| Hicksville Gardens Civic Association |
| PO Box 624 Hicksville, NY 11802 |
| “To improve the quality of life for the Hicksville Community by encouraging community awareness, participation, and civic pride.” |
| HGCA Mission Statement |
| We have developed an open line of communication with the Town of Oyster Bay and elected officials at the County, State and Federal levels |
| What We Have Done |
| We have done all this, and more, as a community of resident homeowners who care, who wish to leave our neighborhood a little bit better than we found it, and, to establish a community of which we can all be proud to call home! |
| What We Are Doing |
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Lowe's - We worked to prohibit the use of Bloomingdale Road and Willis Court as their primary
route of access for deliveries. This helped to preserve the residential area along those roadways.
route of access for deliveries. This helped to preserve the residential area along those roadways.
Bagga Property (formerly TJ Courtney’s) - We are working to ensure that the future
development of this property is something that community will welcome and accept.
development of this property is something that community will welcome and accept.
We are actively monitoring and reviewing community projects. Some of these include the
following:
following:
CVS Pharmacies (South Oyster Bay Road & Stewart Avenue and 399 Jerusalem Avenue) -
Presented restrictive covenants to the Town Board to ensure that the development would not
adversely affect local homeowners.
Presented restrictive covenants to the Town Board to ensure that the development would not
adversely affect local homeowners.
Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Bar - We monitored the development of the exhaust system so that it
would not adversely affect local homeowners.
would not adversely affect local homeowners.
Taco Bell - We worked closely with the owner of Delco Plaza to ensure a beautiful and safe
atmosphere for the new location. The waste disposal system is "state of the art" thanks to Yum
Brands, Inc. (owners of Taco Bell).
atmosphere for the new location. The waste disposal system is "state of the art" thanks to Yum
Brands, Inc. (owners of Taco Bell).
We prevented the Bauman Bus Corporation from moving into our neighborhood and building a bus depot
first proposed on the corner of Bloomingdale & South Broadway and later proposed on New South Road just
north east of the LIRR tracks.
first proposed on the corner of Bloomingdale & South Broadway and later proposed on New South Road just
north east of the LIRR tracks.
We rallied in numbers to protest and voice our objections against the establishment of a motel on South
Broadway & Gerald Avenue (Bagga Property).
Broadway & Gerald Avenue (Bagga Property).
We worked with the NYS to reconstruct the median on So. Broadway between Gerald Avenue and Somerset
Avenue. This resulted in a more attractive landscaped median and eliminated the previous eyesore.
Avenue. This resulted in a more attractive landscaped median and eliminated the previous eyesore.
We were either actively involved in or monitored the development of the following
community projects:
community projects:
We have volunteers who are have attended CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training courses to
better prepare our community in case of an emergency. This is an ongoing project.
better prepare our community in case of an emergency. This is an ongoing project.
| We established an Oil Consortium to secure better capped oil prices with a FREE service contract. |
| We created, and now maintain, an "Adopt-A-Spot" at the corner of Broadway and Lee Avenue. |
We are working with the town to crack down on illegal housing within our community and we have the
department of Code Enforcement working with us to deal with everyday quality of life issues which affect our
property values.
department of Code Enforcement working with us to deal with everyday quality of life issues which affect our
property values.
Town Parking Garage - We are supportive of the Duffy Park Civic Association and its effort to
ensure that the reconstruction is community friendly.
ensure that the reconstruction is community friendly.
| About Us |
South Broadway Plaza (formerly Avnit Plaza) - We brought attention to the variances from
the Town Code during construction
the Town Code during construction
Calpine Power Plant (on So. Broadway across from Lowe's) - We are working with the EPA to
analyze the air quality of the "plume" or mist that is produced in that area during the cooling process.
analyze the air quality of the "plume" or mist that is produced in that area during the cooling process.
Hooker Chemical/Ruco Polymer Site (on New South Road) - We are working with the Federal
EPA, the State DEC and the Hicksville Water District to monitor the clean-up process currently
underway.
EPA, the State DEC and the Hicksville Water District to monitor the clean-up process currently
underway.
We had the "Welcome To Hicksville" sign on South Broadway moved north to the triangle at South Oyster
Bay Road and in a joint effort with Lowe's we were able to beautify the site. The HGCA now maintains it as well.
Bay Road and in a joint effort with Lowe's we were able to beautify the site. The HGCA now maintains it as well.
| We constantly strive to help beautify our community. Our efforts include the following: |
We maintain the landscaping at the Lee Avenue Triangle and the South Broadway Triangle.
We are involved in spring and fall clean-up projects in the community.
We have petitioned the State to plant on the South Broadway median.
| We worked with former Assemblyman Rob Walker to plant trees along the South Broadway median. |
| President |
| 1st Vice President |
| Treasurer |
| Corresponding Secretary |
| Public Relations Officer |
| Executive Board Member |
| Executive Board |
| 2nd Vice President |
Henry Goessmann
Nick Sarandis
Bruce Wimbiscus
Marie Svec
Bob Steinhardt
John Simonello
Deborah Strube
| Committee/Position |
Scholarship Committee
Audit Committee
Refreshment Coordinator
Memorial Day Committee
So. Oyster Bay Rd. Committee
Downtown Revitalization
Code Compliance Officer
Street Fair Committee
Delco Plaza Liaison
Parking Garage Committee
Newsletter Committee
Bagga Property Committee
Jerusalem Ave. Committee
So. Broadway Committee
Attendance Officer
Picnic Committee
Welcome Committee
Helicopter Committee
Lunar Module Committee
Greek Festival Committee
CERT Coordinator
Hooker/Ruco Site Committee
Membership Committee
Community Council Liaison
Beautification Committee
LUK Oil Committee
E-Mail Coordinator
Webmaster
Calling Post Coordinator
Brownfield Committee
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| (516) 499 - 8207 |
| Copyright 2006-2010, Hicksville Gardens Civic Asoociation Inc.. All rights reserved. |
| Recording Secretary |
Denise Steinhardt
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We have a committee working with Senator Charles Schumer and Cablevision to diminish helicopter noise in
the community.
the community.
| Executive Board Member |
Tom McGovern
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Downtown Revitalization - We have a committee that attends meetings both at the
governmental and community levels to provide input in the development of "Downtown Hicksville".
governmental and community levels to provide input in the development of "Downtown Hicksville".
Oil Consortium Committee
Ed Bossong
Ed Bossong
Joan Goessmann
Mike Grella
John Wall
Phil Heckler
Bob Lengwenus
Tom McGovern
Jerry O'Brien
John Simonello
Denise Steinhardt
Marie Svec
Bruce Wimbiscus
Tom McGovern
John Simonello
Deborah Strube
Frank Guarasci
Rimas Alinskas
Commercial Supporter Coordinator
Public Relations Officer
Town Information Officer
PTA Liaison
| Chairperson |
| Committees & Positions |
| Members |
Richie Strube
Joe Jablonsky
Richie Strube
John Simonello
Bob Lengwenus
Ardie Zobian
Frank Guarasci
Ed Smulcheski
Joan Goessmann
Bob Steinhardt
David Jao
Ardie Zobian
Tom McGovern
Illegal Housing Committee
Joe Jablonsky
Distribution Committee
Frank Guarasci
Environmental Committee
John Simonello
Community Services Committee
John Rigert
Health & Welfare Committee
Christina Mirro
Bruce Wimbiscus
Volunteers as needed
Tom McGovern, Henry Goessmann
Henry Goessmann
Joan Goessmann
Tom McGovern, Henry Goessmann
Tom McGovern
Tom McGovern
Christina Mirro
Brian Dunker & Volunteers as needed
Volunteers as needed
John Wall, Deborah Strube
Volunteers as needed
Marie Dunker
Henry Goessmann
Nick Sarandis