New York Daily News - Hempstead Feeling Heat for Stalling Hotel Plan - December 12, 2007

New York Daily News - Hempstead Feeling Heat for Stalling Hotel Plan -

Dec. 12, 2007 by Nicholas Hirshon



A parade of angry residents scolded the Hempstead Town Board yesterday for its glacial pace in closing a trashy, crime-ridden West Hempstead hotel. The board debated plans to redevelop the area around the Courtesy Hotel, which residents have long branded a hangout for drug addicts and prostitutes. Despite emotional pleas to shutter the Hempstead Ave. hotel during an all-day hearing, the board reserved judgment on the issue. The board is not expected to vote again until next month.



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Assemblyman Alfano Sends Letter to Town Supervisor Regarding the Courtesy Hotel ~December 10 2007

Assemblyman Alfano Sends Letter to Town Supervisor Regarding the Courtesy Hotel

On December 10, 2007,West Hempstead's representative in the New York State Assembly, Tom Alfano, sent a letter to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray urging her to listen more closely to the residents and consider their opinions more carefully regarding the Courtesy Hotel and the Town's proposed Urban Renewal Plan. You can read the entire letter by clicking on the link below.

Assemblyman Tom Alfano's Letter to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray

West Hempstead Civic Association Attends 6th Annual Smart Growth Summit ~November 16, 2007~

West Hempstead Civic Association Attends 6th Annual Smart Growth Summit

The 6th Annual Smart Growth Summit, a comprehensive land-use conference bringing Long Island's leaders and experts together to address issues of Smart Growth and Livability was held at the Melville Marriott on November 16, 2007. The all day conference, attended by more than 700 business, elected and community leaders, focused on the challenges facing Long Island and how they are being addressed. The West Hempstead Civic Association (WHCA) president, Rosalie Norton, was asked to attend and participate in an invitation only civic leaders "Civic Summit." Mrs. Norton was also interviewed for and appeared on a video presentation “New Voices for Smart Growth." See more....

WHCA President Writes Letter to Three Village Times Editor November 16 2007

WHCA President Writes Letter to Three Village Times Editor

Rosalie Norton, President of the WHCA, sent a letter to Joe Rizza, Editor of the Three Village Times, which was published in the November 16 issue. Rosalie took exception to comments made by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray regarding the development of the Courtesy Hotel. Click on the link below to view the entire letter.

Three Village Times - The Needs of the Many....

New York Daily News - Town Stalls Owner's Try to Unload Seedy Hotel - November 16, 2007

New York Daily News - Town Stalls Owner's Try to Unload Seedy Hotel - November 16, 2007

A seedy West Hempstead hotel seems to have more lives than a cat - even though everyone, including its owners, wants it closed. A crucial town hearing that many hoped would nail the coffin shut on the Courtesy Hotel on Hempstead Ave. has been postponed until Dec. 11, dragging out an already protracted saga.

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West Hempstead Featured in the New York Times Real Estate Section October 28 2007

West Hempstead Featured in the New York Times Real Estate Section

On Sunday, October 28, the New York Times ran an article featuring West Hempstead in its Real Estate section. Overall, the article painted a very positive picture of our community as well as pointed out some issues facing West Hempstead like the Courtesy Hotel. Read the full article.

Nassau County Police - Secuity/Police Information Network (SPIN) - Alert ~August-September 2007

Nassau County Police - Secuity/Police Information Network (SPIN) - Alert

The Nassau County Police are urging vehicle owners to remove GPS/Naviagtion devices from their vehicles when not in use. There has been a rash of thefts throughout Nassau County as criminals see the suction cup marks on the dashboards of vehicles. Protect your investment and take your device with you when you exit the vehicle. Download flyer.

Long Island Business News Article - Hempstead Dances Around Eyesore Hotel July 20 2007

Long Island Business News Article - Hempstead Dances Around Eyesore Hotel

By David WinzelbergFriday, July 20, 2007

The Courtesy Hotel has been the bane of the West Hempstead community for more than a decade. But now that the hotel, the site of numerous arrests for prostitution and drugs, is a step closer to oblivion, many residents are opposing the Town of Hempstead’s efforts to replace it. Specifically, the residents take issue with a town rezoning plan that includes not only the hotel site but part of a nearby retail parking lot. See rest of article...

Asseblyman Alfano and School Superintendents Slam Local Motels as Dangers to Community May-June 2006

Asseblyman Alfano and School Superintendents Slam Local Motels as Dangers to Community

Assemblyman Tom Alfano calls motels that house level 2 and 3 sex offenders a clear danger to children, families and seniors that are just blocks from both the George Washington and John Street Schools. This revelation and community input helped him author legislation to stop what he calls the “West Hempstead and Franklin Square’s community’s Bates Motel nightmares.” In this case, the Capri and Courtesy Hotels being the targets as housing for sex offenders. Surrounded by parents and School Superintendents at a press conference carried by six television networks, Alfano called for a comprehensive strategy to address how and where sex offenders are housed in the wake of the new civil commitment law.

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WHCA Delivers Letters and Petitions Calling for Closure and Sale of Courtesy Hotel April 17 2007

WHCA Delivers Letters and Petitions Calling for Closure and Sale of Courtesy Hotel

On Tuesday, April 17, 2007, a contingent of members of the West Hempstead Civic Association(WHCA) Executive Board and West Hempstead residents descended on Town Hall to deliver over 1400 letters and petitions, gathered in just 3 months, calling for the closing of the Courtesy Hotel and supporting the sale of the property to Trammell Crow Residential. See more...