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Hempstead is gearing up for an eventful summer

A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . . more

By Don Clavin | 6/3/21

At a news conference on Jan. 17, Town Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, at lectern, along with State Assemblyman Ed Ra, left, Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, called for a 90-day extension of the property tax payment deadline in order to provide relief to federal workers.

Town, state officials hope to aid furloughed employees on Long Island

As the partial government shutdown continues, Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, State Assemblyman Ed Ra, Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito called … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/24/19

Hempstead board must allow election debate

One Republican Town Board member endorsed and another offered support for Laura Gillen, a Democrat, when she was elected Hempstead supervisor last November, so she — and most voters — were hoping for . . . more

8/16/18

Supervisor’s lawsuit is good government

During Tony Santino’s final meeting as Town of Hempstead supervisor in December, he couldn’t have looked more bored . . . more

5/3/18

Rabbi Art Vernon, co-chair of the Black-Jewish Coalition for Justice spoke at a peace rally organized by the coalition in Hempstead village on Aug. 22. Vernon is a rabbi at Congregation Shaaray Shalom in West Hempstead. Coalition co-chair Rev. Dr. William Watson is to his immediate right.

Charlottesville prompts area peace rallies

Following a peace demonstration on the steps of Hempstead Village Hall on Aug. 22, West Hempstead Rabbi Art Vernon spoke of the racially-charged events in Charlottesville and categorized them as a watershed moment in American history. “No one knew what the impact of Charlottesville was going to be,” said Vernon, who is co-chair of the Black-Jewish Coalition for Justice. “When a moment like that occurs, it's an opportunity to say we have to do something.” more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 8/22/17

Hempstead Town recognizes the reverend’s work

The Rev. Dr. William Earl Thomas received a town certificate of recognition during his 29th pastoral anniversary dinner held at St. Johns Baptist Church located in West Hempstead. more

11/11/16

This LIRR dumpster, which was nearly empty at the beginning of the day on Feb. 25, was filled to capacity that evening.

Eyesores on Hempstead Gardens Drive

Thomas Mascia loves West Hempstead. He lives on a beautifully maintained cul-de-sac on a quiet street in the hamlet. His sister, Regina, who grew up in the area, is a well-known, longtime community volunteer and the director of the library. The two care about West Hempstead, and make an effort to keep the area looking its best. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/2/16

This Lakeview house was abandoned and set on fire several years ago, and will be demolished by the Town of Hempstead before summer, officials said.

Town to demolish charred Lakeview house

The Town of Hempstead board last week approved the demolition of a burned house in Lakeview that has been the subject of resident complaints for several years. The demolition, town officials promised, will be done within two months. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/4/15

This photograph, with the words “Jimmy’s baby picture” written on it, was found on a bulletin board at a Town of Hempstead facility in Levittown. Officials are now investigating the posting as a possible hate crime.

D.A. probes racial incident as hate crime

Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

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