks)
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Welcome to the
Village of Great Neck Estates

The Village of Great Neck Estates is situated on the peninsula of Great Neck in the Town of North Hempstead. The Village dates back to 1911 where it was incorporated as one of nine villages in Great Neck.

In an effort to improve access to information and resources, the Village of Great Neck Estates is proud to present its new website.

Notice

Final Assessment Role Notice

Tentative Budget

LEGAL NOTICE
INC. VILLAGE OF GREAT NECK ESTATES
TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

2023 Tentative Assessment

PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE GNE2023B

Bill GNE 2023B

A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c

Policies and Standards for Small Cell
Wireless Facility Siting Permits

From the Police Chief

To the Residents of Great Neck Estates,

On behalf of the Village of Great Neck Estates and the Great Neck Estates Police Department I am writing to provide insight into recent criminal trends, police activity and preventative measures you may take to help increase security.

Vehicle thefts and burglaries continue to be a target for criminals throughout the country including New York and the Great Neck area. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau vehicle thefts increased seventeen percent from 2019 to 2021 and pending a final report are expected to increase again for 2022. Most often the stolen vehicle is accessed via key fobs left in the vehicle and coupled with the increased vehicle prices during the pandemic vehicle thefts are expected to continue. More recently we have experienced an increase in home burglaries as well. The trend appears to mirror that of the vehicle thefts in that there have been few confrontations and often, if an alarm is triggered or there is a witness; the criminals flee the scene. Police Departments across Nassau County are working jointly to combat this trend and in January, eight men were arrested and linked to burglaries across Nassau County. That said, we take every infringement on our rights very seriously and every effort will be made to put an end to these trends. The rest of this letter will layout actions our Police Department has taken and preventative tips that may help reduce your exposure to the above referenced crimes.

The Village of Great Neck Estates Police continues to provide 24/7 coverage with a minimum of two officers per tour. Events are monitored on a daily basis by Department Supervisors and Village Trustees; and directed patrols are assigned as needed to areas with high activity or that may be susceptible to criminal activity. Additional license plate readers have been acquired by our grant writing team and will soon quadruple the number of patrol vehicles that can actively scan license plates and alert officers to stolen vehicles commonly used in the commission of crimes. To further our departments reach we are in the process of acquiring stationary license plate reader cameras that will be placed strategically throughout the village to monitor activity. We will continue to reassess the needs and security of the Great Neck Estates residents with the hope of continuing to provide the highest level of service.

I ensure you that all of our officers will continue to do all they can to protect the people and property of Great Neck Estates. Our hope is that you too can try your best to ensure your own safety and the safety of others. The additional page enclosed outlines some common practices that can be used to potentially reduce your exposure to the crimes of opportunity referenced above. Please share this information with members of your household, family and friends. The more people we have working together the better chance we have of combating crime. If you need to report suspicious activity please contact the department at 516-487-7700 and as always in the case of an emergency please call 9-1-1. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Ricardo Moreno III
Chief of Police

Tips for Preventing Crimes of Opportunity

Please consider the following tips to help secure your home from burglaries.

- Consider two locks on entry doors
- Obscure windows with blinds or drapery
- Couple sliding doors with glass break alarm sensors and/or safety bars that prevent the door from opening
- Set lights on timers
- Install security cameras and monitor activity on your property
- Maintain a well-lit property
- Remove garbage receptacles from curbside and empty mailbox or have mail held at the post office when away from home for extended periods
- Communicate with your neighbors. Regular communication may help your neighbors notice when something or someone is suspicious.

Please consider the following tips to help secure your vehicle from theft:

- Lock your doors and activate the alarm regardless of where you park
- Always remove your keys/ key fob from the vehicle when exiting, including when letting the car “warm-up” on cold days and pumping your gas
- If your vehicle has GPS ensure it is activated with the monitoring company
- Remove valuables from plain sight

The Town of North Hempstead is once again offering its annual Home Sustainability Workshops and rain barrel and composter sales for 2023.

The rain barrel and composter sales are for Town residents only. The first set of sales will be held:

* Friday March 24 from 10 am to 3 pm
* Saturday, March 25 from 10 am to 1 pm
* Please note these items are in limited quantities and will be sold at a first come first served basis. Sales will end once all items have been sold.

Our FREE workshops will teach attendees about a variety of techniques for landscaping their yards and gardens in a more environmentally friendly manner. We are offering the following virtual workshops on Zoom:

* Sustainable Yard Care - Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 PM
* Native Plant Gardening - Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM
* Creating Rain Gardens - Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 PM
Attendees must register for the workshops, which are open to anyone interested (including non-residents).

More information about both programs and registration links can be found in the attached flyers and at www.NorthHempsteadNY.gov/Sustainability

Pay your court fine online:

nCourt is a third-party online or phone payment provider and assesses a convenience fee to process your payment.

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To Pay by Phone: 888-912-1541
Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express Cards are accepted. Please note that a service charge will be added to the fine/fee due to the Court.

Your summons will be paid and the information forwarded by nCourt to the Village Justice Court. nCourt is a full-service, PCI-compliant e-commerce partner for courts and other governmental agencies.

As High Heat Arrives, PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers to Prepare and be Safe
(UNIONDALE, N.Y. – July 18, 2022) With a heat wave forecasted for the next several days and scattered thunderstorms possible on Monday, PSEG Long Island has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected peak demand and is here for customers and the community.

“To provide our customers with the reliable electric service they deserve, we have been upgrading equipment, carefully planning to provide sufficient electric capacity to meet peak demand, and positioning our personnel to respond effectively if needed,” said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Transmission and Distribution. “We would also like to remind customers of the importance of personal safety in times of high heat.”

During extreme heat conditions, customers should:
• Seek out air-conditioned spaces, if possible, if their homes become too warm.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
• Avoid wearing dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
• Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
• Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day, which is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

High temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered, heat-related outages. PSEG Long Island will have additional personnel available to address outages safely and as quickly as possible.

Stay connected:
• Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more
• To report an outage and receive status updates via text, text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or visit us online at www.psegliny.com/outages
• To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075
• Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and Twitter to report an outage and for updates before, during and after a storm
• Visit PSEG Long Island’s outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways online at https://mypowermap.psegliny.com

As a reminder, the safety of PSEG Long Island’s customers and employees is the company’s top priority. We ask that customers remain in their homes while crews are working nearby. If customers must speak with our crews, we ask that they practice responsible social distancing and remain at least 6 feet away to ensure the health of everyone involved. For more information about how PSEG Long Island continues to live up to its commitments during the pandemic, please visit www.psegliny.com/covid19.

High temperatures can also lead to higher energy use, resulting in higher electric bills. To help save energy and money this summer, PSEG Long Island recommends the following tips for customers:

• Do not cool an empty house. Set your thermostat higher when you are away or use a smart thermostat to control the temperature in your home. Customers can receive an incentive on qualifying thermostats for enrolling in PSEG Long Island’s Smart Savers Thermostat program, which can be used to control usage during peak summer days. Visit https://www.psegliny.com/efficiency for more details.
• Seal holes and cracks around doors and windows with caulk or weather-stripping.
• Replace air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your air conditioner work harder.
• Operate appliances in the morning or evening when it is cooler outside.
• Set refrigerators and freezers to the most efficient temperatures
• Replace old appliances with new, energy efficient ENERGY STAR® appliances
• Close blinds and draperies facing the sun to keep out the sun’s heat.
• Ceiling fans cool fast and cost less than air conditioning. (In hot weather, set your ceiling fan to spin quickly, counterclockwise to push air downward toward the floor.)

PSEG Long Island energy efficiency programs provide residential and commercial customers with tools to lower energy use and save money. For information on PSEG Long Island energy saving programs and tips, visit https://www.psegliny.com/savemoney.

The Draft of the Village
2022 Stormwater Management Program Annual Report
is now available for public review on the here.
The Village Stormwater Management Program Plan Documents are also available for public review at the Village Hall. Comments and questions on the Village Stormwater Management Program can be submitted to Village Staff at (516) 482 - 8283 or admin@vgne.com.

Telephone and Computer Scam Advisory

Police Departments across Long Island continue to receive reports of telephone and computer scams. We encourage all persons to guard their personal information and to be critical of any unsolicited incoming call, email or text where personal information is being requested. Additional red flags may include unknown numbers, pauses when you answer that may indicate a robocall, and/or requests for payment using pre-purchased debit cards.

Additional information on navigating potential scams can be found on the website of the Federal Trade Commission using the link below.

https://consumer.ftc.gov/

If you believe you may have been a victim of a scam, please contact your local police department.

Chief Ricardo Moreno
Great Neck Estates Police Department

Notice
For your own health and well-being, for the health and safety of our dedicated EMT crews, and for the safety and health of all in our community, ONLY CALL FOR AN AMBULANCE IF IT IS TRULY A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

Read about the Proper Use of Ambulance Service during the Covid19 Crisis from Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company.

Swift 911 In an effort to provide more reliable and effective communications with citizens, the Village of Great Neck Estates has implemented Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our emergency notification provider. Swift911™ is a system designed to make phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or for sharing important information. The Village will use this system to notify citizens by phone of information regarding you or your property. The system can make thousands of calls in a minute to convey vital information. These messages may include information on floods, fires, water emergencies, road closures, missing persons, evacuation orders, and weather emergencies. Click here to register
Do Not Solicit Pursuant to Chapter 157 of the Code, the Village Administrator’s Office maintains a list of written requests from residents who DO NOT WISH TO BE SOLICITED by solicitors which have obtained a Solicitation Permit from the Village pursuant to Village or federal law. In addition, owners of property in the Village may file a written declaration with the Village Administrator that they DO NOT PERMIT DISTRIBUTION OR DEPOSIT OF PRINTED MATTER upon their property. IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED ON EITHER LIST, YOU MUST ANNUALLY UPDATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VILLAGE.
PSEG Long Island Info BE PREPARED AND STAY IN TOUCH • Save PSEG Long Island's Electric Service number: 1-800-490-0075 • Familiarize yourself with PSEG Long Island's mobile-friendly website, online Outage Center and Outage Map at www.psegliny.com/stormcenter -for the most up-to-date information customers might need when the storm hits • Sign up now for My Alerts, PSEG Long Island's text message service. Report a power outage by text and receive status updates by text and/or email. Since this requires an account number for a one-time registration, it's best to do it beforehand. To register, text REG to PSEGLI (773454) or visit the My Account section of the website www.psegliny.com/account • like PSEG Long Island on Facebook (www.facebook.com/psegli) and follow us on Twitter (@PSEGlI) for updates before, during and after the storm. Remember, though, outages cannot be reported through social media • Charge all mobile phones, tablets and other handheld devices in advance of the storm • Make sure everyone in the family is prepared and knows what to do if there is an emergency. Visit www.psegliny.com/page.cfm/Sesame to learn about the PSEG and Sesame Street App "let's Get Ready: Planning Together for Emergencies" • Watch PSEG Long Island's YouTube videos at www.youtube.com/psegli for tips on how to prepare your family and how power is restored after a storm. Read More....
Natural Gas Safety USING YOUR SENSES A gas leak is often recognized by: SMELL – Natural gas is colorless and odorless. A distinctive, pungent odor, similar to rotten eggs, is added so that you’ll recognize it quickly. Not all transmission lines are odorized. SIGHT – You may see a white cloud, mist, fog, bubbles in standing water, or blowing dust. You may also see vegetation that appears to be dead or dying for no apparent reason. SOUND - You may hear an unusual noise like roaring, hissing or whistling. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU SUSPECT A LEAK MOVE to a safe environment CALL 911 or 1-800-490-0045 in Nassau DO NOT smoke or operate electrical switches or appliances. These items may produce a spark that might ignite the gas and cause an explosion. DO NOT assume someone else will report the condition. Provide the exact location, including cross streets, and advise if any digging activities are going on in the area. IF YOU SMELL GAS - ACT FAST
Please Read: Flood Awareness Bulletin
Advisory Please be advised that there has been a pattern of luxury cars and SUV’s stolen, not only in Nassau County but throughout the Tri-State area. Late model Land Rover’s, Mercedes Benz and other luxury cars with push button starts and key fobs are being targeted. The thefts are occurring at all times of the day and night in which the car has been left unlocked and the key fob left in a vehicle equipped with a push button start. The following are police recommendations to help safeguard your vehicle: Always lock your vehicle, even when it’s parked in your driveway or garage. · Always take your keys or fob with you. Never leave or hide a smart key, valet key, or spare key anywhere in or on your vehicle, no matter where you park it. If possible park your vehicle in a locked garage. Keep the exterior of homes and driveways well illuminated. Close all your vehicle windows completely when parked. Also, secure your garage door opener to prevent access to your home.
Overnight Parking Be advised that the Village Code prohibits the parking of vehicles on all streets within the Village between the hours of 2:00am and 7:00am. If you have guests staying at your home and find a need to park vehicles in front of your home, please call the Police Department to be put on the permission list. We will make every effort to accommodate your need. Generator Installation The Board of Trustees highly recommended that our residents install automatic standby generators on their property in preparation for periods of power outages. The Building Department is working with the Board and the Residents to make the process of installing a Generator both safe and easy. Click here for more information.