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Residents to move into Cornerstone month. Eight units will be set aside as workforce housing, which, under federal DepartTenants will begin moving ment of Housing and Urban into the Cornerstone at York- Development regulations, must shire apartment complex on Fri- have reduced rents for houseday, ushering in a new era for the holds earning up to 80 percent of site of the former Capri Lyn- the median income for the area. brook Motor Inn, pending The first story of the building approval from the Nassau Coun- houses a parking garage, and ty fire marshal. three stories will be “I’m thrilled that for the apartments it’s finally happenove r t h e n e a rl y ing,” Mayor Alan 1-acre site. Beach said, “and it’s The village board ahead of schedule.” approved the project, The four-story, 4-1, in November 80-unit, $24 million 2019, and the Nassau apartment building County Industrial replaced the motel, Development Agency which was razed in unanimously grantJune 2020, after seved a PILOT, or payeral battles between ment in lieu of taxes, village officials and agreement for it in the motel’s owners ALAN BEACH February 2020. The over alleged criminal Lynbrook mayor IDA granted a mortactivity at the site. gage-recording tax Apartments abatement, a salesinclude quartz counters, stain- tax abatement and a 20-year less-steel appliances and high PILOT, which will begin at the ceilings, and the complex will present tax level of $228,155 per have a fitness center, clubroom year and gradually increase to and courtyard. It comprises eight $1.1 million by its final year. two-bedroom apartments that Terwilliger & Bartone Properrent for about $3,400 per month, ties has tried for years to build an 44 one-bedroom units that cost apartment complex in Lynbrook, roughly $2,800 and 28 studios, which are about $2,300 per CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
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Courtesy Steve Grogan
The big man arrives in style Last Saturday, Santa Claus jumped aboard the Lynbrook Fire Department’s bucket ladder truck to tour the village streets and greet children. He was joined by Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, and the vehicle procession was led by Chief John Donald.
LHS staffer is Teacher of the Year Chamber to honor William Luzzi in January By ALEXIS RAYNOR lyn-ereditor@liherald.com
Whether it’s in the classroom, surfing, snowboarding, biking or playing beach volleyball, Spanish teacher William Luzzi knows how to energize every activity he gets involved in, say those who know him best. For his efforts for and his impact on Lynbrook High School, Luzzi was recently named 2021 Lynbrook Teacher of the Year by the Chamber of
Commerce. The chamber annually hosts an Evening of Excellence to recognize work in the Lynbrook community. Luzzi will be presented his award, alongside other community members, at a black-tie gala on Jan. 15. “Not only is Mr. Luzzi an expert Spanish teacher, but he also leads professional development and puts himself out there,” Principal Joseph Rainis said. “Mr. Luzzi exemplifies
what it means to be an educator, as he is so invested in helping young people succeed.” Luzzi is originally from Valley Stream, where he played football and lacrosse, continuing his lacrosse career at Hartwick College in Oneonta upstate. While in college, Luzzi and his family traveled to Cozumel, Mexico, and the experience gave him a new outlook on life. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
’m thrilled that it’s finally happening and it’s ahead of schedule.