Our Impact and Progress

The Ingraham Estates Civic Association works with residents, Village and Town departments, and partner agencies to address long standing issues and improve daily life in our neighborhood. These are real outcomes driven by community advocacy, follow up, and persistence.

LIRR Hempstead Station Improvements

Advocacy helped move repairs and safety improvements forward at the Hempstead LIRR station.

4/2024 - Advocated for increased police presence at Hempstead Station

3/2025 - IECA met with LIRR administrators to address issues at LIRR Hempstead station

5/2025 - Bike racks added to the LIRR Hempstead station

8/2025 - LIRR accessibility ramp repaired

11/2025 - No smoking/vaping signs installed on crossover bridge

Community Improvements

4/2024 - Walgreens Sliding Door Repair

Escalation to Walgreens headquarters led to door repairs being expedited, and much needed in-store shopping carts and baskets.

10/2024 - Walgreens Roof Repair

Long delayed roof repairs were addressed after sustained follow up by the IECA to Walgreens headquarters.

10/2025 - Street Light Repairs

Reported street light outage on Lincoln Rd. were escalated and resolved, improving nighttime safety.

11/2025 - Welcome Signs Holiday Decoration

For the first time, holiday decorations were added to the Ingraham Estates welcome signs, bringing a sense of pride, warmth and shared community spirit.

Fall 2025 - DRI Initiative Consultation

IECA participated in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) by sharing resident feedback and community priorities to help inform planning and revitalization discussions.

Nov. 2025 - New Pedestrian Crosswalk Added

After months of outreach to Village and Town traffic depts. to improve pedestrian safety in multiple areas, a new crosswalk and pedestrian signal was installed at Peninsula Blvd. and Henry St. near Hempstead Middle School to improve safety.

1/2026 - Street Sign Repaired

Reported hanging street sign on Clermont to Public Works and followed up on repair.

Additional Outcomes and Updates

Subdivision Code Change

Advocacy contributed to a code change addressing problematic subdivision practices by developers.

§ 139-28 Area of one-story dwellings, and § 139-29 Area of two-story dwellings [Amended 6-20-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
Every dwelling shall have a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 40% of the lot size.

600 Front Street Development Stopped

Community advocacy helped halt a proposed 54-unit development that raised serious neighborhood concerns.

Front Street Sewer Backup Addressed

Business owner had a recurring sewer backup issue. IECA contacted Public Works to escalate and resolve to prevent further damage.

Business Signage Program Promoted

IECA promoted the Village signage program to support local businesses and improve corridors.

Illegal Parking and Commercial Vehicles

Continuous monitoring and reporting to traffic, police and Village administrators to increase enforcement and reduce street congestion.

Road Repairs

Potholes and roadway conditions in Ingraham Estates area are continually being reported, tracked, and repaired.

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