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East Meadow Plaza revamp in the works “CarMax has done very well at this site,” Bonesso said, referencing a blown-up version of A redevelopment project may the site plans, “and frankly, be on the horizon for a shop- they need more space. They ping center in East Meadow. need more space to accommoEast Meadow Plaza, which date customers.” occupies space Bonesso said between Front CarMax already has Street and Hempan automotive s t e a d T u r n p i k e, repair and servichouses CarMax, a ing center in the company that specurrent space that cializes in selling is not growing, but used cars. Currentr at h e r h o p e f u l ly ly, CarMax occupies m ov i n g i n t o t h e a 10,285-square-foot expansion. The building and is original building looking to expand will be filled with with a 2,500 squareadditional sales and foot addition. The administrative proposals, as well as offices. other developments, Two additional were discussed at a tenants were outCouncil of East lined in the CarMax Meadow Communidevelopment plan, ty Org anizations Bill BoNESSo including a space Land use attorney, meeting on June 17. that is approved for T h e p l a n s — Forchelli Deegan a restaurant with a which were handed Terrana Law drive through and out to meeting an existing building attendees — were set to be modified explained by Bill Bonesso, a for a fitness center. There is land use attorney for Forchelli currently no bid slated to go Deegan Terrana Law. He was into the restaurant space, but joined by representatives from the fitness center will likely be CarMax as well as the proper- occupied by Planet Fitness. ty’s owners, Salisbury AssociThe development at East ates. Continued on page 2
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Celebrating Juneteenth with soulful sounds Audience members clapped along to the timeless hits of Earth, Wind & Fire at a special Juneteenth tribute concert on June 19 at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. The high-energy performance was part of the county’s summer concert series. Story, more photos, Page 10.
Kiwanis Kids Day is coming to the high school on June 28 By JoSEPH D’AlESSANDRo jdalessandro@liherald.com
The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow has big plans for the inaugural Kiwanis Kids Day, a funfilled event raising money for scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Kids Day will be held at the East Meadow High School on June 28 and offer food trucks, face painting, and guest appearances by characters from popular TV shows and movies. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the East Meadow Scholarship Program. The Eden II Program, East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and Club Pilates are the event’s three main
sponsors. Melody Schiller, president of the Kiwanis Club, said the Kids Day fundraiser is designed to help sustain the club’s educational support system. “We’ve been noticing that our scholarship fund has been dwindling, unfortunately,” she said. “It’s the first day of summer vacation, and this gives the kids a way of having fun while doing something to help the future of their community. While they’re bouncing and having fun, they’re putting into their own scholarship funds for later years.” The Kids Day fundraiser will help impart another important lesson onto children. “Our kids are our leaders of the future, and Continued on page 7
arMax has done very well at this site and frankly, they need more space. They need more space to accommodate customers.