Delays continue to drag out demolition of the historic Playhouse Theatre, Village of Great Neck Estates trustees learned at Thursday’s board meeting.
Great Neck Estates Mayor David Fox said cuts to Nassau County’s operating budget have stalled permits from inspectors.
He told trustees the county continues to run with only 20 percent of the staff with which he normally works.
The mayor called the slow progress a “financial burden,” which has taken too long and should be considered a priority by the county.
Village police reported a “huge” decline has taken place in the number of parking tickets issued, Fox said. That trend was attributed to the closing of a local Rite Aid pharmacy.
Trustees discussed concerns about storage and placement of cars by Great Neck Collision. The auto repair and body shop was criticized for storing customers’ cars at public roadside meters, with and without tops and doors.
“It’s just not fair to residents and people who want to park there,” said one trustee. “You can’t push the envelope and not expect that someone will push back.”
Trustees are contemplating a new proposal to regulate home offices.
Ilse Kagan, a lifelong resident who has lectured on local history, reported on the walking tour of Great Neck, including the possible visit indoors at 6 Gateway Drive, the former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, on Oct. 18.
