A year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on . . .
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By Don Clavin
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6/3/21
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One Republican Town Board member endorsed and another offered support for Laura Gillen, a Democrat, when she was elected Hempstead supervisor last November, so she — and most voters — were hoping for . . .
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8/16/18
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During Tony Santino’s final meeting as Town of Hempstead supervisor in December, he couldn’t have looked more bored . . .
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5/3/18
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Following a peace demonstration on the steps of Hempstead Village Hall on Aug. 22, West Hempstead Rabbi Art Vernon spoke of the racially-charged events in Charlottesville and categorized them as a watershed moment in American history. “No one knew what the impact of Charlottesville was going to be,” said Vernon, who is co-chair of the Black-Jewish Coalition for Justice. “When a moment like that occurs, it's an opportunity to say we have to do something.”
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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8/22/17
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad honored the Town of Hempstead’s Eagle Scouts and Gold Award …
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6/22/16
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Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in …
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By Julie Mansmann
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5/7/14
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Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown…
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By Julie Mansmann
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4/29/14
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In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island.
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3/20/14
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Along with four other recently elected officials, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray reflected on the struggles that Hurricane Sandy caused during her most recent term –– and how, she said, the town has recovered since the storm –– at her inauguration last Thursday.
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/10/14
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The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a …
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By Brian Racow and Emily Webb
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12/11/13
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