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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

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

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, right, helped Margaret Tardibuono, of Levittown, affix a new “Do Not Knock” decal to her front door last week following the announcement of a new law targeting solicitors.

Town weighs 'Do Not Knock' law

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. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/17/15

Standard & Poor’s downgrades town rating

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 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

Town of Hempstead officials sent out crews and 200 pieces of equipment at 7 a.m.

Hempstead Town battling snowstorm

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 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/5/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

After facing strong opposition from residents and elected officials, as well as a lawsuit, Nassau OTB said on Saturday it is withdrawing its plan to establish a gaming facility inside the Source Mall in Westbury, in a space that formerly held a Fortunoff.

Nassau OTB withdraws gaming proposal

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. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/15

Nassau OTB's process was flawed

The decision earlier this month by Nassau Regional Off Track Betting to establish a gaming facility in Westbury has been met with strong opposition . . . more

1/29/15

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