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Strengths could be weaknesses in the contest for D.A.

The race for Nassau County district attorney is one of the most important contests in this election cycle. Vying for the top prosecutor’s job are two talented women . . . more

7/22/15

A developer is proposing a new gas station to replace an old one on Sunrise Highway in Seaford, which has been vacant since a fire five years ago.

Hope for a Seaford eyesore

There could be new life for a property that is arguably the biggest eyesore in Seaford. The Town of Hempstead is considering an application from OTM Gas to rehabilitate the vacant gas station at the southwest corner of Sunrise Highway and Washington Avenue. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/15/15

Players participated in various drills at last week's camp in Seaford.

Re-LAX-ing this summer in Seaford

More than 275 young lacrosse players attended the Town of Hempstead’s annual lacrosse clinic in Seaford last week. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/8/15

Family fun day at animal shelter

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more

7/1/15

Louis DiGrazia, right, of North Bellmore, the Town of Hempstead sanitation commissioner, led Joshua Laird, the National Parks of New York Harbor commissioner, on a tour of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Thursday. Laird came to learn more about how to convert a decommissioned landfill into a wildlife refuge.

Spreading the word about Levy Preserve

With a herd of Nigerian dwarf goats eating their way through a field of mugwort weeds in the background, Town of Hempstead officials welcomed National Parks of New York Harbor Commissioner Joshua Laird to the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Thursday. Laird and a contingent of federal and New York City officials came to the 52-acre preserve to understand better how to convert a decommissioned landfill into a wildlife refuge. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/29/15

Swim safely this summer

Swimming in a pool or the ocean is some of the best fun that summer has to offer, but the dangers are ever-present — in the Town of Hempstead alone, lifeguards make more than 2,000 rescues each summer . . . more

6/25/15

Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display that will draw a crowd of thousands who will gather for some pre-holiday revelry on Saturday.

Saluting the Fourth of July

July Fourth celebrations are underway this weekend as prelude to the big day that features the return of fireworks to Jones Beach. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/24/15

Residents reminded to keep sidewalks clear

While summer is not a time when residents have to think about clearing snow off their sidewalks, they do have to think about other obstructions such as bushes and large weeds. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/24/15

A photo circulating on social media details the plight of Paprika, who has been at the Town of Hempstead animal shelter in Wantagh for two and a half years.

Pooch seeks a good home

The longest resident at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has been getting a lot of attention lately. This, however, is not the kind of attention a dog would expect to get in a home with a family. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 6/24/15

The animal shelter is located at 3320 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.

Hempstead shelter to offer free pet adoptions

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter will kick off its annual Summer of Love pet adoption program on Monday. There are lots of cats and dogs that are waiting for a new home. more

6/12/15

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