Nassau County Village Officials Association Holds 101st Annual Testimonial Dinner

The Nassau County Village Officials Association gathered on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Westbury Manor for its 101st Annual Testimonial Dinner, honoring Immediate Past President Elena Villafane, Mayor of the Village of Sea Cliff, for her service and leadership to the association.

Villafane served as NCVOA president during the organization’s historic centennial year, leading an association that represents Nassau County’s 64 incorporated villages and provides a forum for village officials to collaborate, exchange ideas, and advocate on issues affecting their communities.

Throughout her tenure, Villafane emphasized the importance of bringing village officials together and strengthening the collective voice of local government. She helped to highlight NCVOA’s role in advocating for home rule, addressing unfunded mandates and ensuring that the concerns of Nassau County’s villages are heard at the county and state levels.

“Serving as president of the NCVOA during such a significant year for our organization has been an incredible honor,” said Villafane. “Our strength has always come from the dedication of our village officials and our willingness to work together. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served alongside so many committed public servants and to have helped carry the NCVOA into its next century.”

The evening brought together village mayors, trustees, municipal leaders, and Friends of the NCVOA to recognize Villafane’s contributions and celebrate the association’s continued work on behalf of Nassau County’s villages.

“Elena deserves our deepest gratitude for her leadership in guiding the NCVOA into its next century,” said Steven Weinberg, President of the NCVOA and Mayor of the Village of Thomaston. “Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to municipal autonomy helped strengthen our organization and ensure a successful transition into this next chapter.”

About the Nassau County Village Officials Association

The NCVOA represents 64 villages throughout Nassau County, which account for more than 12 percent of all villages in New York State and over 22 percent of state village residents. Many villages throughout Nassau County are larger than cities elsewhere in the state, making village residents comprise more than one-third of Nassau County’s population.

The NCVOA demonstrates that while challenges may evolve, the need for local villages to work together remains constant. Its history shows that collective effort is not just tradition but a proven way to deliver meaningful change for residents across Nassau County.

For more information about the NCVOA, please visitwww.ncvoa.org.