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.

Click here to read more of the Nov. 16, 2007 article