The decision earlier this month by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to establish a gaming facility in Westbury has been met with strong opposition . . .
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1/29/15
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An Article 78 lawsuit filed in Nassau County Supreme Court on Friday by local governments, residents and civic groups requested the court to temporarily block Nassau Off Track Betting from conducting contract negotiations to lease a space inside the Source Mall in Westbury, where the agency plans to establish a video lottery terminal.
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By David Weingrad
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1/29/15
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Hempstead town crews were still digging out local roadways early Tuesday after the first major snowfall in the area this year. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning from 1 p.m. …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/27/15
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With the first major local snowstorm brewing, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has declared a state of emergency in the region. Murray announced that America’s largest township was in a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/26/15
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Town of Hempstead officials canceled several programs and meetings in advance of a major snowstorm. Several programs and meetings spanning across departments slated for the next several days were …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/26/15
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The Hempstead town board appointed Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney to fill vacancies in the 3rd and 5th Councilmatic Districts on Jan. 13, despite objections by Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and residents of the 5th District.
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By Laura Schofer
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1/21/15
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Erin King Sweeney, of Wantagh, is the Town of Hempstead’s new councilwoman in the 5th District, replacing the retired Angie Cullin. She was appointed to the position last week, and now represents Wantagh and Seaford, among other communities, on the town board in local matters, especially quality-of-life issues that impact residents in a personal way.
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By Laura Schofer
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1/21/15
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The Hempstead Town Board appointed Bruce Blakeman and Erin King-Sweeney to fill vacancies in the Third and Fifth Councilmatic Districts left open by former Councilman James Darcy and Councilwoman Angie Cullin on Tuesday, Jan 13.
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By Laura Schofer
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1/14/15
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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter found homes for 178 pets during its Home for the Holidays adoption program, which ended on Jan. 4. That bests last year’s total of 157.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/14/15
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An application before the Town of Hempstead’s Board of Appeals to construct a Taco Bell on Wantagh Avenue was adjourned on Dec. 17 until Feb. 25 so that residents will have an opportunity to meet with the developer.
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By Laura Schofer
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12/22/14
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