After what seems like decades of inaction -- but in reality has only been months -- the New York Islanders' Lighthouse Project finally took a couple steps forward. At this point, the project is making snails look like NASCAR drivers, but such is the political landscape on Long Island and the process for approving a project of this scale.For months Town of Hempstead officials have said nothing on the subject, responding to inquiries with a polite letter that 'they're looking into it'. TOH is the last hurdle that Islanders' owner Charles Wang and real estate mogul Scott Rechler need to clear to make their dream become a reality. The project was approved by Nassau County more than a year ago and since, like winning a playoff series, it's been an uphill battle for the Islanders.
