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Q. We met with three architects, three contractors and an interior designer and also went to our building department because we just want everything to go smoothly, with no problems, since we’re doing a big job . . . more
Q. My father is an architect in Florida, and drew plans for changes to my house. He included electrical outlets, switches and lights. A local architect, who we’ve asked to review the plans, told us . . . more
Q: My town is overrun by signs that people have posted with information about garage sales, missing pets, fundraisers, etc. Are there any laws governing what can be posted publicly? A: As every town, city and village has … more
To expedite service to Hurricane Sandy victims, the Town of Hempstead has used its mobile building department to visit communities to help homeowners process building permit applications, meet with an on-site plans examiner and answer questions. more
The way we live is always changing, and in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the way we think about our homes is changing, too. Many of us are thinking about raising them — literally rebuilding them higher. more
Five Towns residents seeking to rebuild or repair their homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy can receive information and ask questions of Town of Hempstead Building Department employees at the Inwood Marina on Bayswater Boulevard on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
From noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Number Six School at the intersection of Peninsula and Branch boulevards in Woodmere and on Wednesday at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, the Town of Hempstead will have a walk-in center to help residents. more
The Town of Hempstead is one of many local governments that are scrambling to help homeowners in need following the wreckage caused by Hurricane Sandy. more
Twice last week, authorities discovered neglected animals inside dilapidated Rockville Centre homes. The second discovery was by far the worst ... At 14 Montauk Ave., Faith Ross, 54, and her … more
Q. We had an addition built over 10 years ago but we didn’t get a permit. Many laws have changed and we have to do a lot of rigamarole, and maybe even tear part of the addition apart to correct things. We shouldn’t be made to do all these changes, should we? more
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