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.
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By Brian Croce
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3/25/15
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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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Drivers across Long Island are on the lookout for disintegrating road surfaces and widening potholes. If your vehicle is damaged in an encounter with a pothole, the local municipality may be liable for the damage. It is important to notify the village, town or county of the location of the pothole, or you will have no potential liability claim.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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3/11/15
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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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On Feb. 11, the Town of Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request from Crown Acquisitions for a variance in off-street parking at the site of Mitchell’s Diner in Oceanside. The plans …
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2/4/15
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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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