Town Officials Commemorate Fallen Police Officers

This story was posted by Edward Robinson. It was written by Micah Danney.

The Hicksville headquarters of the Fraternal Order of Police hosted a solemn ceremony recently to honor police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

In attendance were Michael Califano, father of Michael J. Califano, who was killed when a sleeping driver's flatbed truck crashed into his cruiser during a traffic stop on the Long Island Expressway, and Arlene Howard, mother of George Howard, a Port Authority officer who died in the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks.

Local officials on-hand included Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto, District Court Judge Rhonda Fisher, Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone and Supervisor John Venditto.

Reminders for the week:

• The Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall North is open until 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday is Armed Forces Day

Mark your calendar:
Homeowners Cleanup Day
Where: Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex
When: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., call 516-677-5943