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”
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Vestiges of Fosters Meadow trace us back to German Farming Community
[Via Fosters Meadow Heritage Center] “After seeking employment in the city and saving enough to buy land, many of these immigrants moved to the countryside. The story of German immigrants setting out to the West via wagon, stagecoach or boat and barge up the Hudson River to the Erie Canal is well known. Many GermanContinueContinue reading “Vestiges of Fosters Meadow trace us back to German Farming Community”
Community Safety Meeting: Tuesday September 16th, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Valley Stream
The Excelsior is pleased to be a part of an upcoming community meeting to discuss neighborhood safety. Join us and other local groups for a conversation about Policing strategies for crime in our area, “Know Your Rights” education training for our youth and different ways to remain civically engaged within your area. We hope to seeContinueContinue reading “Community Safety Meeting: Tuesday September 16th, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Valley Stream”
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”
Elmont Memorial High School to get new elevator, synthetic field and other improvements
[Via The Island Now] Words of Ralph Ferrie, Ed.D., Superintendent of Sewhanaka School District: “As we approach the upcoming school year, we will be celebrating the 86th year of instruction in the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Before our students arrive in September, our professional staff will return on August 27th and 28th forContinueContinue reading “Elmont Memorial High School to get new elevator, synthetic field and other improvements”
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