Pick a street, any street, and it’s likely to be afflicted with an unwelcome presence that’s causing a major inconvenience, even a safety hazard, for drivers: potholes.
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By David Weingrad
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3/18/15
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/17/15
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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 …
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/13/15
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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 …
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By Julie Mansmann
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3/5/15
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Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago.
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2/5/15
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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local residents and elected officials, and a lawsuit filed against them, Nassau Regional Off Track Betting said it has withdrawn its plan to establish a gaming facility inside a former Fortunoff in the Source Mall in Westbury.
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By David Weingrad
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1/31/15
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The decision earlier this month by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to establish a gaming facility in Westbury has been met with strong opposition . . .
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1/29/15
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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.
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By David Weingrad
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1/29/15
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A community forum aimed at answering residents’ questions and concerns about a proposed Taco Bell on Hempstead Turnpike last week concluded with participants deciding they would attend a Town of Hempstead hearing next month to try to persuade the board to deny the restaurant’s application.
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By David Weingrad
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1/28/15
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A severe winter storm dumped 10 to 14 inches of snow on East Meadow from the early morning on Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, with winds whipping across the community at 25 to 35 miles per hour.
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By David Weingrad
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1/27/15
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