Wyandanch Rises

            The South Shore is one of the most up-and-coming spots on Long Island, and it is about to get better! $2 million dollars in bonding was approved by The Town of Babylon towards the Wyandanch Rising revitalization. (A bond is a debt instrument issued for a period of more than one year with the purpose of raising capital by borrowing. Generally, a bond is a promise to repay the principal along with interest on a specified date.)

            When it comes to real estate, it is location, location, location. Wyandanch is in the Town of Babylon.  It is less than 1 hour away from Penn Station on the main line of the Long Island Rail Road, and has easy access to all major roadways and a commuter airport. It is the perfect spot to create something big.

            Wyandanch Rising is a major community recovery plan started in 2011. As stated on their website, (wyandanchrising.squarespace.com) this initiative seeks to transform an economically troubled downtown into a transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly, environmentally sustainable downtown.

            The town of Babylon would use the money towards the redevelopment of Geiger Lake Park. The park, located in Wyandanch and Deer Park, will soon be refurbished with the addition of basketball courts, a playground, Spray Park and a botanical garden, according to a recent Newsday report. Wyandanch Rising development has a unique opportunity to bring the distressed community a sense of a pride by being developed into something the locals can call their own.

            With keeping in-touch with local knowledge, Patch.com is a website to voice your opinions on local events. James from Deer Park wrote, “I am only a ten year resident of Deer Park and I am anxiously awaiting the completion of Geiger Park; especially the botanical garden. Just think of all the school kids that will have a chance to see and learn about nature.” (deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com)

            Looking ahead, this project has a range of housing types, commercial uses and public spaces; which means more jobs on Long Island.

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