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The Town of Hempstead received $5 million through the Omnibus spending bill passed by Congress last month.

This is the first of two stories examining dioxane water-mitigation projects. The Town of Hempstead has received $5 million from Washington to continue improving East Meadow’s drinking water. … more

By Mallory Wilson | 1/19/23

The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.

New town redistricting long way from finish

Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more

By Ana Borruto | 1/12/23

Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.

Town council faces battle over redistricting

Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/22/22

Atlantic Beach resident Callie Serralta fed the animals of the petting zoo at the Rock Hall Country Fair with her mother, Jennifer Serralta.

Blending the past and present at country fair

History oozes from the 18th century Rock Hall land that is now a Town of Hempstead museum and the past and present mix constantly on the 3 acres in Lawrence, especially at the two-day Rock Hall Country Fair that took place last month. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/3/22

Alongi’s brother, Salvatore, and his daughter, Angelina, pulled the cloth to reveal the sign at the conclusion of the ceremony. Many people spoke about what an amazing man he was.

‘A life of great significance’ for Sgt. Emanuele Alongi

East Meadow’s Woods Avenue has been renamed Sergeant Emanuele Alongi Avenue to honor the sacrifice and heroism of the late New York City Police Department sergeant who died June of 2020 of a Sept. … more

By Mallory Wilson | 10/20/22

Dexter and Dunkin, two dogs currently available for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, the town’s lone shelter offers adoptions for pets like Dexter and Dunkin for $25.

Animal shelter says to 'Adopt, don't shop'

On the lookout for a new, four-legged member of the family? Officials with the Town of Hempstead say you don’t have to look any further than its Wantagh-based animal shelter. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 9/22/22

V.S. sibling duo earn reading challenge award

Sisters Rosa and Zara Paulina of Valley Stream were granted a prize for winning the Town of Hempstead Summer Reading Challenge on Aug. 4. The challenge encourages children to read at least three … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/1/22

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin along with Councilwoman Melissa "Missy" Miller and TOH Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll announced the opening of Town of Hempstead Cooling Centers throughout the township yesterday.

Cooling Centers open in Town of Hempstead to beat the heat these next few days

Cooling Centers are now open in the Town of Hempstead as a National Weather Service heat advisory is set from noon today to 8 p.m. on Thursday as temperatures climb to the mid-nineties. Hempstead … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/20/22

New York state doesn’t have enough lifeguards to watch its pools and beaches. Don Clavin, the Town of Hempstead’s supervisor, is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to lower age minimums to become a lifeguard from 16 to 15.

Lifeguard shortage coming soon to pool near you

Beaches and pools need just one thing to be successful — sunshine. But to stay open, there’s just one more requirement: lifeguards. And for the second straight year, lifeguards are not … more

By Mallory Wilson | 6/23/22

Hempstead town officials and parents called on Congress to speed up production of baby formula. Among those making the statement were, from left, John Caputo of Lynbrook, Councilman Chris Carini, Legislator Denise Ford, Oliver Miller and mother Councilwoman Melissa Miller, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll and town clerk Kate Murray.

Officials: Shortage of baby, medical formula was avoidable

Under a spring sky soft with the threat of rain in the air, Don Clavin joined fellow government officials and parents demanding Congress push much harder to alleviate the current national shortage of baby and medical formula. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/26/22

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