Nassau Notebook: No Redistricting in 2011, Girl Scouts to Mark 100 Years

The following is a look back at some of the top stories in Nassau County over the past week:

Judge: Redistricted Map Not Valid in 2011

On Thursday, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that a redistricted map drawn up by Republican lawmakers cannot be used in 2011.

Justice Steve Jaeger cited that the county Legislature was not in compliance with two of three parts of the county charter pertaining to redistricting. The earliest the map can be used, the judge said, is in 2013.

Republican Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt, R-Massapequa, said the GOP plans to appeal the judge's decision to delay the map's implementation.

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County Clerk Warns of Deed Scam

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell is warning residents of an ongoing deed scam being conducted in the county.

According to O'Connell, private companies have been sending letters to Nassau homeowners stating "The U.S. Government Federal Citizen Information Center website recommends that property owners should have an official or certified copy of their deed." The companies often charge 1,000 percent more than her, she said.

O'Connell stressed that only the county clerk's office can issue such records. For more information about this scam, you can call O'Connell's office at (516) 571-2664.

Girl Scouts to Mark 100th Anniversary

The 100th anniversary celebration of the Girls Scouts of Nassau County gets underway with the planting of 100 trees at Camp Blue Bay in East Hampton on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Scouts from around the county will participate.

“We are so excited to recognize Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday by doing something special for our environment,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Last summer the storms took a toll at Camp Blue Bay and many trees were lost. The 100 Trees for 100 Years initiative gives us the chance to replace them for future generations of Girl Scouts to enjoy.”