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James-Pierre challenges Blakeman in Town 3rd Council District

Democrat Shari James-Pierre is challenging incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmanic District. James-Pierre of Valley Stream is seeking to leverage her … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/10/19

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen appointed Elmont resident Averil Smith to the role of acting comptroller on Aug. 26.

Town Republicans nix comptroller appointment

The town’s Republican majority voted on Sept. 3 to nullify Supervisor Laura Gillen’s appointment of Elmont resident Averil Smith as the acting comptroller, saying the appointment violated civil … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/4/19

Town of Hempstead Republicans claim that the appointment of Elmont resident Averil Smith, right, as acting comptroller violates civil service law. Supervisor Laura Gillen, left, made the appointment recently.

Hempstead Republicans challenge comptroller appointment

Town of Hempstead Republican lawmakers are challenging Supervisor Laura Gillen’s selection of Elmont resident Averil Smith as acting town comptroller, claiming the appointment violates civil service law. more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/29/19

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen named Averil Smith, of Elmont, the acting comptroller for the town on Aug. 26.

Elmont woman named acting comptroller

Averil Smith, an Elmont resident, was named the Town of Hempstead’s acting comptroller on Aug. 26. Smith is a certified public accountant, and previously served as the Town of North Hempstead … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/26/19

It’s time to embrace ‘micromobility’ on Long Island

For all the promise Long Island has, we’re still held back by decaying infrastructure and congested roadways. If we want to usher in a brighter future, we have to embrace new mobility options . . . more

By Laura Gillen | 8/16/19

Margaret Kelly, the president of the Garden City South Community League, has been petitioning the Town of Hempstead to grant landmark status to the former Woolworth’s building on Hempstead Turnpike.

Activists prepare for Franklin Square theater landmark vote

As the Hempstead Town Board prepared to set a date for a public hearing on whether to designate a Franklin Square movie theater as a historic landmark, local activists gathered at the Franklin Square Library on July 30 to offer support for the application. more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/8/19

Valley Streamer Shari James hugged a supporter at her campaign kickoff on Saturday. She will be running in November for the Town of Hempstead 3rd Council District against Bruce Blakeman.

Valley Stream’s James kicks off 3rd Council District campaign

Valley Stream resident Shari James this Saturday officially kicked off her campaign for the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Council District seat at her headquarters on South Franklin Avenue. James, … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/1/19

A massive fire broke out inside a structure at the Town of Hempstead's waste transfer station in Merrick Sunday morning.

Blaze at Town of Hempstead waste transfer station in Merrick caused by ‘sparked combustibles’

A raging fire broke out inside a homeowner disposal area at the Town of Hempstead’s waste transfer station in Merrick, at the foot of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, around 7:45 a.m. Sunday … more

By Scott Brinton and Alyssa Seidman | 7/28/19

Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, with 5th District candidate Lora Webster, left, and Clerk Sylvia Cabana, held a news conference in Merrick to introduce the slate of Democratic town candidates.

Democrats introduce slate of Hempstead Town candidates

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen announced the full slate of Democratic candidates for the upcoming November election on July 23 at Wynsum Avenue Park in south Merrick. more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/23/19

West Hempstead resident and Vietnam veteran Carl Johnson was honored with the Veterans Medal by Town Supervisor Laura Gillen on June 29.

Town supervisor honors veterans from Malverne, West Hempstead

Town Supervisor Laura Gillen honored Malverne native and Rockville Centre Firefighter John Atwell with this year’s Town of Hempstead Veterans Civilian Service Award at the Town’s Veterans Salute … more

7/18/19

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