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The Concerned Taxpayers of Wheatley Heights/Dix Hills, Inc. civic association

The Hamlet of Wheatley Heights is a distinct and richly diverse Long Island community. You will soon discover the pride taken in our well maintained properties, top rated schools and quiet suburban lifestyle. The Concerned Taxpayers of Wheatley Heights/Dix Hills is committed to maintaining a high quality of living in the Hamlet of Wheatley Heights by steadfastly defending the interests of our residents.

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The history of Wheatley Heights

The Concerned Taxpayers of Wheatley Heights/Dix Hills, Inc. has championed the cause of our community for more than 40 years. We were originally known as the Concerned Parents of Wheatley Heights, when neighbors joined together to save Taukomas Elementary School from closing. We were not successful because we were not incorporated. We found ourselves involved in many quality of life issues, from poor street lighting to racial steering by real estate agencies. These concerted, organized efforts created a lasting network of caring friends and concerned, tax paying citizens. Those previously uninvolved became involved.

Together, people in our community express the needs of the neighborhood.

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The origin of our community

We were determined to take control of our community's character and its future….

Highlights of Area History

Chief Wyandanch was a powerful Montauk chieftain who wielded great influence in the 1600s among many “Paumonok” tribes…

+Successfully negotiated with Babylon Town Supervisor

To include in the Schaffer/Brown resolution a ban on Pinelawn Cemetery’s sand mining in our community. Later stopped sand mining at Camp Kaufman. (Have consistently received the cooperation and support of every town administration since 1980).

+Won formal political recognition of Wheatley Heights as a distinct community

As reflected on commercial maps. Long Island Expressway signs identifying Wheatley Heights were erected (1992) due to our targeted efforts.

+Currently expanding efforts and joining other local civic Association

As watchdogs for Republic Airport, focusing on noise abatement, flight patterns, and limiting expansion.

+Established a Wheatley Heights Beautification Program

Which has achieved numerous successes:
1.Flagpole/American Flag, landscape “town square” across from the Wade’s Farm.
2.Sump cleanups.
3.Sidewalk repairs.
4.Upgrade and physical maintenance of Herman Griem Park.
5.Notifying in writing to property owners of offensively unkept properties.
6.Removal of abandoned cars and much more

+Instituted a Neighborhood Watch Program

Succeeded in numerous meetings with Police Department to encourage added police protection, more frequent patrols, improved 911 response, and better intervention with local illegal drug dealings. Also won night security patrols for Herman Griem Park and Kevin Ver Pault Park. Continuing to work closely with the Half Hollow Hills School District on community-impacting issues.

+Traffic improvements

1.Won traffic flow changes and traffic light installation at Brown Blvd. and Main Ave.
2.Responsible for $3.5 million drainage project on Straight Path.
3.Won ban on truck traffic on Straight Path (Huntington to Babylon).
4.Successfully petitioned/obtained new traffic light in front of Paumonok School.