Mr. Floatie @ Rye City Council Meeting

On Wednesday evening, October 1, Jordan Glass, Esq., a spokesperson and supporter of HEALtheHARBOR.com presented the Rye City Council with copies of e-mailed correspondence between Westchester County Deputy Health Commissioner Leonard Meyerson and Chief Health Commissioner Joshua Lipsman, which confirmed that, none of the wastewater disposal systems [on Hen Island in Milton Harbor] were approved by the Westchester County Health Department. Mr. Meyersons email offered four recommendations to remedy the unapproved polluting septic systems on Hen Island.

The e-mails were obtained thru a FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request of the Westchester County Health Departments records. Glass, also stated that Ron Gatto, lead investigator of the Westchester County Environmental Unit, wanted to close Hen Island until the corrections were made. He also supplied the Council with minutes from an emergency management meeting which took place in 2001, during which Ryes Fire Inspector, Jim Dianni, suggested that dry hydrants be installed throughout Hen Island. Glass also noted that, now seven years later, they have never been installed.

He drew references to the 1974 Gullivers fire in Portchester during which 24 lives were lost and how vigilant the local municipalities became regarding safety inspections after that tragedy. Glass also referenced the Hen Island propane fire in 2006 that drew the attention and response of the New York City Marine Fire unit due to the large flames visible from New York City. He questioned the Council as to why they were not enforcing the fire safety, and health codes on Hen Island.

On a much lighter note, Glass introduced the Rye Council to Mr. Floatie, the 8-foot turd mascot for HEALtheHARBOR.com. Mr. Floaties purpose is to educate. He is a lovable environmentalist devoted to clean water awareness. His mission is to draw attention to the need for a safe environment, which he does by high-fiving children and giving out Hershey bars. When Mr. Floatie presented Mayor Otis with a Hershey bar, the Mayor asked, if there was any e-coli in the bar. Glass assured the Mayor that it was all done in good taste and the bars were safe as we all hope Hen Island will be one day.

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[dtpasart]

Youtube is a great venue and Mr. Floatie is just the person to expose the cover-up on Hen Island by The Westchester County Health Departments Commissioner Lenny Meyerson and Mayor Steven Otis. If you think this is outrageous you should check out the website HEALtheHARBOR. In this day and age it is despicable.

[DET832]

Mr. Floatie Rules !!!!!

[rjtbodyshop]

RJT Motorist Services blows toxic carcinogens through an exhaust fan into Kittrel Park playground in White Plains. This is terrible for children.

[Normalman50]

I moved from Victoria.  I could not tolerate the denial by politicians in that city. They deny their are street people, major car theft problems, and that their city is known as "The Home Of The Minimum Wage". The crapping in the ocean issue is just one of many. When you look beyond the flowers, Victoria is really a depressing city to live in. The residents who live in denial there are also part of the problem. I am so happy I left that city.

[HarborSupporter]

This is too funny. An 8-foot turd addressing the City council. Keep up the good work Mayor Otis! Police, Fire, Bob Schubert, Hen Island, Wainwright Street, ect, ect,ect.... Avoidance thats the answer!!

[davidvogler]

A great effort and well done campaign! Rye loves "Mr. Floatie!"