Shown (from left) are: Bonner, Panico, Loguercio and Romaine.

Middle Island, NY On April 5^th, demolition was started at the site of the vacant Kmart building located at 1075 Middle Country Rd. The building has been empty for more than a decade, and recently the property owner agreed to demolish the structure. Councilman Michael Loguercio, who represents Council District 4 where the property is located, led the charge to demolish the building through discussions with the owner. When the councilman took office this January, he made a commitment to the local civic and residents that the demolition would start within six months. He accomplished his goal two months earlier than planned. Joining councilman Loguercio at the demolition were supervisor Ed Romaine, councilwoman Jane Bonner and councilman Dan Panico.

Romaine said, “Councilman Loguercio worked tirelessly to reach an agreement with the property owner to get the demolition started. It’s a good day in Middle Island and I commend the Councilman for a job well done.”

Loguercio said, “This building stood empty for such a long time and it’s great to see it coming down. I am also happy for the residents of the Middle Island community who have been waiting years for this day to come. Thanks to the work of many people at town hall, we have finally begun the process of cleaning up this property. Now, I look forward to working with the property owner on planning the future use of this site.”

“I am proud to be part of the team that has made raising the quality of life for all a priority,” said councilman Dan Panico. “This monument of blight is now gone and we are all better off because of it.  I commend councilman Loguercio for coming into office and making sure that this demolition was achieved.”

Bonner said, “Councilman Loguercio deserves a great deal of credit for his efforts to remove this blight from the Middle Island community. The residents lobbied for years to have the building demolished and now that it’s finally coming down, they are surely satisfied.”

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