Keyword: Lighthouse
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Assemblyman Bob Barra
Putting NY on a clear path to fiscal stablility
In order to put New York on a clear path toward fiscal stability and ease the burden of high property taxes on Long Islanders, Assemblyman Bob Barra suggests freezing school … more
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A Lighthouse neutral zone
As Charles Wang and the Lighthouse Development Group tried to prove, silence can be deafening. Wang wanted the Town of Hempstead to give him an answer — yes or no. It appeared that the town carried the keys to his development dreams. more
The Lighthouse plan as proposed by co-developers Charles Wang and Scott Rechler. On Monday, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray will announce a plan to craft a new zone for the Nassau Coliseum property that will be a 'scaled-back' version of the original proposal.
Town OKs plan for ‘scaled-down’ development
As expected, the Hempstead Town Council unanimously approved its plan to devise a "zoning blueprint" for the Nassau Coliseum property. more
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Issues galore for the town of Hempstead to tackle
There are big-picture issues that the town of Hempsteand and Nassau County will have to tackle together. Foremost among them is the Lighthouse project, a sweeping proposal to transform 150 acres surrounding the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale from the barren asphalt of a parking lot to a residential and commercial zone. more
The Lighthouse project, led by New York Islanders owner Charles Wang and real estate executive Scott Rechler, includes a renovated Nassau Coliseum, a new convention center, a residential community, space for offices, business and retail, a sports and recreation center, open space and a canal.
Exploring other options
While the Lighthouse project remains in limbo as 2009 winds down, developments in Queens and Brooklyn appear to be gathering steam.In Nassau County, Lighthouse developers Charles Wang and Scott … more
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New county exec has many issues to tackle
It is at last official: Republican Ed Mangano of Bethpage, a 14-year Nassau County legislator, is our new county executive, having defeated two-term Executive Tom Suozzi by the slimmest of margins. more
Still room for ‘Smart Growth’
Hundreds of people, including developers, elected officials and civic leaders, attended the Smart Growth Summit held at the Marriott in Melville on Nov. 20. The conference, hosted by Vision Long … more
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the lighthouse project was a topic of fierce debate leading up to Charles Wang’s Oct. 3 “deadline,” but the Islanders owner has been quiet as of late.
Murray: Lighthouse talks going ‘smoothly’
This year’s election brought about a change in Nassau County government, but the status of the Lighthouse project remains static and unclear. Ironically, Election Day fell exactly a month … more
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Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead), left, is being challenged by Uniondale resident Elton McCabe, a Republican.
McCabe challenging Abrahams
Elton McCabe, a civic-minded Republican from Uniondale, is seeking to unseat three-term incumbent Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) in the 1st Legislative District next month. And while both candidates are promising to fight high property taxes, support community outreach programs and crack down on gang-related violence, they are also focusing on the potential for major change in areas like Uniondale and Hempstead if the highly anticipated Lighthouse project moves forward. more
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Pat Maher
Rematch in the 13th L.D.
The race in the 13th Legislative District pits longtime incumbent Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) against Democratic challenger Pat Maher.Both candidates hope to address high property taxes, … more
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