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October 15, 2008
Elmont is TEAMING UP TO CLEAN UP Their Community
The Elmont Clean Up Day Steering Committee
Credit: Adam Coglianese, NYRA
The Elmont Coalition for Sustainable Development, Elmont Community Coalition (CCC), Elmont Chamber of Commerce and The New York Racing Association, Inc. with support from the State Bank of Long Island will host the
FIRST ANNUAL ELMONT FALL CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
The Clean-Up Day will be an important step in implementing the community vision that was created in 2007. Residents of all ages and backgrounds will be invited to show their commitment to the future of Elmont by participating in various clean-up activities along Hempstead Turnpike. Volunteers will meet in the morning at the Marquee Tent in Belmont Park to receive a Tee-Shirt, compliments of The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and will then go to one of six locations along Hempstead Turnpike to clean up the community.
The clean-up day is one of the recommendations that came out of the community’s Vision Planning Process held in the fall of 2007, facilitated by Sustainable Long Island that engaged over 600 Elmont stakeholders. Since then, the Elmont community, the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County have embraced the completed Vision Plan to guide future development of Elmont along Hempstead Turnpike.
With financial support from NYRA and State Bank of Long Island, the Elmont community will be able to beautify their community and the gateway to Nassau.
About Sustainable Long Island:
Sustainable Long Island serves as a catalyst for creating a better quality of life for all Long Islanders, now and for future generations through economic development, environmental health and social equity. Sustainable Long Island connects public and private resources and expertise with communities that need them. Sustainable Long Island is located at 45A Seaman Avenue, Bethpage, NY, 11714. For further information, call (516) 873-0230, or visit www.sustainableli.org.
FAQ’s
Q: What if the weather is not so nice on November 8th?
A: The event will be rain or shine. However there will be hot beverages available before and after the clean up.
Q: Do I have to go to Belmont Park?
A: Yes, you do. At the registration at Belmont Park you will receive your free tee-shirt and a light breakfast paid for by State Bank of Long Island. After the cleanup day, a light lunch will be served.
Q: How will I get from Belmont Park to my clean up location?
A: NYRA has rented buses to take you from the track to your clean up location and also to pick you up to bring you back to Belmont
Q: Where will I be cleaning up?
A: The Clean Up Day steering committee identified six drop off locations. For each location you will clean up Hempstead Turnpike heading east to the next location.
1) Belmont Park Gate 5
2) Elmont Road
3) Terrace Avenue
4) Benson Avenue
5) Hill Avenue
6) Meacham Avenue
7) Lucille Avenue (will head west)
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