Legislators Abrahams and Corbin do not believe that the TOH's current plan focuses enough on the minority communities of Lakeview, Uniondale, Roosevelt and Inwood.

The legislature is expected to vote on the CDBG funds at its September 19 meeting, but Legislators Abrahams and Corbin have stated that they will not support the measure. Throughout the year, both legislators have called on Town of Hempstead officials to more equitably allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to improve areas throughout the town, including many minority communities.

Last year, both Abrahams and Corbin refused to approve the CDGB funding. The entire CDBG funding package totals more than $22 million and funds over 3 towns and dozens of villages throughout Nassau County.

"I want to see a comprehensive plan illustrating how the Town of Hempstead plans to spend the money," Abrahams added. "Communities like Roosevelt, Elmont and Uniondale need their business areas revitalized."

"I'd like to see some of that money go towards commercial revitalization," said Corbin.

According to both legislators, the Town of Hempstead funnels the grant money into projects that don't reflect the priorities of the communities.

"I am once again disappointed in the town," said Abrahams.