Past Events

Nissequogue River State Park/Old KPPC Update

Summary of July 29th Status Meeting

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Click here for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report

The Greg Szurnicki Memorial Scholarship was presented at the High School Awards Ceremony on June 3rd. We were joined at the ceremony by Greg’s son, Gregor, and Anthony Leteri from USA Recycling and Leteri Waste Management, who funded this year’s scholarship. By presenting this scholarship, we honor the memory of one of the founders and longtime President of the Kings Park Civic Association. Greg’s legacy of community service and volunteerism continues as we awarded the scholarship to Michelle Moon. In her own life, Michelle has shown the importance of helping others. She has a stellar academic record, and yet, found time to mentor children from broken homes at the Patchogue Lighthouse, visit the homeless in a city shelter bringing clothing and other necessities she collected, volunteer many hours at Stonybrook University Hospital, tutor children at the Kings Park Library, and assist the PFA(Parent Faculty Association) with annual events at the Parkview School. Our scholarship winner plans to attend Colgate University in the fall, majoring in biochemistry. Congratulations and best of luck to Michelle!

KPCA responds to Long Island Regional Planning Board

KPCA's letter in response to LIRPB's call for development including workforce housing on old KPPC property

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Heroin is slowly taking over our schools and community. The Kings Park Civic Association's September meeting will address this issue. Representatives from Kings Park in the kNOw and law enforcement will discuss the complexities of heroin addiction in Kings Park as well as strategies to help eradicate it from our schools and community.

KPCA Supports Free Summer Theatre

in the Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park

Airmid Theatre Company hosts two shows (including one childrens show) between July 22nd & August

July 25th: Kings Park Civic Association "Spotlight Night"

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CVS/Waldbaums Update

Waldbaums to close September 5th.

CVS files site plan with Town Planning Dept.

Community outraged. Wants another supermarket

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Click here for KPCA's opposition to CVS' variance requests and the Board of Zoning Appeal's recommendations

Click here for KPCA February community alert, and article in The Smithtown News

New Keep Kings Park Clean Signs

Look for our Keep Kings Park Clean signs around town. We try to remind all our residents to keep our community beautiful. The signs were donated by a KPCA member!

KPCA Launches Downtown Revitalization Campaign

With an estimated ninety percent of our residents and most of our local business owners unhappy with the condition of our downtown, the Kings Park Civic Association will offer reccomendations to revitalize and beautify Main Street, Indian Head Road and San Remo shopping areas. We have heard the many complaints and the time for action is now. The KPCA is currently assemblying a team of residents and business owners to study how we can improve our downtown while still preserving it's history and character. We look forward to working with our town and county officials as well as the local chamber of commerce. The KPCA believes our residents deserve a beautiful and safe downtown.

To volunteer for our downtown evitalization/beaufication committee, please contact us at KingsParkCivic@AOL.COM

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Click here for our letter sent to town council members and the KP Chamber of Commerce

Click here for concept plans for Russ Savatt Park and new crosswalks along Main Street

CVS Looks To Replace Waldbaums in San Remo

KPCA Has Concerns With Proposed Variance Application

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KPCA Opposes Requested Variances by CVS

Goes on record with opposition at Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

As representatives of the community, the Kings Park Civic Association stated opposition to the CVS application for variances on property currently leased by Waldbaums. Basing our argument on the five criteria when reviewing a variance, the KPCA keyed on excessive signage in both size and number, a reduction in parking spaces and the impact a 24 hour drive-thru would have on surrounding residential properties. We believe that acceptance of such variances would have a detrimental impact on the community. Our letter and example photos were submitted to the Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) at the standing room only meeting.

Click here for opposition letter read by KPCA Secretary Laura McKeon to the BZA

KPCA April guest speaker was:

Suffolk County Legislator Lynne Nowick

Greg Szurnicki Memorial Scholarship Fund Created

2009 Scholarship Funded By Leteri Waste Management and USA Recycling

In the fall, the Kings Park Civic Association ( KPCA ) voted to create the Greg Szurnicki Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created in honor of longtime Kings Park Civic Association president Greg Szurnicki. Greg was a strong advocate for our residents in civic and government matters right up until his death in 2007. He was also considered by many to be "The Unofficial Mayor of Kings Park".

Maria (L) and Irene (R) Leteri present KPCA President Mike Rosato with check for scholarship

The annual scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Kings Park high school student who meets the academic and citizenship/leadership qualities set forth by the KPCA. The student must also have performed community service in the interest of improving and enhancing the quality of life in Kings Park.

Kings Park businessman Anthony Leteri, of Leteri Waste Management

Services and USA Recycling Inc. attended the fall meeting and offered to

fund this year’s scholarship.

January KPCA Meeting

Guest Speaker: Councilwoman Patricia Biancaniello

Pat Biancaniello and Suffolk County Evecutive Levy's assistant Ed Hennessey

Councilwoman Biancaniello discussed many important issues with our residents as well as her efforts to improve town government. Ed Hennessey from Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy's office was in attendance to hear our concerns. He noted that he will report back to Executive Levy. We stated that some of our main concerns are the future of the Nissequogue River State Park, a revitalized industrial area to increase our tax base and the current condition of our downtown area/business district.

February KPCA Meeting

Guest Speaker: Lorna Paine

A large number of KPCA members attended our February meeting as there were many important issues to discuss.

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Nissequogue River State Park Foundation 5K Run/Walk/Turkey Trot A Huge Success!

Foundation members: Rob Trotta (Public Advocate), KPCA Corr. Secretary Dorothy Chanin,

San Remo Civic Assn. President Lorna Paine and KPCA President Mike Rosato

(NRSPF Chairman)

Photo by Kathleen Van Dyke

Photo By King Pedlar

Just under 400 people came out on Thanksgiving morning to Run/Walk/Trot for the park. Over 50 children took part in the Turkey Trot. Many local community groups volunteered to help with the event and donate refreshments. The day was a huge success as the foundation exceeded their fundraising goal. The event was held to raise money to restore the cupola on top of the park administration building. More details can be seen on the NRSPF website at: www.ourstatepark.com

Kings Park Civic Association Meeting: October 23rd at 7:00PM

Kings Park School District Administration Building's Community Rm.

at 101 Church St., Kings Park

Guest Speaker: US Congressman Tim Bishop

Candidate Lee Zeldin might attend and speak as well.

Click here for a copy of the meeting agenda