way of a new reverse-911 system thatcan send pre-recorded messages toresidents’ home phones.

“As always, we will continue tokeep the lines of communicationopen at all times to ensure thatresidents are well informed about

the decisions we make in the best inter-est of our beloved community,” said Mayor MichaelKalnick, speaking for the entire board of trustees.

Good Police WorkThe Kings Point Village Police Department, with

an average response time of less than two minutes,provides residents with around-the-clock patrolsand protection and a more personalized approachto policing, which has consistently resulted in a lowcrime rate. In 2013, their child safety seat inspec-tion / instruction program was well received byparents and grandparents.

Surveillance CamerasAs an added measure of protection to residents

and their properties, the installation of a commu-nity-wide video surveillance system was nearingcompletion as 2013 came to a close — a projectthat was three years in the making. The project willaid the local police with state-of-the-art equipmentthat includes analog day / night cameras and li-cense plate recognition technology at every gateway— among other features. Ironically, last Septem-ber, while installation was in progress, the technol-ogy was instrumental in the arrest of an individualaccused of robbing a nearby bank — a testamentto its effectiveness.

“It was a productive year of change and progressin Kings Point Village,” stated Mayor Kalnick. “Wehave every reason to believe 2014 will bring moreof the same.”

While the days and weeksoften seem to go by quickly,

there is much that can be accom-plished in a year, as was the casein Kings Point. Village governmentwas hard at work throughout2013 to provide residents with anexcellent quality of life, outstandingservice and a safe, well-maintained, peaceful placeto live and raise their families.

Roads Maintained & PassableEarly in the year, the Department of Public

Works crew continued the long difficult task andadded responsibility of cleaning up and restoringthe area from the damage caused by SuperstormSandy, despite a foot of snow that was brought byBlizzard Nemo in February. While it took manymonths, the hard work of the highways crews be-came evident as residents travelled about the vil-lage this past fall. Streets had been repaired andwell manicured, landscaping replaced and theroads made passable quickly after heavy rain andwind. As the year came to an end, the village re-placed several light fixtures so it can begin testingthe use of LED bulbs in some areas.

Open Lines of CommunicationThroughout 2013, information about the workings

of Kings Point Village government was made availableand disseminated to residents in a variety of ways in-cluding the village website (villageofkingspoint.org)and newsletter publications, which were mailed eachquarter. News items, feature stories, helpful tips, his-toric tidbits, meeting dates, budget information andother items of interest were included.

Additionally, messages about more timely matterswere emailed to those who provided contact informa-tion to the village and, toward the end of the year, by

March 2014

LOOKING BACK AT

As one winter storm after another broughtnear record snowfall and severe icy con-ditions, our highway crews worked

around-the-clock to make the roads in KingsPoint Village passable. At times, conditions re-quired them to apply salt and/or sand ahead ofthe storms, adding long hours to the already dif-ficult task. Their professionalism, hard work anddedication to public service are to be commended.

Once the harsh winter is behind us, the vil-lage’s road improvement program will get under-way. As the budget allows, roads most in need ofmilling, paving, drainage projects and block repairwill be identified and prioritized to address condi-tions that need the most attention. Additionally,the Public Works Department will perform routinemaintenance and repairs to the village’s 26 milesof roadways throughout the year.

Please take a few minutes to read the adjacentfeature about the dedicated individuals serving onthe Kings Point Village Planning Board. Like themembers of the Board of Trustees, Board of Ap-peals, Architectural Review Committee and Land-marks Preservation Commission, they receive nocompensation for their services. They willinglyshare their knowledge, expertise, experience andtime out of their commitment to preserving thequality of life enjoyed in Kings Point Village.

Throughout the years, the commitment and ded-ication of those who have served in these capaci-ties has been significant in establishing KingsPoint as one of the best places to live in the UnitedStates. We are grateful for their service.

A Message from Mayor Michael C. Kalnick

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O n occasion, village officials find a needto communicate timely information tothe public – the aftermath of a major

storm would be a good example. Automatedphone calls and emails have proven to be thequickest, most effective ways to disseminateinformation that may be helpful.

If you have not received messages from KingsPoint Village by either of these methods andwould like to be added to the list, please sign upby calling Village Hall at (516) 504-1000 or emailyour request to info@villageofkingspoint.org.Please include your name, address and preferredcontact information (phone numbers / email ad-dresses).

Sign Up forMessages

NUMBERS TO NOTE:Kings Point Village Hall: (516) 504-1000

Kings Point Police Dept: (516) 482-1000

Fire / Alert Fire Co.: (516) 487-7000

Ambulance / Vigilant Fire Co.: (516) 482-5000

PSEG Long Island: 1- (800) 490-0075www.psegliny.com

Gas / National Grid: 1- (800) 490-0045

Water Authority of Great Neck North: (516) 487-7973(516) 482-0210 – Water Emergency / After Hourswww.waterauthorityofgreatnecknorth.com

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Peter Aron (Chairman), a lifetime resident of Kings Point, still resides on theproperty his grandparents acquired when they arrived from Louisiana in 1922. Dur-ing the Depression, his grandfather Jacob was one of several residents who fundeda “jobs program” to hire local out-of-work men to drain the swampland that becameKings Point Park. Peter has served the Village as a member of both the Architectural Review Commit-tee and the Landmarks Preservation Committee; as a past member and Chairman

of the Board of Appeals and as an elected Trustee for 13 years. Recently appointed as Village His-torian, Peter is presently Chairman of the Planning Board, where his father Jack, also a life-longresident, served in the early 1950’s.Peter Aron is a businessman, private investor, and a trustee of several not-for-profit institutions.He and his wife Erika have two children and five grandchildren .

In addition to the Planning Board, Hooshang Nematzadeh has also served KingsPoint Village as a Trustee since 2012. He brings an engineering background andhis experience as an accomplished real estate developer to both positions, as wellas his love and dedication to the Kings Point community, where he has lived formore than a decade. Hooshang also serves the business community as president ofthe Great Neck Chamber of Commerce.

Kouros “Kris” Torkan has been a member of the Village Planning Board since2012. A resident of Kings Point, he started his real estate career in 1985 by found-ing Villadom Corp. With its beginnings in residential development, building customhomes on Long Island’s Gold Coast, Villadom later expanded into the commercialmarkets with emphasis in high-end retail. Kris’ extensive knowledge of land use,real estate development and construction make him a valued part of the PlanningBoard and its mission.

During more than 20 years as Kings Point residents, Mehran Hakimian and hiswife Arezou built two homes in the area. He is known by many as a selfless, hard-working man with a profound love for his neighbors and the community. Mehranis very familiar with the village laws and building codes and, as a member of thePlanning Board, intends to help maintain the “values of one of the most prestigiousand picturesque villages on the Gold Coast of Long Island,” he said.

Mark Stumer, a longtime Kings Point resident, brings 30 years of professional ex-perience as an accomplished architect to his position on the Village Planning Board.In 1980, he became a founding principal at Mojo Stumer Associates Architects,where he was instrumental in establishing the firm’s interior design departmentand gained more than three decades of experience with complex projects and siteplans.

MEETthe Planning BoardThe Kings Point Village Planning Board serves

to review and consider applications for thesubdivision of land and reviews and makes de-cisions regarding the placement or removal of

fill on properties as well as subsequent re-grad-ing that may result. Members are appointed bythe Village Board of Trustees and serve with nocompensation for a five-year term.

Village of Kings Point

32 Steppingstone LaneKings Point, New York 11024 (516) 504-1000

MayorMichael C. Kalnick

Board of TrusteesDavid Harounian, Deputy MayorRon HorowitzSheldon KwiatHooshang Nematzadeh

Village ClerkGomie Persaud

Police CommissionerJohn Miller

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In an effort to save residents time and money when rebuildingor altering their homes, the Kings Point Village Board ofTrustees recently adopted three new laws. In summary, thenew laws:

1grandfather existing nonconforming lots, so that a residentcan demolish an existing home and rebuild a new one without

having to apply for a variance because the lot is noncon-forming.

2extend to five years the time to build pursuant to an ap-proval from the Committee of Architectural Review, the

Planning Board and the Board of Appeals, before an exten-sion of time is required.

3authorize the Committee of Architectural Review to per-mit stone facades without including the stone as part of

the floor area.

Copies of the new laws can be found on the village websiteat villageofkingspoint.org.

New Local Laws Enacted