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”
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We Started Here: Marvin Anthony
Meet Marvin Anthony. Business-minded, active in his community — the best of both worlds as he might say. A true example of Elmont’s finest, Marvin is a product of the local school systems and does not hesitate to give back to his community. He is a young man deeply rooted in family – drawing inspiration from theContinueContinue reading “We Started Here: Marvin Anthony”
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”
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