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The Hempstead town board is considering legislation that would require all cats and dogs coming into the animal shelter in Wantagh be spayed or neutered.

Bob Barker always reminded viewers of “The Price is Right” to help control the animal population by having their pets spayed or neutered. The Town of Hempstead is expected to soon adopt that policy. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/17/14

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by other town officials and some seasonal characters, announced the start of the Home for the Holidays pet adoption program at the home of Ed and Laura Ra.

Town seeks loving homes for pets

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray cited famed singer Perry Como when announcing the start of a free pet adoption program at the town’s animal shelter: “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/26/14

Hempstead animal shelter activists speak up

A pair of animal rights activists, who have long called for reforms at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, spoke up at a recent board meeting with concerns about the future of the facility. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/1/14

At a Press conference on Sept. 16 promoting pet adoptions, Mike Timka, owner of Fun Stuff Toys in Seaford, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Animal Shelter Director Mike Pastore showed off Bill Blasso who is up for adoption.

Town of Hempstead pushes pet adoptions

Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/24/14

Prepare for a storm before it strikes

That time of the year is here again — the heart of hurricane season — and it’s important to take steps now to make sure you and your family are safe when the next storm hits. more

8/13/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Annabelle, Jacqueline, Madeleine and Alaina were happy to be able to visit Genevieve and Juliet at the emergency shelter at Mitchel Field.

Pets: Helpless victims of Hurricane Sandy

Long Beach resident and cat owner Randy Lerner was an eyewitness as Hurricane Sandy hit the shore of Long Island. “I live across the street from the ocean,” he said, “and I watched the … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/6/13

Shelter in place lifted at BHS, Brookside

The “shelter in place” order was lifted at both Brookside Elementary School and Baldwin Senior High School just after 1 p.m. on Jan. 18. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/18/13

Students at Baldwin Senior High School and Brookside Elementary were restricted to their buildings for around two hours on Jan. 18. The restrictions have now been lifted.

Baldwin School District lifts ‘shelter in place’ order

Students at Baldwin Senior High School and Brookside Elementary were restricted to their buildings for around two hours on Jan. 18 after reports of a threatening message sent to the high school surfaced and then circulated within the school communities. The “shelter in place” order began around 11:10 a.m. and was lifted just after 1 p.m. when no dangerous activity occurred in the areas of the schools. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/18/13

The blessings of light, heat and a warm bed

I watched the sun set this week down at a storm-ravaged beach, and I realized that while the sun rises and the sun sets, pretty much everything else changes. more

11/23/12

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