February News

Whenever information becomes available regarding our civic, our schools, or information or events pertaining to our community, we will try to post them as a resource. If you have any information in which you would like to share, please feel free to e-mail them to: mail@elmontcivic.com

Civic News

February 21, 2008
Civic Meeting
Fifth meeting of the 2007-2008 season will be held at the New Elmont Memorial Library at 7:30 PM. Please make sure to attend, and ask your neighbors to come. Read announcement.

February 1, 2008
Web Site Update (Unique Per Month Totals)
September 2007: 854
October 2007: 966
November 2007: 1077
December 2007: 1753
January 2008: 2037* New Month Record

School News

February 18, 2008
Elmont Union Free School District Board Meeting
Board meeting of the Elmont Union Free School District will be held on February 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Elmont Road School.

February 9, 2008
Dad's Club Meeting
Elmont Dad's Club will have at 10:00 AM meeting on Saturday February 9 at Gotham Avenue School.

February 1, 2008
STUDENT AMBASSADORS ATTEND MODEL UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST
The Elmont Union Free School District hosted a Model United Nations International Ambassadors’ Breakfast for fifth- and sixth-grade students at the Dutch Broadway School recently. Read more.

February 1, 2008
GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL’S YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS RECOGNIZED WITH MATH ACHIEVER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
The high-achieving math students at Gotham Avenue School know that mathematical patterns can be found everywhere in their daily lives. Read more.

Elmont News

February 10, 2008
Community Black History Celebration
February 10, 2008 from 3:45 to 5:15 pm at the Elmont Memorial Library Theater.

February 6, 2008
Elmont Voters Upset on Super Tuesday
Long lines at the voting place at Dutch Broadway elementary school, had individuals waiting for over 2 hours before being able to cast their vote. View News12 Video Here.

February 6, 2008
Traffic Signal Fell on Car
On Hempstead Turnpike, at the intersection of Mecham Avenue, at approximate 2:10PM, it appears that the traffic signal's cable failed and caused it to fall on top of a car. The 64 year old man inside the car was fortunate to have only minor injuries.

Local News

February 7, 2008
MURRAY PROPOSES “ENERGY STAR” HOME PROGRAM
Supervisor Kate Murray is proposing to the Hempstead Town Board today a resolution calling a public hearing on a local law in relation to the establishment of energy star requirements for the construction of new homes. Read more.

February 6, 2008
SPIN Update: Increase in Portable GPS Thefts
Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey urges Nassau County residents to make a concerted effort to deter would-be thieves from stealing their portable GPS devices. Read more.

February 5, 2008
Hempstead Town Board Public Meeting
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February 1, 2008
SPIN Update: Counterfeit Lottery Scams
Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey is urging citizens to be vigilant when receiving unexpected mailings or other forms of solicitations that inform them that they are winners of a lottery, especially if the correspondence is from a foreign country. Read more.

February 1, 2008
HEMPSTEAD TOWN HALL IS THE PLACE TO WED OR RENEW YOUR VOWS ON VALENTINE'S DAY
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla are inviting couples to wed or renew their vows on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day. Read more.

February 1, 2008
HEMPSTEAD TOWN’S VITA PROGRAM OFFERS SENIORS FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICE
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced that the town’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is set to enter its 33rd year. Read more.

State News