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After Hurricane Sandy flooded homes in Oceanside, destroying floors, walls and furniture, residents began the heartbreaking and arduous task of throwing out most of their possessions. That … more

By Alex Costello | 12/13/12

Special Sanitary District 6, which is based in West Hempstead, has a 2011 tax rate of 63.23 per $100,000 — the highest of any of the Town of Hempstead’s five sanitary districts. Sanitary District 6 is also the largest special district in the state, and employs nearly 150 workers.

Sanitation districts: cleaning up on taxes?

Trash, junk and recycling pick-up: most people don’t think twice about these services, let alone about who takes care of picking up large items that are disposed of, such as furniture or refrigerators. However, some of the Town of Hempstead’s five special sanitation districts have recently raised taxes for their services, which differ widely. more

4/19/11

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