Plandome Heights

Plandome Heights, incorporated in 1929, has since grown to 323 households including 1,000-plus total population.  The village boundaries are Village of Plandome to the North, Manhasset Bay to the West, Village of Flower Hill to the East, and the unincorporated hamlet of Manhasset to the South.  The majority of the Plandome Heights is within walking distance to the Manhasset LIRR train station.  Children in the village can attend the nationally ranked school district.  Plandome Pond Park and Plandome Heights Preserve on Manhasset Bay are but two of the many park-like settings throughout the village.

Plandome Heights Civic Association

Plandome Heights has always been a very civic minded village.  The precursor of our current civic association and the incorporation of our village began as the Plandome Heights Association.  In 1929, the community rallied to voice its concerns regarding two issues.  The first issue the Association addressed was objecting to development of apartment buildings on the land adjacent to Plandome Heights.

The second issue was objecting to formation of the Manhasset Sewer District.  The Plandome Heights Association protested.  While not opposed to sewers for the rest of Manhasset, Plandome Heights residents were opposed to the added taxation resulting from the sewers.  After the Town Board voted in favor of a one million dollar sewer district, Plandome Heights moved to secede and incorporate.  This led to other events and the Town Board moved to dissolve the Manhasset Sewer District: it could no longer finance the project based on the reduction in the sewer district’s assessed valuation.

Today’s Plandome Heights Civic Association was formed on July 20, 1943 and has served the community since that time in many important ways.  For a time the Civic Association became inactive, but it was reactivated in 2010 by a group of former Village Officials and concerned residents including Marion Endrizzi, Paula Abate, Mike and Jayne Knox, Roxanne Fitzig, Robert Timperman and Dan Cataldo.  Currently, members attend monthly meetings of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations.

Our Mission

The goals of the Civic Association are to:

• Promote the rights, interests and welfare of our members through civic activities
• Advocate transparent and accountable government that is responsive to our residents
• Encourage the wise and efficient use of taxpayer dollars
• Work actively with The Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations
• Provide pertinent information and encourage public participation
• Preserve and contribute to the safety, beautification and general welfare of the community

Our Plandome Heights Civic Association Board:

President — Rosemary Mascali

Vice President — Mary Oleske
Secretary — Michael Schwartz
Treasurer — Roxanne Fitzig

Board Member — Elaine Canton
Executive Board Member — Marion Endrizzi (Past President)

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l-r: PHCA Board Member Rosemary Mascali, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, PHCA Board Members Mary Oleski, Marion Endrizzi and Michael Schwartz

2026 Annual Meeting and Meet the Candidates Event

The Plandome Heights Civic Association held its annual meeting and Meet the Candidates event on October 21, 2026 at the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club.  Plandome Heights Civic President Rosemary Mascali opened the meeting addressing the members and other guests who were present.  Special guests who addressed the audience included:

Candidate for Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Sean McCarthy,

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena,

Candidates for NYS Assembly District 16 Kim Keiserman and David Hassid, and

Candidates for NYS Senate District 7 Rory Lancman and Jake Blumenkranz.

In her opening remarks, Rosemary Mascali reviewed the Civic Association’s accomplishments and thanked members for their support.  Plandome Heights Civic Association strives to keep our members informed on all civic matters affecting our community and to be strong advocates for our Village.  We partner with the Plandome Heights Women’s Club to help fund decorating of signs and signposts during the holidays and flowers in green areas, contribute to flowering hanging baskets and flags on Plandome Road, invite local officials from the town, county and NYS to our meetings to address current relevant issues, and kept members informed of status.  We also attend monthly meetings of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations (“Greater Council”) representing Plandome Heights interests on projects such as the sewers on Plandome Road, replacement of the Webster Avenue Bridge – now completed ahead of schedule, and improving the water quality and greenery at the adjacent Plandome Pond Park.  Our focus also included addressing zoning laws to better preserve our historical “Duke homes” which were discussed during the historical walk the Civic Association held this summer.  We also attend Village Board of Trustee monthly meetings to stay informed on Village issues such as the status of road work and Village occupancy plans.  Rosemary then announced that Carrie Klimerman recently accepted the position as President of Greater Manhasset Council of Civics.  We look forward to receiving her direct updates on current Manhasset projects during future annual Civic meetings.

The Civic continues to keep our members informed on these and other important matters via email and through our website.

Our special guests then each addressed the audience and discussed their priorities as well as resident quality of life issues including: the high cost of living, property taxes, retaining young people, and AI / data centers.

Incumbent Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena focused on her accomplishments – among them: proposed and received tax cuts in each of successive years in office and without consequential cuts in services, repaved 21 miles of roadway, added electric vehicle charging stations, LED lights installed, upgraded drainage, pedestrian sidewalks, 1,300 trees planted, improved parks, began reconstruction of the town dock in Port Washington, and updated Building Department software for greater efficiencies.

Rosemary Mascali closed the evening extending our thanks to the candidates, the residents in attendance, and the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club which made their venue available for this event.

2026 Plandome Heights Historic Walk

On June 6, 2026, the Plandome Heights Civic Association reprised its (2023) historic walking tour of the Village, led by Civic President Rosemary Mascali. The walk was attended by a robust turnout of over forty residents including Civic Board members Roxanne Fitzig and Michael Schwartz, former PHCA Board Member Marion Endrizzi, and Plandome Heights Village Mayor Ken Riscica.

The walk began on Shore Road at the location of the original farmhouse built in 1710 by the prominent Pearson family.  Steps away, the group visited the location of the oldest existing structures built in the Village in 1800.  The group then learned that before the Village was developed, sand was mined from the cliffs rising from the bay near The Beachway, and was transported by rail and barge for construction of the sidewalks of New York City.

The tour continued with a visit to Plandome Heights Village Preserve and its shoreline on Manhasset Bay.  As the walk progressed up Bay Driveway, stops included the former home of one of the Village’s first mayors, John Issacs, where the vote to incorporate the Village took place in 1929.  The walk then continued to Grandview Circle and Summit Drive where several of the beautiful and historic Benjamin Duke homes with their distinct white stucco exteriors and red-tiled roofs provide a window to the earliest development in the Village.

One of the last stops on the tour was the Village flagpole located at Plandome Road and Plandome Court North.  While learning about the flagpole, including why the flag is sometimes raised to half mast, the group could not help but notice the island where it stands, always beautifully landscaped and decorated thanks to the Village and the Plandome Heights Women’s Club.  After learning the history of the development of the Bournedales area, the walk concluded at Plandome Pond Park where actions taken by the Town in recent years to improve the condition of the pond were discussed.

After the tour, members of the group voiced their greater appreciation of the history of the Village in which they live, finding it educational and fun, and having made a few new friends as well.

The Civic extends a special thanks to Andrew Cronson from the Manhasset Historical Society who shared details on the history and historical importance of our Duke houses as well as our homes in the Cove Drive area and the Bournedales, and to Marion Endrizzi who dedicated many hours helping to put together the program with Andrew.  You can see a summary of Andrew's research on the Plandome Heights Duke houses at this website: https://arcg.is/11PTWO4.

Additional thanks to residents Laura and Nick Vedder along with Architect Norm Memec, Interior Designer Kari Flynn, and Neil and Laura Doyle from HighTech Construction of LI who shared details of the restoration of their Duke house at 66 Summit Drive. 

Below are a few photos of the event. 

2025 Annual Meeting and Meet the Candidates Event

The Plandome Heights Civic Association held its annual meeting and Meet the Candidates event on October 20, 2025 at the Port Washington Yacht Club.  Plandome Heights Civic President Rosemary Mascali opened the meeting addressing the members and other guests who were present.  Special guests who addressed the audience included Candidate for Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Liza Chafiian, followed by Candidate for Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Yaron Levy, Candidate for Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Dave Kerpen, and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena.  The candidates discussed their priorities as well as resident concerns.

In her opening remarks, PHCA President Rosemary Mascali reviewed the Civic Association’s accomplishments and thanked members for their support.  Plandome Heights Civic Association strives to keep our members informed on all civic matters affecting our community and to be strong advocates for our Village.  We partner with the Plandome Heights Women’s Club to help fund decorating of signs and signposts during the holidays and flowers in green areas, contribute to flowering hanging baskets and flags on Plandome Road, invite local officials from the town, county and NYS to our meetings to address current relevant issues, and kept members informed of status.  We also attend monthly meetings of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations (“Greater Council”) representing Plandome Heights interests on projects such as the sewers on Plandome Road and the replacement of the Webster Avenue Bridge.  We also attend Village Board of Trustee monthly meetings to stay informed on Village issues such as the status of road work and Village occupancy plans.

The Civic continues to keep our members informed on these and other important matters via email and through our website.

Also addressing the group was Andrew Schwenk, President Greater Manhasset Council of Civics, who provided an informative update on current Manhasset projects including coordination with Town of North Hempstead elected officials, and providing one unified voice on behalf of the various Manhasset civic associations.  Mr. Schwenk then provided a summary of the various new businesses coming to Northern Boulevard ad to Plandome Road.

Following his presentation, Mr. Schwenk presided over the swearing in of Plandome Heights Civic Association Board Members to two-year terms of office.

Our special guests then each addressed the audience:

Town of North Hempstead Councilmember and Supervisor candidates presented their visions for addressing important quality of life topics for residents including: subsidies to assist local businesses to help mitigate their costs associated with the sewer project, parking availability and pedestrian safety on Plandome Road, and prioritizing access to the Harbor Links Golf Course for the taxpayer residents over non-residents.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena addressed the residents, highlighting her priorities.  Among them: the Plandome Road sewer project, including waiving fees and supporting SBA loans to help facilitate the project; completing the 911 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park; and prioritizing a tax-neutral policy.

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l-r: PHCA President, Rosemary Mascali, PHCA Board Members Roxanne, Fitzig and Elaine Canton, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, PHCA Board Member Michael Schwartz, and Manhasset Greater Council President, Andrew Schwenk. (2025)

Plandome Heights Civic Association Recognizes Efforts of TNP Parks Department Team

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Plandome Heights Civic Association (PHCA) recognized the efforts of the Town of North Hempstead’s Parks Department employees with citations for maintaining Plandome Pond Park in Manhasset.  Town Supervisor, Jennifer DeSena joined several current and past PHCA board members in expressing their appreciation for the team’s dedication.

“Thanks to Town of North Hempstead Supervisor DeSena, Parks Commissioner Kelly Gillen and their excellent Parks staff for their meticulous work in Plandome Pond Park”, commented Marion Endrizzi, Plandome Heights contact person for the park and past PHCA President. “The addition of the beautiful fountain last year and the native and seasonal plantings this year have greatly enhanced the beauty of this treasure of a passive park.”

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1^st row, l-r:  Salvator Siminerio, Jesse Maden, Daniel Riordan, Sparkle;

2^nd row, l-r: PHCA President, Rosemary Mascali, Plandome Heights Park Contact, Marion Endrizzi, TNH Parks Commissioner Kelly Gillen, Terell Latta, Joseph Iannotti, Patrick Clayton, Lemuel Brabham, TNH Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Eileen Kraneburg, PHCA Board Member, Roxanne, Fitzig. 

(Photograph by Lorenzo Fitzig)

2025 Coyotes on Long Island Presentation

On July 24, 2025, The Pandome Heights Civic Association hosted a "Coyotes on Long Island” presentation by Frank Vicente from the Wild Dog Foundation along with others from Long Island Coyote Study Group.

Frank has offered to be a resource to residents who may encounter a coyote and may have questions or need assistance.  He can be reached at savewilddogs@yahoo.com.

The Coyote Study Group also requested that sightings of coyotes be reported.   Coyote Tracker is a community science project that engages Long Islanders in the effort to monitor the colonization of our region by Eastern Coyotes. Participants are simply asked to report any possible coyote sightings through their data collection system. Reports can be submitted through at https://seatuck.org/coyote-tracker/.

For those who may have missed it, here's the link to the recording of the session.  Note that the passcode is required:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/_WMO0_RByCWTq_ejueiSYiHEY5dpBJnKUhZ3lJgCdV2zXh-pIpZHrKG3CJ_nWxRw.1LXceI1ouViube-r

Passcode: P^TnYv3a
 

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1^st row, l-r:  Anthony Stanco, Richard Ceriello; 2^nd row, l-r: Deputy Parks Commissioner Kelly Gillen, Ashish Rana, Sal Siminerio, Labor Supervisor Michael De Pinto, PHCA Board Members Marion Endrizzi, Mary Oleske, Roxanne Fitzig, Rosemary Mascali, TNH Councilwoman Marianne Dalimonte; 3^rd row, l-r: Jaquan Mingo, Deputy Parks Commissioner John Darcy

Macy’s, Brookfield Unveil Plans for Manhasset Mixed-use Development

Macy’s and international development company Brookfield Properties have designed plans for a mixed-use development on the department store’s Manhasset property, a vision that includes three apartment complexes, a full-service hotel, an office building and additional retail and dining space, company officials told local community leaders.

Sign the Petition here.

Read the whole October 16, 2019 Manhasset Times article here.

Read the whole July 10, 2019 Manhasset Press article here.

Read the whole June 28, 2019 Manhasset Press article here.

Read the whole June 10, 2019 Manhasset Times article here.

Read the whole June 4, 2019 Manhasset Times article here.

Read the whole May 9, 2019 Manhasset Times article here.

Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Sea Gates for New York Harbor

The proposed NYC Sea Gates will impact the Long Island Sound and Manhasset Bay coastal areas.  The US Army Corps of Engineers has conducted a study, released an Interim Report and moving ahead with next steps in the process.

Read the whole September 6, 2019 Manhasset Press article here.

Read the Feb. 2019 Coastal Storm Risk Management Interim Report here.

Read the whole July 10, 2018 article here.

For more information, visit the US Army Corps of Engineers project page here.

MedMen Presentation to CGMCA

With Plandome Heights Civic Association Board Members in attendance, representatives of MedMen gave a presentation at a Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations Board meeting on Oct. 10, 2018.  Materials and related correspondence may be viewed on the Greater Council webpage here.

Meet and Greet

The Plandome Heights Civic Association and the Plandome Heights Women's Club hosted a special meet and greet with the New Manhasset School Administration on September 27, 2018 at the Port Washington Yacht Club.  Residents welcomed and mingled with the Superintendent of Schools, Principals of Shelter Rock and Munsey Elementary Schools, and District Coordinators for English Language and Math.  A good time was had by all.

Summit Drive Subdivision

The Plandome Heights Planning Board met for the first time since 2014 to discuss a potential subdivision of one lot into two.

Read the whole June 13, 2018 Manhasset Times update article here.

Read the whole May 29, 2018 Manhasset Times update article here.

Read the whole May 2, 2018 Manhasset Times update article here.

Read the whole February 28, 2018 Manhasset Times update article here.

Read the whole January 30, 2018 Manhasset Times article here.

Seafield Services, Inc.

Residents, business owners, elected officials and Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations members packed North Hempstead Town Hall on April 11, 2018 to discuss a Manhasset outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center. 

Read the whole Manhasset Times article here.

Endrizzi thankful for opportunity to help Plandome Heights thrive -Manhasset Times

Many people think civic service work is thankless, but not Marion Endrizzi.

“Everyone says that what you do as community service is completely thankless, and I have always told everyone it’s not thankless at all,” Endrizzi said...

Read the whole article here.

Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Team

PHCA coordinates with the POP Team to enhance the routine patrol of our community.

Manhasset Valley Park

Nassau County Police Department has increased traffic enforcement due to vehicles frequently parking illegally along the Maple Street and Bayview Avenue roadside adjoining the Park.  Nassau County’s Councilwoman Anna M. Kaplan and Legislator Richard J. Nicolello have communicated their commitment for shared use of the County’s Department of Public Works land across from the Park to be utilized for additional Valley Park parking.  At the same time, steps are being taken to ensure improved pedestrian safety and traffic flow.

Important Dates

ToNH Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Program

North Hempstead Beach Park (North Parking Lot)

175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
Sunday, October 4, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additional information, including what pollutants can be accepted, may be obtained by visiting the ToNH S.T.O.P Program web page and ToNH Special Programs web page.

2027 dates to be posted once they are made available from the ToNH.

Current and Past Initiatives

• Work with the Nassau County 3rd/6th Precinct Police POP (Problem Oriented Police) Team to enhance the routine patrol of our community and help solve recurring problems in the community

• Represent Plandome Heights as a member of the 3rd/6th Precinct Safety Council Meetings.  PHCA is one of only a few civic associations invited to attend these meetings

• Advocating for complete restoration of the Plandome Pond and the Plandome Pond Park.  Through our efforts, $330,000 has been secured in the last few years from the ToNH

• Worked with Nassau County Mosquito Control Testing for West Nile Virus

• Participated in Plandome Road Visioning Project; and participated in Plandome Road Parking Meters Study, successfully avoiding the installation of parking meters on Plandome Road

• Support LIRR parking space expansion to create 19 additional parking spaces along the roadway adjoining Mary J Davies Park – in progress

• Support additional parking and improved pedestrian safety and traffic flow adjoining Manhasset Valley Park – in progress

• Advocated successfully with the Town of North Hempstead for Plandome Heights to remain in ToNH District 6 (with the Plandomes) and not be moved to ToNH District 4 (Great Neck)

Your Dues Provide For the Following

• Work with Greater Council to restore the Nassau County 6th Police Precinct to full capacity

• Coordinate and participate in relief efforts following hurricanes and other natural disasters

• Beautification:  Partner with the Plandome Heights Women’s Club for: holiday decorations throughout the Village, the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Adopt-A-Pole program (hanging floral baskets) during the summer months, and the American Legion’s program of American Flags on Plandome Road

• Partner with Plandome Heights Women’s Club to decorate signs and signposts during holidays and plant flowers in green areas

• Manhasset Chamber of Commerce’s Adopt-A-Pole – to ensure that beautiful, hardy flowers are planted in hanging baskets on the poles

• Hold Annual Membership Meetings hosting VIP guest speakers that have included: the ToNH Supervisor, Nassau County District Attorney, Nassau County Legislator, NYS State Senators, Police Commissioners, Greater Council President, Manhasset Parks Commissioner, and notable others

Membership

Dues are only twenty dollars ($20) per household per year!  Save the postage stamp and use Zelle* to make a convenient, no fee, mobile payment.

Mail or deliver electronic payment with your completed Membership Form below.  Your email address will be added to the PHCA mailing list to receive important news and events.  All member information will be used exclusively for the PHCA and will not be distributed to outside sources.

*Dues payment via Zelle may be submitted using our email address: info@plandomeheightscivic.org

How to make a payment using Zelle:

Logon to your bank account and select the Pay with Zelle option

Select Send Money (for first time payment to PHCA, select Add a Recipient and enter our email address)

Select the recipient, enter the payment amount, and select Send Money

Contact Information

Inquires may be addressed to:

Plandome Heights Civic Association

c/o Rosemary Mascali

36 Bourndale Road South

Manhasset, NY  11030

Email: info@plandomeheightscivic.org

Community Links

Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, Inc.

Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington (Division: Long Island North)

Manhasset Bay Protection Committee

The Manhasset Booster Club

Manhasset CASA (Coalition Against Substance Abuse)

Manhasset Chamber of Commerce

Manhasset Library

Manhasset Park District

Manhasset Secondary School

Manhasset-Lakeville Water District

National Grid

NorthShoreALERT.org

Plandome Heights Women’s Club

Port Washington-Manhasset Office of Emergency Management (PWM OEM)

Public Service Electric and Gas Company Long Island (PSEGLI)

Tuesday’s Children

The Tower Foundation of Manhasset, Inc. (benefits education of the students in Manhasset schools)

Government Related Links

Village of Plandome Heights

Town of North Hempstead

North Hempstead’s 311 Online

To report or inquire non-emergency municipal problems, use the 311 Online page.  Click on Submit Service Request then 1) select a service type or enter keywords and press Go; 2) enter the service location and press Next Step; 3) enter the service information details and press Next Step; 4) enter your contact information and press Next Step; 5) enter any additional information and upload any photos, audio or video files that may be helpful (it is recommended to use this field to request a call-back) and press Next Step; 6) review the information and press Submit.

How to Reach North Hempstead’s 311 by email

Email: feedback@northhempsteadny.gov

It is recommended to request a call-back in your email.

Supervisor – Jennifer DeSena

Councilwoman (District 6) – Mariann Dalimonte

Nassau County

County Executive – Bruce Blakeman

County Legislator (District 9) – Scott Strauss

County Comptroller – Elaine Phillips

New York State

Governor – Kathy Hockul

Senator (District 7) – Jack Martins

Assemblyman (District 16) – Daniel Norber

Federal Government

Senator – Charles Schumer

Senator – Kristen E. Gillibrand

Congressman (District 3) – Tom Suozzi

The Constitution of the United States: