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The inside of the Nathan L.H. Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall was packed to the brim with hundreds of people in attendance for the town’s Black History Month celebration. The program focused on the theme of ‘Black Resistance,’ which recognized African Americans and their fight against oppression across the nation.

The Town of Hempstead’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 24 was an evening of performance, recognition, education and inspiration. Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy Goosby coordinated the … more

By Ana Borruto | 3/2/23

Mimi Pierre-Johnson, right, was one of dozens of community members who rallied outside Hempstead Town Hall in a last-ditch effort to protest the latest redistricting map proposal by the Town Board. Critics say the map violates the state’s Municipal Home Rule Law, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and New York’s John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. If approved, it could lead to a costly litigation, at taxpayers’ expense.

Hempstead town board urged to reject partisan redistricting maps

“Change the boundary, redraw the lines” was the message dozens of community members tried to articulate to the Hempstead Town Board last week. But in the end, many felt their pleas were … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/16/23

Supervisor Don Clavin gave a speech following his inauguration.

Town of Hempstead elected leaders sworn in

Town of Hempstead officials began their new term Jan. 4 at Town Hall. During the nearly two-hour inauguration, Supervisor Don Clavin, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, and … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 1/4/22

Hempstead is gearing up for an eventful summer

A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . . more

By Don Clavin | 6/3/21

Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators, elected officials and members of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee celebrated King’s life at the hospital’s 12th annual event in his honor on Monday.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside honors staff member at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

Mount Sinai South Nassau and local elected officials honored the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with musical tributes and poetry readings during the hospital’s 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday. more

1/22/20

South Nassau Communities Hospital hosted its 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday, which honored Town of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and the late “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Above, Arnaud Edjamian, center, performed Franklin’s hit song “Respect” in spoken word, accompanied by Akai Ramsey, left, and Caine Reed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at South Nassau Communities Hospital preaches ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’

own of Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and late renowned musical artist and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin were honored Monday during South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/24/19

Hempstead board must allow election debate

One Republican Town Board member endorsed and another offered support for Laura Gillen, a Democrat, when she was elected Hempstead supervisor last November, so she — and most voters — were hoping for . . . more

8/16/18

Supervisor’s lawsuit is good government

During Tony Santino’s final meeting as Town of Hempstead supervisor in December, he couldn’t have looked more bored . . . more

5/3/18

Rabbi Art Vernon, co-chair of the Black-Jewish Coalition for Justice spoke at a peace rally organized by the coalition in Hempstead village on Aug. 22. Vernon is a rabbi at Congregation Shaaray Shalom in West Hempstead. Coalition co-chair Rev. Dr. William Watson is to his immediate right.

Charlottesville prompts area peace rallies

Following a peace demonstration on the steps of Hempstead Village Hall on Aug. 22, West Hempstead Rabbi Art Vernon spoke of the racially-charged events in Charlottesville and categorized them as a watershed moment in American history. “No one knew what the impact of Charlottesville was going to be,” said Vernon, who is co-chair of the Black-Jewish Coalition for Justice. “When a moment like that occurs, it's an opportunity to say we have to do something.” more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 8/22/17

Town of Hempstead honors Scouts

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad honored the Town of Hempstead’s Eagle Scouts and Gold Award … more

6/22/16

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