We Started Here: JoeBe

Every so often we come across someone who analyzes the world, looks at society and thinks to challenge the status quo by resolving to affect real change in a positive way. Our next young leader calls himself a “great listener” which enables him to communicate what he hears and sees by telling stories through music.ContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: JoeBe”

2015 Nassau County Budget, Re-opening of 5th Precinct on Agenda for Argo Civic meeting

All are welcome to attend tonight’s Argo Civic meeting – 7 p.m. in Room 2 of Elmont Memorial Library. Join fellow neighbors in the community to learn how the 2015 county budget affects you, as well as the re-opening of the 5th precinct. Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, and NCPD Sergeant Grim are invited toContinueContinue reading “2015 Nassau County Budget, Re-opening of 5th Precinct on Agenda for Argo Civic meeting”

Behind Closed Doors: 500 Elmont Road

The next property in our Behind Closed Doors original series is 500 Elmont Road, the Elmont Jewish Center, where once again 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,ContinueContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors: 500 Elmont Road”

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”