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HempsteadWorks matches employers and potential employees through comprehensive services
Searching for a new job at any stage of your career can be a daunting endeavor. Among the myriad challenges are cold calls, maintaining contact lists, constantly updating your social media profiles and customizing your resume, and recruiting references. It’s enough to give even the most stalwart job hunter a feeling of timidity.
Incumbent unopposed in West Hempstead
Commissioner Scott Clark hopes to continue decades-long record of service
West Hempstead Fire District Commissioner Scott Clark is running unopposed for a five-year term in the district’s Dec. 13 election. Voting takes place from 4-9 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Building at 295 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead.
Brian Curran reclaims his seat in Assembly District 21
Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, the incumbent Democrat, and Brian Curran, her Republican challenger and predecessor, remained neck-and-neck as Nassau County election officials continued counting ballots this week, trying to determine who will represent the district in Albany next year.
Training to defend sensitive targets
Chabad of West Hempstead provides security for congregants year-round
An early-November alert by the FBI about threats to tristate-area synagogues was yet another reminder of the need for constant vigilance. The Chabad of West Hempstead has been training congregants in self-defense and active-shooter drills in case those skills and procedures are ever needed.
Shopping on Main Street
Finding perfect gifts and great service is all about staying local
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you’re a shopper who plans ahead or a last-minute scrambler, Main Streets have everything you need to complete your list.
Students rock Socktober with 766 pairs of socks
The student council at George Washington School in West Hempstead collected 766 pairs of socks to donate to local shelters for their Socktober event.
Malverne Civil War veteran remembered
This Veterans Day, one of Malverne’s own who was a Civil War veteran is receiving the recognition he deserves — nearly a century after his death. Members of Moses A. Baldwin Camp No. …
Malverne rings in Halloween with a bang
Malverne was abuzz with Halloween spirit last weekend as numerous activities and celebrated were hosted by the village of Malverne itself, the chamber of commerce, and other local businesses. …
What to do about Woodfield Road?
Tensions ran high at a special town meeting in West Hempstead on Thursday, as community members gathered with elected officials and Nassau County police to determine the next steps in addressing …
ELECTION 2022
Updated election night results from around Nassau County
It's election night across the country has hundreds of thousands of voters take to the polls to choose who will represent them on the local, state and national level beginning next year.
Abortion looms large at Gillibrand town hall
It’s been nearly four months since the U.S. Supreme Court essentially overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving the decision on whether to allow abortions back to the states. Yet, women’s …
Op-Ed
We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?
One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . .
Randi Kreiss
America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage
If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . .
Jerry Kremer
Of course 2024 will be on this year’s ballot
Most elections are about the current candidates, who are seeking a variety of offices all over America. This one, however, will be the equivalent of two elections . . .
Editorial
Thank a crossing guard near you
They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe.