Hempstead Town Remembers 100th Anniversary Of The End Of WWI

The town dedicated a new plaque to those who served, and also planted poppy seeds as part of a memorial.

High School Students Appointed to Environmental Advisory Board

This Board reports on environmental matters affecting the Village.

Ed Ra Wins Race For 19th Assembly District

BREAKING: See who won in the race between incumbent Republican Ed Ra and Democrat Billy Carr.

Kathleen Rice Easily Holds Her 4th Congressional District Seat

BREAKING: See who won in the race between Democrat Kathleen Rice and Republican Ameer Benno.

Hempstead Town Passes 2019 Budget That Includes Tax Cut

Residents should see a 3.5 percent decrease in their taxes next year, which comes after a bitter fight between the Supervisor and the Board.

2018 Election Preview: 19th Assembly District

Incumbent Republican Ed Ra is being challenged by Democratic newcomer Billy Carr.

2018 Election Preview: 18th Assembly District

Democrat Taylor Raynor, who defeated a longtime incumbent in the primary, is up against Republican James Lamarre.

Hempstead Town Creates New Office Of Residents' Concerns

The office will be a one-stop place where residents can have their questions about the town answered.

Nassau District Attorney Creates Team To Tackle Elder Abuse

It is the first multi-disciplinary team on Long Island focused on protecting elderly residents from abuse.

2018 Election Preview: 4th Congressional District

Incumbent Democrat Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Republican newcomer Ameer Benno.

Sen. Gillibrand To Hold Town Hall At Hofstra University

The senator will take questions from the public during the 90-minute event.

Proposed Hempstead Town Budget Would Lower Taxes -- Maybe

Supervisor Laura Gillen says her budget would give most homeowners a slight tax decrease, but the Town Board disagrees.

Kathleen Rice Introduces Bill To Help Ease Student Loan Debt

The bill would increase the amount of interest people could deduct on their taxes, and also increase the grace period after graduating.

Panel On Legalizing Marijuana In New York Set For Tonight

The event, at Hofstra University, will be the only chance for Long Islanders to voice their opinions on legalized marijuana in person.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Proposes New Ethics Reforms

The laws would, among other things, prohibit town officials from hiring family members.

Hofstra To Host Debate Between Andrew Cuomo And Cynthia Nixon

It will be the first -- and probably only -- debate between the two gubernatorial candidates before the Democratic primary in September.

Hempstead Town Supervisor, Board Clash Over Raises

The supervisor removed a measure from the agenda that would give more than $500,000 in raises to employees, clashing with the board.

WATCH: Nassau Pol Calls Challenger's Bid 'Plantation' Politics

Earlene Hooper said the primary challenge against her was the "white man" trying to "fool" her constituents out of power.

Garden City Votes To Lay Off Paid Firefighters

Effective immediately, the 11 paid firefighters were placed on leave by the village.

Garden City Approves Apartments At 555 Stewart Avenue

The board approved the 150-unit apartment building, but did place some restrictions on it.

Nassau County Passes Measure To Make Anti-Bullying Website

The website would contain resources for kids and their families about bullying and how to prevent it.

Hempstead Town Passes Law Requiring Contract Bids

The law, which requires contracts of $10,000 and more to be publicly bid, is another step toward making the town more transparent.

Hempstead Town Proposes New Bipartisan Transparency Law

Under the law, the town would post contracts and other documents online for the public.

Kathleen Rice Won't Run For New York Attorney General

The Congresswoman said she would instead focus her efforts on running for a third term representing New York's 4th Congressional District.

Corrections Officer Settles Lawsuit Against Garden City Police

The police will pay him for allegedly violating his civil rights and racially profiling him.

Hempstead Town Hall Added To Registry Of Historic Places

The original Town Hall building is 100 years old, and steeped with Hempstead Town history.

Gillen Seeks To Implement Special Elections In Hempstead Town

Her proposal would undo the current system of appointing council members to fill vacant seats in America's largest township.

LI Pols Put Forward Law To Criminalize Making Terroristic Threats

They say it closes a loophole in the state law that doesn't allow law enforcement to effectively charge people for threats of mass violence.

Adopted Budget Focuses on Infrastructure, Service Delivery

Capital projects highlight commitment to improving quality of life.

Village Trustees Begin New Terms, Board Welcomes Newcomer

Trustees took their oaths of office during the annual organizational meeting April 12, 2018.

Garden City Considers New Apartment Complex

The public will be able to voice its opinion on buildings 150 units on a vacant lot on Stewart Avenue.

Garden City Property Tax Levy Trends Remain Favorable

Proposed 2018-19 budget is again tax cap compliant.

Garden City Enters Memorandum of Understanding With LIRR/MTA

Document memorializes commitments both parties reached with regards to the third track project.

EPA Announces Plan To Clean Ground Water At Roosevelt Field

The plan is the latest step in the decades-long project to clean the contaminated ground water.

Gillen Says D'Esposito Should Resign Or Turn Down New Job

Gillen called the appointment 'unethical' and said D'Esposito should reject it and focus on the Town of Hempstead.

Hempstead Town Releases New Snow Plow Plan

The supervisor says the plan will help roads be better plowed and better coordinate response during a snow storm.

Laura Gillen's First Town Board Meeting Set For Tonight

Here's what you need to know about what's going on, and how you can watch the Democrat's first meeting.

Bruce Blakeman Named Deputy Town Supervisor

Supervisor Gillen names the experienced Republican as her deputy.

Long Island Gets New US Attorney To Fight MS-13

Richard Donoghue, a Hofstra grad, brings years of experience fighting crime on Long Island with him.

Santino Reportedly Secures Cushy Job After Supervisor Role Ends

Santino will reportedly step down from his position early to take a job with the county Board of Elections.