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County residents and dignitaries reflected on the lives lost on 9/11 at the annual Sunset Candlelight and Remembrance Ceremony in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 8.

Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead remember those precious lives that were lost on September 11 with uplifting tributes. more

9/9/13

Nasrin Ahmad, who is the Republican candidate for Town of Hempstead clerk, was appointed to the post by the Town Board on Tuesday.

Ahmad appointed Town of Hempstead clerk

The Town of Hempstead Board appointed Nasrin Ahmad, the Republican candidate in the race for town clerk, to the post at its meeting on Tuesday. Democrats are speaking out against the appointment, with one Democratic Party spokesman calling it “a blatant attempt to bypass democracy.” more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/4/13

Mark Bonilla, the town clerk, was asked to vacate his office because he was convicted of a crime that involved a violation of his oath of office on July 25, officials said.

Town of Hempstead clerk told to vacate office

Mark Bonilla, the Town of Hempstead clerk who was recently convicted of official misconduct and faces up to a year in jail, was asked to vacate his office last Thursday, officials said. more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/8/13

Jess Rosen, a Lynbrook High School graduate, tried her hand at lacrosse for the first time during the Town of Hempstead's summer clinic.

Fun and fundamentals

Long Island has long been considered a lacrosse hotbed, churning out successful collegiate players from high school programs throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. I graduated from Lynbrook High School in 2010 and saw great players pass through the halls, cradling lacrosse sticks on their way to class. I remember wearing my friends’ home or away jerseys at big games. I enjoyed Lynbrook Lacrosse Day with the rest of my community. more

Jess Rosen | 7/17/13

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