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Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti introduced legislation requiring litter registration and stricter enforcement to curb unlicensed backyard breeding and reduce animal shelter overcrowding.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Hempstead resident Joseph Scianablo has called for a New York State Comptroller audit after the town acknowledged missing required financial filings, while town officials dispute claims of noncompliance.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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East Rockaway High School students partnered with Centre Avenue Elementary School to make Valentine’s Day cards honoring veterans in a cross-grade community service effort.
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By Kayla Dechter
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2/27/26
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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Snow has begun falling across Long Island as forecasters warn that blizzard conditions are expected to intensify throughout the day.
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By Kayla Dechter and Jeff Bessen
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2/22/26
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The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Experience Lynbrook event March 7 at the Lynbrook Public Library, bringing together local businesses, residents and live entertainment.
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By Kayla Dechter
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2/20/26
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Parents raised concerns about student well-being and logistics as the East Rockaway School District considers adopting the Princeton Plan model at Centre Avenue and Rhame Avenue elementary schools.
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By Kayla Dechter
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2/20/26
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A report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found bullying and drug-related incidents increasing in New York schools, while serious violent offenses remain near zero under revised reporting definitions.
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By Kayla Dechter
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2/20/26
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Coffee Lobby, a European-style café, is set to open this spring inside The Langdon apartment building in Lynbrook, aiming to create a community hub near the Long Island Rail Road station.
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By Kayla Dechter
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2/20/26
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