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Norma Gonsalves, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, at the lectern, said county, town and state officials are working together to push legislation that would give local municipalities the power to enforce their own codes to impose residency restrictions on convicted sex offenders. She was joined in Eisenhower Park’s Field 2 by State Sen. Michael Venditto, far left, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Anthony Santino, Kim Wipperman, of Massapequa, and children Annie and Ella Pokalsy, of Seaford.

Legislators push new sex offender restrictions

Legislators from the town, county and state level gathered at Eisenhower Park on May 1 to publicize legislation currently in the state Assembly that would give local municipalities the authority to enforce their own laws restricting convicted sex offenders from living near schools and parks. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/15

Taco Bell will demolish this building on Wantagh Avenue and replaced it was a new drive-through restaurant.

Wantagh Taco Bell approved

Taco Bell will be coming to Wantagh. After months of debate, plans for the fast-food restaurant were approved by the Town of Hempstead’s Board of Appeals on April 15. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/1/15

The conceptual master plan for the revamped Nassau Coliseum site, submitted to Town of Hempstead officials last week, calls for two new hotels and a 416,000 square foot renovation to the arena.

Nassau Coliseum revamp plans submitted

Brooklyn real estate developer Bruce Ratner submitted his blueprint for the redevelopment of Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, and the surrounding area, to Town of Hempstead officials on April … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 4/22/15

Letters to the Editor: Town of Hempstead

To the Editor: On March 24, more than 300 people believed it important enough to take off from work and forgo personal and family obligations to go down to Hempstead Town Hall to let their representatives know their views on issues that impact their lives. Town Hall was filled to capacity. Yet two councilpersons, Anthony Santino and Erin King-Sweeney, who have salaries of $67,000 for their part-time jobs, which require them to appear two days per month at Town Hall, joined Supervisor Kate Murray and walked out of a crowded meeting so they could attend a photo op in Wantagh. more

4/8/15

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions on April 11.

Shelter offering free adoptions this Saturday

A new adoption season will kick off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on Saturday, April 11 as the shelter hosts “Spring Fling: Spring Ahead to a New 4-Legged Love.” From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all pet adoptions are free, and adopters will go home with a free photo with their new family member. more

4/8/15

After patching potholes for several years, the Town of Hempstead will now repave Beltagh Avenue, which serves the animal shelter, pictured above, as well as the Wantagh Middle School-High School complex.

Coming soon: a smooth ride

Drivers on Beltagh Avenue soon won’t have to grip the steering wheel as tight. The small but well-traveled road in Wantagh will be getting a makeover this year, courtesy of the Town of Hempstead, which announced that the eastern portion of Beltagh Avenue will be repaved. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Town of Hempstead officials unveiled the new mobile vet surgical suite on March 24 outside the animal shelter in Wantagh.

Animal shelter unveils mobile van

In its continuing mission to reduce the unwanted dog and cat population, the Town of Hempstead has introduced its new mobile surgical van, which will be used to perform spaying and neutering procedures in different communities. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

U.S. Sen Charles Schumer has been urging the cleanup of the Navy Grumman plume.

Fighting for clean water

A deal to clean up the toxic underground plume that is threatening drinking water in Seaford is expected by the end of this month, according to a letter recently sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Finally, someone stands up to PSEG and its rate hikes

In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough. more

3/26/15

Erin King Sweeney was appointed a councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District in January. Since then she has been getting to know the communities she represents.

Learning her way around

It has been a little more than two months since Erin King Sweeney was appointed the new councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District, following the retirement of Angie Cullin. more

By Brian Croce | 3/25/15

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