The Civic Association of West Birchwood

Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine 

Office of Assemblyman Lavine 

1 School St Suite 303-B

Glen Cove NY 11542

Subject: Request for State Funding for License Plate Reading System in Jericho West Birchwood Community

Dear Assemblyman Lavine,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the residents of the Jericho West Birchwood community in Jericho, NY, to request state funding for the purchase, installation, and annual subscription of an approved License Plate Reading (LPR) system. Our community has been grappling with persistent issues related to theft, break-ins, and criminal activities, and we believe that the implementation of an LPR system will greatly enhance our neighborhood's safety and security.

Over the past few years, our community has experienced an alarming increase in car thefts, break-ins, and even attempted home invasions. Incidents such as the theft of catalytic converters and three recent attempted home break-ins, all captured on surveillance cameras, have left our residents deeply concerned for the safety of their families and properties. Our proximity to main roads and parkways facilitates quick access for criminals to leave the scene, making our community particularly vulnerable to these offenses.

To address these pressing issues, we propose the installation of up to nine cameras strategically placed throughout the Jericho West Birchwood community. The implementation of an LPR system will not only act as a deterrent but will also significantly improve the chances of identifying and apprehending individuals involved in criminal activities. We believe that such a system will complement the efforts of the 2nd Precinct Police and enhance overall public safety in our neighborhood.

I kindly request that you work in collaboration with the Civic Association of West Birchwood and the 2nd Precinct Police to secure state funding for this essential project. We are aware that neighboring communities have received funding for LPR systems, and we believe that our community deserves the same level of support. The implementation of this system will not only contribute to the safety of our residents but also serve as a valuable resource for law enforcement.

I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to the possibility of working together to make our community a safer place for everyone. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me at 516-972-1218 or Michael@Westbirchwood.org or MA4utopia@gmail.com 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Michael Adrian (founding member of the Civic Association of West birchwood, Jericho)

516-972-1218

Michael@Westbirchwood.org

Dear West Birchwood, Jericho Homeowners, AND INVITED GUESTS

Subject: Community Zoom Meeting on November 8 at 7 PM

I hope this letter finds you well. The safety and security of our community are of paramount importance to all of us. Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed a series of attempted break-ins within our neighborhood that have understandably raised concerns among our residents. To address these concerns and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our community, we are organizing a crucial Zoom meeting.

Date: November 8, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM

We are honored to announce that Deputy Commanding Officer Joseph Mazzaro of the 2nd Precinct will be hosting this meeting, sharing valuable insights, and addressing our security concerns. Additionally, we have extended invitations to our local representatives, Supervisor Saladino, Assemblyman Lavine, and Legislator Drucker, who have also been invited to join the meeting.

This meeting will serve as an opportunity for us to come together as a community, gain a deeper understanding of recent incidents, and discuss potential actions to enhance the security of our neighborhood. Your participation and input are crucial to the success of this initiative.

To join the Zoom meeting, please use the following link and meeting ID:

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83797270927...

Meeting ID: 837 9727 0927
Passcode: 675273

Your safety is our utmost priority, and together, we can work towards a safer and more secure West Birchwood, Jericho. Your presence and active involvement will make a significant difference. We look forward to seeing you on November 8 at 7 PM.

If you have any questions or concerns leading up to the meeting, please feel free to reach out to us here.

Thank you for your cooperation, and let's come together to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our beloved community.

Sincerely,

Michael Adrian, Founding member of the Civic Association of West Birchwood, Jericho

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Meeting ID: 837 9727 0927
Passcode: 675273

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We are happy to announce that on September 18th from 12 to 3 pm we will have our annual BBQ event.

This event is sponsored by the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department.

Our local heroes do so much for our community, and we appreciate the service they provide us all.

This year we will have a clown, a DJ, an inflatable slide for the kids, a 50/50 raffle, and a variety show for all  to show off their talents. See entrance form below.

We will remain as Covid safe as possible. 

If you would like to volunteer the day of the event, please get in touch with us. We can use your help.

To enter yourself into the talent show, use this link: https://forms.gle/o4cLjGMNG51FSZLC7

Hello Neighbors,

We hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing, and healthy summer!

It has been over a year and a half that we have not collected dues for The Civic Association of West Birchwood. The board decided to forgo dues last year due to the health and financial stress that the pandemic put on many of our local families. With the pandemic hopefully behind us, we need your support now more than ever to maintain, enhance, and beautify our community to keep West Birchwood up to the highest standards. We have some great ideas and projects that we are working on accomplishing through 2021-2022.

Please mark your calendars:

Free Ice Cream Truck Event, sponsored by the Civic Association. (Location & Date TBA)

We are also very happy to announce that we will be having our Community BBQ again after having to cancel it last year (September 18th at the Cantiague Fire House).

Please support our continuing efforts and send in your annual membership dues. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out through our website or Facebook. More information about paying and sending in dues can be found here.

Congratulations to Zhan Wei-Billy Liao. He won the Jericho High School Senior Award last night donated by the Civic Association of West Birchwood.

The Civic Association of West Birchwood is pleased to announce that Jericho has been considered one of the best places to live in the U.S according to Niche. 

More information can be found here.

We had so much fun last year, we're doing it all again!

Place: Jericho Fire House Station 2

(Next to Cantiague Elementary School)

Date: June 2nd, 2019

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Civic Association of West Birchwood is happy to announce that we are offering a $250 Community Service Award through the Jericho High School Scholarship Fund. To qualify for this prize the student parents must be a paid member of our civic association. You must currently live in the West Birchwood Community. The student has to have provided some community service. A representative from the school will choose the winner 

Please join the association and pay your dues.

A big "thank you" to Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Louis Imbroto and Deputy Commissioner John Tassone.

For our first community Town Hall, the association's board members would like to introduce ourselves and our town elected officials to the community and share our visions for our West Birchwood neighborhood.

Topics to be discussed will include exciting news about our community’s roads.

We will have our town supervisor and council persons in attendance to speak with us about our community.

We are planning to keep this presentation to about an hour.

Please submit any questions in advance that you would like addressed by using our association email: Board@westbirchwood.org

In attendance will be the following:

The board members of The Civic Association of West Birchwood

Joseph Saladino, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor

John C. Tassone, Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Public Works

Louis Imbroto, Councilman

Members of the Jericho Volunteer Fire Department 

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