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Politically speaking, it’s a new day in Nassau County

To say that Nassau County experienced a seismic shift in its often conservative political landscape on Nov. 7 would be an understatement. more

11/16/17

County Executive-elect Laura Curran, left, the first woman ever to claim that title, celebrated with Laura Gillen, who also made history Tuesday night when she defeated incumbent Anthony Santino to become the first Democratic Hempstead town supervisor.

Gillen makes history as first Democratic Hempstead supervisor in more than a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Town of Hempstead will have a Democratic supervisor. Laura Gillen, a Rockville Centre attorney, defeated incumbent Republican Anthony Santino on Tuesday night by roughly 2,000 votes. more

by Erik Hawkins and Mike Smollins | 11/9/17

Town of Hempstead Republican Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney

King Sweeney: Era of ‘bullying’ over in Town of Hempstead

When Laura Gillen declared victory over incumbent Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino late Tuesday night, it wasn’t only Democrats celebrating the Rockville Centre attorney’s historic win. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/8/17

Democrat Laura Gillen pulled off a historic victory in the Town of Hempstead on Tuesday night, defeating incumbent Anthony Santino. She declared victory along with Laura Curran, of Baldwin, who won the county executive's seat. Gillen voted at Hewitt Elementary School in her hometown of Rockville Centre early on Tuesday.

Gillen makes history as first Democratic Hempstead supervisor in more than a century

For the first time in more than a century, the Town of Hempstead will have a Democratic supervisor. Laura Gillen, a Rockville Centre attorney, defeated incumbent Republican Anthony Santino on Tuesday night by roughly 2,000 votes. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/8/17

Hempstead parents sue Town alleging private info mined for politics

Families of special needs students who attend the Town of Hempstead’s Camp Anchor are suing Town Supervisor Anthony Santino and a town attorney, alleging that their personal information was illegally obtained to target them with political mailings that urged them to re-elect Santino. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/6/17

Incumbent Santino faces Democrat Gillen for town supervisor

Incumbent Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, a Republican, faces a challenge this year by Democrat Laura Gillen, who is an attorney. more

By Erik Hawkins | 10/13/17

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino delivered his State of the Town address on Sept. 13, touting the town’s financial achievements since he took office nearly two years ago.

Santino touts sound fiscal management in ‘State of the Town’ speech

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino boasted on Wednesday of the town’s achievements since he took office 20 months ago, at a news conference he called his “State of the Town” address. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 9/14/17

Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown seniors enjoyed breakfast and bowling at Hempstead Town’s Senior Appreciation Day at Levittown Lanes.

Seniors have a blast at bowling program

Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown residents enjoyed breakfast and bowling at Hempstead Town’s Senior Appreciation Day at Levittown Lanes. Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino and … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 9/11/17

Janice Walsh, of East Meadow, made an impression of her brother-in-law Gerry Walsh’s name, which is etched on the new Town of Hempstead 9/11 memorial in Point Lookout. Gerry Walsh, a firefighter who had retired from the FDNY, spent months taking part at ground zero in the rescue and recovery efforts. He died on Nov. 11, 2014, of blood cancer related to his work at the site, at the age of 58. His wife, Hope Walsh, was among many 9/11 widows who came to help dedicate the town’s memorial on Monday.

In moving ceremony, Town of Hempstead dedicates permanent 9/11 memorial

The hundreds of people streaming into Point Lookout Park on Monday morning for a ceremony to dedicate the Town of Hempstead’s permanent 9/11 memorial passed through an arch at the front entrance, formed by two fire engines’ tower ladders and a massive American flag. The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department erected the arch. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/11/17

We’re proud to share our Hempstead home

When I turned 50, I retired from 18 years of teaching electrocardiography, biostatistics and exercise physiology and started throwing knives. more

8/31/17