At the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) general meeting on September 27, Western section
residents met their new State Senator, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who is now representing western Garden
City as a result of redistricting. The Senator reviewed her past service in the Village of Malverne, her knowledge
of business and the law through her academic degrees from NYU and her career at major law firms.
Senator Fitzpatrick is currently a ranking member of the Senate Consumer Protection and Mental Health
Committees, and a member of the Environmental Conservation, Judiciary, Legislative Women’s Caucus and
Women’s Issues Committees. She “hit the ground running” when she joined the State Legislature earlier this
year by sponsoring a bill addressing judicial discretion related to setting bail since increasing crime has plagued
our communities. She continues to be a strong voice against defunding the police and will continue to fight for
legislation to support police to ensure that law enforcement has the proper resources. Senator Fitzpatrick
engaged in Q&A will residents following her remarks.
In addition to the Senator, Western residents were brought up to date on school happenings by Board of
Education Trustee Arthur Gnecco. WPOA directors and officers also gave reports. Police, Fire and Safety Director
Chris DelliCarpini reported that with the help of the WPOA, Village Police Commissioner Jackson, and school
district personnel, school bus service will be provided to several elementary school children for safety reasons,
because they live in a section where they would have to cross Stewart Avenue to reach Homestead school.
Western residents are reminded that if they wish to contact any director of officer, they may do so by going to
the About Us/Meet the Team page on the WPOA website, gcwpoa.com. 2023 membership may also be paid
online by going to the Membership page.