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Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, right, helped Margaret Tardibuono, of Levittown, affix a new “Do Not Knock” decal to her front door last week following the announcement of a new law targeting solicitors.

The Town of Hempstead next week will consider a law that would implement a “Do Not Knock” policy to protect homeowners, while raising fines for solicitors who don’t register with the town. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/17/15

Standard & Poor’s downgrades town rating

Standard & Poor’s reduced the Town of Hempstead’s bond rating by three levels last week, but town officials noted that the municipality still received a solid investment grade and that there were … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

Town of Hempstead officials sent out crews and 200 pieces of equipment at 7 a.m.

Hempstead Town battling snowstorm

Spring isn’t here just yet, as Town of Hempstead crews are battling yet another snowstorm. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for March 5, which will remain in effect … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/5/15

Commuter parking permits on sale

Commuter parking permits are required for the Wantagh and Seaford parking district, which includes Town of Hempstead-maintained lots surrounding the two Long Island Rail Road stations. more

3/4/15

Plan to address street flooding in the works

A master plan that would provide a roadmap for drainage infrastructure upgrades on local streets in south Seaford and Wantagh is in the works, thanks to funding provided through the New York Rising Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program. more

By Laura Schofer | 2/25/15

With baseball Practice set for that afternoon, 13-year-old Sean Cunnane, of Wantagh, was already dressed for the part as he shoveled out for a neighbor on Jonathan Lane last Sunday following the latest bout of snow.

Residents are ready for spring

Blizzard. Arctic blast. Stay off the roads. Anyone who has watched a weather forecast in the last month has heard each of those terms used at least once. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/25/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

After facing strong opposition from residents and elected officials, as well as a lawsuit, Nassau OTB said on Saturday it is withdrawing its plan to establish a gaming facility inside the Source Mall in Westbury, in a space that formerly held a Fortunoff.

Nassau OTB withdraws gaming proposal

Amid mounting pressure from local residents and elected officials, and a lawsuit filed against them, Nassau Regional Off Track Betting said it has withdrawn its plan to establish a gaming facility inside a former Fortunoff in the Source Mall in Westbury. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/15

Nassau OTB's process was flawed

The decision earlier this month by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to establish a gaming facility in Westbury has been met with strong opposition . . . more

1/29/15

Carolyne Tompkins and Cynthia Latorre, who live in the Westbury/Carle Place School District, have attended every meeting and voiced their opposition to the proposed gaming facility at the Source Mall property.

Lawsuit filed against Nassau OTB

An Article 78 lawsuit filed in Nassau County Supreme Court on Friday by local governments, residents and civic groups requested the court to temporarily block Nassau Off Track Betting from conducting contract negotiations to lease a space inside the Source Mall in Westbury, where the agency plans to establish a video lottery terminal. more

By David Weingrad | 1/29/15

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