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Krystal De La Bruse of Hats Off Peruvian Restaurant served food samples to Town of Hempstead Clerk Mark Bonilla, State Assemblyman Ed Ra, and other guests.

Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cuttings for new businesses

Three recently launched West Hempstead businesses celebrated their official welcome to the town from the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce last week. Sam’s Caribbean Market, KW Kitchens and … more

By Victoria Centrella | 5/22/12

Pat Bertini and Celia LoForte shovel dirt onto a newly planted tree.

West Hempstead SHINES a success

Despite the inclement weather, the West Hempstead School District celebrated its first ever “West Hempstead SHINES” event on April 22 at the high school gym. The special family-oriented … more

Chris Engelhardt | 4/25/12

Rabbi Art Vernon of the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, second from left, offered a blessing during the ceremony on March 28 outside the Chestnut Street School. Also pictured were the Rev. Francis Maniscalco of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, far left, James Albert, groundskeeper for the West Hempstead Union Free School District, and Rosalie Norton, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association.

World Trade Center steel arrives in West Hempstead

“This is about honoring all those from our community who died on 9/11,” said Rose Senti, a West Hempstead resident of 80 years. “It’s good to have a piece of history now.” On March 28, … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 4/3/12

The Assembly’s 21st District will move south and east, according to maps recently released by the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment.

Ra to lose Elmont, part of Franklin Square under new maps

According to new maps released by a redistricting task force and recently approved by the State Assembly and Senate, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Elmont and Franklin Square will become part of the new 22nd Assembly District, an area currently represented by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) and Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach). more

By Jackie Nash | 3/27/12

West Hempstead has joined the ranks of communities across Nassau County that have received steel beams, like this one, from the Port Authority to add to their Sept. 11 memorials.

West Hempstead secures World Trade Center beam

After months of work by State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and local leaders to acquire a piece of the World Trade Center as a way to memorialize West Hempstead residents who died on Sept. … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 3/13/12

Town recognizes W.H. Kiwanian George Silkes

Hempstead Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino, center, presented official Town of Hempstead Certificates of Recognition to West Hempstead Kiwanis Past President George Silkes, second from left, and Elmont … more

12/21/11

The Town of Hempstead and a number of communities throughout Nassau County have received steel beams from the Port Authority to be used as monuments at their Sept. 11 memorials.

Steel resolve: W.H. community working to acquire WTC beams

All that remains of the twin towers of the World Trade Center are pieces of steel and memories. Photographs of the iconic buildings, while cherished, are not tangible in the same way as a steel beam, … more

Lee Landor | 11/30/11

Carlo Coco tossed pizza dough while reciting instructions for his grandson, 8-year-old Anthony Giudice, whose parents, Vinny and Marisa Giudice, recently opened their own pizzeria in West Hempstead.

New W.H. pizzeria gets a warm welcome

The owners of Nino’s Pizzeria, the newest pizzeria to grace the hamlet of West Hempstead, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27 to celebrate its grand opening. Members of the West Hempstead … more

8/4/11

State legislators are pushing a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax.

Legislators push to repeal MTA tax

Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long … more

By Lee Landor | 6/29/11

Long Island American Water President William Varley said the company is seeking a 19.5 percent rate increase to cover capital investment costs.

High water mark: L.I. Water seeks 19.5% rate increase

If you want clean, clear water, you’re going to have to pay for it. That’s the message Long Island American Water President William Varley delivered to area residents last week when he … more

By Lee Landor | 6/16/11

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