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Water Authority to update Elmont well, raise rates

[via The Island Now] The board of directors of the Water Authority of Western Nassau County approved a 7 percent increase in water rates at a meeting last Tuesday, anticipating issuance of a $40 million bond this fall to support long-term capital projects. Board Chairman John Ryan said the $40 million bond would support aContinueContinue reading “Water Authority to update Elmont well, raise rates”

Welcome to the Neighborhood: 5 Brothers Kitchen & Cafe

After years of being closed off to the public, the doors of 799 Elmont Road recently opened, re-introducing its inner chambers to the neighborhood and with a fresh new look. Once home of the beloved Alden Manor Branch Library (now dissolved), the commercial space emerged again as a new dine-in and take-out kitchen/cafe. See photosContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Neighborhood: 5 Brothers Kitchen & Cafe”

Volunteers gather to beautify Valley Stream State Park

On Saturday May 3rd 2014, a team of volunteers gathered together to host Valley Stream State Park’s 1st annual “I Love My Park” Day. “I Love My Park Day” is a statewide initiative to enhance & bring visibility to New York State parks. Local young adult leadership groups & community partners joined Assemblywoman Michaelle SolagesContinueContinue reading “Volunteers gather to beautify Valley Stream State Park”

Fickle Filly torn down

A few weeks ago the long-time bar, Fickle Filly, was demolished after years of being a recognizable fixture in Elmont. We spoke to a passerby, who says that the adjacent electronics & appliances store, P.C. Richard & Son, has purchased the property and has reserved it to do their car installations. See exclusive photos ofContinueContinue reading “Fickle Filly torn down”

Elmont listed as one of America’s Top 10 wealthiest Black neighborhoods

Click here to read the article: http://www.theroot.com/photos/2014/04/_10_affluent_black_neighborhoods.html Here’s the full list, according to median household income: 1. Fort Washington, Maryland – $110,759 2. Mitchelville, Maryland – $109,184 3. Bowie, Maryland – $105,936 4. Friendly, Maryland – $97,598 5. Ladera Heights, California – $97,568 6. Hillcrest, New York – $96,838 7. Kettering, Maryland – $89,577 8.ContinueContinue reading “Elmont listed as one of America’s Top 10 wealthiest Black neighborhoods”