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Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and … more

By Scott Brinton, Alex Costello and Jackie Nash | 12/14/11

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s director of health, athletics and driver’s education, served as a keynote speaker at a Long Island Youth Safety Coalition conference, “Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy and Distracted: Using School and Community to Create Comprehensive Solutions to Dangerous Driving.” He was joined here recently by Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Hofstra conference takes on dangerous driving

For decades, public health officials have hammered home a message –– smoking kills. They have done so in splashy advertising campaigns and in the halls of government. Any number of laws and ordinances prohibiting smoking in public venues have been passed as a result. These efforts, officials say, have paid dividends. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 12/6/11

Streetscape work was completed last month on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont.

Extreme makeover: Elmont edition

Elmont is finally getting the face-lift that it desperately needs, according to many locals residents. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/22/11

Big chips are falling into place

At a meeting last month, representatives of the Shinnecock Indian Nation and Elmont’s Coalition for Sustainable Development produced a conceptual development plan for a casino at Belmont Park, which includes a 400- to 600-room hotel, a gaming facility and entertainment complex with restaurants, a renovated Long Island Rail Road station and a soccer field. more

By Jackie Nash | 8/2/11

The Hempstead Town Board voted on June 12 to designate New York-based developer RD Management LLC for the development of the old Argo Theater site, at 485 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont.

Argo Theater is one step closer to revitalization

Elmont residents have long sought revitalization of the old Argo Theater, a 2.9-acre property on Hempstead Turnpike and Elmont Road. Thanks to a vote last Tuesday by the Hempstead Town Board — including Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Ed Ambrosino and Councilman James Darcy — it looks like that plan is finally coming to fruition. more

By Jackie Nash | 7/18/11

Town designates developer for Argo Theater site

The Hempstead Town Board voted today to designate New York-based developer RD Management LLC for the development of the old Argo Theater site, at 485 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont. more

By Jackie Nash | 7/12/11

Following the county’s announcement of plans for a casino at Belmont, Elmont residents and activists became concerned that the county’s casino plan might not follow the Elmont Coalition for Sustainable Development’s Community Vision Plan — established nearly seven years ago.

Locals want casino to follow Vision Plan

In addition to the county’s plans for redeveloping Nassau Colisuem, Mangano announced in May that he would be teaming with Sens. Dean Skelos (R-NY) and Jack Martins (R-Elmont) to pursue a gaming casino at Belmont Park, developed by the Shinnecock Indian Nation. Once approved by federal and state officials, Mangano said, he believes the casino will create thousands of additional local jobs. more

By Jackie Nash | 6/7/11

After the Coalition for Sustainable Development’s 2006 Hempstead Turnpike walk, which attracted more than 600 community members, participants walked to Elmont Memorial High School to discuss which sections of the street they thought most needed improvement.

Coalition hopes to revitalize Elmont

The Coalition for Sustainable Development was established nearly six years ago by residents of Elmont and surrounding communities. Church groups, Parent-Teacher Associations, youth groups and other organizations in the community came together with a common goal of revitalizing Elmont. more

By JACKIE NASH | 1/18/11

Apartment complexes, like this one in Long Beach, are a rarity in Nassau County. However, more and more young adults are leaving the area to places with more affordable rental housing.

The continuing exodus

Part two in a series, “Plugging the brain drain.” The lack of affordable housing on Long Island is forcing young adults to leave the area in droves. And as their population decreases and the … more

Alex Costello | 9/22/10

Oceanside's Sanitation District 7 is a main target of the group, which wants to know what taxpayer money is being spent on within the district.

Good-government group wants to take out the trash

Most Long Islanders know — thanks to pocket-draining experience — that living here carries a hefty price tag. What many don't seem to know is that they can change that. How? One way is … more

Lee Landor | 9/22/10