LI Rep. Kathleen Rice Calls For Rudy Giuliani To Be Disbarred

The Congresswoman claims that Giuliani's conduct has shown that he needs to be investigated, and possibly disbarred.

Hempstead Sues Chemical Companies Over Water Contamination

The town filed a federal lawsuit accused that chemical companies knew the carcinogen 1,4-Dioxane would contaminate water supplies.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Candidates: Meet Donald Clavin

Election Day is right around the corner. Stay up to date with Town Supervisor election coverage right here on Patch.

Gillen Files Complaint Against Clavin To Disclose Finances

The Hempstead Town Supervisor filed the complaint with the Board of Elections after her challenger failed to disclose his fundraising.

LI Congresswoman Introduces Law To Stop Abusers From Getting Guns

The law would help give grants to states so they could more adequately report abuse arrests into the background check system.

Village Continues to Aggressively Address Water Issues

There is no cheap or easy fix but the Board of Trustees is acting quickly and responsibly at every turn.

Here's When Long Islanders Will Get Their STAR Rebates

According to New York State, the check may already be in the mail.

Hempstead Town Eyeing Ban On E-Cigarette Flavorings

If passed, the law would prohibit the sale of flavored vaping products in the township.

Gillen Appoints Averil Smith Town's Acting Comptroller

Smith is the first black woman in the town's history to hold the position.

State Police To Patrol Hempstead, Help Reduce Gang Violence

The state will send officers and resources as part of a new approach from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to combat gang violence in the village.

TOH Councilman Proposes Law For Water Attacks On Code Enforcers

If passed, anyone who douses a Town of Hempstead code enforcer with liquid could face up to a year in jail.

Rep. Rice To Lead Bipartisan Trip To Texas Detention Facilities

The Congresswoman and other members of the Homeland Security Committee will visit the border to see conditions there.

Rice's Bill To Aid Veteran Employment Passes House

The bill allows the VA to give preference to companies that hire veterans when awarding contracts.

Rice Amendment To Fund Airplane Noise Reduction Passes House

The amendment would provide money for research into technology to reduce airplane noise.

Rice Proposes Trio Of Laws To Combat Impaired, Distracted Driving

One of the laws would require states to enact laws like New York's Leandra's Law, which makes DWI with a child in the car a felony.

Nassau County Breaks Ground On New Police Training Center

The center will be the first permanent training facility the Nassau County Police Department has had since 1982.

Long Island Congresswoman Calls For Impeaching Trump

Congresswoman Kathleen Rice says Congress has a "moral obligation" to impeach the president. What do you think? Take our poll.

County Approves Tax Breaks For Proposed Garden City Apartments

The building, located at 555 Stewart Ave., will have 10 percent of its 150 units dedicated to affordable housing.

Gillen: More Funding To Repair Hempstead Town Roads

The supervisor said she's allocating millions more to repair the town's roads, which should help lower future repair costs.

Hempstead Town Gets Grant To Study Affordable Housing

The goal of the study is to help the town figure out how to plan land use and create more housing.

Hempstead Town To Provide Spanish Translators At Meetings

Once implemented, it will make meetings more accessible for thousands of town residents, officials say.

Adelphi Gets $1.2 M Grant For Science Teachers

The grant will help the school train future science teachers that will serve in high-needs school districts.

Hempstead Town Board Appoints New Councilman

Despite opposition from the Supervisor, Thomas Muscarella was appointed to replace Ed Ambrosino.

Nassau Police Searching For Hit-And-Run Driver

Police say the driver seriously injured a pedestrian Saturday night and fled the scene.

Hempstead Councilman Accuses Supervisor Of Stifling Free Speech

Councilman D'Esposito is proposing an ethics amendment to prohibit officials from trying to intimidate people who speak against them.

Board Adopts $65.5M Budget, Stays Below Tax Cap

Village officials developed the spending plan with several operating principles in mind.

Hempstead Town Likely To Appoint New Councilman Next Week

Despite protests from the Town Supervisor, the board is likely to appoint Thomas Muscarella next week.

Outgoing Mayor, Trustees Return to the Board

Village Justice Allen S. Mathers administered the oaths of office during a ceremony at Village Hall.

Garden City Needs Residents For Commissions And Boards

The village depends on residents' participation to make the government work. You can help.

Hempstead Town Gets Grant To Retrain People To Fight Opioids

The grant will help retrain people to become counselors, mental health workers and more.

Budget Work Sessions Kick Off March 7

All work sessions will be held 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room, unless otherwise noted.

Board Adopts Law As Protective Measure Ahead of Budget Talks

Village Counsel Peter Bee emphasized that this Local Law does not raise taxes nor does it direct the Board of Trustees to raise taxes.

Hempstead Town Proposing New Ethics Legislation

The law would address conflicts of interest, nepotism and penalties for town officials convicted of crimes.

Hempstead Town Proposes Year-Long Ban On Recreational Pot Sales

The moratorium would give the town time to come up with policies to regulate the sale and use of the drug if it's legalized, officials say.

Hempstead Installs Needle Disposals In Town Hall

The boxes will give people places to safely dispose of needles so they don't stab town workers through garbage bags.

Hempstead Town To Collect Live Trees, Wreaths Next Week

With the holidays gone, it's time to start cleaning up. Here's when the town will be collecting Christmas trees.

Hempstead Town Opens Breastfeeding Rooms In 3 Town Buildings

The rooms will give privacy to mothers who wish it while they feed their children or pump, council members say.

Hempstead Town Is First On LI To Offer Property Tax Autopay

Residents can sign up for the service to have their school and general tax payments deducted automatically.

New Map Shows Residents Who Manages Their Roads

Hempstead Town created the interactive map to help residents find out who to call when they have issues with roadways.

State Gives $1.1 Million To Anti-Poverty Programs In Hempstead

The money will go to multiple local organizations in a grassroots effort to combat poverty and increase economic opportunity for residents.