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Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen blasted a resolution put forth by Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney that, if passed, would no longer require a Town Board vote to give cost-of-living raises to appointed town officials.
Gillen criticizes $800,000 in raises for appointees
Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen denounced a proposed measure on Aug. 2 that would extend civil-service worker pay scales to appointed employees, effectively giving them a combined $800,000 … more
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Lifeguard graduates Grace Hernon, left, and Connor Desmond with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen.
Bellmore, Merrick lifeguards make the grade
The newest class of Town of Hempstead lifeguards was honored at a graduation ceremony at Lido Beach on July 11. Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, a former lifeguard herself, distributed golden whistles to the graduates, including Grace Hernon and Connor Desmond of Merrick and Bellmore, respectively. more
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Town needs special elections, not appointees
Only two members of the current Town of Hempstead Board were elected to their posts without first having been appointed to them. That’s it. Two. more
Supervisor’s lawsuit is good government
During Tony Santino’s final meeting as Town of Hempstead supervisor in December, he couldn’t have looked more bored . . . more
Town Supervisor Laura Gillen
Hempstead town board hires private investigation firm
The Hempstead Town Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to hire a private investigative firm to look into potential conflicts of interest within the town attorney’s office. more
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The Hempstead town board is expected to call a public hearing on rescinding a controversial cap on council members’ outside income that passed last year.
Town board may rescind controversial income cap
The Hempstead town board is to call for a public hearing on Tuesday on rescinding a controversial cap on council members’ outside income that passed last year. If called, the hearing would take place on Feb. 6. more
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New leaders, and the hope for a new day, in Nassau
This week, Nassau welcomed two new — and increasingly familiar — faces to county government: Laura Curran, of Baldwin, who was inaugurated as Long Island’s first female county executive; and Jack Schnirman, of Long Beach . . . more
A number of attendees at Sunday’s forum, at which Belmont Park plans were presented, questioned the need for a second stadium to house the New York Islanders, but others like this man clearly favored moving the Islanders to Belmont.
Bidders release Belmont plans at 'listening session'
Applause broke out at Elmont Memorial High School on Sunday as the two finalists for the development of Belmont Park announced plans to create thousands of temporary and permanent jobs as part of ambitious plans to develop the racing center further. more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Tony Santino and Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen
Town supervisor-elect calls on Santino to resign
Town of Hempstead Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen held a news conference on the steps of Town Hall last Thursday to lambaste outgoing Supervisor Tony Santino’s plans to enact a contract amendment that would prohibit future termination of civil service employees, except for cause. That is, no layoffs would be allowed. more
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After many delays, the Town of Hempstead Board last week approved the funding for construction of a community park and playground at the corner of Wynsum and Illona Avenues in Merrick.
Playground debate ends with board OK
After more than a year of debate, proponents of a playground in a vacant field in Merrick rejoiced last week as the Hempstead Town Board voted to accept county funding to start construction on the project. more
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