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Phyllis Caggiano, third from the left, the membership president of the East Meadow Senior Center, along with Charlie Franza as the Easter Bunny, ignited the holiday spirit at the East Meadow Senior Center on April 8.

Getting in the holiday spirit at the Senior Center

The East Meadow Senior Center celebrated the April holidays with its annual Easter and Passover party, inside its Front Street facility on April 8. more

By David Weingrad | 4/15/15

The neglected, dilapidated house at 1956 Front St. has drawn the ire of many residents. The Town of Hempstead has promised a cleanup of the property. Photo by Donovan Berthoud/Herald

A house of neglect

A dilapidated, rodent-infested and seemingly abandoned home on a major East Meadow thoroughfare has recently attracted the attention of local residents — as well as the Town of Hempstead — thanks largely to videos that circulated on social media in recent weeks more

By David Weingrad | 4/8/15

Letters to the Editor: Town of Hempstead

To the Editor: On March 24, more than 300 people believed it important enough to take off from work and forgo personal and family obligations to go down to Hempstead Town Hall to let their representatives know their views on issues that impact their lives. Town Hall was filled to capacity. Yet two councilpersons, Anthony Santino and Erin King-Sweeney, who have salaries of $67,000 for their part-time jobs, which require them to appear two days per month at Town Hall, joined Supervisor Kate Murray and walked out of a crowded meeting so they could attend a photo op in Wantagh. more

4/8/15

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions on April 11.

Shelter offering free adoptions this Saturday

A new adoption season will kick off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on Saturday, April 11 as the shelter hosts “Spring Fling: Spring Ahead to a New 4-Legged Love.” From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all pet adoptions are free, and adopters will go home with a free photo with their new family member. more

4/8/15

Town of Hempstead officials unveiled the new mobile vet surgical suite on March 24 outside the animal shelter in Wantagh.

Animal shelter unveils mobile van

In its continuing mission to reduce the unwanted dog and cat population, the Town of Hempstead has introduced its new mobile surgical van, which will be used to perform spaying and neutering procedures in different communities. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Finally, someone stands up to PSEG and its rate hikes

In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough. more

3/26/15

Debbie Coates, of Salisbury, left, and Dr. Mary Carlson, of East Meadow, were awarded the Pathfinder Award by the Town of Hempstead on March 10, an honor given to women who have made outstanding contributions to the community.

Town honors two unsung heroes

The Town of Hempstead has honored two women from the East Meadow-Salisbury community whose longtime activism made them overdue for recognition: Debbie Coates and Dr. Mary Carlson. more

By David Weingrad | 3/26/15

The Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals approved a proposed Taco Bell on Wednesday, "with exceptions," said a town spokeswoman.

Taco Bell gets the OK — with conditions

The Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals on Wednesday approved variances to allow a proposed Taco Bell to build a drive-through and menu signage, according to town spokeswoman Susan Trankle-Pokalsy. more

By David Weingrad | 3/25/15

Erin King Sweeney was appointed a councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District in January. Since then she has been getting to know the communities she represents.

Learning her way around

It has been a little more than two months since Erin King Sweeney was appointed the new councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead’s 5th District, following the retirement of Angie Cullin. more

By Brian Croce | 3/25/15

A nearly four-hour hearing before the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals took place on March 11 at Town Hall.

Residents await Taco Bell decision

After two previous adjournments, a hearing for a proposed Taco Bell, on 1939 Hempstead Turnpike, took place before the Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals, at Town Hall, on March 11. more

By David Weingrad | 3/18/15

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