​Rainer Burger has been an active resident of New Hyde Park since December of 2003. ​  Born in Elmhurst Queens ​New York and raised in the Village of Floral Park, he graduated from Sewanhaka High School in 1984 and attended Polytechnic University of New York under an Air Force ROTC Scholarship.  Rainer Graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and was commissioned as a 2^nd Lt in the United States​ Air Force.  While in the Air Force is obtained a master’s degree in Engineering Management. Rainer transitioned from​ Active Duty to Active Reserves and relocated back to New York with his wife Ann and 3 sons to New Hyde Park.   After 32 years of service, Rainer retired from the Air Force in 2020 at the rank of Colonel.  Since his move back to New York, Rainer has been continuous active member in our community serving numerous organizations and holding key positions.  He has served on the Board of Directors for the Water Authority of West Nassau County, is a former Scoutmaster and current Assistant Scoutmaster for Scout Troop 298, served as ​1^st Vice Commander and currently Adjutant for American Legion Post 1089, and is also currently an active Trustee in the Village of New Hyde Park.  As a Trustee, Rainer has worked numerous challenges and issues within our community.  His biggest endeavor was navigating and fighting for our communities’ interests through the entire MTA 3^rd Track Project.  He has been an active force in mitigating the impacts to New Hyde Park of this multi-billion-dollar project which involved 3 main railroad crossing in New Hyde Park. His efforts included negotiating numerous agreements with the MTA, implementing design changes to benefiting our community, mitigated construction impacts, getting our roads repaved and solidifying over $2M for a new future DPW facility.  Trustee Burger continued his work with the Water Authority coordinating construction at the water station on 2^nd Ave.  Trustee, Burger works hand in hand with our Building Department ensuring codes and regulations remain in check as well as coordinating the design and build-out of the Villages new future Community Center.  A Veteran himself, Rainer’s other duties as a Trustee has been to recognize our community veterans as well as support them to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve.  As a Trustee and working with the Village Board, Rainer supported and worked with the Board on the refurbishment of the Memorial Park, War Memorial, that recognizes those who served and also those who gave their lives for our country.   Rainer also coordinates directly with the county on veteran affairs and matters.  Trustee Rainer Burger, lives by his Air Force core values which includes service before self and looks forward to continue to serve his Community.