Tag Archives: college

We Started Here: Njum

When she reflected on the transition from being at home with her family to independence Njum revealed, “It gets lonely at times, I miss my family, but it was time.” Her story like many others finds the one-time Brooklyn native whose family settled into Elmont when she was a teenager, now moving on and beginningContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Njum”

Election Day is November 4th

  Election Day is four weeks away – Tuesday November 4th – and several public figures want to ensure everyone is aware. New York State Board of Elections requires voter registration be postmarked 25 days before the election – Friday October 10th – and received no less than 20 days before the election – WednesdayContinueContinue reading “Election Day is November 4th”

We Started Here

We Started Here is a new social media campaign by The Excelsior to elevate the efforts of students and young professionals living in or by way of Elmont, Long Island. Stay tuned! #HigherHeights

Fares creep up to $2.50, N6X college bus service returns

Fare IncreaseEffective September 1, 2014 cash fares will increase from $2.25 to $2.50 for regular riders of the NICE bus system. Senior fare, for those 65 and older, is $1.10 – while Student fare (with a Student pass) will be $2.10.We shared a few months ago that “a handful of people raised concerns about theContinueContinue reading “Fares creep up to $2.50, N6X college bus service returns”

Nassau County Executive’s Office seeking Fall 2014 interns

[Via Nassau County]The Nassau County Executive’s Office is looking for interns for the Fall semester. Please send applications to interns@nassaucountyny.gov by September 5th.DescriptionStudents wishing to acquire a variety of volunteer-employment experiences will join a stimulating, fast-paced public servant environment, and learn the many facets of municipal government. Days/hours are flexible.Nassau County is in a uniqueContinueContinue reading “Nassau County Executive’s Office seeking Fall 2014 interns”