Comments on: CRUNCH TIME FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECTSome dates that could make or break the deal

By: zippy

zippy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:52:18 +0000

economic oasis?

Low paying jobs, increased traffic, tax dollars put into politician’s pockets. Wise up people. Let them go, new entertainment will come; we now have lingerie football. Long Island needs higher paying jobs, decreased taxes, and less congested Southern State Pkwy.

By: GD

GD — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:46 +0000

Newsday’s article today says its August 4th for the public meeting

By: Pikachu

Pikachu — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:08:31 +0000

gaborik is going to get sledge hammered by john tavares!!!!!!!!owned

By: Shaun Hopkins

Shaun Hopkins — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:10:33 +0000

If I could uproot my family (barring the differece in cost of living) and move to Hempstead simply for the right to vote, I would. I’ve lived in the Atlanta area since I was a little kid (became a Falcons/Braves fan), but I never lost my love and respect for the Isles crest and the Blue & Orange sweater. I’ve been an Islanders fan literally since birth, and that team has become such an integral part of my life/my family’s life, to imagine them playing anywhere but Long Island is too much to stomach. Even in the worst of times (99-00 season), my wife and I honeymooned in NY……….to catch an Islanders vs. Pens game!

The Isles are so rooted in Long Island’s identity, it would absolutely break my heart if the Lighthouse Project were not to pass….

It seems a win/win on so many levels, reaching so much deeper than a hockey team…… A cultural center in a barren wasteland. Major economic stimulation in an area that is begging for growth…. Jobs for thousands - both temporary and long-term……… A 5-Star Hotel….

Basically, from an ex-Long Island resident looking through my “tourist-shaded” glasses, a reason for many of the Millions who visit NYC to have a reason to go into Hempstead and spend some money…

Seems like a no-brainer…..

Makes you wonder what corporate interests are at play here……

Unfortunately, it seems like Nassau County politics haven’t changed much over the years….

Nonetheless, I pray that those who oppose the Project are silenced by the vocal majority (or what seems to be the majority, for that matter), and Charles Wang is given full permission to open up his checkbook and start turning a crumbling building in the middle of nowhere, into an economic oasis……

Seems like an absolute no-brainer……

Go figure.

By: Frustrated Voter

Frustrated Voter — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:03:56 +0000

I will be there to support the Lighthouse. Kate Murray has to go! After all these months of waiting to draft Tavares, if the Isles were to actually leave…what a shame!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:43:06 +0000

Ditto #38. I am in Virginia. Wish I could help support. The thought of this failing and the inevitable which would come would be absolutely devastating. Long live the NY Isles on LONG ISLAND.

By: VanVoorhees

VanVoorhees — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:55:28 +0000

I would be there if I could. I’m in Virginia, and have a trip scheduled for the beginning of August, so give ‘em hell for me!

By: Nick - Let There Be Light(house)

Nick - Let There Be Light(house) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:44 +0000

Quick thing piggy-backing on what 19 Isles said earlier.

The Town of Hempstead is required under SEQRA to give at least 2 weeks notice in a public forum before the public hearings are held. This will help people get a handle on their schedules and hopefully increase attendance.

If I’m the Islanders, and the hearing is not at a place like Hofstra, I’m setting up a Park-and-Ride system from the Coliseum to get as many people there as possible.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:54:10 +0000

I will be there july and august. Ill bring as many people as possible. Everyone please dont assume that you can just sit back everything will just work out. Stand up and be counted. Make your voice heard. Come to the meetings. Support this cause in anyway that you can. Get as many people as possible involved

By: eye on the island

eye on the island — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:52:33 +0000

well with no real hockey stuff to deal with until training camp opens in sept its every islanders fan’s duty to keep up the pressure on our elected officials.

everyone who can make the meeting on tuesday should obviously go to show support but those who are all passionate about the project should start laying the ground work to bring as many people as humanly possible to the august meeting.

with the help of the readers of this blog, lettherebelighthouse, islandersmania and every other islanders blog out there we should have no excuses to not bring thousands down to the august meeting.

the time for us to act is now

By: goislesgo105

goislesgo105 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:26:12 +0000

Thanks for the info CB. As someone who spent most of his life living in the Town of Hempstead I realize the need for the Lighthouse and keeping the Islanders on Long Island. I just hope that the ToH officials make a decision soon so that we can get back to hockeytalk and stop talking about politics!!

By: 19 ISLE in NJ 22

19 ISLE in NJ 22 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:23:40 +0000

CB - If the early August meeting takes place on one of my days off I will be there … If I know the date 2 weeks in advance I can put in for a day off … it will not guarantee me a day off (summer vacation coverage is tight) … but I might get lucky.

As a non-resident I can only go there in support of the project representing citizens that visit and spends money in the TOH … I’m one of those pesky revenue generators for local businesses … including of course our beloved NY Islanders.