With a major winter storm looming for New York’s metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, including Long Island, the Town of Hempstead has been taking steps to make sure its snow removal …
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By Jackie Nash and Lee Landor
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1/11/11
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Doug Gerber, owner of the Smith Street Deli in Merrick, recently donated 500 turkeys to Long Island Cares –– The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Hauppauge.
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David Weingrad
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12/30/10
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Thousands of Long Island families had a more abundant feast this Thanksgiving Day due in large part to the generosity of Robert Jesberger, proprietor of Mid Island Collision of Rockville Centre. At a …
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By Andrew McClure
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12/15/10
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Three animal rescue volunteers have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Hempstead, Supervisor Kate Murray and seven other employees after the volunteers were banned from the town’s Wantagh animal shelter — where they had worked for years — for what they say is retaliation for speaking out to shelter employees and town officials about abuse and neglect.
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Mary Malloy
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12/9/10
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West Hempstead High School sophomore Steven Trezza is a Boy Scout with Troop 240 of West Hempstead. In his current pursuit of the rank of Eagle Scout, Steven launched a community service project in …
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12/8/10
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To the Editor:
I believe that Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray intentionally delayed the Nov. 9 town hall meeting in order to prevent residents and press from hearing criticism of her …
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12/2/10
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To the Editor:
How does that old song about the Hotel California go? “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!”
Indeed, the days of short stays, king-size beds …
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12/2/10
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The Town of Hempstead passed legislation this week banning smoking in its 100 parks, according to Supervisor Kate Murray.
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David Weingrad
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11/26/10
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Making moves that gain momentum is not just a pastime for Vincent Toma — it is a mission. As president of the Franklin Square Norwood Park Civic Association for the last four years, Toma is willing to move mountains to help improve the lives of those in his community, which earned him a special award from the Town of Hempstead this month.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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11/24/10
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Lynbrook EMT Lynn Curtis was honored on Oct. 21 by Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town of Hempstead at their annual Firematic Awards ceremony for her life saving actions — times two.
“I am …
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Steve Grogan
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11/18/10
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