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Carolyne Tompkins and Cynthia Latorre, who live in the Westbury/Carle Place School District, have attended every meeting and voiced their opposition to the proposed gaming facility at the Source Mall property.

An Article 78 lawsuit filed in Nassau County Supreme Court on Friday by local governments, residents and civic groups requested the court to temporarily block Nassau Off Track Betting from conducting contract negotiations to lease a space inside the Source Mall in Westbury, where the agency plans to establish a video lottery terminal. more

By David Weingrad | 1/29/15

Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray issued a renewed call for residents to move cars from local roads, like this one in Wantagh, as the town’s snow removal operation continues.

Hempstead Town continues snow removal

Hempstead town crews were still digging out local roadways early Tuesday after the first major snowfall in the area this year. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning from 1 p.m. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/27/15

Town snow removal crews are getting their rigs ready for another big storm.

Murray declares ‘state of emergency’ in Hempstead Town

With the first major local snowstorm brewing, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has declared a state of emergency in the region. Murray announced that America’s largest township was in a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/26/15

Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney were appointed to fill vacancies on the Hempstead Town Board.

Controversy surrounds town board appointments

The Hempstead town board appointed Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney to fill vacancies in the 3rd and 5th Councilmatic Districts on Jan. 13, despite objections by Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and residents of the 5th District. more

By Laura Schofer | 1/21/15

The Hempstead town board is considering legislation that would require all cats and dogs coming into the animal shelter in Wantagh be spayed or neutered.

Bill aims to reduce animal population

Bob Barker always reminded viewers of “The Price is Right” to help control the animal population by having their pets spayed or neutered. The Town of Hempstead is expected to soon adopt that policy. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/17/14

Immigration deserves open hearings, and debate

He has talked about it, and now he’s done it. After months of challenging Congress to act on illegal immigration, to pass legislation, the president has acted with the most expansive use of his presidential power. more

11/28/14

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by other town officials and some seasonal characters, announced the start of the Home for the Holidays pet adoption program at the home of Ed and Laura Ra.

Town seeks loving homes for pets

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray cited famed singer Perry Como when announcing the start of a free pet adoption program at the town’s animal shelter: “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/26/14

D.A. special election set for next fall

Nassau County voters will choose their next district attorney in November 2015, ten months after current D.A. Kathleen Rice leaves the post for a seat in Congress. Meanwhile, Rice’s top deputy or an appointee of Gov. Andrew Cuomo will take the reins as the county’s head prosecutor. more

By Brian Racow | 11/20/14

At a Press conference on Sept. 16 promoting pet adoptions, Mike Timka, owner of Fun Stuff Toys in Seaford, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Animal Shelter Director Mike Pastore showed off Bill Blasso who is up for adoption.

Town of Hempstead pushes pet adoptions

Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/24/14

More than a dozen students presented reports at a final emergency management meeting after a mock hurricane drill.

High-schoolers take over the Town of Hempstead

Michelle Hauser, 17, recalls driving through the Superstorm Sandy–ravaged sections of her hometown of Oceanside 19 months ago. She explained that she remembers asking her father why construction workers from California and Arkansas were repairing utility poles in the neighborhood, but he didn’t know the answer. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/10/14

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