The Town of North Hempstead has applied for a $30,000 grant in hopes of using the money to replace playground equipment at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park in New Cassel.
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With an expected redevelopment backed by the city, Willets Point is expected to entice the real estate industry with its waterfront properties and suburban vibe. But even with the incoming interest, those familiar with the neighborhood feel there are still crucial steps before the neighborhood pops. In 2009, the city’s…
The New Hyde Park Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to amend zoning provisions in the industrial district to allow for mixed residential and commercial use to entice downtown development. Trustee Richard Coppola was not at the meeting. The district borders the Long Island Rail Road, which is adding…
FARMINGDALE, NY – From Farmingdale School District: Once again, the Dalers have proved their exceptional pride in their school—winning the Best High School Spirit on Long Island award in Bethpage’s 2018 Best of Long Island contest. The Farmingdale School District most recently received the award in 2014. In Farmingdale, school…
Long Island is in the midst of historic change. For years, as other regions invested in areas like quality, affordable rental housing, mixed-use development, and public transit, LI was content with the status quo.
We sat silent as we watched droves of young people — educated in our outstanding public schools at significant expense — leave home and help create economic growth in other regions of our country.
Long Island is in the midst of historic change. For years, as other regions invested in quality, affordable rental housing, mixed-use development, and public transit, Long Island was content with the status quo. We sat silent as we watched droves of young people – educated in our outstanding public schools…
On Monday the Village of Garden City posted a Memorandum of Understanding with the Long Island Rail Road and MTA for the Third Track Expansion project, which cuts through Garden City with the plans for 9.8 miles of new rail service between Floral Park and Hicksville. At the Village Board…
Construction work to bring elevators to a Flushing train station will commence next month, a local leader announced. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded a $8.6 million contract to build two ADA-accessible elevators at each end of the Murray Hill LIRR station, according to Congresswoman Grace Meng. Installation of the new elevators is slated to…
A developer’s plans to build a three-floor mixed use building in the hamlet of New Cassel are progressing, with the North Hempstead Town Board approving a rezoning to allow construction. The nearly 12,000-square-foot building on the northwest corner of Prospect and Brooklyn avenues is to house a medical office and…
The de Blasio administration on Tuesday officially announced its new agreement with the Queens Development Group for the Willets Point urban renewal plan. Covering six acres of land, the deal includes a 450-seat elementary school, retail, open space and 1,100 apartments for moderate-and low-income tenants. There will be no mall….
