 About the East Island Association
The East Island Association, established in 1947, is a not-for-profit voluntary membership corporation, organized under the laws of the State of New York, to work for the welfare of our community. The Association is operated under a published set of by-laws which are available upon request.
The Association Board is comprised of volunteer officers and directors, each of whom is an East Island resident and association member in good standing. No officer, director, or member receives compensation of any kind.
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East Island Association Accomplishments:
- Purchased all street ends that approach the beaches and the barrier strip between the Pryibil Beach parking lot and association property. This gives association members the legal right to use these Common Properties for parking, parties and easy beach access. The association has the right to prohibit trespassing by unauthorized persons.
- Purchased the open land adjacent to Dosoris Pond with its magnificent water vistas.
- Purchased the "duck pond' for recreational use by members.
- Secured from the City Council the passage of a police-enforced ordinance which prohibits parking on the streets.
- Facilitated several improvement projects including: the lighting of the "duck pond" for ice skating, the repair of the Sound Beach seawall, the new staircase at East Beach and the rebuilding of the boat launch ramp and installation of entrance gates at the Dock Place street end.
- Continuously monitored the tidal balance and maintenance of the bridge, pond and shoreline.
- Established a computerized Emergency Telephone Notification System.
- Installed decorative street signs throughout the Island.
- Assisted the City of Glen Cove in obtaining a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the Rehabilitation of the East Island Tidal Gates and Dosoris Pond.
East Island Association Responsibilities:
- Pay City of Glen Cove and Nassau County taxes for all Common Properties.
- Pay for repair, maintenance, landscaping, and improvements of all the Common Properties.
- Oversee the interests of all East Island residents with the administration of the City of Glen Cove.
- Organize civic and social activities, including a major July 4th Party and barbeque complete with children's costume parade and running, biking and swimming races; a Labor Day barbeque and a winter cocktail party, all of which promote a sense of mutual purpose and community.
- Promote the safety, security, and privacy of all Common Properties for the exclusive use by East Island Association members in good standing.
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