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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, second from right on dais, told resident Rori Gordon that she has seen passions on both sides of the debate over recreational marijuana. “We really need to have a data-driven conversation on this,” she said.
Town officials enact pre-emptive pot ban
Members of the Hempstead Town Board unanimously decided to get out in front of impending recreational marijuana legalization at the state level. With a vote of 7-0, the Town Board enacted a moratorium of one year on the sale of pot within the town, and a ban on smoking it in town parks and facilities. more
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The Merrick Fire Department’s 6411 ladder truck is set to be replaced.
Merrick Fire Department to get three new trucks
The Merrick Fire Department’s equipment is set for an update. On Feb. 26, the Town of Hempstead Board approved the purchase of three new trucks for the department, for a total of $3.76 million. The purchase includes one fire engine and two ladder trucks. more
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In 2012, Bellmore's Shore Road had severe flooding after Hurricane Sandy ravaged Long Island. It still has "chronic" flooding today, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney said.
Flood relief on the way in Bellmore and Merrick
Flooding diversion projects — in the offing since Hurricane Sandy slammed Long Island in 2012 — are beginning construction this year. more
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County must shed ‘most segregated’ label
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing in Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder in 2013, opined that the nation had made such strides in overcoming racism since the passage of landmark civil rights legislation in the 1960s . . . more
The popular Disney cover band is ready to rock on Disney-style on March 3.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 28-March 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, … more
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin with Kate Murray.
Clavin to challenge Gillen in November
Surrounded by dozens of supporters, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin announced on Feb. 19 his candidacy for Hempstead Town supervisor. “We need a supervisor that will put the … more
And after we legalize pot, how about sports betting?
I’ve said it before in these pages, and I’ll say it again: Nassau County really needs to chill out. Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t even introduced formal legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana . . . more
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Let’s slow down and get legal marijuana right
While state leaders have been slow to provide specifics or act on the likely legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County are addressing the matter promptly and properly. On Feb. 26 . . . more
The Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra visits Tilles Center on Feb. 16.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Performances/On Stage Amy HelmThe singer-songwriter in concert, Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 413- 3535 or … more
The Hempstead Town Board tabled Supervisor Laura Gillen’s proposal to audit its Building Department.
Hempstead Town Board tables audit of Building Department
The Hempstead Town Board voted on Feb. 5 to table the hiring of an outside consultant to audit the Town Building Department. The roughly $155,000 measure was intended to offer recommendations on how … more
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