Legislator Scannell Hosts 2013 National Night Out

Nassau County Legislators Joe Scannell, Kevan Abrahams and Dave Denenberg, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy – along with many other local businesses and organizations – are hosting the 30th Anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime at Cow Meadow Park (701 S Main St # 1, Freeport) on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Glory House Recovery, Inc., is the key sponsor, along with Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Compare Foods, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Bellmore Movies and Showplace. John Nittoli and Our Generation Band is also set to play a live “Tribute to the 60s.”

National Night Out is an annual event held in more than 11,000 communities nationwide to increase awareness of crime, gang activity and violence threatening our neighborhoods.

A few of the most important goals of this year’s National Night out in Freeport are to generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships; and forge a strong sense of community by establishing partnerships with youths, parents, government and law enforcement agencies to combat these threats – all while having fun!

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with their local elected officials and police officers, and obtain information regarding many county and village services, businesses, banking and health services, community-based organization awareness as well as counseling pertaining to youth-related issues.

In addition to live music, there will be various games, fun, and free food.

Hundreds of local residents turned out to support the Freeport community last year, and enjoyed a wonderful night out with family and friends. This year is expected to be just as exciting, as Legislator Scannell hopes to continue the success of National Night Out 2012. Festivities will commence rain or shine.

Additional contributors to this highly-anticipated event include: the Nassau County Police Department; Freeport Police and Fire Departments; Operation Pride of Freeport Youth Outreach; Baldwin PAL; Health Plus-Amerigroup; Gershow Recycling; Applebee’s; Nancy, The Cupcake Lady; and many more.

For more information about Legis. Scannell’s National Night Out event, please call his office at 516-571-6205. The legislators are still accepting additional sponsorships to help with the financial cost of the event, as well donations of food items, gift cards, bouncers for the kids, etc.