Haitians Deported From Dominican Republic Face Uncertain Future

Originally posted on Black America Web:
FONBAYA, Haiti (AP) — Saint-Soi Souverin sat on a bench resting and thinking about his plight after being uprooted from his longtime home on the other side of the border in the Dominican Republic, far from the Haitian shelter where he is staying. Dominican authorities deported the 35-year-old farm…

We Started Here: Leslie

Elmont made me the person I am today. I love being able to call Elmont my hometown. I had always appreciated my upbringing, but it wasn’t until I got to college and compared my experiences to those of my peers that I realized how fortunate I actually was to be able to call Elmont home.ContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Leslie”

2 Elmont Men Arrested for Grand Larceny

Source: Newsday Nassau County police arrested two Elmont men on grand larceny charges after they were seen using multiple stolen credit cards. Police said Paul A. Webster, 25, of 104 Village Ave., was seen on video surveillance about 6:30 p.m. Friday using an ATM at a Waldbaum’s store at 336 N. Broadway in Jericho, whileContinueContinue reading “2 Elmont Men Arrested for Grand Larceny”

Letter To My Father: Sincerely, The Daughter You Don’t Know

By Our New Guest Writer of Inspiration, Crystal Haynes, of CrystalSays.com: *WARNING: What you are about to read is real. It is raw and emotion filled.* Dear Father, I’ve decided to write you a letter you’ll probably never read. My intentions are not to slander or hurt you but to tell you the truth thatContinueContinue reading “Letter To My Father: Sincerely, The Daughter You Don’t Know”

Elmont Community Day: June 27th

Come out for a day of food, fun, and excitement with your community! My Forever Young Charity, Inc. will host its Third Annual Block Party and Community Day, next Saturday June 27th in Elmont. The event features free giveaways, food, activities, a live DJ and more. For more information about Elmont Community Day and MyContinueContinue reading “Elmont Community Day: June 27th”