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Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.

Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’

When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/9/20

Donald Clavin was officially declared the next Town of Hempstead supervisor on Thursday after incumbent Laura Gillen conceded in the supervisor's race.

Clavin declares victory, Gillen concedes in Hempstead supervisor’s race

With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon. According to the Board of … more

By Michael Smollins | 11/21/19

Don Clavin declared victory in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race on Nov. 5, but the Nassau County Board of Elections is still tallying ballots and has until Nov. 29 to declare a winner.

Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided

More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/14/19

Don Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.

Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race

Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race. more

11/6/19

Construction crews are demolishing two homes next to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church to make way for a proposed cultural center.

St. Demetrios reworks plans for new center

Clergy members from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick said they hope to continue the construction of a community center following negotiations with neighbors. Initial plans for the center included a 36,000-square-foot, two-story building on the corner of Annette and Hewlett avenues, but after discussions with residents who offered critical feedback, the original plan has been downsized. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/31/19

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen directed Adam Haber, her executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency, to compile a list of all town-owned properties.

Officials: Town owns properties worth $4.85B

The Town of Hempstead owns roughly 750 plots of land, valued around $4.85 billion, according to Adam Haber, the town’s executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency. … more

By Nathaniel Puciato | 10/24/19

Adam Haber, the Town of Hempstead's executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency.

Officials: Town of Hempstead owns 750 properties valued at $4.85B

The Town of Hempstead owns roughly 750 plots of land, valued around $4.85 billion, according to Adam Haber, the town’s executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency. … more

By Nathaniel Puciato | 10/21/19

Donald Clavin, Laura Gillen and Diane Madden spoke about issues important to their campaigns for town supervisor at a public debate on Oct. 10.

Town of Hempstead supervisor candidates spar at Molloy College

The candidates for Hempstead town supervisor brought their campaign messages to the debate stage on Oct. 10 at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

Newcomers vie for King Sweeney’s seat in Town of Hempstead's 5th Councilmanic District

When Erin King Sweeney announced last month that she would not seek re-election to a second four-year term on Hempstead’s Town Board, it was as if the bottom had dropped out of the 5th … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/17/19

The Town Board voted on Oct. 2 to reserve the final decision about constructing a new 7-Eleven gas station, on the corner of Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Road, for a later meeting while representatives of the convenience store chain worked with nearby residents on a plan. The store would be across the street from an existing 7-Eleven, which will be vacated.

7-Eleven gas station proposed for Bellmore

The Hempstead Town Board held a hearing on Oct. 2 to vote on a proposed new 7-Eleven with an eight-pump gas station in North Bellmore, which would be across the street from an existing, soon-to-be-vacated 7-Eleven. more

By Andrew Garcia | 10/10/19