Public Input Sought on the Use of $10 Million State Grant Award in Downtown Hicksville
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia announced today that residents will once again have an opportunity to provide input into the use of a $10 million New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative Investment in Downtown Hicksville at the third scheduled public workshop, which will take place on Monday, February 26th from 7pm to 9pm at the William P. Bennet Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 W. Carl Street in Hicksville. On January 18th, the Local Planning Committee (LPC) reviewed proposals for redevelopment of Hicksville’s downtown. The LPC will seek feedback from the citizens on these proposals at the February 26th meeting.
“I encourage residents to attend this public workshop and provide us with their desired vision for the future of our community. With these new State funds and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $132 million investment in the Hicksville railroad station, we can transform the Hicksville community into a vibrant downtown for millennials, downsizers, empty nesters and senior citizens alike,” said Supervisor Saladino. “My administration was thrilled to be the recipient of this $10 million award from Governor Cuomo and the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council for downtown revitalization in Hicksville, and we look forward to continuing working with the community towards establishing this shared vision of the future.”
The first two public workshops, held in November and December, achieved great resident participation offering input on the potential uses for this amazing grant opportunity. Under the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, the Local Planning Committee seeks to establish and approve a community-based vision for revitalizing the downtown into a vibrant community.
“Downtown Hicksville is on the verge of a major renaissance,” Councilwoman Alesia stated. “The process for this amazing grant opportunity has been moving along steadily over the last few months as the Local Planning Committee – comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives – has sought public input on potential uses for these funds. I urge residents to attend this public workshop and help shape the future of our community.”
These public workshops are an important step in identifying projects and initiatives which the community feels are appropriate for Downtown Hicksville. Video archives of prior meetings are available at www.oysterbaytown.com/hicksville-downtown-revitalization-initiative. Additionally, residents who cannot attend the public meeting can also submit comments through email at this link.