Concerned Jericho Parents
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Members of Concerned Jericho Parent are a group of parents and residents of the Jericho School District who formed together as a result of the circumvention of community input and involvement in the decision making process concerning the proposed use and zoning of 120 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, New York, 11753.
The property was began renovation in July and was being renovated up until August 3. Nassau County Executive along with Department of Social Services are trying to turn the property into a transitional housing facility that will accommodate 80 homeless families to move in. This property (which is located less than a mile from the Cantiague Elementary School) is not zoned for stays longer than 30 days and is being pushed forward by the developers and County illegally. If this shelter is put into place, it will have long term, far reaching impacts on our school district and community.
The Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, Joseph Saladino has voiced to us that he is on our side and the Town Attorney has drafted a notice to Laura Curran, NCE, Commissioner Nancy Nunziata of the NCDSS, and Community Housing Innovations expressing that if the property will be used for anything other than what it's zoned for there will be legal ramifications. Currently it is zoned for stays under 30 days.
As of August 3, 2020 a STOP WORK ORDER has been issued against the owner of the property due to violations. They will not be able to proceed with any work for the time being.
Last week a committee was formed with people from within the community. Also as of August 3, 2020 a lawyer has been retained. All money raised from the Go Fund Me will be used strictly for legal expenses incurred by the law firm retained for the purpose of putting a stop to this facility, in accordance with the broad approval of the local community (a recent petition was signed with over 2400 signatures by local community members). The law firm hired is Harris Beach. We will be represented by Jack Martins. There is no process without Due process. The government entity cannot circumvent laws and procedures without repercussions.
We urge you to please join us and raise money to support our efforts to force local officials to STOP this facility from opening in order to help preserve the safety and well being of our families and neighborhood. This money will be strictly used for all legal services necessary to fight this. At this time there is no plan or approved decision on how any extra funds will be used. We will update you when and if that decision will be made.
The property was began renovation in July and was being renovated up until August 3. Nassau County Executive along with Department of Social Services are trying to turn the property into a transitional housing facility that will accommodate 80 homeless families to move in. This property (which is located less than a mile from the Cantiague Elementary School) is not zoned for stays longer than 30 days and is being pushed forward by the developers and County illegally. If this shelter is put into place, it will have long term, far reaching impacts on our school district and community.
The Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, Joseph Saladino has voiced to us that he is on our side and the Town Attorney has drafted a notice to Laura Curran, NCE, Commissioner Nancy Nunziata of the NCDSS, and Community Housing Innovations expressing that if the property will be used for anything other than what it's zoned for there will be legal ramifications. Currently it is zoned for stays under 30 days.
As of August 3, 2020 a STOP WORK ORDER has been issued against the owner of the property due to violations. They will not be able to proceed with any work for the time being.
Last week a committee was formed with people from within the community. Also as of August 3, 2020 a lawyer has been retained. All money raised from the Go Fund Me will be used strictly for legal expenses incurred by the law firm retained for the purpose of putting a stop to this facility, in accordance with the broad approval of the local community (a recent petition was signed with over 2400 signatures by local community members). The law firm hired is Harris Beach. We will be represented by Jack Martins. There is no process without Due process. The government entity cannot circumvent laws and procedures without repercussions.
We urge you to please join us and raise money to support our efforts to force local officials to STOP this facility from opening in order to help preserve the safety and well being of our families and neighborhood. This money will be strictly used for all legal services necessary to fight this. At this time there is no plan or approved decision on how any extra funds will be used. We will update you when and if that decision will be made.
Organizer
Jennifer Vartanov
Organizer
Old Westbury, NY