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BETHPAGE PUBLIC i \MA
Volume 45 ISFumbel"2^ 329 Broadway., Bethpage.NY 11714 July 13-19,2007 (516)681-0440 ext. 21 FAX (516)681-9354 Email: Nuz2u@aol.com 50 Cents
Nassau County Takes a Stand with
SOCIAL HOST BILL
Adults Allowing Underage Drinking in their Homes
Could Now Face Fines and or Jail Time
Although most parents of teenagers would not think it would be a
wise decision to serve alcohol to minors, the rate of underage alcohol
consumption is growing rapidly. A new bill passed unanimously by
the Nassau County Legislature on Monday, July 9 would now make it
not only an unwise decision but would make it an actual crime. The
"social host bill" as it is called, imposes a $250 fine for a first time
offense, which would be a misdemeanor, a $500 fine for the second
offense and up to $1000 for the third offense or possible jail time. The
law imposes the obligation of hosts 18 and over who knowingly serve
alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age of 21. Certain exemptions
apply for alcohol served during religions ceremonies.
While this is a new bill for Nassau County it is not a new law for
many communities nationwide who have chosen to adopt this legislation.
Far too many students under the age of 21 are driving while
intoxicated and are causing serious injury or even death to themselves
or innocent victims. The intent of this legislation is to heighten awareness
of this growing problem on Long Island roadways and make students
as well as parents aware of the dangers of drinking and driving.
Testimony at the recent legislative session indicated that police
will enforce this law by responding to complaints rather than knocking
on doors and seeking out violators. For example if a minor returns
home from a party intoxicated and the parents notify the police, the
police will then investigate their complaint. In addition if an underage
driver was pulled over for a possible DWI and reported where he or
she was served alcohol that too, could warrant an investigation.
Should a parent discover drinking at a party the law requires that
the parent take reasonable corrective action including but not limited
to making a prompt demand that the minor either forfeit and refrain
from further consumption of alcohol or depart his or her home immediately.
If the minor does not comply with this request one must
promptly call his or her parent or legal guardian or the police.
Bethpage PTAs Honor
Dedication & Excellence
Council, PTAs Recognize Staff During Installation Dinner
The Bethpage Council of PTAs and various PTA organizations held their annual
installation dinner at the Milleridge Inn earlier this month. In addition to
installing the officers of each organization for the 2007/08 school year, they took
time to recognize the efforts of several Bethpage School District staff and PTA
members with Honorary Lifetime Membership awards for their dedicated service
to the children of Bethpage.
The Bethpage PTA Council recognized outgoing President Anna Israelton with
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PTA Council President Karen DeMairo (right) congratulates outgoing President and
Board of Education member Anna Israelton with an award bearing a shoe, for the
many big shoes Ms. Israelton has filled throughout her years of service to the various
Bethpage PTAs.
Bethpage HS PTSA outgoing Co-Presidents Kitty Hall (far right) and Roxanne
Ong (second from right) congratulate Bethpage HS Principal John
DeTommaso, with his family alongside him.
Outgoing JFK Middle School President Linda Mangano (second from right)
and Vice President Liz Cotton (far right) honor JFK Middle School Assistant
Principal Ralph Tocco with members of his family alongside him. The awards
was affectionately dubbed the "on a roll" award, in a light-hearted reference to-
Mr. Tocco's "On-A-Roll" Student Recogniton Program.
Object Description
| Rating | |
| Title | Bethpage-Tribune_2007-07-13 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
| Creator | Florence Cullem |
| Publisher | Florence Cullem |
| Contributors | Scanned and Prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Bethpage Public Library |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | The Newspaper is in the public Domain and Digital Rights Held by Bethpage Public Library. |
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