Letter: Hicksville Resident Is Fed Up
from Letters to the Editor, June 25, 2018
I’m a lifetime resident of Hicksville and I started following my town when Newsday printed an article on Aug. 13, 2017 that read “Changes are coming to make Hicksville’s tired downtown a model for the future.”
The model of what I and others see in Hicksville and our immediate surrounding is NOT what the community wants. The segregation of 12 different projects is repulsive. You, the town board and others, are destroying our quality of life. It’s a sad fact that I have no choice but to leave Hicksville when my husband retires in 9 years. My home has been in the family since 1957. My parents moved here to get away from the city life and now I am having to do the same.
No one cares what the residents want, not to mention our safety and quality of life. Our roads are a disgrace. I’m embarrassed to say I live in Hicksville.
I decided against speaking at a town meeting because I have no desire to hear a condescending response or hear again from Councilman Lou “We didn’t get here overnight. The road repair isn’t going to happen overnight” Imbroto. Are you kidding me? That comment doesn’t even warrant a response. I’m sad that this is where I am and have to move on.
Here is a list of projects:
1) Seritage (former Sears property):
a) Mixed use with 596 apartments;
b) grocery store;
c) office building;
d). Chipotle and TD Bank;
e) fitness center;
f) shuttle to the LIRR
2) Third Track:
a) Where will the train yard be?
b) How many trains will this location hold?
c) Will this lot hold commuter and freight trains?
3) Former Chroma Paint, 154 Broadway, Hicksville: Mixed use property with 12 apartments.
4) Broadway and East Barkley Street, Hicksville: Mixed use with 18 apartments.
5) 99 Railroad Ave., Hicksville: Up to as many as 200 apartments.
6) Elevated community center: south of the LIRR.
7) Trinity Lutheran Nursery School expansion: Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker’s grandchild attends the school.
8) Syosset Park:
a) Toxic land, life threatening issue; I want private independent testing done with absolutely no affiliation with the town, county or state;
b). 350,000 square feet of retail;
c) 200,000 square feet of office space;
d) 626 housing units;
e) 100,000 square feet of restaurants and entertainment;
f) two hotels;
g) Shuttle to Hicksville railroad station.
9) 400 West John Street and Kuhl Avenue, Hicksville: 43,000 square foot new development with eight loading docks.
10) 50 Engel St., Hicksville: Bus lot on 2.27 acres. How many buses can fit on this lot?
11) Federal Express, Arrow Space Boulevard, Bethpage:
a) 244,483 square feet;
b) 176 trucks between 7 and 8 a.m.
c) 165 trucks between 5 and 6 p.m.—total of 341 trucks within two hours;
d) trucks will not be allowed on South Oyster Bay Road. The trucks will have to travel Route 107.
12) E-Commerce Warehouse, 344 Duffy Ave., Hicksville:
a) 195,000 square feet
b) 20-30 loading docks.
We are being destroyed from the west, north and south.
I’ve had enough.
— Lorraine Burnard
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Letter: Hicksville Resident Is Fed Up
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I’m a lifetime resident of Hicksville and I started following my town when Newsday printed an article on Aug. 13, 2017 that read “Changes are coming to make Hicksville’s tired downtown a model for … For Immediate Release: January 5, 2018
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Saladino, Macagnone Announce Fourth Local Planning Meeting for Downtown Hicksville Redevelopment
Public Invited to Attend and Observe Organization Meeting of Local Planning Committee
Hicksville, NY – Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Anthony Macagnone announces that the fourth meeting of the Local Planning Committee for downtown Hicksville is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th, at the Town’s William P. Bennet Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 W. Carl Street in Hicksville. The meeting is scheduled to take from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and will continue the process of planning efforts for the community.
“Earlier this year, the Town of Oyster Bay was thrilled to be the recipient of $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds from Governor Cuomo and the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council for downtown revitalization in Hicksville,” stated Supervisor Saladino. “Now, after three successful meetings, proposed plans and renderings are taking shape. I am excited to advance to the next step in the process of making our dreams for this community a reality, and invite residents to attend and observe.”
In addition to planning committee meetings, the Town has hosted a series of successful public workshops, which have seen tremendous turnout and great resident participation offering input on the potential uses for this grant opportunity.
The Local Planning Committee (LPC) – comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives – have worked to establish and approve a community-based vision for revitalizing the Hicksville downtown into a vibrant community. In addition to exploring housing opportunities, the creation of office space and restaurants, and revitalization of storefronts; potential projects may include decorative pavers, attractive lighting, newly planted trees, benches, street art and a homogenous street and storefront signage program to create a strong sense of place intended to celebrate Hicksville’s history and cultural diversity. Furthermore, the Town envisions the creation of a plaza area—large community gathering space to be used for events such as fairs, farmers markets, art exhibitions, food truck nights, classic car nights, concerts, and much more.
“Downtown Hicksville in on the verge of a major renaissance,” stated Councilman Macagnone. “The downtown’s prime location for transit-oriented development and public support for revitalization, coupled with the state’s investment of funding, will allow downtown Hicksville to achieve the type of revitalization it needs and deserves!”
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