Charmayne’s Florist & Cake

A nursery is any place in which something is bred, nourished, or fostered. For 25 years, our next featured small business owner has nourished the needs of countless residents in Elmont and beyond, while fostering a reputation of quality service and reliability as well. Perhaps what makes such longevity so remarkable is that “Charmayne’s Florist” isn’t aContinueContinue reading “Charmayne’s Florist & Cake”

Argo Civic

On Monday September 22, The Excelsior was in attendance as the Argo Civic members convened for the first time since being off on summer break. One of several civics in the Elmont area, Argo Civic is a volunteer group of residents who are “united in building a stronger, safer community.” Some orders of business forContinueContinue reading “Argo Civic”

Free Movie Thursdays 8/28: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

For it’s 8th consecutive and final week of the summer, the Free Outdoor Movie series at Eisenhower Park will conclude tonight showing “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” (PG, 114 min.) The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, includingContinueContinue reading “Free Movie Thursdays 8/28: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Rip up your tickets: $2.4 million in speed violations will be refunded back to residents

  [Via Newsday] Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has dismissed $2.4 million in speed camera tickets issued over the past month, amid outrage from Nassau residents who received thousands of tickets from cameras at six school locations. Mangano said cameras at five locations malfunctioned, spitting out tickets on days when school was not in session.ContinueContinue reading “Rip up your tickets: $2.4 million in speed violations will be refunded back to residents”

Free Movie Thursdays 8/21: Percy Jackson, Sea of Monsters

Tonight marks the second to last week of the 2014 Free Outdoor Movie series at Eisenhower Park. The weekly event started back in July and will close out with exciting movies such as “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” (PG, 114 min.) and on August 28th, “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (PG, 114 min.). Each film isContinueContinue reading “Free Movie Thursdays 8/21: Percy Jackson, Sea of Monsters”