The Official Website of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn NY
Welcome to Roslyn
by Mayor John Durkin
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Village Administrative Staff I would like to welcome you to the Village of Roslyn’s website. Roslyn is a beautiful, historic village, nestled in the hills of Long Island’s Gold Coast. It is situated on Hempstead Harbor, and at one time was an active mercantile port. Today we are known for our collection of beautifully restored houses and buildings, historic monuments and vibrant Downtown. We are also home to the Bryant Library which hosts lectures, book signings and art exhibits and Gerry Park, a beautiful 16 acre green space in the middle of the Village where you can sleigh ride in the winter and enjoy outdoor concerts( sponsored by the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce) during the summer.
Our Downtown is filled with many wonderful shops and restaurants. You can make a day of it strolling through Roslyn, enjoying its natural beauty, its historic structures and browsing its one of kind boutiques, taking a break to have a leisurely lunch at any one of our casual spots, or staying later and dining at one of the many excellent restaurants we have to offer. And you can always catch a movie at the Roslyn Movie Theatre.
With a variety of neighborhoods, each special in its own way, Roslyn is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. We have a great school district, a strong sense of community, a solid infrastructure, a commitment to preservation, and a policy of responsible growth.
I hope you find our website user friendly and easy to navigate. We strive to communicate clearly and effectively to our residents and visitors. Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you have about the website or the Village.
Mayor John Durkin
Roslyn Budget for 2012 - 2013
The Roslyn Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the budget for the 2 fiscal year contains a tax rate decrease of –2.02%. The budget actually decreases spending by $323,284, with most of the savings coming from the retirement of an outstanding bond.
The economic climate continues to be challenging with revenues projected to be down $54,108, but that decrease has been overcome by prudent financial planning and cost cutting measures.
The Roslyn budget contains spending decreases in several departments, including Village Attorney and Village Engineer. Sewer Maintenance and Solid Waste Disposal show slight increases.
The Board of Trustees will continue to closely monitor spending in the Village to ensure that every tax dollar is well spent and that every revenue generating mechanism is maximized. Mayor John Durkin commented that “It is truly unprecedented in this day and age that a taxpayer is told that his or her taxes are going down. The Board and I are pleased to tell the taxpayers of Roslyn just that --- your taxes are going down. The Board and I will continue to make every effort to continue this positive trend.”
Draft 2012 - 2013 Budget
2011 / 2012 Highlights
2011 / 2012 year highlights
The Village is proud to have completed some significant projects both large and small. Click the link below to see what we've acomplished this past year!
Click here for full list of projects and highlights!
New - Pay Village Property Taxes On-line!
You may now Pay your Roslyn Village property taxes on-line.
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Welcome To The New Village Of Roslyn Website.
In an effort to make access to government easier, the Village continues to updated it's website. Hopefully, you will find the site easy to navigate and informative. The "What's New" section will provide you with details on important issues within the Village. The "Historic Restoration" and "Publications" sections contain downloadable guides and documents that will assist you when planning a project. The Photo Gallery will be continually updated. If you have any photos of Roslyn that you feel you would like to share, please feel free to submit them. Old, new or historic photos welcome!
Please use our feedback form to send comments or suggestions to the webmaster.
Individual Village Departments can be e-mailed from the "Contact Us" page.
Below is a link for a general area map with location notes. click the link below to open the map. Zoom in for greater detail and hover your mouse pointer over a comment box for additional information about a location.
General Area Map
Whats happening in your Village Government
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The following current items may be viewed on the "What's New" page and the associated documents may be downloaded.
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Permits & Inspections
The permit process exists to protect property owners and the Village alike. Building permits are the begining of the process whereby proposed construction is reviewed to assure compliance with the NY State Building Code ...
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Disclaimer
The Incorporated Village of Roslyn, its officials, employees and agents (hereinafter referred to as "Roslyn") disclaim any and all warranties, expressed or implied, with regard to this web site, its contents, use and information provided. Roslyn does not warrant or represent to any user that the information, text, graphics, links, or other items on or related to this web site, are accurate, appropriate, reliable, up-to-date, or that the site is free of errors, omissions, interruptions, deleted files, viruses, or defects. The information provided on and through this web site is for general information purposes only. It is not intended or represented to be relied on, or as a replacement or substitute for the current and updated written version of the Village Code or any other rule, regulation, or documentation referred to therein. This web site does not provide legal advice, nor is it intended to be relied on by any user in connection with any legal or business analysis. Any link that is provided to another internet web site or party is merely intended for only information purposes. Referenced sites are maintained by other institutions, individuals or organizations that are independent and are not within the control of Roslyn. Roslyn does not endorse, approve, certify, or control external web sites or individuals referenced therein, nor does it guaranty the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness or correctness of the information found on these sites. The user of this web site assumes all responsibility and risk. Roslyn is not liable for any damages, whether direct or indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential, including loss of profits, arising out of or any way connected with a user's use of this web site or pertaining to information contained therein, or their action arising out of the use of this web site. Failure of performance, communication failures, destruction or unauthorized access or acts through a user system, whether based upon contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, is not the responsibility of Roslyn, even if Roslyn is advised, whether verbally, electronically or in writing of the possible damages or deficiencies. Any communications provided to this web site are for convenience of the user and shall not be deemed to constitute legal notice to Roslyn or any of its officers, agents, agencies, employees, or representatives with respect to any matter, claim, cause of action, or any purpose whatsoever.
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2011 / 2012 Project Highlights
The following are some of the projects that the Village has been working on over the last fiscal year. Some programs are ongoing. These projects were achieved without any increased costs to the Village either through outside funding and grants or by performing the work "in-house" as opposed to using outside vendors and contractors.
- Improved Crosswalks - The Village, working with the Town and County has installed "stamped asphalt" textured crosswalks throughout the downtown area. Stamped asphalt crosswalks last longer and are attractive. They enhance pedestrian safety and a walkable downtown.
- Improved drainage and surfacing on Lumber Rd. Poor drainage has long been an issue on this road and was a contributing factor in the deterioration of the road surface. The Village, as well as a number of businesses have all improved their drainage. Extensive surfacing work was also performed by the Village DPW crew.
- New Street sign posts in The Pines community. Replacing aging sign posts and sign brackets to enhance the community.
- Purchase of a speed displaying and data collection sign. The data is forwarded to Nassau County Police to better allocate speed enforcement activities. It additionally acts as a warning and deterrent to drivers who are speeding.
- Approval for a grant and DEC Permit approval for replacement of the bulkhead at the Lumber Rd. parking lot. This multi-year grant driven project will replace the failing bulkhead, include resurfacing the parking lot and include a walkway and seating area adjacent to the creek.
- Completion of the East Broadway stroll park through outside funding. This new park is a charming addition to the downtown area and includes plantings, a sculpture and benches for relaxing.
- Recovery of expenditures for snow removal and hurricane Irene clean-up through FEMA disaster programs. DPW staff worked with Nassau County, NY State and FEMA in gathering documentation on expenditures incurred during these declared disasters. The reimbursement alleviates any additional financial burdens incurred by the village as a result of these event.
- Fought to re-establish municipal parking under the new viaduct. Upon conclusion of the viaduct project, the state planned on closing off the area under the viaduct. There is now munincipal parking with Muni-Meter style parking meter machines to be installed.
- Repairs and lining of sewer mains. As part of the ongoing capital improvements of the Villages sanitary system, repairs and lining of sections of the sewer main are continuing.
- Restoration of the tower clock mechanism. The Village has contracted with a restoration expert to repair and restore the actual mechanisim which runs all four clock faces at the clock tower. The time works were removed and taken to his shop upstate NY where they will be fixed and calibrated then reinstalled.
- Re-striping and numbering at the Edward St. municipal parking to improve space visibility performed by Village DPW crew.
- In-house clock tower interior restoration under the direction of architect / village trustee Craig Westergard. Deteriorate interior framing is being replace and repaired by the Public Works Department under the supervision of Village Trustee and architect Craig Westergard.
- Emergency management purchase of a generator for village hall. This system will allow Village Hall operations to continue should the area be impacted by another event such as Hurricane Irene. The Village Hall would provide a location for residents without power to come and charge their cell phones and laptops so they may stay in communication with friends and family.
- In-house ability to do CCTV video and pressure jet much of the sanitary sewer system, will eliminate some vendor fees. Providing the Public Works Department with the equipment to perform routine video inspection and cleaning of the Village sanitary and storm systems will save thousands of dollars with each use.
- New dept of public works ford f450 dump truck. Replacing the oldest vehicle in the Village fleet, this new truck will replace a 1996 vehicle that has reached its life expectancy and would have become unsafe. The new vehicle is equipped with plowing and spreader and meets the current requirements for safety lighting and visibility and will assure continued successful snow removal operations for many winters to come.
- Installation of lighting and security measures at Edward St. Parking lot. In response to an increase in criminal activity in this particular parking field, the Village has upgraded the lighting in the lot and is installing four security cameras that will digitally records all activity there. In the event of an incident the recorded data can be immediately given to the police to view.
View and Pay Village Tax Bills On-Line!
Follow the link below to learn more about this new feature. You may also receive miles and other benefits by using this process. View and Pay Tax Bills On-Line - Added on June 15, 2011
Intermunincipal Agreement with North Hempstead
The Village has availed itself to the benefits that may be available through contractual agreement with the Town of North Hempstead. There are many government functions that large towns can perform "in house" where a smaller village must contract out for these functions. One example is road signs. If the Village needs to replace a "Stop" sign, the sign is purchased from an outside sign manufacturer. The Town has its own sign shop and the intermunincipal agree would allow us to purchase signs from the Town, provided that they can supply them at lower cost. By exploring the various functions and services that are available from the Town, Roslyn Village hopes to further reduce operating costs. We are now entering our second year of this program. - Added on September 9, 2010
Recodification
The Village has completed a year long review and update of the Village Code and has adopted the new code. The entire code is available on-line. Please see the link under our "Publications" menu item on the left side of the page. or click the link below. Roslyn Village Code - Added on September 9, 2010
New Interactive Map Of Long Island
With Census data, transportation routes and more. Click Link Below. Interactive Long Island Map - Added on December 11, 2008
Commercial Collection District Requirements
The businesses located in the Village's "Commercial Collection District" are required to utilize the Village containers located in the Old Northern Blvd. Parking Lot. A map of the the district is available in the "Publications" section of this site. Please note that an additional container has been added for "Cardboard Only". All cardboard must be flattened and placed in this designated recepticle only. No cardboard is to be placed in the dumpsters. Signs designating the appropriate containers are on the gates. - Added on November 3, 2008
New Park
Work is complete at the new park on the Village property located at the corner of East Broadway and Vernon Ave. This passive park provides a quiet location to sit and relax, have lunch or go for a quick stroll. Asphalt, concrete, and debris have been removed, a water meter vault installed for a sprinkler system and electric for lighting and sprinklering. The park is now open to the public. Please keep the park clean! - Added on February 8, 2008