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Elmont residents Daniel, right, and Linda Keough, middle, celebrated 20 years of marriage by renewing their vows at the Coral House on Valentine’s Day.
Franklin Square and Elmont couples renew their wedding vows on Valentine's Day
It was a lovely occasion at the Coral House in Baldwin on Feb. 14 as more than 30 couples in Nassau County decided to renew their wedding vows on Valentine’s Day. Hempstead Town Clerk Kate … more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, above left, faced some heat from the crowd gathered to discuss redistricting with claims he failed to listen to their concerns. Many of them had pushed for at least three majority-minority districts, with the hopes of creating a town board that reflects the people
Committee approves redistricting maps for Town of Hempstead
They were angry, expressing those feelings as shame on the Hempstead Town Board. They are the group that has attended meeting after meeting, hoping to get some voice into how town board district … more
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Mimi Pierre-Johnson, right, was one of dozens of community members who rallied outside Hempstead Town Hall in a last-ditch effort to protest the latest redistricting map proposal by the Town Board. Critics say the map violates the state’s Municipal Home Rule Law, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and New York’s John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. If approved, it could lead to a costly litigation, at taxpayers’ expense.
Hempstead town board urged to reject partisan redistricting maps
“Change the boundary, redraw the lines” was the message dozens of community members tried to articulate to the Hempstead Town Board last week. But in the end, many felt their pleas were … more
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The Elmont Cultural Center’s “Blue Bird Plan” keeps Elmont and Valley Stream in one minority-majority district, while the Town of Hempstead’s proposed district maps does not. The proposed map created by Skyline Consulting has drawn criticism from civic groups and law experts for violating federal and state voting rights protections.
Committee falls short of drawing a map
After several rounds of blistering public hearings and politically pressurized back-and-forths, the temporary redistricting commission’s efforts to explore how new district lines should be drawn … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.
Town council faces battle over redistricting
Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more
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Atlantic Beach resident Melissa "Missy" Miller won the special election over Valley Stream resident Anthony Cruz for the Third District Council seat.
Melissa Miller defeats Anthony Cruz for Hempstead seat
Former Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, who was appointed to the Hempstead Town board earlier this year, defeated Valley Stream resident Anthony Cruz in the Third Council District special election on Nov. 8. Miller, a Republican, succeeded Bruce Blakeman who was elected Nassau County executive last year. more
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Dexter and Dunkin, two dogs currently available for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, the town’s lone shelter offers adoptions for pets like Dexter and Dunkin for $25.
Animal shelter says to 'Adopt, don't shop'
On the lookout for a new, four-legged member of the family? Officials with the Town of Hempstead say you don’t have to look any further than its Wantagh-based animal shelter. more
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Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.
Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting
It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more
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Two heroes, and one captain who should’ve been ashamed
A tall obelisk rises from the heart of Rockville Cemetery, the Lynbrook burial ground that dates back to the earliest days of our nation. It remembers the 139 souls lost . . . more
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