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Norman Murray, a former civic worker for the Town of Hempstead, died on Tuesday. He was 87.

Norman Murray, 20-year Town of Hempstead worker and World War II veteran, dies

Norman Murray, a former Town of Hempstead worker of more than 20 years, a World War II veteran, and the father of Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, died on Tuesday from complications from cancer. He was 87. more

By David Weingrad | 6/28/13

Standing in front of the swimming pool at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by Councilman Gary Hudes, announced the opening of 15 cooling centers throughout the township.

Town opens 15 cooling stations throughout the south shore

In lieu of high temperatures blazing throughout the south shore, the Town of Hempstead is opening 15 cooling stations from Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/13

Convoy of Hope is returning to the Town of Hempstead for the second straight year.

Volunteers bring hope, help to the needy

This Saturday, about 2,000 volunteers from local churches, businesses, organizations and social service agencies as well as elected officials will gather to help hundreds of local families at Hempstead’s second annual Convoy of Hope outreach. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/6/13

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, other elected officials and South Shore business people lifted glasses of sparkling cider to celebrate a program that will assist shop owners and restaurateurs whose businesses were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Lifeline for South Shore storeowners

Many South Shore businesses that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy have been rebuilt and reopened their doors, but still lack customers, who may not know that their favorite stores or restaurants … more

By Howard Schwach | 6/5/13

Volunteers bring hope, help to the needy

This Saturday, about 2,000 volunteers from local churches, businesses, organizations and social service agencies as well as elected officials will gather to help hundreds of local families at Hempstead’s second annual Convoy of Hope outreach. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/5/13

Mark Bonilla did not receive the Republican Party's nomination for Town of Hempstead clerk because of criminal charges against him.

Bonilla dropped from GOP ticket in town election

Town of Hempstead voters will not see Mark Bonilla’s name on the Republican line on the November ballot. The clerk did not receive his party’s nomination, and with his criminal trial set to begin this summer, his political future remains uncertain. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/3/13

Let's get Coliseum redesign right this time

A presentation on May 2 represented the next step in — and a new hope for — the future development of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

5/23/13

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale may soon be undergoing redevelopment.

Officials react to Coliseum proposals

A lot of buzz has surrounded the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum since May 2, when four companies presented their plans during a press conference in Mineola to revamp the 41-year-old Uniondale complex. more

By David Weingrad | 5/15/13

Changing demographics demand new thinking

No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more

5/9/13

Lengthy gasolines lines were commonplace across Nassau County following last October’s Hurricane Sandy.

State to provide grants for generators

The recently approved 2013-2014 state budget includes provisions to provide grants to gas stations that are prewired to receive or purchase generators during a declared fuel shortage emergency. more

By David Weingrad | 4/3/13