The law eliminates a loophole where certain convicted rapists could request visitation or custody.
The federal money will be used to pay for tree removal, vegetative debris hauling, vegetative debris chipping and stump removal.
News from the Town of Hempstead.
Unemployment rate at 6.2 percent in August.
News from Nassau County this week.
The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.
The former Town Clerk faces up to one year in prison.
Nonpartisan group's report points fingers at state gridlock over health insurance exchange.
The $900,000 grant will be used, in part, to update the alarm system used by domestic violence victims.
The Local 1500 union said the Democrat would look out for the working class.
The redevelopment will bring more than 1,000 union jobs to Nassau County.
The museum pays tribute to the men and women from the region who have worn the U.S. uniform.
News from the Town of Hempstead this week.
Also looks forward to upcoming projects.
New York gives the Long Island Power Authority $5 million to help cover costs.
Former opponent adds endorsement in effort to unify Nassau Democrats.
Major projects will keep workers busy for years, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The state Senate Majority leader endorsed Republican Joe Lhota.
Neighbors of gas station want empty space to remain as is.
“Wait for the Gate” campaign shows what happens when a train and car collide.
The Democrat offered an upbeat note after losing to the favored Tom Suozzi.
Three lanes will be closed late Monday into early Tuesday and late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
The Democratic nominee said the Mangano Administration has ramped up borrowing.
If you had a chance to ask the two candidates one question, what would it be?
Four years later, Suozzi looks to win his old job back.
About 300,000 Long Islanders, including 110,000 children, are at risk of going hungry each day.
On the 12-year anniversary, locals pay tribute to Nassau County residents who died.
Primary day is Tuesday. Who will you choose in the Democratic primary?
The senator says the project could get authorization in two years.
One year after Sandy, property tax assessments are on the rise.
In each congressional district, most respondents want their representatives to reject the president's attack plan.
The top news around the Town of Hempstead this week.
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