The document summarizes the Hempstead Six initiative which aims to revitalize downtown Hempstead village through six priorities: Cultural Business District, Village Beautiful, Public Safety, Youth + Education, Jobs + Career Training, and Entrepreneurial Development. It discusses how hundreds of local residents, leaders, and business owners have helped define this vision through numerous meetings and work sessions. Each month, their ideas are supported by a grant program to help transform their vision into reality. The newsletter provides updates on the initiatives and upcoming related events in the community.

1. Hempstead Six is an Initiative by the people of Hempstead for the
people of Hempstead to revitalize the Village’s downtown through six
priorities: Cultural Business District, Village Beautiful, Public Safety,Youth
+ Education, Jobs + Career Training, Entrepreneurial Development.
Through the participation of hundreds of local residents, community leaders and business owners over the course of numerous
meet-ups and work sessions, the Hempstead Six represents how the people of the Village of Hempstead define downtown
revitalization. Each month, their ideas are supported through a Grant Program to help transform their vision into reality. Learn more
about how you can become a part of this inclusive process, as well as how you may participate in the Hempstead Six Grant Program
by contacting us at renewhempstead.com/grants.
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2. 2 FIRST EDITION
PUBLIC SAFETY
SHELTON MUNLIN, a champion of the Public Safety Initiative, was awarded a grant by the
community to certify village residents in security, creating the opportunity to put local residents to
work.“The Public Safety Initiative is beneficial for the Village of Hempstead because it will provide
the framework for establishing a safer environment through the use of community members in a
more hands-on role. The Initiative will give qualified community members the information needed
to provide a secure environment for all. Informing and empowering community members through
training, information, and hands-on experience will be a direct benefit of this Initiative. A Public
SafetyTraining + Community Service Program will not only allow Hempstead residents to give back
to their own community, it will also give them the knowledge and experience to obtain employment
in a rapidly growing field.”
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VILLAGE BEAUTIFUL
JESUS TURCIOS, Co-Owner, Punto Uno Pizzeria, ”As a local business owner in Hempstead Village, I
support the Hempstead Six“Village Beautiful”Initiative as this effort raises the overall morale in the
Village. This Initiative inspires healthy living, clean streets and continues to make our community
moreaestheticallyappealing!HempsteadSixbenefitstheVillageofHempsteadbyproviding“seed”
grants each month to jumpstart fresh new ideas in our community. Let’s keep up this great work!”
Learn more at renewhempstead.com/h6
CULTURAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
DENNIS JONES, President of the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce,“As a resident and homeowner, I
am excited about the thought and the plans behind the Cultural Business District Initiative - it would
be significant for the Village of Hempstead’s prosperity. The diversity that exists in our Village is
a well-knitted fabric which allows for an energetic and dynamic display of what makes us all rich.
Having a concerted effort to showcase the village’s historical, artistic and culinary strengths will only
prove to draw us closer together, while making us a regional destination once again. Let’s do it now!”
JORGE GUZMAN, Founding Director of the Ikarus Gallery Cultural Program, “The Cultural Business
District Initiative supports our current need to develop common bonds through artistic intercultural
dialogue. It provides artists with an opportunity to preserve and enhance the vitality of our local
cultures. Through creative events and programs, we can work in unity for a shared cause that allows
us to be better human beings, do good things without expectation, and provide positive alternatives
to violence and ignorance.”
JOYSETTA PEARSE, Executive Director of the African American Museum, “A Cultural Business District
that effectively represents the art, music and traditions of the community it encompasses can bring
new businesses and consumers from outside the area, and bolster existing businesses, creating a
positive impact on the local economy. A multi-cultural regional/ recurring cultural business district
event series, featuring diverse music and art, in sync with local demographics, would benefit the
community by enhancing its image and reputation.”

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ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
LEONEL ESCOBAR, Co-Owner of El Portero, ”The Hempstead Six Entrepreneurial Development
Initiative has been a positive force and a beacon of light in the Village of Hempstead. I have
participated in a variety of programs that have empowered me to be a solid citizen and a credit to
my community. Some of the events I participated in include:The Latino Chat and Chew,Young Adult
Network, and the community meetups. Hempstead Six continues to inspire the residents and local
businesses in the Village!”
GINA SLATER PARKER, a champion of the Entrepreneurial Development Initiative, “Being an
entrepreneur takes guts. It doesn’t matter if you’re setting out on your own for the first time or have
been maintaining your business for many years – successfully managing a business is a serious
culmination of activities, but nevertheless, an exhilarating undertaking. Renew Hempstead is
committed to entrepreneurial success; by providing access to effective business resources, and the
economic development tools entrepreneurs need to support and grow their businesses.”
YOUTH + EDUCATION
SHALANASMITH,HempsteadHighSchoolGraduateM.S.,“ThegoalsoftheHempsteadSixInitiatives
are exactly what I have in mind. I’m a testament to the Hempstead SixYouth and Education Initiative
supporting young people in the Village and our needs. With the help of the Hempstead Six grants,
I was able to execute a platform for up-and-coming artists to perform, and talent showcase. For the
first time, I’ve felt like my thoughts and needs mattered and have been financially backed up by the
votes from the people of my community. I feel validated!
ANTONIO GOMEZ, President of Long Island Soccer Federation, ”The importance of involving our
youth in sports is a priority. Consistent with the Hempstead Six Youth + Education Initiative, I and
my members welcome the opportunity to create and support a positive environment. Sports are
a universal language and the Hempstead Six Youth + Education Initiative is a perfect fit for our
gooooooals!!!”
REGINALD STROUGHN, former Hempstead High principal, “In order to improve the education in
the Hempstead Public School District, we must increase community outreach to students and their
parents, recruit qualified administrators and work on uniting Hempstead residents. We will be
including the voices of teachers, parents and students in conversation about school reform. All of
this can change if we focus on getting the right people in leadership positions and finally listen to
what the young people feel they need.”
JOBS + CAREER TRAINING
REGINALD BENJAMIN, a champion of the Jobs + Career Training Initiative,“It is quite obvious that
a critical component of the Hempstead Six Initiative is to create a thriving community through
economic development. Jobs and career training are essential to the economic mobility and
redevelopment of any community. The Hempstead Six Initiative is striving to create a culture that
can, and will empower Hempstead residents to take advantage of the economic “revival” of the
Village of Hempstead. In a nutshell, because of the Hempstead Six prioritization of Jobs and Career
training and development, the former glory that the elders of our Village so glowingly reminisce
about, will pale in comparison to the economic benefits that will be ushered in by a new generation
of well-trained, well-prepared young people. I AM A PROUD MEMBER OF THE HEMPSTEAD SIX
INITIATIVE!”

4. 4 FIRST EDITION
The Renew Hempstead Team is dedicated to keeping our community up to
date regarding the redevelopment of downtown Hempstead Village. For
those who have not been at one of our recent meetings, the great news is that
the first phase of construction is expected to start this spring on Washington and
Front Streets, bringing much needed economic development to the downtown
to kick off the revitalization. This important first step will be followed by the highly
anticipated development on Main Street, with a mix of new shopping and retail
options, an array of restaurants and offices to compliment additional residential
choices in the Village.
Combined, these early stages of construction will provide the necessary critical mass of activity to
ensure a complete transformation of the North Main Street area into one of Long Island’s most exciting,
economically active and culturally vibrant live, work, shop, learn and play locations.
REVITALIZATION UPDATE Winter 2016
Future
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First
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Main Street
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Q. I. WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION START ON THE
PROJECT?
The Master Developer for The Village of Hempstead’s revitalization
is planning to break ground on Phase 1 (located at the corner of
Washington and Front Streets) in the first half of 2016. In addition,
Renaissance Downtowns Urban America (RDUA) has already filed
four additional site plans for development on Main Street across
from the bus depot and railroad stations. RDUA will also file site
plan applications for all remaining municipal parcels in 2016.
Q. II. WILL ANY RESIDENTS OR BUSINESSES OF THE
VILLAGE BE DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT?
Absolutely not.
Q. III. WILL THE DEVELOPMENT RAISE VILLAGE AND
SCHOOL TAXES?
Absolutely not. In fact, as development occurs on the sites being
transferred to the Master Developer, there will be a positive tax
benefit for the Village and school district, since today more than 30
percent of all downtown properties have been completely off the
tax rolls.
Q. IV. HOW ARE THE VILLAGE’S SEWERS PROBLEMS
BEING ADDRESSED?
Phase 1 is directly responsible for having secured commitments in
excess of $25 million dollars for sewer repairs and upgrades that
otherwise would have never happened.
Q. V. WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE FOR LOCAL JOB
SEEKERS AND CONTRACTORS?
To enable the goals for local job and contractor representation
to be met, a Community Benefits Agreement has been signed
with the Master Developer that contains hiring goals of 25% for
construction jobs, permanent jobs and contractor opportunities
during construction.
Q. VI. WHAT IS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT?
Full build-out of the overall development represents an excess of
2.5 BILLION dollars of economic activity in the Village, along with
thousands of construction jobs and full time careers.
Q. VII. HOW MANY CONSTRUCTION AND
PERMANENT JOBS AND CAREERS WILL BE CREATED
BY THIS DEVELOPMENT?
It is estimated that approximately 10,000 construction job years
and 6000 permanent jobs will be created by this development.
Q. VIII. WHAT HAPPENS IF NO DEVELOPMENT
OCCURS?
If no development were to occur (1.) Homeowners would continue
to pay exorbitantly high taxes (2.) the Village would likely not be
able to reduce its alarmingly high unemployment (3.) the Village
would miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a multi-billion
dollar revitalization of its downtown along with a return to its glory
days and (4.) the young talent in the Village will continue to leave.
Q. IX. HAVE ANY OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE VOICED
CONCERNS ABOUT THIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY COME UP WITH ANY ALTERNATIVES?
Absolutely not.
Q. X. AS A RESIDENT OR BUSINESS OWNER IN THE
VILLAGE, HOW CAN I BECOME INVOLVED?
The answer is simple. Come to the next Hempstead Six Meet Up!
See schedule of events in this newsletter.
LEARN THE FACTS
Learn More at: renewhempstead.com
Contact Latoya / John at 516.307.8310 or
140 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
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c/o Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
P.O. BOX 4264
Hempstead NY 11550
MONTHLY MEET-UPS
GRANT SUPPORTED EVENTS
FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 20
Jazz & Soul Experience
7:00 pm @ the
African American Museum
Entrepreneurial RoundTable
9:00 am (3rd Saturday of every month)
@ Punto Uno Pizzeria
Monthly $500 and $250 grants
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FEBRUARY 27 EVERY SATURDAY
HempsteadTalent Showcase
9:00 am @ the
Hempstead High School
100%Youth Program
Noon @ 100 Terrace Ave
Community Room
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Future Meetings will be held the FirstWednesday of Every Month
See Renew Hempstead.com/Events for Updated Information
MARCH 2 APRIL 6
Pollos Mario • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
75 N. Franklin St. • Hempstead
To Be Announced
When?
Where?