Thursday, October 1, 2026
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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Two alleged members of the Tren-de-Aragua gang pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the robbery and shooting of a woman walking home from work in Hempstead in 2024.
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By Luke Feeney
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2/2/26
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Diamond Charter School has requested to temporarily operate in the West Hempstead school district while completing construction of its Hempstead location. Community members and school officials voiced opposition to this proposal.
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By Madison Gusler and Luke Feeney
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1/30/26
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A 64-year-old pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead, police said.
Michael DeMedina, of Hempstead, was …
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By Luke Feeney
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1/22/26
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Evergreen Charter School’s recently opened Secondary School in Hempstead is one of the first school buildings on the East Coast constructed of mass timber.
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By Sean Kennedy
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1/21/26
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Rep. Laura Gillen unveiled that more than $1 million in federal funding is on its way to help replace one of the region’s oldest water plants and improve the safety of drinking water for residents of Hempstead village.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/21/26
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Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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A Hempstead man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2024 shooting death of Maurice Sinclair Thomas during a late-night argument in a village parking lot.
Kane Moore, 32, admitted in front …
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By Luke Feeney
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1/7/26
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman become the Republican Party's standard-bearer for governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/23/25
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