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New York state doesn’t have enough lifeguards to watch its pools and beaches. Don Clavin, the Town of Hempstead’s supervisor, is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to lower age minimums to become a lifeguard from 16 to 15.

Lifeguard shortage coming soon to pool near you

Beaches and pools need just one thing to be successful — sunshine. But to stay open, there’s just one more requirement: lifeguards. And for the second straight year, lifeguards are not … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/23/22

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at Hempstead’s Kennedy Memorial Park about the budget she and lawmakers finally finished in Albany. Money is earmarked not only for crumbling state roads, but to give a break at the gas pump as well. Even if it’s a small one.

Hochul touts budget fixing potholes, colleges at Hempstead park

Some might say it’s been a bumpy road of late for Kathy Hochul, with some of the ongoing turmoil inside her leadership team. But it was a different kind of bumpy road on the governor’s mind last week when she stopped by Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 4/28/22

Nassau County, is it too late to say I’m sorry?

I think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 2/17/22

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat.

Bruce Blakeman, Laura Curran vie for Nassau County executive

Democratic incumbent Laura Curran is running for her second four-term as county executive. Her Republican opponent is Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman. The Herald asked the candidates three pertinent questions to get their take on the issues. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/28/21

Re-elect Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin

After slashing the Town of Hempstead supervisor’s budget in half, proposing tax freezes or tax cuts each year in office and spending tens of millions of dollars to repair town roads and parks, Don Clavin deserves to be re-elected to two more years as town supervisor. more

10/28/21

Aaron Meyer challenges Anthony D’Esposito in District 4 race

The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling the candidates’ priorities and issues in the district, which encompasses East Rockaway, Hewlett, Island Park, South Hempstead, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre and portions of Baldwin, Cedarhurst, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/25/21

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, left, and his challenger, Jason Abelove

Jason Abelove challenges Don Clavin for Hempstead town supervisor

Jason Abelove is challenging Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead supervisor. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, the Herald asked the candidates questions about their goals and issues facing the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/21

Richard Glassey, John G. Glassey’s brother, unveiled the sign at the street dedication ceremony on Saturday.

East Meadow street dedicated to local man who died in Vietnam

Lancaster Street in East Meadow now has a new name. The street was dedicated Saturday to East Meadow resident John G. Glassey, who was killed while serving his country in Vietnam on April 15, 1969, … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/23/21

Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department served as the color guard at the Town of Hempstead’s 9/11 ceremony on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

Hempstead salutes 9/11 heroes in moving ceremony

Sept. 11, 2021, dawned as a stunningly beautiful late summer morning, the sky an azure blue and the sunshine a bright yellow — just as it was on the same day 20 years ago. At the Hempstead … more

By James Bernstein | 9/12/21

Frank Borrelli spoke about his outdoor dining space surrounded by Councilman Chris Carini, left, Councilman Bruce Blakemen, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Francine Doukas, owner of Revel restaurant.

Outdoor dining initiative extended in town

With the Delta variant becoming more prominent across the nation, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and council members extend a popular initiative that helps local restaurant owners provide … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/2/21

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