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Thomas DiNapoli announced the completion of the state's audit of the Elmont Fire District on Aug. 4.

Elmont Fire District's spending scrutinized

Spending nearly $1,200 on Baltimore Orioles tickets and more than $1,800 at a restaurant seem like snapshots of a celebrity lifestyle — not life in a Fire District. Those charges, however, were revealed in State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audit of the Elmont Fire District from Jan. 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010. DiNapoli announced the completion of the audit on Aug. 4. more

By Jackie Nash | 8/5/11

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

Before taking a dip, think about safety

With summer in full swing, the Elmont Fire Department urges residents to take the necessary, and in some cases, lifesaving precautions while enjoying their time in the pool and at the beach. more

ELMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT | 7/28/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/27/11

Cardinals hold tournament in honor of local students

The Elmont Cardinals Sports Club’s Summer Basketball Tournament kicked off its five-week summer basketball tournament on July 17, at the Elmont Road Park, located at 755 Elmont Rd. in Elmont. more

By Jackie Nash | 7/26/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/21/11

The Elmont Bangtails came in second place at the Nassau County Motorized Drill.

Elmont Bangtails take 2nd place

The Elmont, Hempstead, Westbury, West Hempstead and Port Washington fire departments participated in the Nassau County Motorized Drill in Hicksville on July 9. more

7/19/11

Lawes leaves library

Tania Lawes’ last day on the Elmont Memorial Library’s Board of Trustees was June 23. Lawes served as president of the board for three terms, and as vice president for two terms, and chose not to seek re-election for the board position. Kathy Rau won Lawes’ seat in May, after running uncontested and receiving 943 votes. more

By Jackie Nash | 7/19/11

The Henry Viscardi School wheelchair basketball team, above, played the Elmont Memorial basketball team in a wheelchair match last weekend.

A slam-dunk for the community

Elmont’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament had a record turnout last Saturday — nearly 4,300. more

7/19/11

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