About Us
The LDC of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield
Gardens is a legally
incorporated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of
life in the communities it serves and to advocate for revitalization efforts to
benefit the residents and commercial businesses in those areas.
Accomplishments
We have already begun to bring improvements to
the area. Through the offices of Assemblyman William Scarborough, the LDC is
having Merrick Blvd. from Baisley Blvd. to the Cross Island Parkway resurfaced.
That work in underway right now.
Starting in April 2002, or shortly thereafter,
the street lights along Merrick Blvd. from Springfield Blvd. to the county line
will all be replaced with new, brighter lights. This will make the commercial
strip brighter and enhance security at night, and hopefully encourage residents
to patronize the businesses there. This project was funded by Assemblyman
William Scarborough at the request of the LDC. Similar lighting and street
resurfacing will begin soon afterwards on the 243rd street commercial strip in
Rosedale.
Additionally, the LDC and the Assemblyman met
with the Sanitation Dept. and got them to agree to pick up and empty the litter
baskets along 243rd street. They have also agreed to increase litter pickups
along Merrick Blvd. from three to five times per week. The LDC will meet monthly
with police, sanitation, and other service projects.
Monthly Meetings
The LDC meets the first Wednesday of each month
at 7:00 PM. Please call Bess DeBetham 917-969-6215 for more information.
