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West Hempstead: Seedy hotel finally closed

The Courtesy Hotel in West Hempstead is boarded

The Courtesy Hotel in West Hempstead is boarded up. (Jan. 5, 2011)

After a more than 10-year battle to close the Courtesy Hotel in West Hempstead, community, religious and government leaders said they're pleased it was finally shuttered last week and eagerly await the proposed upscale residential complex that's expected to replace it.

"We are delighted that community and town efforts have resulted in the closing of this eyesore," said Rabbi Art Vernon of...

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