7/9/2015 - National Night Out in Westbury to kick off with parade on August 4


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July 9, 2015
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National Night Out in Westbury to kick off with parade on August 4
North Hempstead & County Officials ready to celebrate with community with giveaways, music & more

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Viviana Russell and Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe in conjunction with North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center – The Leeds Place invite residents to join them, other elected officials and members of the community in celebrating “National Night Out 2015,” the annual night out against crime on Tuesday, August 4.

The event kicks off with a parade, starting at 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army on 992 Prospect Avenue in Westbury. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park, located at Broadway and Swalm Street in Westbury.

“National Night Out is a unique event and opportunity for local residents and law enforcement to get together in a celebratory atmosphere,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “The evening helps to bring awareness to local anti-crime efforts, while also celebrating our community.”

The event is sponsored by Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) as well as Applebee’s who will be providing food for attendees. “National Night Out” is organized with support from the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, and North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center—The Leeds Place, as well as local businesses and organizations in the community and in surrounding areas. National Night Out focuses on neighborhood anti-crime efforts, crime and drug-prevention awareness and also builds better relationships between police and the community. The event offers information about health provider services and educational resources. It also features musical performances, free giveaways, refreshments and more.

“We are excited to be hosting this year’s event and thanks to our sponsor NEFCU, it’s going to be bigger and more exciting than ever,” said Councilwoman Russell, a longtime New Cassel resident. “It’s the perfect venue in which to build positive relationships between residents and law enforcement, while also having lots of fun for the entire family.”

For more information, please call 311.


From left, Town Director of Operations Robert Troiano, Councilwoman Viviana Russell, Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and Town Clerk Wayne Wink lead the 2014 National Night Out Parade