Andrew Goldsmith, the village justice in Cedarhurst, was issued a summons by the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for “willful violation of the public health laws 12 B” after he hosted his daughter’s wedding with a crowd of 100 guests and onlookers on the front lawn of his West Broadway home, according to Newsday
Evidently the judge attempted to follow the rules, according to a copy of an emailed wedding invitation he sent Wednesday morning for the 3 p.m. nuptials.
“Please do not congregate on the sidewalk as we are strictly adhering to guidelines set by the Nassau County fire marshals office,” Goldsmith wrote in the email invitation obtained by Newsday. “As you know we’re always happy to welcome you into our yard and home — just not today!”
He added: “We look forward to sharing our virtual simcha with you!” referring to the wedding celebration.
Newsday reported:
But Goldsmith had been warned against holding the gathering at all, according to a county official, who said Goldsmith was personally told by the fire marshal a week and a half earlier and by the police that same day “that he could not have a large gathering for this event.”
Nassau police spokesman Det. Lt. Richard LeBrun said some of the wedding attendees were wearing masks and social distancing, while others weren’t. Still, LeBrun said, the marriage ceremony was completed before police asked everyone to leave.
