Beach season has arrived, and Supervisor Don Clavin today announced the launching of the Town of Hempstead’s Coronavirus Concierge Service team. This new initiative is the first-of-its-kind in New York State, as it provides beachgoers with a team of employees dedicated to assisting them as they
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, heading to beaches and hosting picnics were always customary, but the true meaning of the holiday was always reflected in the dozens of parades and ceremonies hosted across America’s largest township. Community members of all ages participated in these events to honor the courageous men and women in the military […]
While it’s always important to protect yourself from ticks, we can’t forget about our furry friends! Ticks are VERY tiny, therefore they can be easy to miss and are sometimes latched on for days before we come across them. Both cats and dogs can be infected with Lyme disease and cats are especially vulnerable to […]
Antonio Bastos is a Long Island resident that served 12 years in the Marine Corps. He had always loved the uniform and had a strong love for our country. After his active duty service he then stayed in the Reserves, as well as being a Civilian Contractor. He currently resides in Mineola and works at […]
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Christopher Carini joined today with representatives from the American Red Cross to accept the donation of 7,000 masks to be distributed to Hempstead Town’s at risk population, including Senior Center residents, veteran groups and special needs residents. Supporting the effort were Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby,
A first grade study of ducks in Donna Gianfortone’s class at Chippewa Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District didn’t slow down following the state-mandated school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an Instagram account she started allowing her class to track the ducks’ progress. The Instagram account, Lucky Ducks of Chippewa, […]
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced she will be hosting a Memorial Day car parade to honor those who selflessly lost their lives while fighting for our freedom as well as pay homage to the 75th Anniversary of World War II. Residents are invited to watch the procession live on Facebook. “While we […]