The Town of Hempstead is strengthening its strategy to deal with so-called “zombie” properties in the area. Town officials announced on June 16 a new bill that would require banks to put deposits …
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By Steve Smirti
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6/22/16
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Pickleball, a cross between badminton and tennis, is the fastest growing sport among baby boomers in America. Created in the 1960s, and now popular in many retirement communities, the game is played on a badminton ...
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By Rebecca Anderson
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6/14/16
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With a long-vacant North Wantagh home serving as the backdrop, Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino announced on May 20 new legislation to deal with zombie houses.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/20/16
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The Town of Hempstead ripped out its wooden bulkhead at the Merrick Road golf course in recent months and is replacing it with a $1.66 million vinyl-and-wood bulkhead to hold back Merrick Bay.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/18/16
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Cooper, Oliver and Sparkles joined Town of Hempstead officials on Thursday as they broke ground on a $250,000, 14,025-square-foot dog park at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. The trio of canines were all owned by town employees.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/6/16
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A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17.
The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/23/16
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The saints came marching into the East Meadow Senior Center last week — two of them, at least.
A little more than a week before their respective feast days, St. Patrick and St. Joseph …
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/17/16
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Residents looking to get rid of old electronics or household chemicals will be able to do so this month through two programs hosted by the Town of Hempstead.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/9/16
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Speaking to more than two dozen senior citizens gathered outside the now-vacant East Meadow Waldbaum’s on Monday morning, Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes asked how many of them would like …
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/2/16
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A local youth mentoring organization with ties to the Masons recently celebrated its platinum anniversary, honoring an East Meadowite at a banquet at the Baldwin Masonic Hall. Past and present …
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2/25/16
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