VILLAGE TAX PAYMENT DUE DATE EXTENDED TO JULY 22

By Ronnie K,

Governor Cuomo has granted the Village’s request to extend the tax payment due date by 21 days, Previously taxes were due no later than July 1st without incurring a late penalty. With the new extension, residents have until July 22nd to pay without penalty. Payments received on July 23 and thereafter will be subject to a 5% penalty for the first month and an additional 1% for each month taxes are unpaid thereafter.

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Restart Flower Hill Resources

By Ronnie K,

Today our community can enter NYS Phase 1 reopening and Flower Hill is ready to assist our residents and business owners. Under the Phase 1 reopening construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, curbside/inside retail pick up, manufacturing, and wholesale trade can reopen under certain conditions. Our Village is prepared to help you RESTART and the team has prepared a resource page on our website to help you understand the reopening plan and provide additional resources. Call our team at 516-627-5000 or email INFO@VillageFlowerHill.org for assistance.

Please remember that this reopening does not mean the Coronavirus threat is over. The public still needs to continue to follow face mask requirements, social distancing, and other safety protocols.

 

BUSINESS REOPENING RESOURCES

ECONOMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES

  • Nassau County Small Business Loans: (LINK)
  • US Small Business Administration: (LINK)
  • Apply for NYS Unemployment: (LINK)

 

HEALTH RESOURCE LINKS

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Info: (LINK)
  • NYS Coronavirus Self Assessment Tool: (LINK)
  • NYS Coronavirus Testing Site Search Tool: (LINK)
  • Nassau County Department of Health COVID-19 Positive Tests Map: (LINK)
  • 
New York State Coronavirus Update Sign Up: (LINK)
  • 
CDC: (LINK)
  • New York State Board of Health: (LINK)
  • 
Nassau County Board of Health: (LINK)
  • 
New York State Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065

 

CONSUMER PROTECTION LINKS

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SAFETY PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS UPON THE OPENING OF PHASE 1 FOR LONG ISLAND

By Ronnie K,


During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, all contractors must follow the construction guidelines developed by the New York State Department of Health.
Attached are links for the following documents:

*Interim Guidance for Construction Activities During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/ConstructionMasterGuidance.pdf

*Construction Guidelines for Employers and Employees

https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/ConstructionShortGuidelines.pdf

*All contractors are required to adhere to the guidelines and prepare a written Safety Plan. Use the template provided.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_BusinessReopeningSafetyPlanTemplate.pdf

The contractor will be responsible to instruct all workers on a building site to follow the Safety Plan.


No work shall be permitted unless the Safety Plan is on site and available to the Building Inspector. Failure to comply with the guidelines and safety plan by any work being done on the site may be subject to a Stop Work Order and summons.

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Governor Cuomo Limits Construction During Crisis

By Ronnie K,

Dear Residents:

We hope all of you are well, and that you remain so as we continue through this crisis.

As we are sure you are aware, the Governor has issued a series of Executive Orders restricting the workforce that is permitted at any work site.   

New guidelines have been issued pertaining to construction work. While these guidelines have not been put in place by our Board, we wanted to make you aware of them to make sure any difficulties can be avoided.

For the purposes of our Village, under these guidelines if construction work is being conducted on your property it must be halted  unless it fits in one of the following categories:  (1) the  construction is essential because it involves a project necessary to protect health and safety of the occupant; (2) a certain portion of work at the site must be completed before closing the site  because it would be unsafe to close the site otherwise, or (3) the work is being conducted by a single worker, who is the sole employee/worker on the job site.

Please take steps to halt projects as required unless they fit within one of the three categories listed.  Failure to cooperate with the Governor’s Order could result in violations being issued with potential fines of up to $10,000.00 by New York State.  

Should you have any questions regarding the Executive Orders of the Governor, a suggested website for frequently asked questions is HTTPS://ESD.NY.GOV/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/ESD ESSENTIAL EMPLOYERFAQ 032220.PDF

Thank you for your cooperation.

Peter Albinski

Building Superintendent

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Village of Flower Hill COVID-19 Update & Establishment of Flower Hill Volunteer Corp

By Ronnie K,

March 25, 2020

Dear Village Residents:

Over the past week, our everyday reality has changed dramatically.  I have seen a lot in my lifetime, so it is not every day that I say we are in uncharted waters, but we are. You are all aware that the state, county, and town have all declared a State of Emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We must all do our part immediately to reduce the spread of this virus. I would like to take a moment to first thank the doctors, nurses, emergency personnel and many others who are putting their lives and the lives of their families at risk by responding to this crisis.

All residents should be self-isolating themselves and their families by limiting interactions with others and keeping at least 6 feet between you and others. If you feel ill you should stay home and contact your doctor. Note that you can have the virus without exhibiting symptoms and thereby pass the virus on to others, further emphasizing the need for self-isolation.  Even if you feel fine, you can put others at risk.

I beg you to follow the rules to help protect others: your neighbor who is a doctor or nurse and still has to go to work; the elderly family member or friend; the person with a compromised immune system who, by ignoring these measures, you will continue to put at risk.

Please heed the advice of our medical experts and implement the public safety measures ordered by the State which include:

  • 100% of the workforce must stay home, excluding essential services. 
  • Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned.
  • Protect New Yorkers age 70+ and those with compromised immune systems: 
    • Remain indoors
    • Can go outside for solitary exercise
    • Pre-screen all visitors by taking their temperature
    • Wear a mask in the company of others
    • Stay at least 6 feet from others
    • Do not take public transportation unless urgent and absolutely necessary
  • All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing salons, nail salons, hair removal services and related personal care services will be closed to the public.
  • Casinos, gyms, theaters, retail shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys are closed until further notice. Bars and restaurants are closed, but takeout can be ordered during the period of closure.
  • Testing is free for all eligible New Yorkers as ordered by a health care provider.
  • Contact Nassau County Health Department for COVID-19 concerns at (516) 227-9570.

STATUS OF VILLAGE OPERATIONS

In response to this public health crisis we have modified Village operations (until further notice) to continue providing necessary services as follows:

  • Village Hall is closed to visitors except for emergencies and will operate by appointment only. This is to protect our staff and the public from exposure. Contact Village Hall at 516-627-5000 or email Info@VillageFlowerHill.org with any inquiries.
  • Documents can be dropped through the mail slot anytime.  If they do not fit, leave them outside during normal office hours and call Village Hall to confirm pick up and receipt. 
  • The playground equipment and sports courts at the Park are closed (we removed the basketball rims to ensure no one uses the basketball court).  However, the walking paths and other areas remain open, but visitors must avoid congregating in large groups. If large groups start to gather we may revisit the availability of the Park.
  • All Board of Trustees meetings will be held via telephonic/web conference until further notice.  Residents can find details for participation and minutes at our website or call Village Hall. We are diligently working on the 2020-2021 Budget.
  • Village Court and Zoning Board meetings have been canceled until further notice and the Architectural Review Committee will be handling meetings via teleconference. Contact Village Hall with any questions.
  • Village Elections have been postponed by the State to April 28 and we will share more information about the voting procedure once we have more details.
  • We are in regular contact with our partners which include the Port Washington Manhasset Office of Emergency Management (PWOEM), the Nassau County Police Department, our New York State Senator, and the Town of North Hempstead.
  • The Village Emergency Management Team are meeting and communicating on a regular basis to assess the situation and determine next steps.

Please keep kids from hanging out in large groups and close together.  We took immediate action to remove the rims from the basketball court because there were large groups of kids playing on the court. Please remind your children when they are out alone to not gather in large groups and stay 6 feet away from one another to protect those around them and stop the spread.

ESTABLISHING FLOWER HILL VOLUNTEER CORPS

Trustee Lewandowski and Deputy Mayor Herrington have also set up the “Flower Hill Volunteer Corps” to help out our neighbors in need. The goal of the program is to identify those who may not be able to get their own food, supplies, or need other assistance, done in a way that prevents in-person interaction. If you are interested in assisting please contact us at 516-627-5000 or email Volunteer@VIllageFlowerHill.Org. We are looking for:

  • The home address or contact info for those that may be in need.
  • A block captain for every block in the Village to coordinate activities.
  • Volunteers to check in by phone or with a note with those in need.

In closing I ask that we all practice a little extra humanity, patience and kindness.  We live in the best village in New York and we will get through this together. Take a moment each day to give a wave and a smile on your walk or as you sit on your front lawn to your neighbors. Thank the grocery store worker, delivery person, emergency personnel, and most importantly our medical professionals who are sacrificing so much.

If you have any other inquiries for the Village, you may call the Village Office at 516-627-5000 and leave a message or email me directly at Mayor@VillageFlowerHIll.org.

Sincerely,

Bob McNamara

Mayor

Please make sure you are signed up to receive emergency updates from the Village Code Red System!

Sign up by:

1) Texting “Flower Hill” to 99411

2) Visiting the Village’s website for a link on the Home Page

3) Calling Village Hall at 516-627-5000

Community Resources

Flower Hill

New York State

Nassau County

  • Website: www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html
  • COVID -19 (Coronavirus) Hotline – (516) 227-9570
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Website https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/4946/Coronavirus-COVID-19
  • Mental Health Care & Support Services – 516-227-TALK (8255)
  • To report price gouging, pricegouging@nassaucountyny.gov or call (516) 571-2600
  • Department of Health: 516-227-9697 or 516-742-6154.
  • Sixth Precinct: Non-Emergency Phone Number: 516-573-8800

Fire Departments-Dial 911 for Emergencies

  • Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department: Non-Emergency Line-516-466-4416
  • Port Washington Fire Department: Non-Emergency Line-516-883-2200
  • Roslyn Fire Department:  Non-Emergency Line-516-621-3899

Town of North Hempstead

Water District Info

  • Manhasset Water District: 516-466-4416
  • Port Washington Water District: 516-767-0171
  • Roslyn Water District: 516-621-7770

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URGENT COVID-19 CRISIS MESSAGE

By Ronnie K,

VILLAGE HALL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

CALL (516) 627-5000 FOR APPOINTMENTS

WE ARE OPERATING WITH REDUCED STAFF AS PER GOVERNOR CUOMO’S ORDER

  • If you are dropping off plans or applications please use the mail slot at the bottom of the door. If your plans are too large for the slot leave at the door and phone the Office. Village Staff will call you to confirm receipt.
  • Future meetings of the Architectural Review Committee, Zoning Board and Board of Trustees may be subject to cancellation or alternative meeting formats. Check our web site or phone Village Hall for updates about these meetings.

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Playground & Sports Courts Closed Until Further Notice

By Ronnie K,

The playground and sports courts at the Park will be closed until further notice to help stop the potential spread of Cornoavirus. The field and walking paths will remain open but we want to remind all visitors not to gather in groups and maintain safe distances. Some varieties of Cornoavirus are known to live on surfaces for several days according to the World Health Organization. We apologize for the inconvenience but it is more important for all of us to heed the advice of medical experts and protect public health.

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MARCH 18, 2020 VILLAGE ELECTION CANCELLED

By Ronnie K,

Governor Cuomo has postponed all local elections until April 28. We will continue to accept absentee ballots in accord with the Election Law and in accord with any further direction from the State.

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