Developers seeking to build 12 condominiums on two parcels of Hempstead Avenue property totaling 1.2 acres just outside the Malverne village border, appealed to the Town of Hempstead last week for a zoning variance, but were met with strong opposition from Malverne residents, who said the traffic there is already unbearable.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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2/3/16
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Former Councilman Anthony Santino was sworn into office on Jan. 5 as town supervisor at the Town of Hempstead inauguration. The ceremony was held at Hempstead Town Hall in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, where returning council members Bruce Blakeman, Erin King Sweeney and Edward Ambrosino were also sworn into office. Nasrin Ahmad resumed her position as town clerk and Donald Clavin as receiver of taxes.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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1/12/16
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Members of the Elmont and Franklin Square community were shocked and saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in Paris over the weekend.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends in …
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By Steve Smirti
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11/19/15
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Incumbent Republican Bruce Blakeman is being challenged by Milagros Vicente, a Democrat, for the seat in the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmatic District. Blakeman was appointed to the town board in January.
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10/29/15
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Previously a Town of Hempstead councilman 20 years ago, Bruce Blakeman was appointed to the board in January. Milagros Vicente ran in the 2012 Democratic primary for state assembly, but lost to Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/14/15
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If you have complaints, comments, suggestions or questions about anything related to the Town of Hempstead, councilmen Anthony Santino, Bruce Blakeman, and at least a dozen representatives from different town divisions, will be in Malverne, at the Howard T. Heber Middle School on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss them with you.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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5/13/15
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Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman recently attended the Carey Dad’s Club’s recent fundraiser event held at VFW Hall in Franklin Square. Pictured, from left, are Carey Dad’s Club Board …
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4/15/15
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The Valley Stream Council of PTAs held its Legislative Breakfast on March 14 at Memorial Junior High School, where a number of dignitaries dined with residents and students as part of the annual …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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3/25/15
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The Hempstead town board appointed Bruce Blakeman and Erin King Sweeney to fill vacancies in the 3rd and 5th Councilmatic Districts on Jan. 13, despite objections by Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and residents of the 5th District.
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By Laura Schofer
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1/21/15
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Bruce Blakeman, who represents parts of Malverne in the Town of Hempstead’s 3rd Councilmatic District, visited the Herald offices last week to discuss his short- and long-term plans for office, his West Hempstead fiancée, his upcoming wedding plans and how he would like to help solve Malverne’s brown water problem.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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1/21/15
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