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Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, above left, faced some heat from the crowd gathered to discuss redistricting with claims he failed to listen to their concerns. Many of them had pushed for at least three majority-minority districts, with the hopes of creating a town board that reflects the people
Committee approves redistricting maps for Town of Hempstead
They were angry, expressing those feelings as shame on the Hempstead Town Board. They are the group that has attended meeting after meeting, hoping to get some voice into how town board district … more
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Mimi Pierre Johnson joined protesters in a rally outside of Hempstead Town Hall just before a town board meeting discussing redistricting.
Town of Hempstead revised their redistricted map to appease residents. Why backlash is still reaching a fever pitch.
“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
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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
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Reputed Ms-13 gang member Denis Gutierrez-Marcos pleaded guilty on Feb. 10 to murder and related charges for two shootings in Hempstead in 2020.
MS-13 member pleads guilty to 2020 Hempstead murder
Denis Gutierrez-Marcos, a reputed member of the MS-13 street gang, pleaded guilty to murder and related charges for two shootings in Hempstead in 2020. more
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Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.
Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals
There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more
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The Town of Hempstead received $5 million through the Omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month.
Cleaning East Meadow’s water
This is the first of two stories examining dioxane water-mitigation projects. The Town of Hempstead has received $5 million from Washington to continue improving East Meadow’s drinking water. … more
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The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.
New town redistricting long way from finish
Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more
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Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.
Town council faces battle over redistricting
Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more
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Atlantic Beach resident Melissa "Missy" Miller won the special election over Valley Stream resident Anthony Cruz for the Third District Council seat.
Melissa Miller defeats Anthony Cruz for Hempstead seat
Former Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, who was appointed to the Hempstead Town board earlier this year, defeated Valley Stream resident Anthony Cruz in the Third Council District special election on Nov. 8. Miller, a Republican, succeeded Bruce Blakeman who was elected Nassau County executive last year. more
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Atlantic Beach resident Callie Serralta fed the animals of the petting zoo at the Rock Hall Country Fair with her mother, Jennifer Serralta.
Blending the past and present at country fair
History oozes from the 18th century Rock Hall land that is now a Town of Hempstead museum and the past and present mix constantly on the 3 acres in Lawrence, especially at the two-day Rock Hall Country Fair that took place last month. more
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