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Town of Hempstead Hall has reopened after it closed Monday, but its staff and hours have been reduced because of the coronavirus.

Hempstead Town declares state of emergency because of coronavirus outbreak; reopens Town Hall but adjusts working hours

The Town of Hempstead has declared a state of emergency because of the coronavirus outbreak, leading the town to adjust hours at Town Hall, according to Supervisor Donald … more

3/17/20

Elected officials and religious leaders gathered on Jan. 3 to denounce acts of anti-Semitism in the metropolitan area last month.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway rabbis denounce rash of anti-Semitic incidents across the state

After a series of anti-Semitic attacks across the state last month, local rabbis are working to ensure the safety of their congregants and to start conversations in their communities about fostering a safe environment. more

By Jeff Bessen and Mike Smollins | 1/9/20

Donald Clavin was officially declared the next Town of Hempstead supervisor on Thursday after incumbent Laura Gillen conceded in the supervisor's race.

Clavin declares victory, Gillen concedes in Hempstead supervisor’s race

With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon. According to the Board of … more

By Michael Smollins | 11/21/19

Don Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.

Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race

Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race. more

11/6/19

Clavin to challenge Gillen in November

Surrounded by dozens of supporters, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin on Feb. 19 announced his candidacy for Hempstead Town supervisor. “We need a supervisor that will put the priority on keeping residents in their home,” said Clavin, a Republican, outside Ancona’s Pizzeria in his hometown of Valley Stream. “We need taxpayers first.” more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Ben Strack | 2/28/19

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin, alongside Kate Murray, announced his bid to become Town supervisor on Feb. 19.

Clavin to challenge Gillen for supervisor seat in November

Surrounded by dozens of supporters, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin announced his candidacy for Hempstead Town supervisor on Feb. 19. “We need a supervisor that will put the priority on keeping residents in their home,” said Clavin, a Republican, outside Ancona’s Pizzeria in his hometown of Valley Stream. “We need taxpayers first.” more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Ben Strack | 2/28/19

Let the reassessment process play out

Nassau County is now in the thick of its first property-tax reassessment in nearly a decade. As a result of this arduous process, 200,720 of the county’s 386,000 homes are tentatively slated to pay more in property taxes . . . more

12/20/18

Oliver, from left, Sparkles and Cooper, the dogs, helped break ground on May 5 on a new 14,024-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore, with assistance from Town of Hempstead officials and employees.

Hempstead creating park within a park for dogs

Cooper, Oliver and Sparkles joined Town of Hempstead officials on Thursday as they broke ground on a $250,000, 14,025-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. The trio of canines were all owned by town employees. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/6/16

Anthony Santino took his oath as supervisor on Jan. 5.

Hempstead officials take their oaths

Former Councilman Anthony Santino was sworn into office on Jan. 5 as town supervisor at the Town of Hempstead inauguration. The ceremony was held at Hempstead Town Hall in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, where returning council members Bruce Blakeman, Erin King Sweeney and Edward Ambrosino were also sworn into office. Nasrin Ahmad resumed her position as town clerk and Donald Clavin as receiver of taxes. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/12/16

The Singas election campaign took the Town of Hempstead to the Supreme Court in order to obtain copies of financial disclosure documents requested under the Freedom of Information Law.

Supreme Court directs town to turn over documents

A State Supreme Court ruled in mid-November that the Town of Hempstead must provide copies of the financial disclosure statements filed by former Town Supervisor Kate Murray and other town officials that were requested under the Freedom of Information Law. The FOIL was filed by the Madeline Singas election campaign, which received permission to view the financial disclosure documents, but not to copy them. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 1/6/16