Carl Achille, the Elmont resident and business owner who was assaulted by Joe Smith was absolved of all responsibility for the March 11 incident at the Elmont Public Library.

Some may recall that Joe Smith attacked Achille after the Elmont Coalition for Sustainable Development (ECSD) meeting on March 11, 2013.  The coalition is chaired by Smith’s wife and local Republican employee-operative, Sandra Smith.

“This is the only reasoned outcome” said one observer.  The board also suspended ECSD for violating library policy.

The board decision overturns the acting director’s recommendation that both Smith and suspension of Achille be suspended from the library.

Nassau Lawmaker cautions the Governor a proposed Belmont Soccer Stadium would create an economic void that harms Elmont and all of western Nassau County

(Mineola, NY)  - Nassau County Legislator Carrie' Solages (D-3^rd District) today cautioned New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo that plans to create a semi-professional soccer stadium on the grounds of Belmont Park in Elmont do not meet the needs of the surrounding community of hardworking families seeking to protect and strengthen their quality of life.  

In a letter to the Governor the lawmaker states, “In an era when Big Sports is about huge profits and franchise deals, Elmont seeks something other than being the gateway to a corporate soccer stadium. The public relations blitz currently assaulting our neighborhoods touting the alleged benefits of a stadium fail to acknowledge the reality that Elmont would receive minimal benefits from a sports arena.  A stadium would neither strengthen our real estate values nor generate neighborhood economic growth in Elmont. A stadium would, however, create an economic void where the real benefits are found inside the stadium’s gates and among the absentee investors who would enjoy millions in profits.”

Six students from Elmont Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School participated in the Fifth Annual Global Student Videoconference at the United Nations in Manhattan.  The conference titled "Forever Free: Celebrating Emancipation" was attended by over 500 students from around the world.

Schools in Senegal, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, France and the United States shared presentations, had discussions and listened to scholars as part of a larger recognition and exploration of how the Trans-Atlantic slave trade still impacts the world today.

"Spit" for a chance to win cash prizes and bragging rights. We welcome all styles of poetry, spoken word, hip hop, and manifesto.

Sponsored by: Elmont Online, Highlighting Success Inc., Invest in Elmont, LEAP Women Network, and the African Center for Community Empowerment Girls PRIDE Project

Please note: The kitchen will be open.
Soft Drinks Only Will Be Served

April 1, 2013-The Teen Poetry Slam is inspired by the work of Urban Word NYC. Urban Word NYC uses their writing workshops to build literacy and freedom of expression. After attending a few teen slams, Tammie Williams, Girls (Providing Resources for Improvement Dignity Empowerment) PRIDE Project spoke with Michael Corelli, Executive Director of Urban Word NYC and both agreed to bring the writing workshops to Queens and Long Island. “Some teens have a hard time speaking to adults about what they are going through in life”, says Ms. Williams. “We want teens to be able to put their thoughts down on paper instead of keeping it bottled up inside”. The African Center for Community Empowerment Girls PRIDE ProjectDirector Tammie Williams is proud to bring the inspiring teen poetry slam to Queens and Long Island. –Tammie Williams, Girls PRIDE Project Director.

Library Board takes strong action.