Monthly Archives: November 2014

We Started Here: Tamar Charmaine

Many young people still believe in Elmont. For those who have been following The Excelsior’s We Started Here campaign, you’ve already met some of them. Emerging social leaders, students and young professionals alike; full of ambition, dreams and a vision — not just for their own lives — but for the community in which theyContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Tamar Charmaine”

649-80: Bond measure passes to construct $1.85 million parking lot

Courtesy of Newsday: Voters in Hempstead Sanitation District No. 6 approved a $1.8 million bond to purchase a parking lot in Garden City. District officials proposed purchasing the 1 1/2-acre lot across from its offices on Cherry Valley Avenue. The district has been renting the lot from the Village of Garden City. An initial tallyContinueContinue reading “649-80: Bond measure passes to construct $1.85 million parking lot”

We Started Here: Johanna

  The spirit of a teacher lives on through the eyes and wisdom of a student. Even contrarians who remark “those who cannot do, teach” have to admit they learned how to form words and sentences from someone who cared enough to teach them – You’re welcome, contrarians. Fact is, for extended stretches of time,ContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Johanna”

Reflections: After the Election

This year’s election season has come and gone. On Election Day we took to our Facebook page and thanked everyone who voted, as well as to encourage those who didn’t get to participate in such a vital democratic process. We believe voting is super important, and that our democracy is at its best when everyone’sContinueContinue reading “Reflections: After the Election”

Behind Closed Doors: 820 Elmont Road

As part of our Behind Closed Doors series, we will be using information provided by the Nassau County Department of Assessment. Nassau County makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability for the use of this information. Furthermore, Nassau County assumes no liability associated with the use or misuse ofContinueContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors: 820 Elmont Road”