New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding.
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1/23/14
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Nearly a foot of snow blanketed America’s largest township Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, Hempstead Town officials said. They explained that town employees worked around the clock to prepare commuter parking lots for the morning rush hour, make neighborhood roadways passable for drivers and keep residents safe in bitterly cold temperatures.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/22/14
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For the second time this year, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has declared a snow emergency while crews began battling the storm Tuesday morning.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/21/14
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Along with four other recently elected officials, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray reflected on the struggles that Hurricane Sandy caused during her most recent term –– and how, she said, the town has recovered since the storm –– at her inauguration last Thursday.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/10/14
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While steady work is being made on roadways across Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead, and people dig their way out of the year’s first major snowstorm, those in need of assistance or with questions can call the following numbers:
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By Brian Croce
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1/3/14
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening, and road crews have been out ever since clearing up to eight inches of snow that fell overnight.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/3/14
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Town of Hempstead officials began preparing for a snowstorm set to hit the area tonight and tomorrow on Dec. 31, when they announced preparations they are making for the blizzard. Supervisor Kate Murray said plowing and salting crews are readying equipment to battle the Thursday and Friday’s storm. Because of Friday’s single-digit temperature projections, she added, 14 warming centers will be open over the course of the next two days throughout the town.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/2/14
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The Town of Hempstead recognized 12 extraordinary community members for contributions to their local neighborhoods at the 17th Annual Make A Difference Awards ceremony.
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11/20/13
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One of the newest ideas to fix Nassau County’s broken assessment system is also going to be one of the most difficult to implement: let someone else do it.
The county is exploring the …
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By Alex Costello
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11/20/13
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Results from the 2013 election in Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead.
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11/6/13
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