Hempstead Living - Fall 2010

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In this issue:HEMPSTEAD’S

GATEWAYGETSANEWLOOK

TheSweetSoundof “Virtue”

CELEBRATINGHISPANICHERITAGE

MONTH

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D E P A R T M E N T S

03 Letter fromMayorWayne J.Hall, Sr.

04 Letter fromEditor

05 Publisher’sNote

06 VillageBeat

09 Happenings

20 Local Flavor

30 InTheMix

11 fromschoolhousetowhitehouse

15 hempstead’snewgateway

12 ah.e.a.l.t.h.y.hempsteadevent


WFromtheDeskofMayorHall

ith strong financial practices and an expanding police

force,thevillageofhempsteadcontinuestomakestridesin

increasing our financial security, as well as the physical

security of village residents.With therecent additionof

newpoliceofficerstothevillagepolicedepartment,weare

making public safety in the village of hempstead a top

priorityinthemonthsandyearstocome.Less than six years ago,Hempstead’s bond ratingwason the edgeof junkbond

status,expenditureswereerratic, littlewas invested intoour infrastructureandtheVillage had no credibility. Now, we are about to enter a new fiscal year with afinancialoutlookbrighter thanithasbeenindecades,andwewill continuetomakeresponsible choices that willmaintain fiscal integrity for decades to come.We areproud toannounce thatourS&Pratinghasbeen reaffirmed.Ourpositive financialoutlook is the result of smartmanagementon thepart of this administration.To stay on top of what’s happening in the Village, please join our electronic

mailing list by sending your name and email address to [email protected], and listen to the “Hempstead Happening” radio show everyWednesday at 4:15 p.m. onWTHE-AM(1520).

Sincerely,Wayne J. Hall, Sr.Mayor of the IncorporatedVillage ofHempstead

{ letter from the chairman }

PicturedL-R: LegislatorRobertTroiano,NassauCountyOHIADirectorRayThomas,CommissionerClaudeGooding andMayorWayne J.Hall.

PicturedL-R: MayorWayne J.Hall,U.S.Department ofHousing andUrbanDevelopmentRegionalAdministratorforNewYork andNewJerseyAldofoCarrión, Jr. andCommissionerClaudeGooding.


Asthehumiditysubsides,our“HotSummer inHempstead”

comestoanend. Alongwiththecoolbreezethatthe

autumnseasonushers in,webegintoseethelocalkids

headingbacktoschoolandeveryonegettingback into

“work”mode.

At this time, we need to remember that the Fall season is also a time of har-vest. You may have heard that this growing season has been one of the best onLong Island due to the wonderful weather we’ve been having all month. As aresult, we benefit by having delicious fruits and vegetables this season, such asthebeautifully ripened tomatoes anddelicious appleswe see inour local farmers’markets. Similarly, the Village of Hempstead is coming into a season of harvestwhere all of the hardwork put forth earlier this year is nowbeginning to flourishandbloom. In this issue, you’ll read about the successful replacementof the gate-ways in Hempstead that welcomes one and all into our beloved community.You’ll also learn that theVillageofHempsteadCommunityDevelopmentAgency(CDA)has continued tonurture its relationshipwith the students ofAdelphi andthey have returned this year to help spruce up our downtown. Finally, we’reproud to announce that the CDA has officially launched a brand new look andfeel toourwebsite, so that our residents can remain informedaboutwhat’s goingon in our Village. I’m hopeful that youwill enjoy reading this issue ofHempsteadLiving and continue to plant seeds for your own personal harvests!

All thebest,Rachel Breton

Message fromtheEditor-In-Chief

PUBLISHER:IncorporatedVillageofHempsteadCommunityDevelopmentAgencyCommissionerClaudeGooding

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:RachelBretonTheNoteworthyGroupwww.thenoteworthygroup.com

CREATIVEDESIGN&LAYOUT:AndrewBassStraightDesign,www.str8tdesign.com

SALES&ADVERTISING:WendyParrParrVentures

CONTRIBUTORS:AshleyB.OrmonNorkaTruitt

Photo credits:Cover illustration: iStockphotoTyreeCurryAntonioKelly

HempsteadLiving is a freepublication

providedtothegeneralpublic

bytheHempsteadCommunity

DevelopmentAgency.

The IncorporatedVillageofHempstead

CommunityDevelopmentAgency

50ClintonStreet

Suite504

Hempstead,NewYork11550

Phone: 516-485-5737

Fax: 516-485-1667

www.hempsteadcda.org

CDA Board of Directors

MayorWayne J.Hall, Sr., Chairman

Mr. InocencioPerdomo,Secretary

Rev.KeithHarris,Member

Ms.DellaHudson,Member

DanOppenheimer,Member

ClaudeGooding,Commissioner

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Publisher’sNote

By the time this publication goes to print the federal

governmentwouldhavereleased a request for proposal

(RFP) for planning grants for comprehensive smart

growthdevelopment,underthesustainablecommunities

act. this is exactly the kind of development the village

of hempstead has been proposing for the past four and a

half years in its downtown; legislation this office has

actively advocated for.

It seems that this funding will cause a lag in the timing of the implementationgrants which are to follow, some $4 billion dollars over a three year period. As therestofLongIslandcatchesup,$400millionwillbemadeavailableunder this roundof fundingforplanningthekindsofcommunities theVillagehasalreadyenvisionedfor its 21st centurydowntownredevelopment.TheFederalGovernment’sdesire istohaveregionsintegrate itsplanningefforts

andsolveforthelongtermitstransportation,environmentalandhousing/economicdevelopment problems in a coordinated manner. The challenge for Long Islandwouldbe forus to shift fromthepastparadigmandprovideamoreequitabledistri-bution, so that areas suchasHempstead,Roosevelt andFreeport can thrive.As you know, theCDA in collaborationwith theVillageBoard had issuedunder

the lawsofurbanrenewal,arequest forproposalsandreceived4responses. Thead-ministrationhassincemetwiththemostresponsivedeveloperandwillbemakingitsdecisiononthewayforwardbythisFall. Weareexcitedaboutourfutureandinbeingat the forefrontof such innovation inplanning.For thoseheadingback to school, havea safe andproductiveacademicyear.

Best,

ClaudeGooding, AICPCommissioner

PicturedL-R: CommissionerClaudeGooding, HempsteadResidentPearlMiles Lee,HazelGooding, PhD, andSenateMajorityConferenceLeader JohnL. Sampson.

PicturedL-R: CommissionerClaudeGooding,CongresswomanCarolynMcCarthy, andCouncilwomanDorothyL.Goosby.


VILLAGEBEAT

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BargainShoppingfor theFall

HEMPSTEAD’SDOWNTOWNAREAOFFERSAVARIETYOFOPTIONSFORallofyourFallshoppingneeds.Whetheryou’relookingforback-to-schoolsupplies,equipmentfor your Fall yard cleanup, or the latest fashion finds, be sure to visit the stores convenientlylocatedintheheartofHempsteadforanythingyoucouldpossiblyneedthisseasonatreason-ableprices.

WE ’ R E H A P P Y T Oannounce that the women’sclothing store, Rainbow Shop,located at 224 Fulton Avenuehasexpandeditsstorebytakingover the adjacent space nextdoorto itsexistingfacility.The store’s expansion offers shoppers

a better experience by providing moreroomfor customers tobrowse racks full ofnewclothing. Ladies,pleasebesuretostopby and get the latest fall fashion trends atRainbowShop today.


VILLAGEBEAT

GrowingbyLeaps&Bounds


HAPPENINGS

Get Involved!Attend!Participate!

HEMPSTEADPUBLICLIBRARY115NICHOLSCOURTHEMPSTEAD,NY11550516-481-6990

September30, 20104:00 PMHispanic Heritage CraftFor children ages 4 through 5th grade.Enjoy the reading of The Perfect Piñataand thenmake a piñata to take home.Materials Fee: $.50

October 11, 2010ColumbusDayObservedLibrary is CLOSED

October 14, 201010:00 AMBWEEntrepreneursMeetingBlackWomen Enterprises' - EntrepreneurialWorkshop Series of free businessdevelopment seminars. For registrationand information, please visitwww.blackwomenenterprises.orgor call (516)485-5900.

October20, 20106:30 PMHempstead Chamber of CommerceMonthlyMeeting

Contact: Leo Fernandez, President at(516) 483-2000 or via email [email protected].

November 11, 2010Veteran’s DayLibrary is CLOSED

November 16, 201012:30 PMAARPHempstead ChapterMonthlyMeeting

December2, 20106:30 PMBoard of TrusteesMeeting

TOWNOFHEMPSTEADTOWNHALLONEWASHINGTONSTREETHEMPSTEAD,NY11550(516)489-5000WWW.TOH.LI

October5, 20103:00 PMHispanic HeritageMonthAwardsThe Town of Hempstead recognizes sixoutstandingmembers of the Hispanic

THE START OF THE FALL SEASON also means that there’s a lot going on in andaround the Village of Hempstead. Don’t miss out! Get involved, attend and participate!Seeourcalendarofevents forupcomingactivities,events, functionsandmore.

HempsteadPublic Library

BWEEntrepreneursMeeting

Community. Also in celebration of HispanicHeritagemonth, an art exhibit featuringHispanic artists will be on display in TownHall’s lobby until October 15th.

November9, 20107:00 PMTownofHempstead’sMakeADifference Awards,honors those special residents whogenerously give of their time and talentto benefit others.


HAPPENINGS

THE VILLAGE OF HEMPSTEADYouth Advisory Council, whichwas createdin 2005 as a collaborative effort betweenFamily & Children’s Association and theIncorporated Village of Hempstead, iscomprised of Hempstead High Schoolstudents andstudent-athletes.The team, which works directly with program director

DonnaRaphael, consistsofyoung leaderswhoarerecognizedfor their dedication to promoting youth leadership, service-learning, adult partnerships, political alliances anddiversity.On June 18, 2010, the Youth Advisory Council hosted a

“Senior Prom” at the Family &Children's Hagerdorn FamilyResourceCentergymlocatedat120GreenwichStreet.Butthiswasnoordinaryseniorprom.Theconceptbehindthefunction

was to create an intergenerational community service eventwith theprimaryobjectiveofdeveloping andmeasuringposi-tiverelationsbetweenthehighschoolstudentsandseniorcit-izens. The event occurs every June and the students areresponsible for selecting a themeand transforming thevenueinto amagnificent dinner & dance hall. Community seniorshaveexpressedhowspecial theeventmakesthemfeelbecausethey’re partying with students who serve them dinner andshow them the latest dance moves. Similar to a high schoolprom, the students crown a king&queen at the event and at-tendees are eligible toparticipate in raffles for gifts andprizessuch as televisions, round-trip airline tickets, photo packagesandmore,alldonatedbyFamily&Children'sAssociation.TheVillageofHempsteadCommunityDevelopmentAgency(CDA)consistentlysupportstheuniquecommunityeventwhichpro-vides opportunities for learning and the expanding of eachgroup’s socializationskills.The“Prom” is apositiveexchangethathasbecomeaplatformforbridginggenerations.

APromThatBridgesGenerations

Photocredits:LargePhotobyTyreeCurry;PhotoinsetsbyAntonioKelly


SHOPPING

ASTHELIGHTSBEGINTODIM,THEaudience lowers their voices froma roar to a

quiet whisper when the musician takes his

position on the stage. For the audience, it’s

just another soloist with a melodic sound,

but for JordanBoucicaut, it is thestartofanunforgettable performance. On November 4, 2009 Mr.Boucicaut, a resident of Hempstead and senior at UniondaleHighSchool,hadachancetoplaythecelloattheWhiteHouse.HewasgrantedthisopportunitythroughtheSphinxOrganiza-tion,which focusesonbringingdiversity toclassicalmusic.For Mr. Boucicaut performing is nothing new. He has

been playing the cello for eight years and began perform-ing at his high school under the guidance of his musicteacher Beatrice Flipse who said, “Jordan showed talentearly on” and she knew“he had good thingsahead of him”. Sincethen, Jordan became apart of the Sphinx Organi-zation. Under this estab-lishment, he was able toperforma solo at theMet-ropolitanOpera and in anorchestra at John F.Kennedy Center with theNational Honors Ensem-ble. There, the orchestra consisted of 23 studentswhowereconsidered to be America’s top studentmusicians.Even thoughJordanexcels inmusic, his successdoesnot

have any limitations. Besides being a young musicalprodigy, he is making successful strides in and outside ofthe classroom.Within his high school career he competedin an international science competition where 171 coun-tries participated, and Jordan received a gold medal in hiscategory. Jordanhasspent twoweeksofhis summervacationat a music program held in Chicago, Illinois hosted by theSphinx Performance Academy receiving training on solo

performances and ensemblework.The future has an endless amount of possibilities for

Jordan Boucicaut. After high school he wishes to pursue acareer in either the sciences or music. He has not decidedwhich one he will choose, but it is certain his foundation inmusic will remain embedded in him. When asked how herelates music to his everyday life, he quoted GustavMahlerstating, “If a composercould saywhathehad tosay inwords,he would not bother trying to say it in music”. To Mr.Boucicaut thishasbeenagoal, toexpress inmusic thatwhichcannotbedepicted intowords.Hishighschoolmusic teacherencourages all those who are interested in hearing Jordanperform, to attend one of his performances at UniondaleHigh School this Fall. Jordan’s intelligence and passion formusic are strong indicators that hewill succeed in his futureendeavors.We congratulate him onhis success and supporthismusical journey!

—Ashley B.Ormon(Ashley served as a 2010 summer intern for theCDA.

She is a graduate of SacredHeart AcademyHigh School and

currently attendsNassauCommunityCollege.)

FromTheSchoolHousetotheWhiteHouse

HAPPENINGS

“Jordanshowed talentearly on…he

hadgood thingsaheadof him,”sayshismusic

teacherBeatrice Flipse.

HAPPENINGS


HEMPSTEADRESIDENTS,friends andvisitorsjoinedtogetheron Saturday, June 19, 2010 toparticipate in the annualH.E.A.L.T.H.Y.HempsteadHealthFair &Mayor Hall’s 5K Run. Thisyear, the Health Fair was held atthe Hempstead Bus Terminalparking lot (between JacksonandWestColumbia Streets) andoffered free food and activities toall in attendance.

All day long, vendors were present at tables and undercanopies to distribute information to the community aboutnutrition, fitness, healthcare, and wellness. TheMayor’s 5K

Run,ahighlyanticipatedeventeveryyear,didnotdisappointby featuringwalkersandrunnerswhotrekkeda3.12mile-longtrail throughout the Village. The proceeds raised from theMayor’s race are awarded to a graduating senior at Hemp-steadHigh School in the formof a scholarship.

AnotherHEALTHYKick-Off totheSummer

WE’DLIKETOCONGRATULATEtwoHempsteadHighSchoolstudentswhograduatedatthetopoftheirclass.Caleb Ismael Cañas was named the Valedictorian of the

Class of 2010. His hard work earned him an impressiveweightedgrade-pointaverageof101.9andafull scholarshiptoHarvardUniversity.He was also the recipient of the Gates Millennium

Scholarship, which is funded from a grant from the Bill andMelinda Gates Foundation and is awarded to only 1,000students nationwide. Caleb plans to study biochemistry andultimately becomeapracticing attorney.Jonathan A. Nino, the Class of 2010 Salutatorian, also

producedanotableweightedgradepointaverageof95.8.Heislooking forward to attending the university of his choice, theUniversityofPennsylvania,whereheplans to studymechan-

icalengineering.He’dalso liketogoonandearnhisdoctorateandpursueacareerintheaerospacefield.JonathanhasalreadysecuredaninternshipwiththeNorthropGrumanCorporation,anaerospaceandtechnologycompany,andiswellonhiswaytoachievinghisgoals.

HatsOffTo…

Please be sure to visit the new CDA website atwww.hempsteadcda.org and let us know what you think by

sending us an email at [email protected].

THE CDAWEBSITEHASA FRESHANDEXCITINGNEWLOOK!

Community Photos!Important Announcements!

You can even viewHempstead Living magazine online!


SHOPPINGHAPPENINGS

YOUMAYRECALL THAT IN APRIL2009, the Hempstead High School Select

Chorale brought home the Gold in the

International Music Competition held in

Verona, Italy where 30 choral groups from

aroundtheworldcompeted.Well, we’re happy to announce that our Chorale group

has received yet another invitation to compete in theMarch2011 International Choir Competition in Prague, the capi-tal of the Czech Republic, where they can defend theirchampion title. However, the group’s participation in theMarch 2011 International Choir Competition requiresfinancial assistance above and beyond the previous dona-tions generously granted to themby the community. It also

requires that the chorale becomeanon-profit organization.This non-profit entity is calledVoices of Virtue, Inc., andwasfounded earlier this year by the group’s musical director,Rachel Blackburn.Ms. Blackburn says, “Voices of Virtue is a community-

basedchoirwhosepurposewill positively impact theVillageof Hempstead by providing talented teens, at-risk youthsand young adults artistic exposure to different cultures. Italso allows them to serve as musical ambassadors as theyperform throughout the community, the nation and theworld.” Voices of Virtue have been performing throughoutthe summeronLong Islandandat select venues inNewYorkCity in an effort to jumpstart fundraising efforts. If you areinterested in having the group perform at your upcomingevent or if you’d like information on how you can donate tothe organization directly, please call (516) 398.7832 or sendan email to [email protected].

AnotherMusicalVoyageAbroad


HAPPENINGS

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010,theCommunityDevelopmentAgency(CDA)in partnershipwith theHempsteadBeautifi-cationCommittee unveiled the new designfor the Hempstead gateway. The creativegatewayscannowbeseenatthevariousentrypoints throughout theVillage.Public officials, community leaders and residents were

onhandat theunveiling ceremony thatwasheld at the gate-way located on Greenwich Street across from KennedyPark. The sleek new look for the gateway was designed by

theHempstead-based sign company,Valle Signs. Long-timeHempstead resident, Joyce Shackley, who serves as theChair of the Hempstead Beautification Committee, ex-pressed her excitement to the ceremony’s attendees, “Thisis a dream come true! A redesign for the Village gatewaywas long overdue. But now, these beautiful new signs serveas a symbol to everyone entering Hempstead, that ourVillage is vibrant, growing and strong!” The ceremonywaswell attendedby community residentswho expressed theirdelight with the new signs. The program, which featuredselect performances by Hempstead’s newly formedcommunity choir, Voices of Virtue, concluded with lightrefreshments for all in attendance.

ANew“Welcome”ThatWasWorththeWait


HAPPENINGS

STUDENTS FROM ADELPHIUniversity returned to the Village ofHempsteadonAugust26,2010toassist inanannual community project to help beautifydesignatedsectionsofourdowntownarea.Approximately seventy-five (75) undergraduates, who

participate in theUniversity’s FreshmanCommunity ActionProgram (FCAP), convened in the parking lot located onFront Street betweenMain Street and Fulton Avenue, withtheirsleevesrolledupandreadytowork.Thetasksathandin-cluded a group of students commissioned to paint rustyfencesandstairwayrailsat JacksonSchoolAnnex. Otherstu-dentsremained intheparking lotwheretheyremovedthede-

bris from the area, laid down mulch and planted seasonalflowers. Several sections of the downtown area were alsoprepped fornewbenches thatwill be installed in lateFall.AdelphiUniversity’s successful FCAPprogramwas cre-

ated and released in 2006byDellaHudson, AssociateDeanof StudentAffairs at Adelphi and amember ofCDA’s BoardofDirectors. TheVillage ofHempsteadCommunityDevel-opment Agency (CDA) has created community serviceprojects for the program’s participants each year and hasranged from painting to planting and cleaning duties. Theprogram also affords the students an opportunity to learnabout a variety of community volunteer opportunities andabout community development. FCAP is a “win-win” foreveryone involved and best of all, our beloved communitybenefits directly!

ALittleHelpGoesaLongWay


HAPPENINGS

REMEMBER OUR YOUTH, INC.(R.O.Y.), an organization committed topreventing local youth from joining gangsand allows them to explore areas outsidetheirexisting socio-economicenvironment,hosted its annual Summer Basketball CampatCampbellPark inHempstead.Thecamp,whichwasheldfromJunethroughAugust,gave

local youngsters the opportunity to participate in basketballdrills, training and organized games. R.O.Y.’s President andFounder Terrell Holloway expressed his passion for helpingthe underprivileged youth in the community, “I’m happy and

proud tobeable todo this for thekids.The lookon their facesis enough forme. I knowI’mmakingadifference.”

LocalYouthsEnjoyBasketballCamp

ON AUGUST 15, 2010,OPERATIONGetAhead, Inc. (OGA)andThe IncorporatedVillage of Hempstead Parks Departmenthosted the 12th Annual Eugene Henderson“CourtsofHope”Legend’sClassicatLincolnParkinHempstead.Public officials, community leaders, residents and fans

were all in attendance at the tribute basketball game. The

“Courts of Hope” were dedicated on July 26, 1999 by the In-corporated Village of Hempstead, The Village of HempsteadDepartmentofParks&Recreation, theHempsteadCommu-nityDevelopmentAgency,UPSEasternLI,andOGAinhonorof Eugene “The Dream”Henderson and his commitment totheyouthofHempstead.Thisyear’seventwasmadepossiblebyavarietyofpartnersandsponsors includingtheHempsteadCommunity Development Agency, BIFFCO Inc., DivingConcepts, Ltd., A Plus East Coast Realty, R. Cooke&Associ-ates, andTheHollyGroup Inc.

Legend’sClassicat “CourtsofHope”


HAPPENINGS

THE HEMPSTEAD BOYS & GIRLSClub, located at 40 Washington Street,opened its doors in 1997 and has beensuccessfully addressing theneed for after-school and summer recreational activitiesfor the youth in the Village of Hempsteadever since.The club supports at-risk youth and their families

through programming and activities in five critical areas:

Academic Achievement, Character & Leadership Develop-ment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts; and Sports, Fitness &Recreation. TheAfterschoolProgramruns fromSeptemberthrough June andhas had over 425 registeredmembers par-ticipating, while the Project Bridge Summer Day Camp had44 youth participants. Members’ ages range from 6 to 17years old.On June 17, 2010, the organization held its 13th Anniver-

saryDinnerwhosehonoreeswerephilanthropistsMartyandJane Schwartz. The fundraiser’s theme was “Our Kids areGreat”andtheeventwasahugesuccessgarneringsignificantdonations to the club as well as Summer Camp youth spon-sorships fromlong-timesupporters suchas theRauchFoun-dation, Roslyn Savings Foundation, Adele Smithers of the

ChristopherSmithersFoundation,StateFarm, theHagedornFoundation, Angela Jagger Foundation, CongresswomanCarolynMcCarthy, SenatorKempHannonandtheVillageofHempsteadCommunityDevelopmentAgency. Amongst theevent’s attendees wereMayorWayne J. Hall, Sr., Don Ryan,Village Trustee; Dorothy Goosby, Councilwoman; CDACommissioner Claude Gooding; Nassau County LegislatorRobert Troiano and a representative from Senator KirstenGillibrand’s office. The club also received a citation fromSenatorKempHannon.ExecutiveDirector,WayneRedman,whohasbeenleading

theorganizationsince2008, isproudofthedifferencetheclubismaking in thecommunityandthepositivechoices itmakesavailable to theyouth. Recently, the club took35youthmem-bersona field trip toattendaprofessionalbasketball gameatMadison SquareGarden. The organization also participatedin a sixweek summer programwithLong IslandEducationalOpportunities Center at Farmingdale StateCollegewhere 15students fromHempstead High School were provided withtechnical instruction in video production, journalism, scriptwriting, web design and interview techniques. Redman says,“We are in the business of providing hope and opportunity.These are real examples of how theHempstead Boys&GirlsClub, can ‘plant a seed of change’ that will help in the futuredevelopmentof youngpeople.”

TheHemspteadBoys&GirlsClub

PicturedL-R:TrusteeDonRyan,HempsteadBoys&GirlsClubExecutiveDirectorWayneRedman,Philanthropists Jane&Marty Schwart andMayorHall.

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SHOPPINGLOCAL FLAVOR

HISPANICHERITAGEMONTHISTHE timetocelebrateHispanicheritageandculture and to recognize the contributions thatHispanicAmericans havemade to theUnitedStates. Theobservation,which started in 1968 asHispanicHeritageWeek,wasapprovedbyPresidentLyndon JohnsonandexpandedbyPresidentRonaldReagan in1988. Itcoversa30-dayperiodstartingonSeptember15thandendingonOctober15thandwasenactedintolawonAugust17,1988. September15thwaschosenasthestartingpointforthecelebrationbecause it is theanniversaryof independenceof fiveLatinAmericancountries:CostaRica,El Salvador,Guatemala,Honduras andNicaragua, which alldeclared independence in 1821. In addition,Mexico,Chile andBelize celebrate theirindependencedaysonSeptember16,September18andSeptember21,respectively.AnArtExhibit featuring thedrawings, paintings,writings, andother talentedworks

fromartists ofHispanic origin is scheduled to beondisplay in the lobbyofTownHalllocatedatOneWashingtonStreetthroughOctober15th.(Pleaseconfirmexhibitviewingdate/timesbycallingTownHallat516.812.3303).

CelebratingHispanicHeritageMonth

(Pictures shownabove are from the 2010CentralAmericanDayParade held in theVillage ofHempstead.)


LOCAL FLAVOR

PollosMario Steakhouse&SeafoodCuisineType: Latin AmericanPollosMarioSteakhouse&Seafood, located at75NorthFranklinStreet, is a great familyfriendly restaurantwhenyou’re in themoodforLatinAmerican food.AtPollosMario youcan findmeals to fit everybudget. Breakfastprice ranges from$5.75-$8.00 (plus tax) andlunch/dinnerprices ranges from $7.95-$22.00(plus tax.). PollosMarioprovides awelcomingand hospitable ambiance. Formoreinformationgo towww.pollosmario.net.

MiTierritaCuisineType:ColombianMiTierrita, located at 31NorthFranklinStreet,is a great place to go for aColombianmeal.Theportions arehuge andaffordable.Dishesrange$4.25 - $21.95 (plus tax.) We recommendthe arroz conpollodish! (Love it!)TheHempstead location is oneof the restaurant’sthree sites locatedonLong Island.

LaPalmaRestaurantesCuisineType:PeruvianLaPalma, located at 246Front Street,is a great place to go forPeruvian food.The atmosphere is great and theprices arelarge andaffordable. Regular lunch specialsareoffered from12:00pm–3:00pm, ranginginprice from$5.95- $6.95 (plus tax).“Super” lunchanddinner specials areoffered from12:00pm-3:00pmand from6:00pm–9:00pmranging$8.95 - $10.95(plus tax).

THERE’SNOBETTERWAYTO celebrateHispanicHeritageMonththanwithsomegoodfood! Soifyou’re lookingforthebestauthentic foodthatyourmoneycanbuy,visit therestaurantshere inHempsteadforanunforgettablygenuinediningexperience.

¡Delicioso!


LOCAL FLAVOR

LaSevillana’sreasonablypricedmenufeaturesColumbianselections includingbreakfast itemsforearly risers, tastyem-panadas, sweet yellow arepas, iced coffees, cappuccinos,frappaccinos, juices and smoothies. But the shop’s main at-traction is their vast array of freshly bakedbreads&desserts.Delicious cakes, cupcakes, breads, pies, and pastries areprominently displayed throughout the café. Patrons receivepromptand friendly service fromtheengaging staff andseat-ing isavailable for thosewhoprefer to indulgeon-site.Besureto stop by today and treat your taste buds to a delightfultreat…youwill not bedisappointed!

REGARDLESSOFTHETIMEOFDAY,LaSevillanaBakery&Cafe locatedat372FultonAvenue, isalwaysbuzzingwithactivity. ThelocalbakeryandcaféhasbeensituatedintheVillagefornineyearsandkeeps itscustomerscomingbackformoreoftheiralluringgoodies. Thecafé’sowner, JoseGarcia,wasborninColombia,andiswellknownintheHispaniccommunityforhisgenerosity. Josehasusedthesuccessofhis familybusinesstodonatefoodtoneedyfamilies, sponsorasoupkitchenandsupportavarietyofcommunityorganizationsandactivities.Heemploysnearly60individuals fromvariousculturalbackgroundsandhisplanstoexpandhisbusinesswillprovidefurtheremploymentopportunitiestoarearesidents.

Hempstead’sHavenforSweetTreats

Steak House & Seafood

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RenownedOpera Singer Kathlee

nBattle pays

a special visit toHempsteadHigh

School choir

members at theHigh School.

MayorHall andBarbaraPatton, the formerdirector of theHempsteadNAACPat theGatewayunveiling ceremony.

MayorHall andhiswife smile ha

ppily

after completingthe 5K race.

Attendees pose for pictures at the Senior Prom.

MayorHall, VillageHall staffme

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andDeputy TrusteeHenry Conye

rs encourage

all to donate blood.

AVillagePolice escort ensures that a runnercompletes the 5K race by crossingthe finish line safely.

CELEBRATEHEMPSTEAD

IN THEMIX

We offer hotel-like amenities such as:Internet Access, Coffee Bar, Concierge

Service, Theraputic Recreation Programs and

Dining Options. We also offer Spa Choices

such as: Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy,

Yoga, Tai-Chi, Pain Management, Reiki and

Personal Training Classes.

QUALITY CARE HAS MADE US ONE OF THE PREMIER

providers of skilled nursing care. Our broad

range of services, care and lifestyle options

offer residents choices and allow them to live

life on their terms.

We offer the following services:

• 280 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility

• 24 hour a Day Admissions

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation Program Six Days a Week

• Short Term Rehabilitation (Physical, Occupational,

& Speech Therapy)

• Comfort Care

• Tracheostomy Care

• Intravenous Therapy

• Post Acute and Surgical Wound Care

• Hemodialysis

• Gastrostomy tube feedings

• Psychological Services

• Hospice and Respite care

• Medical Model Adult Day Health Care Program(With Medical management and Administration, wound care, dental podiatry optometry onsite, x-rays, Laboratory Services, sonograms EKG and Pharmacy services on site)

One Greenwich Street

Hempstead, NY 11550

Exceeding customer expectations is our goal every day.

www.nassauextendedcare.com

Licensed by the NY State Dept of Health

We accept Medicare, Medicaid andcontracts with most HMO‘s

For information and tours please call our admissions department

Tel 516 565 4800Fax 516 486 5212

Director of Admissions . . . . . .ext 3104Admissions Coordinator . . . . .ext 3105 Director of Adult Day Care . . .ext 3117

TheIncorporatedVillageofHempsteadCommunityDevelopmentAgencyCommissioner Claude Gooding50ClintonStreet,Suite504Hempstead,NewYork11550

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