The Town of Hempstead board voted unanimously to increase the minimum age to purchase all tobacco products, liquid nicotine, electronic cigarettes and all smoking paraphernalia to 21 during a board meeting on April 25.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/25/17
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Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino was arrested March 31 and charged with eight counts of wire fraud, tax evasion, making and subscribing to false corporate tax returns, and failing to file a return or pay tax, according to an indictment released March 31 by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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3/31/17
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To commemorate Women’s History Month, Hempstead Town leaders honored Dr. Tonie McDonald, the superintendent of the Levittown School District, and 10 other women for their contributions to the community at the annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony on March 7.
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/21/17
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Research from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, compiled from three years of publicly available water quality reports, found high levels of 1,4 dioxane in water serviced by the 39 water districts, including the Water Authority of Western Nassau, the Franklin Square Water District, New York American Water’s Lynbrook and Merrick Operations Districts, and the Town of Hempstead Water District.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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2/28/17
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The Town of Hempstead is fighting a court decision that temporarily bars it from requiring gas station owners to provide free compressed air 24 hours a day so drivers can fill their tires.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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2/28/17
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After receiving claims of neglect, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos said he is auditing the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter in Wantagh.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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2/14/17
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It has been nearly three years since the bright blue eyesores began appearing on highways statewide. That’s three years of complaints from local officials and residents . . .
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2/9/17
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Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas and his children, George III, 13 and Mia, 11, made their way past the barricades and crowds that surrounded the Capitol early on Jan. 20 and staked out a position …
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By Scott Brinton and Jeff Bessen
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1/23/17
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Two lawsuits citing political abuse, corruption, nepotism and cronyism were filed against the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh. The complaints were brought up on Dec. 12, on behalf of shelter employees Nancy Giris, Dolores Stormo and Wendy Cariello along with animal advocate Diane Madden.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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12/20/16
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino met with representatives of the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and addressed their questions and concerns about diverse issues during a Dec. 1 …
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By Michael Smollins
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12/7/16
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