Behind Closed Doors: 820 Elmont Road

As part of our Behind Closed Doors series, 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, Nassau County assumes no liability associated with the use or misuse ofContinueContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors: 820 Elmont Road”

We Started Here: Tammie

Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “Some see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.” Tammie asks, “why not?” We first learned of her impact and tireless work through a friend in Red Hook-Brooklyn who described to us a passionate young woman from ElmontContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Tammie”

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

Progress on construction at vacant site

Back in May we chronicled the demolition of the long-standing “Fickle Filly” bar on Linden Boulevard. Here are recent photos of the progress of construction at this site. Once completed, the space will be used by adjacent P.C. Richard & Son as a car installation center to install car stereos, remote starters and the like.ContinueContinue reading “Progress on construction at vacant site”

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”