Executive Circle Awards District Attorney Anne Donnelly / Courtesy of the Nassau County District Attonney's office Floral Park attorney charged in $1.2M embezzlement scheme Sign up for your daily digest of Long Island Business News Listen to this article Long Island Business News has announced that it has chosen this year’s winn[...] The financial landscape of Long Island continues to evolve through the leadership of the remarkable [...] Long Island’s business landscape contains a remarkable tapestry of organizations that have stood t[...] Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing the extraordinary wo[...] Listen to this article Lorraine Gregory Communications will be holding a blood drive at its Edgewood[...] Long Island lost 3,100 construction jobs year-over-year in March ending a 12-month streak of gains,[...] Kids Empire and My Gym are opening at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack Chick-fil-A opens its 12th Long Island location in East Meadow creating 80 jobs and supporting loca[...] Realty Three plans $120M South Village at Station Crossings with 273 rentals Amazon plans to purchase 26.7 acres of Massapequa’s Sunrise Mall site to build a new South Shore d[...] Our mission at Long Island Business News is to be the vital business news and advertising source to Long Island’s most influential readers Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions A Floral Park real estate lawyer spent more that $1 million from his clients’ escrow accounts on adult entertainment clubs according to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office pleaded not guilty Wednesday to five counts of grand larceny and one count of scheme to defraud in Nassau District Court and was released on his own recognizance Judge Veronica Renta Irwin ordered him to surrender his passport to prevent him from leaving the country “This defendant shamelessly embezzled more than a million dollars from dozens of individuals who trusted him to handle property sales and purchases fell through because of the defendant’s alleged theft,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly said in a statement “Instead of acting as a fiduciary and safeguarding his clients’ funds this defendant allegedly burned through their money on high-roller nights out at gentleman’s clubs and other entertainment venues,” Donnelly said Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy who represented people buying and selling property plundered the accounts of more than 20 clients between March 2021 and November 2024 taking over $1.2 million to fuel his lifestyle the district attorney said just $5.35 remained in his attorney trust account Dougherty closed his real estate practice in August and his actions were reported to an attorney disciplinary committee Authorities urge those who believe they may have been a victim of Dougherty to call 516-571-3505 He is due back in court May 8 and faces up to 5 to 15 years in prison if convicted His public defender lawyer could not be reached for comment Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Long Island real estate attorney is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million in client funds that instead went toward luxury hotels was arraigned on fraud and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday stemming from a case that District Attorney Anne Donnelly decried as a “disgraceful abuse of trust.” Dougherty embezzled escrow funds from at least 20 victims while operating a law office on Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park An investigation found that he drained a trust account intended to hold real estate down payments and sale proceeds — at one point leaving just $5.35 in the account despite more than $1.2 million being deposited in the prior 15 months Instead of securing the funds for home purchases or sales Dougherty withdrew money to pay off personal credit cards and fund high-end excursions that included visits to gentleman’s clubs “Some of those transactions unfortunately fell through because of the defendant’s alleged theft,” Donnelly said this defendant allegedly burned through their money on high-roller nights out.” The alleged spending spree spanned from May to August 2024 just before Dougherty was reported to the Grievance Committee for the 10th Judicial District He stopped practicing at his Floral Park office that August Dougherty pleaded not guilty and was released to pretrial services after surrendering his passport The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office urges anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Dougherty to contact its Criminal Complaint Unit at 516-571-3505 A visual journey through one of Glacier National Park's most well known traverses Glacier National Park’s Floral Park Traverse will take the energetic adventurer through some of Montana’s most spectacular country and through a range of biomes with 4,000 feet of elevation gain and 7,000 feet of loss over the course of nearly 20 miles The traditional route begins at Logan Pass drops through through the alpine meadows of Floral Park meanders over Sperry Glacier and Comeau Pass skirts Sperry Chalet and finishes at Lake McDonald Lodge The continued support from our readers keeps our lights on and helps sustain local independent journalism in northwest Montana Please consider a one-time gift or sign up for a recurring contribution and join more than 500 readers in the Editor’s Club Click here to read about the impact the Beacon has on the community. © 2025 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Heritage Park is nestled beside village hall and the fire department in Floral Park THE SCOOP Tulip Avenue is one of the many streets in Floral Park aptly named for trees with trees and beautification," said Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald "Not only with the village's beautification but there are volunteer residents who take care of pocket parks and people take care of their homes." which is a short commute into the city via Long Island Rail Road boasts about 20 different community organizations and a popular rec center and pool "What I find most desirable to live in Floral Park village is the great sense of community and volunteerism which makes it unique and old-fashioned in its own way," said Maryann DiCicco Tulip Avenue is home to many of Floral Park's bars now another thoroughfare full of businesses a community of more than two dozen flower farms Recent developments in the hamlet include a 24-unit apartment complex on the former site of Centennial Hall about a block from the train station Construction is expected to begin soon on a mixed-use development with stores on the first floor and second-floor apartments on Covert Avenue Floral Park once marked the western edge of the great Hempstead Plains the area began to be developed in the early 1800s with the introduction of the LIRR and Jericho Turnpike which traversed what was then known as Hinsdale Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary in Floral Park is a favorite of locals for walks and scenery businessman and politician John Lewis Childs came to Hinsdale and wanting to promote his own seed company and the village convinced local leaders to change the name to Floral Park Childs' mail-order seed business took off and the Floral Park post office was built primarily to handle his voluminous mailings the village was incorporated in 1908 and the community was plotted into neat residential areas The Floral Park nurseries survived until the 1920s but the ensuing real estate boom turned flower fields into residential neighborhoods Homes in the hamlet are mostly Colonials dating back to the 1920s with wood-burning fireplaces there were 274 home sales with a median sale price of $684,400 there were 243 home sales with a median sale price of $625,000 Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR This $1.17 million Floral Park home is a mother/daughter This 2,198-square-foot mother/daughter home has five beds and 2½ baths a washer/dryer on the first and second floors The 0.9-acre property has a heated driveway This $989,000 Floral Park home sits on 0.11 acre This renovated 1,534-square-foot home has four beds The 0.11-acre partially fenced-in lot has a brick-paved backyard with a detached two-car garage This $845,000 Floral Park home is nearly 1,500 square feet this Tudor Colonial features three bedrooms storage in the attic and finished basement hardwood floors and an expansive family room with skylight The 0.09-acre property has a brick walkway Declan Lally scores 13 of his team-high 15 points in second half as the Knights advance to Nassau Class A final sinks a shot from close range during the Nassau Class A boys basketball semifinals against Wantagh on Wednesday at Farmingdale State College The barking of Wantagh fans and cheers of Floral Park boys basketball supporters echoed around Floral Park junior Declan Lally as he stepped up to the free-throw line with 30.2 seconds remaining and the score at 58-53 leaving behind only the sound of both his shots swishing through the hoop “Obviously they were big free throws,” Lally said calm down and shoot them like you always do in practice.” Those two points were part of Lally’s 13 second-half points as his 15 points helped top-seeded Floral Park hold off No in the Nassau Class A semifinal round at Farmingdale State College with Wednesday night’s result representing the closest winning margin yet “They were very well prepared for us tonight,” coach Sean Boyle said Wantagh came out swinging with a 19-point first quarter to lead by six The Knights didn’t take a lead until their final basket before halftime courtesy of a Collin Murphy three-pointer off a terrific offensive rebound and pass from junior Brady Croon to make it 28-25 That effort helped Floral Park limit Wantagh to 14 points combined across the second and third quarters “We know what we’re capable of,” junior Brendan Martin said “We just stay focused and ready on the defensive end.” Wantagh levied constant double-teams against senior Anthony Caris who countered with a game-high five assists That included an alley-oop to junior Brendan Martin who tipped the pass in for two of his 14 points that’s my guy often on the court,” said Caris Wantagh struggled to connect from deep until it was too late hitting just one of its six three-pointers before the final five minutes of the game Smothering defense and productive scoring from four steals) and senior Oliver Iacobazzi (12 points four steals) helped Wantagh (13-9) compete to the final buzzer back at Farmingdale State College at 4 p.m “At the start of the season we set a goal to go as far as possible Michael Sicoli covers high school sports for Newsday He graduated from Quinnipiac in 2022 and left with a master’s degree in sports journalism in 2023 Floral Park celebrates after defeating West Hempstead in the Nassau Class A boys basketball championship at Farmingdale State College on Saturday It had been 20 years since Floral Park returned to the mountaintop of Nassau boys basketball the Knights used a three-point barrage to ascend to the peak again Anthony Caris scored 19 and Collin Murphy scored 14 — all in the second half — to lead No 1 Floral Park to an 80-70 win over third-seeded West Hempstead in the Nassau Class A championship game at Farmingdale State “I feel like I’ve been waiting for this moment since I came to Floral Park,” Caris said and [head coach Sean] Boyle that we were going to get a title Floral Park (19-4) hit 12 threes en route to its first county title since 2005 and second in program history Martin and Joseph Prestia each had two and Declan Lally made one “We do a ton of shooting contests and competitions in practice,” Boyle said They’re competitive … We haven't had a team that could shoot like this Said Martin: “We work hard in practice getting a lot of shots up Floral Park outscored West Hempstead (15-8) Murphy scored 11 third-quarter points in a 2:22 span to help hold off the Rams’ surge Floral Park led 61-55 after three quarters “I've never felt anything like that,” Murphy said “That was probably the greatest quarter I've ever had in my life.” Evan Wilson hit a three to cut West Hempstead’s deficit to 64-60 with 5:42 left But Caris’ three-point play and Martin’s layup made it 69-60 with 3:56 left West Hempstead never came within seven after that About a 25-minute delay occurred in the first quarter after referee Joe Gaskin suffered a cardiac event Gaskin was responsive while leaving the gym and is expected to recover Floral Park will play in the Long Island Class A championship at 4 p.m It awaits the winner of Tuesday’s Suffolk Class A final between No they’ve answered the bell all year long,” Boyle said Anthony Caris of Floral Park drives through the Valley Stream North defenders during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday at Valley Stream North Floral Park and Valley Stream North entered Tuesday’s game tied atop the Nassau League A-VI boys basketball standings The former firmly controlled the first three quarters leading by as many as eight and trailing for just 32 seconds Floral Park held a four-point lead heading into the final quarter but any whisper of doubt would soon vanish The Knights scored the first 16 points of the fourth quarter – ballooning their lead to 20 – and did not allow VSN to score again until 1:24 remained Floral Park ultimately coasted to a 58-38 road win winning its ninth straight game and grabbing a one-game lead in the conference standings with three regular-season games remaining whether it’s the next man up or it’s a starter,” said senior guard Anthony Caris “We always compete in practice and every guy comes ready But we always trusted in [coach Sean] Boyle and what our potential would be throughout the year.” Junior guard Declan Lally scored 10 points Junior guard Brendan Martin added 10 points Sophomore forward Ryan Terwilliger grabbed 15 rebounds and junior forward Brady Croon had 13 but we know what kind of potential we have and we know where we rank in our minds,” Lally said “We had the most confidence coming into this game.” Lally hit a three 54 seconds into the fourth quarter and Caris added a two to make it 42-33 with 5:15 left The Knights went 8-for-10 at the free-throw line over the next 3:08 – Caris going 6-for-6 – and junior guard Joseph Prestia’s second three brought it to 53-33 with 1:36 left “We made one switch,” Boyle said of the late defensive effort “We went from a one-guard front to a two-guard front Vin Rienzie scored 12 points to lead VSN (13-4 It was Floral Park's second win of the season over the Spartans won their six January league games by an average margin of 17.3 points “There’s still three games left to play,” Boyle said We’re going to try and improve on some things that we can do defensively “The group had goals at the beginning of the year Fred Klauck of Mineola throws to the plate during a Nassau baseball game against Floral Park on Friday Mineola sophomore lefthander Fred Klauck was not thrilled with how his first varsity start went in a loss to Wantagh last week “First start didn't go too well," Klauck said "Pitches weren't going where I wanted Klauck allowed only three hits and one unearned run in six innings striking out 11 and walking three to propel visiting Mineola to a 4-1 win over Floral Park in a Nassau Conference A-I baseball game on Friday at Alva T and the first one wasn't so memorable,” Mineola coach Helms Bohringer said so it shows that he's got a little work mature thing to ask for… We worked on a couple things “The fastball was just working today,” Klauck added Said junior shortstop Ryan Valente: “His fastball Joey Dunlop struck out the side in order in the seventh inning for the save 3-3) gave him a three-run cushion to work with in the first inning Valente and Jayden Sleeper had RBI singles and Jesse Kostulias had an RBI triple The Mustangs added their fourth run in the second inning on another RBI single by Valente what can I say?” Klauck said of the early run support Floral Park junior righthander David Cabrera — pitching to his twin brother catcher Sebastian Cabrera — settled in nicely for and tossed six innings He overcame runners in scoring position in the fourth and fifth Friday's victory handed Mineola a three-game sweep over the Knights (2-5 now you have to take that opportunity and get that third win because you never know at the end of the season — with tiebreakers and wins and points — how many wins you’re going to need to be a playoff team which we hope to be by the end of the season.” MIDDLETOWN - What might've been the most disappointing moment for Our Lady of Lourdes was one of its most impressive on Saturday made possible by this group's defining trait A lot of teams would've been crushed after surrendering a late go-ahead goal then frustrated while scrambling in desperation for another comeback their was only encouragement and instruction communication among teammates and a steadfast belief that this as the Warriors forced a turnover near midfield and quickly drove up field Everyone ― even the folks standing ― was brought to the edge of their proverbial seat as that shot was lined from the left flank and sneaked underneath the diving goalkeeper But it rolled just a smidge wide of the left post with 58 seconds remaining "That describes who we are," senior Zachary Cervone said afterward "No matter how bad it looked or what position we were in we'd always keep fighting and try to make something happen." 'Dancing': John Jay tops Monroe-Woodbury to reach to volleyball state semifinals The Warriors made quite a bit happen throughout a sterling season dispelling doubts about the relative inexperience on their roster and showing both excellence and resilience during a campaign that brought them again to the final four But this memorable ended with a painful 3-2 loss to Section 8's Floral Park in a Class A boys soccer state semifinal at Middletown High School "Thank you," coach Eileen Cancro told her players But the way these guys have worked all year and shown how much they wanted to succeed it's something I'll always be proud of them for." including Grady Collins' tying goal with 17:03 left But the Knights scored the winner with 6:37 to go as Ned Devine lofted a shot from about 20 yards into the left corner during a fast break Michael Donovan put Floral Park on the board in the sixth minute A corner kick was deflected toward the right wing retrieved and sent across to the left post where Donovan gathered it within a crowd and fired into the near corner The Warriors threatened a few times before breaking through but Floral Park's Diego Bueno shined defensively twice stopping fast breaks and forcing turnovers inside the box Cervone eventually tied it for Lourdes with 25:50 left in the second half taking a lead pass up the left flank from Rowan King and hitting a low liner into the left corner Connor McCarthy's free-kick goal gave the Knights a 2-1 lead with 21:48 remaining But Collins knotted it again with an impressive finish from the left post "They're incredibly resilient and have a 'never say die' attitude," said Eileen Cancro who led Lourdes to a 15-3-2 mark in her first season as head coach this team avenged its heartbreaking section final loss to Beacon last season beating that rival to capture the Section 9 championship Lourdes then took Section 1's Rye to penalty kicks and eked out a dramatic win as an underdog in the subregional last week That earned them a trip to the Binghamton area "It means everything to us," Cervone said of twice helping his team reach the state final four but I'll still be able to look back on these days and be proud of how far we got." Floral Park (14-3-1) advanced to face Brockport or Schalmont in the final on Sunday reaching the state tournament for the first time after emerging from a competitive gauntlet on Long Island Lourdes got to the Class B state final in 2022 leaving some observers to believe there at least would be some dropoff this fall Evan Cancro and Jack Yough helped mentor and guide a crew of talented underclassmen was the ability and "mindset" that made her believe a championship season was possible from the outset "This program has been built on the backs of these seniors," she said "They've taught the younger players how to win There is a confidence among them that those youngsters will further establish themselves and keep Lourdes in title contention will benefit from the experience of this postseason "I have so much belief in them!" Cervone said his optimism beginning to outwrestle the sadness "We've got a lot of great players coming back (Emmanuel Macenat) and Tomas (Sargios) are incredibly talented Manny is the future of soccer here and his name is gonna be known in the state Stephen Haynes: shaynes@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4826; Twitter: @StephenHaynes4 Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app. Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, an iconic staple of Long Island’s dining scene for decades, will close its doors for good after New Year’s Eve 2024. The Cerrone family announced the closure of the restaurant, which began as a small pizzeria opened by Giuseppe and Gina Cerrone on Oct. 20, 1960. Over the years, “Stella’s” transformed from a neighborhood pizzeria to a renowned destination for fine Italian cuisine. Affectionately referred to as “Mamma Stella,” Gina Cerrone greeted customers daily and was known to keep a watchful eye on the kitchen to ensure each dish met her high standards. Her legacy became the foundation for the restaurant’s success. When her husband retired from work in the construction industry, he joined forces with her at the restaurant, and the pair continued to fuel its growth. The Cerrone family expressed deep gratitude for the support they’ve received throughout the years from their loyal patrons, many of whom have considered Stella Ristorante, located at 152 Jericho Turnpike, a second home. “With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for allowing us to serve you over the years,” the family said in a statement posted on the restaurant’s website. “As we close our doors at the start of the new year, we carry with us the cherished memories of your support, laughter, and shared meals. Thank you for being part of the Stella family.” Previously, the family had thanked the Village of Floral Park, the local Chamber of Commerce, as well as the police and fire departments, noting, “Our patrons are not customers; they are our family and friends.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by CBS News New York (@cbsnewyork) Top photo: Stella Ristorante in Floral Park (Facebook). Tap here to see what’s happening Scenes from a late summer excursion of Glacier National Park's Floral Park Traverse a nearly 20-mile trek starting at Logan Pass past Sperry Chalet and finishing at Lake McDonald Lodge but quality community journalism is expensive to produce Please consider a one-time or recurring gift to help sustain local independent journalism in northwest Montana By joining the Editor’s Club and signing up for a recurring contribution you will receive a custom-designed Glacier National Park print Scenes from a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game between Floral Park and host Valley Stream North on Tuesday Anthony Caris of Floral Park works the ball around Kai Fields of Valley Stream North during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Kai Fields of Valley Stream North draws a foul on Anthony Caris of Floral Park during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Valley Stream North head coach Michael McVeigh watches his offense during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game against Floral Park on Tuesday Declan Lally of Floral Park looks to start a play during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game against Valley Stream North on Tuesday Anthony Caris of Floral Park gets past Noah Obukwelu of Valley Stream North during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Joseph Prestia of Floral Park works the baseline past Zeke Morris of Valley Stream North during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Declan Lally of Floral Park pokes the ball away from Vincent Rienzie of Valley Stream North during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Anthony Caris of Floral Park drives through the Valley Stream North defenders during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Anthony Caris of Floral Park splits the Valley Stream North defense on his way to a dunk during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Floral Park head coach Sean Boyle paces the sideline during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game against Valley Stream North on Tuesday The Valley Stream North dance team entertains during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game against Folral Park on Tuesday Joseph Prestia of Floral Park charges the basket with Tristan Mitchell of Valley Stream North defending during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday Zeke Morris of Valley Stream North keeps a tight defense on Joseph Prestia of Floral Park during a Nassau Conference A-VI boys basketball game on Tuesday A $10 million federal lawsuit targets the Floral Park Public Library and other village facilities for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act The metal rail of a wheelchair lift winds down the narrow stairway at the Floral Park Public Library to the basement A few rust-colored patches on a tan paint job suggest it’s been used before Nadia Holubnyczyj-Ortiz found the lift out of order according to allegations in a lawsuit filed in federal court earlier this month Holubnyczyj-Ortiz had come to see New York Attorney General Letitia James whose Instagram page described her visit to the library as "a conversation about social media’s impacts on our kids and legislation to address this pervasive issue." was carried downstairs by her husband and even posed for a photograph with James and others including the village hall and parks and recreation facilities The lawsuit also seeks a court injunction to force the village to come into compliance with the ADA who is a community advocate and consultant on issues affecting people with disabilities filed the legal action "on behalf of herself and all village residents with mobility disabilities who are being discriminated against and subjected to hazardous conditions due to the access barriers at public facilities sidewalk and pedestrian rights of way in the village of Floral Park," the suit states the Syosset-based attorney representing Holubnyczyj-Ortiz said in an interview that the village has failed to put into place a transition plan to make it more accessible overall to people with disabilities and failed to establish a liaison for the community to sort out ADA issues "The injury is just the ultimate inevitable outcome of 30 years of failing to follow clear federal mandates," Johnston told Newsday "It becomes a matter of the disabled being literally shut out of their local government." Floral Park Village administrator Gerard Bambrick who is named as a co-defendant in the lawsuit said in a voice message that "the village does not comment on any pending litigation We’ll respond in detail at the appropriate time." village attorney John Ryan declined to comment on the case her husband and other attendees began exiting the basement through a door to the parking lot hit a "hidden step," the lawsuit alleges a dislocated shoulder and internal bleeding Her mishap was not the first at that doorstep according to library documents included in Holubnyczyj-Ortiz's suit A 2006 accident report to the library cited in the complaint described a woman falling on the step and receiving facial cuts that bled "profusely." the doorstep appeared as it does in a photograph cited in court documents and there was nothing to alert potential users that the wheelchair lift was malfunctioning Another photograph in the suit shows the lift with a sign attached: "OUT OF ORDER." and goalie Oscar Dalton celebrate after their team's 2-0 win over Lawrence in the Nassau Class A Cunty boys soccer final at Farmingdale State College on Sunday It’s every soccer player’s dream to pick up a goal or assist on a team’s run to a championship Senior Michael Donovan did both for Floral Park 3 Knights earned their first Nassau Class A boys soccer title since 2015 by beating No Donovan assisted the opening goal just 2:45 into the second half beating his man down the right sideline before crossing to the waiting foot of senior forward Ned Devine midfielder Conor McCarthy lofted a pass over the top to Donovan and the forward finished the breakaway with a carefully placed shot into the bottom right corner going to celebrate with my bench and everyone clearing out,” Donovan said Floral Park senior goalkeeper Oscar Dalton had three saves in the shutout denying Lawrence star forward Kevin Mendoza at the top of the box in the first half with a terrific stop Dalton also showed his composure in critical moments including pressuring Lawrence’s Jeremy Cruz in front of the net to force a high shot that went over the crossbar I’ve been working for years to learn how to do it,” Dalton said McCarthy seemed to be everywhere covering everyone Defender Michael Chery did well to force Lawrence’s buildup wide rather than in the middle of the field helping to limit Lawrence to four shots on goal The defensive discipline stayed consistent on all levels preventing a Lawrence team that thrives with the possession to play the long ball instead The Golden Tornadoes (13-4-2) had many terrific chances including a header off the crossbar by center back Benjamin Perez inside the final five minutes but just couldn’t find the back of the net The Knights (13-3-1) will return to action soon enough with a Long Island championship date against either Glenn or Kings Park at 8:30 p.m lots of film and a whole lot of running to get here,” Donovan said We move on to the Long Island championship Voters approved a $19.7 million bond for infrastructure upgrades Tuesday in the Floral Park-Bellerose school district Voters in the Floral Park-Bellerose school district approved a $19.7 million bond Tuesday that will help pay for the replacement of an aging steam heating system and other infrastructure upgrades District officials said the money would enable the district to fund HVAC conversions and air conditioning installations The Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School serve more than 1,550 prekindergarten to sixth grade students and about 110 teachers "On behalf of the Board of Education and administration team I am grateful to the Floral Park-Bellerose school community for recognizing the importance of investing in our schools and our students," Interim Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz said in a statement they’ve demonstrated their commitment to creating a climate for student success." The average homeowner will see an estimated $66 annual tax increase, or $5.50 monthly, starting in 2028, according to officials. The district created a "Tax Impact Calculator" where residents can get an estimate of their projected tax increase Get the latest updates on how education is changing in your district Ruiz previously pointed to a new state law which designates a maximum temperature of 88 degrees in schools when students and staff are present and said it's "imperative" for the district to make the changes before it takes in effect in September Many classroom unit ventilators date back to the 1950s while "much of steam and condensate piping at both buildings is approaching 100 years old," according to presentations posted on the district’s website School officials have noted that a new hot water system could potentially save the district in increasing maintenance costs as well as reduce energy consumption by as much as 20% The total cost of the project is $28.6 million but the district will use about $8.9 million from its reserve account to fund a portion of the price tag which includes the installation of hot water mains The project is expected to take about two years to complete