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Laura Ryder explores evolvement of her involvement

Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks.d more

By Mark Nolan | 10/27/23

Darien Ward pushes for data-driven governance in Hempstead

Darien Ward wants to bring his experience to the Hempstead Town Board, making his first foray into politics, challenging Republican Laura Ryder for her seat. more

By Mark Nolan | 10/27/23

Eileen Moynahan received the Shutterbug Award from the Town of Hempstead for having her photo published in the town's calendar.

Picture this! East Meadow photographers receive recognition from Town of Hempstead

Three East Meadow residents had the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding photography skills from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin. Eric Moskowski, Jack Borman, and Eileen … more

7/23/23

Quality of life takes center stage in Hempstead Town

Serving as a police officer for 22 years, I saw firsthand the effectiveness of the “broken windows” model of policing. more

By Christopher Carini | 6/15/23

CLOSED: Town of Hempstead closes down Coliseum Motor Inn on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow

The Coliseum Motor Inn, in East Meadow, was closed by the Town of Hempstead May 30 due to unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to town officials. An inspection of the hotel conducted … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/11/23

The inside of the Nathan L.H. Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall was packed to the brim with hundreds of people in attendance for the town’s Black History Month celebration. The program focused on the theme of ‘Black Resistance,’ which recognized African Americans and their fight against oppression across the nation.

Hempstead commemorates Black history

The Town of Hempstead’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 24 was an evening of performance, recognition, education and inspiration. Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy Goosby coordinated the … more

By Ana Borruto | 3/2/23

Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, above left, faced some heat from the crowd gathered to discuss redistricting with claims he failed to listen to their concerns. Many of them had pushed for at least three majority-minority districts, with the hopes of creating a town board that reflects the people

Committee approves redistricting maps for Town of Hempstead

They were angry, expressing those feelings as shame on the Hempstead Town Board. They are the group that has attended meeting after meeting, hoping to get some voice into how town board district … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/23/23

Mimi Pierre Johnson joined protesters in a rally outside of Hempstead Town Hall just before a town board meeting discussing redistricting.

Town of Hempstead revised their redistricted map to appease residents. Why backlash is still reaching a fever pitch.

“Change the boundary, redraw the lines” was the message dozens of community members tried to articulate to the Hempstead Town Board last week. But in the end, many felt their pleas were … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/16/23

Mimi Pierre-Johnson, right, was one of dozens of community members who rallied outside Hempstead Town Hall in a last-ditch effort to protest the latest redistricting map proposal by the Town Board. Critics say the map violates the state’s Municipal Home Rule Law, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and New York’s John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. If approved, it could lead to a costly litigation, at taxpayers’ expense.

Hempstead town board urged to reject partisan redistricting maps

“Change the boundary, redraw the lines” was the message dozens of community members tried to articulate to the Hempstead Town Board last week. But in the end, many felt their pleas were … more

By Ana Borruto | 2/16/23

Remediation projects for the East Meadow well sites are underway. Money for these cleanups came from bond resolutions, along with state and federal grants.

Step by step, ridding East Meadow’s water of chemicals

There are 13 ongoing water remediation projects for the Town of Hempstead’s Water Department including three related to water in East Meadow. The East Meadow project includes wells 1 and 3 on … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/26/23

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