Pickleball, a cross between badminton and tennis, is the fastest growing sport among baby boomers in America. Created in the 1960s, and now popular in many retirement communities, the game is played on a badminton ...
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By Rebecca Anderson
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6/14/16
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With a long-vacant North Wantagh home serving as the backdrop, Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino announced on May 20 new legislation to deal with zombie houses.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/20/16
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The Town of Hempstead ripped out its wooden bulkhead at the Merrick Road golf course in recent months and is replacing it with a $1.66 million vinyl-and-wood bulkhead to hold back Merrick Bay.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/18/16
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Hurricane Sandy may have hit Long Island three and a half years ago, but its presence is still felt in the Seaford Harbor neighborhood. Many homes are under construction, but others remain vacant and neighbors worry that in many cases, the owners have simply walked away.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/11/16
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Cooper, Oliver and Sparkles joined Town of Hempstead officials on Thursday as they broke ground on a $250,000, 14,025-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. The trio of canines were all owned by town employees.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/6/16
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Joy Court in Seaford has two houses. Only one of them is occupied. Residents of the neighborhood are fed up with looking at a vacant, dilapidated house at 3766 Joy Court. The small street is one block south of Seaford High School, connecting Seaman’s Neck Road to Anita Lane.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/30/16
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A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17.
The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/23/16
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Residents looking to get rid of old electronics or household chemicals will be able to do so this month through two programs hosted by the Town of Hempstead.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/9/16
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There has been much controversy over the new plans for a QuickChek convenience market and gas station, proposed to be built on the south side of Merrick Road in Seaford.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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2/23/16
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A Town of Hempstead plan to designate more spots at local Long Island Rail Road stations for town residents is drawing praise from commuters, who hope that it eases some of the parking crunch.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/17/16
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