BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Limba - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Limba X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://limba.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Limba REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110812T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110812T000000 DTSTAMP:20110812T040000Z CREATED:20110812T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T040000Z UID:4476-1313107200-1313107200@limba.net SUMMARY:Nassau District Atty Kathleen Rice at Adelphi DESCRIPTION: Kathleen Rice – August 12\, 2011\n  \nNassau County DA\, Kathleen Rice\, was our speaker this morning at a meeting we held at Adelphi. Kathleen asked what message she could deliver to the business community as District Attorney. It was question that was answered by the fact that law enforcement allows for honest business people to prosper. \n  \nDA Rice began by talking about white collar crime. The term sounds genteel but the damage done to society can be deep and pervasive. She does not consider white collar crime any less important than outright thuggery. Another big agenda item with Kathleen is drunk driving. This crime is cateregorized as a felony\, largely \nbecause of her efforts. Ignition interlock is a system that was implemented by her office to prevent a drunk driver from driving his or her car. It’s not fool proof and it does not detect other drugs\, but most impaired driving is still caused by alcohol consumption \n  \nAccording to Ms Rice drug use and street sales of drugs have resulted in a heavy prison population that would be better handled as rehab\, and re-education cases. At the same time those programs while breaking the cycle of conviction\, jail\, and repeat arrests are cheaper to administer. \n  \nIn dealing with juvenile crime has taken a softer approach. She is convinced that juvenile incarceration only makes the problems a youthful offender may have are doomed to get worse with incarceration. The "Youth Corp" that was begun during her watch addresses most youth problems better and cheaper than incarceration. \n  \nThe veterans are also a concern of hers. The veterans come back from battle with mental wounds that are deeper and more life changing than the loss of a limb. For this effort the "Veterans Corp" was created. Many of these vets are on drugs or using alcohol. It serves no one to treat these vets\, who have already given much\, to treat their afflictions in the criminal justice system \n  \nShe brought to our attention the use of prescription drugs by young people. A lot of the drugs were legally obtained by another family member that needed them fore pain or treatment for a traumatic experience. The over prescribing by doctors of these drugs aggravates the problem. There is also the presentation of phony Rx’s that are presented to the druggist for controlled substances. Again the approach is better if it is more to rehabilitate than to be punitive. \n  \nLastly Rice discussed human trafficking. A problem that most of us are not very aware of\, but according to Rice it is a big problem and widespread. It is a problem that her office has made some inroads against. \n\nIn getting back to Rice’s opening question about law enforcement and business the conclusion is that a civil society that has good laws that are vigorously adhered to creates a climate of trust and security. Knowing that a business can expect redress to those criminals that are so destructive community allows us all to go about our business. \n\n  \nNext week we have a very important meeting that will be held at our usual location in the Holiday Inn. The discussion will be about a major redevelopment plan in Islip. Please be there as this could mean opportunities for many local businesses. Announcement was in this week’s LIBN. Look for your email Monday \n  \nErnie Fazio URL:https://limba.net/calendar/nassau-district-atty-kathleen-rice-at-adelphi/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110819T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110819T000000 DTSTAMP:20110819T040000Z CREATED:20110819T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110819T040000Z UID:4474-1313712000-1313712000@limba.net SUMMARY:Serota Properties Bram Weber and Michael Cassidy Presenting DESCRIPTION:Bram Weber and Michael Cassidy – August 19\, 2011\n \n  \nThis morning we had a presentation on a large multi use development project in the Town of Islip. The presentation was delivered by developer Serota Properties’ Michael Cassidy and Bram Weber of the Weber Law Group\, who are representing the company. \n  \nIslip Pines \nThe Plan calls for a multi-use development that includes residential\, commercial/industrial and retail uses on approximately 136 acres. It is located where Sunrise Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway meet. \n  \nHousing \nThe housing is one and two bedroom residences that should be attractive to singles in the workforce housing market and people who are downsizing. The implication here is that it will generate real estate and school tax but are not expected to generate many school children. The net effect on the area should be positive. The developer expects the price of the units to be in the 250k range. \n  \nRetail \nThis walkable community will have local retail stores that will be convenient and attractive. Landscaping and generous sidewalks with dining opportunities tend to make it hospitable. \n  \nIndustrial/ Commercial \nInstead of risking the future to unplanned warehouse and other uses that are permitted under present zoning\, the developer would like to see quality smaller industrial development and significant commercial development that could employ the residents of the plan. Under that rubric a 200 room hotel is planned as well as a cinema. \n  \nOpen Space \nApproximately 4.1 acres will be set aside for\, tennis courts\, playing fields and a first class recreational building. With parking. All of the facilities will be open to the surrounding Islip residents as well as the on-campus residents. \n  \nEconomic Impact \nThere will be about 900 construction jobs generated during the 3 ½ years of construction and 2600 permanent jobs when the plan is fleshed out. Presently the property generates less than $500K in taxes. After being developed the estimated tax collection goes up to $6 million. \n  \nEnergy \nThe plan calls for energy efficiency in all of the structures\, low water use landscaping plantings\, cool roof technology\, use of renewable energy resources. And locally produced building materials that meet that criteria. The energy plan is includes having the LIPA lines run underground. \n  \nThis meeting gave the presenters an opportunity to meet some of our members. At LIMBA we encourage the networking with the presenters and there were many discussions after the meeting closed. For more info and conceptual drawings go to \n  \nhttp://www.serotaproperties.com/islip_pine.html    URL:https://limba.net/calendar/serota-properties-bram-weber-and-michael-cassidy-presenting/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110826T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110826T000000 DTSTAMP:20110826T040000Z CREATED:20110826T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T040000Z UID:4472-1314316800-1314316800@limba.net SUMMARY:OPEN DESCRIPTION: URL:https://limba.net/calendar/open/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR