Terrific post by www.elmont.org that captured the essence and significance of the Elmont Farmer's Market. I want to thank all the civic leaders, elected officials and the entire community who came out to support the market on opening day. The market will be a tremendous asset and resource not only for Elmont, but also for our neighbors, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Franklin Square, Valley Stream and hopefully Queens Village.
The Farmer's Market is just a small step of what we can accomplish when we allow good ideas and private capital to flourish in our community. Now let's work on meaningful zoning reform along Hempstead Turnpike consistent with the Elmont Vision Plan. With meaningful zoning reform, we can convert the underutilized sidewalks of Elmont's commercial corridors into a sense of place that are open for the community to enjoy 7 days a week, 365 days a year. That is the goal of the Chamber of Commerce and together with the Coalition for Sustainable Development and our elected officials, we will continue to work toward revitalizing Hempstead Turnpike.
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