Hempstead town officials touted past successes and looked to the future during the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday at Town Hall. After being re-elected in November, Supervisor Kate Murray, council members Edward Ambrosino, Angie Cullin and Jim Darcy, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla and Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin began new terms.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/4/12
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When Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray learned that the village’s Harmon Discount Health & Beauty store would be closing at the end of its lease in December, he called Bed Bath & Beyond, the corporate owners of the Harmon chain, to see if anything could be done.
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Aaron Axelson and Judy Rattner
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12/21/11
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As Monday’s Rockville Centre Board of Trustees meeting drew to an end, a closing comment sparked a heated exchange between board members.
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Aaron Axelson
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11/23/11
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Updated results Nov. 9 at 2:55 p.m.
Incumbent County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) defeated Democrat Adam Moser of Hewlett in the race for the 7th Legislative District seat on Tuesday. The unofficial vote count was 6,229 to 4,205.
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JEFF BESSEN and Ann E. FRIEDMAN
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11/9/11
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These days, it’s hard to find a government that isn’t teetering on the brink of financial collapse. Too often at the local, state and federal levels, years of runaway spending have led to massive …
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11/7/11
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Six pit bulls that were rescued from an Elmont dog-fighting ring will soon have a new home on the West Coast, under the care of a famous dog trainer.
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By Jackie Nash
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11/3/11
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, a Republican from Levittown, faces a stiff challenge by West Hempstead attorney and business/civic activist Gary Port, a Democrat, in this year’s election.
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By Scott Brinton
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10/27/11
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10/21/11
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Anthony Cancellieri’s main role as consultant to Rockville Centre will be to take on the duties of village administrator for three months, Mayor Francis Murray said, responding to concerns raised at the village board meeting on Monday night.
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Aaron Axelson
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10/19/11
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“The status quo is no longer working. We need new, progressive thinking in order to make Rockville Centre run more efficiently and effectively,” said Mayor Francis Murray.
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Aaron Axelson
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10/12/11
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