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It’s a maze of pipes and mechanical equipment at the Theodora Street water plant — all of which plays a role in providing safe drinking water. The black cylinder with the green pipe is called a well pump, which sucks up groundwater roughly 150 feet below.
What Franklin Square water district customers can expect from the quality update this spring
How safe is your drinking water? Those who depend on the Franklin Square Water District will find out when officials send out a report this coming May. The district is still compiling and … 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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Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at Hempstead’s Kennedy Memorial Park about the budget she and lawmakers finally finished in Albany. Money is earmarked not only for crumbling state roads, but to give a break at the gas pump as well. Even if it’s a small one.
Hochul touts budget fixing potholes, colleges at Hempstead park
Some might say it’s been a bumpy road of late for Kathy Hochul, with some of the ongoing turmoil inside her leadership team. But it was a different kind of bumpy road on the governor’s mind last week when she stopped by Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead. more
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Nassau County, is it too late to say I’m sorry?
I think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years . . . more
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Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat.
Bruce Blakeman, Laura Curran vie for Nassau County executive
Democratic incumbent Laura Curran is running for her second four-term as county executive. Her Republican opponent is Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman. The Herald asked the candidates three pertinent questions to get their take on the issues. more
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