With Two Mixed-Use Buildings Completed, Retailers Opening & Wyandanch Plaza Arts Fair 2016 Scheduled—It’s Time to Visit Wyandanch Village
Garden City, NY - August 19, 2016- The Albanese Organization, the Garden City-based, full-service real estate firm committed to sustainable development and master developer of Wyandanch Rising, has completed construction on 40 and 10 Station Drive. These two high-quality, mixed-use buildings are already at capacity. They’ve celebrated the grand openings of three retailers: New York Community Bank, KB Department Store and Domino’s with itsnew “pizza-theater” restaurant concept. The Albanese Organization is now turning some of its focus to assisting town and community members with programming, by supporting the Wyandanch Plaza Association, at the newly completed transit plaza, The Plaza at Wyandanch, to bring more Long Island residents to the hamlet.
“Continuing our commitment to the Wyandanch community helps to strengthenthe future of Long Island by working to create a sustainable model of community development by collaborating with local, state and federal agencies, ultimately creating a new blueprint for transit-oriented development in the region,” said Albanese Organization Chairman Russell Albanese.
“With the near completion of the transit plaza, the Wyandanch Rising initiative has reached yet another milestone,” said County Executive Steve Bellone. “Wyandanch Village continues to take shape as a major transit-oriented development serving as a model for TOD’s across the country.”
“The near completion of this transit plaza signifies that Wyandanch Village is truly becoming a destination spot,” stated Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “This year’s arts fair shows the success of the Town’s initiative to revitalize a key downtown area that caters to the surrounding community.”
Scheduled for Saturday, August 20th, the inaugural Wyandanch Plaza Arts Fair begins with Opening Ceremonies at 12:30pm, followed by:
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Throughout Wyandanch Plaza:
MasterChef Junior Contestant, Chef AJ- Meet & Greet PLUS Cooking Demos Unspoken History Treasures: African-American Relics & Historical African Art Arts & Craft Booths- Make a Community Quilt, Paint, Plant and more |
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| 1 - 7 PM | On the Main Stage: |
| 1 PM |
La Troupe Zetwal- Performance Followed by Workshop- Traditional Haitian Dance, Zouk and Soukous Dance with drumming
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| 2 PM | Sol Y Sombra- Performance- Experience a Unique Twist on Latino Culture, as they Explore Flamenco, Argentine Tango, and Latin dance! |
| 3 PM |
Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could - This accordion-laced pop and rock Children’s music regularly wins critical acclaim and national awards including two Children's GRAMMY nominations!
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| 4 PM | Sol Y Sombra- Latin Dance Workshop |
| 4:30 PM |
Venettes Cultural Workshop- Performance Followed by Lesson- Its Dance, Charm, Voice, and Drum Divisions have assisted generations of NY students with earning academic, dance, and musical scholarships, have helped focus their minds and spirits, and boosted their self-esteem.
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| 5:30 PM | Christopher Dean Sullivan- Performance Followed by Workshop- Mr. Sullivan is a critically acclaimed, well-travelled Bassist, who is the recipient of many Arts awards. He is highly versed in many musical languages: Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin, Fusion, Caribbean, Indian, African, Eurocentric perceptions and more. |
| 6:30 PM | Trio EKE- Performance- Chamber music by USDAN Alumni |
| 8 PM | ZOOTOPIA- Outdoor Movie- In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. |
Bring a blanket and spend the day at the newly constructed Plaza at Wyandanch
ABOUT WYANDANCH VILLAGE:
Wyandanch Village, the first phase of the larger Wyandanch Rising initiative, is an exciting new neighborhood that combines affordable, stylish apartments with shops, restaurants, entertainment and green spaces just steps outside each resident’s door. The classically styled buildings offer a choice of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences.
Each apartment offers spacious layouts with open-plan kitchens, dishwashers and generous closet space. Each is appointed with refined finishes, including granite countertops, wood cabinetry and EnergyStar stainless steel appliances.
The buildings are designed to achieve LEED-silver recognition by the U.S. Green Building Council, and the entire community is registered with the USGBC for its LEED Neighborhood Development progr
Wyandanch Village offers quick access to New York City, which is less than an hour away by train. This new community is also within just five miles of the Route 110 corridor, and only a short drive or train ride to the popular Tanger Arches Outlets at Deer Park. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and community, Wyandanch Village offers smoke-free buildings and plenty of easily accessible green space.
The development of Wyandanch Village represents an effective Public-Private partnership made possible by the critical support of many public partners, including: the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, Babylon IDA, New York State Housing and Community Renewal, the Empire State Development Corporation and the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. Capital One Bank worked closely with HCR and the Albanese Organization to structure both construction and permanent financing that allowed the development to move forward. For more information, visit wyandanchvillage.com.
ABOUT 40 STATION DRIVE:
This mixed-use building contains 91 rental apartments offering the most in convenience and location. With high-speed, fiber optic internet and cable available, an onsite laundry center and an inviting resident lounge with large-screen TV and space to host dinners and events, Wyandanch Village provides a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.
ABOUT 10 STATION DRIVE:
This new 86-unit mixed-use building at Wyandanch Village consists of nine studios, 53 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom and 6 three-bedroom rental apartments available to a range of household incomes, as well as 17,400 square feet of retail space. The building is complete with a gym for residents to further promote healthy living.
ABOUT THE WYANDANCH RISING INITIATIVE:
The State’s support has been critical to moving this transformative project forward. Identified as a priority project by the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC), Wyandanch Rising received the largest funding award in the region through the first two rounds of the Regional Council initiative. This enabled the Town of Babylon to advance the public utility and open space improvements critical to the development of Wyandanch Rising.
ABOUT THE ALBANESE ORGANIZATION:
The Albanese Organization is a full-service real estate firm that pioneered green residential development in New York with the completion of the first LEED Gold residential high-rise tower in North America, The Solaire. This was followed by The Verdesian, the first residential high-rise in the United States to be awarded Platinum LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. For more than 65 years, the Long Island-based company has been dedicated to creating residential and commercial buildings of distinction, quality and architectural merit that optimize value and quality of life, introduce innovative concepts, are environmentally responsible and enhance the communities in which they are located. For more information, visit albaneseorg.com.