Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
37 topics in public safety
Islamophobia and Hate Speech Condemnation
Community Representation and Memorials
Animal Shelter Staffing and Environmental Laws
Religious Tolerance and Community Coexistence
Governance, HUD Findings, and Public Housing
Classism, Racism, and Social Cohesion
Interfaith Respect and Anti-Muslim Hate
Islamophobia and Religious Freedom
Resolution – Authorizing the transfer and modification of various funds in the 2026 budget - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
Animal Shelter Cat Transfers
Uniondale Parking and Peddling Enforcement
Inwood Development and Traffic Safety
Open Meetings Law and Transparency
Animal Shelter Support
Animal Shelter Leadership and Conditions
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Operations and Staffing
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Staffing and Animal Management
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Staffing and Operations
Illegal Fireworks
Street vendors and traffic safety
Building code violations and rodent issues
Animal shelter staffing
Uniondale illegal food vending
Animal shelter and long-term dogs
Uniondale community decline and code enforcement
Uniondale weed overgrowth and graffiti
Resolution - Animal rescue consulting agreement
Waterway safety and Bay Constables
Park safety and senior housing maintenance
Casino / VLT Opposition
Substance Abuse Prevention
Animal Shelter Operations
Animal Shelter Staffing and Cat Condo Conditions
Public safety
Animal Shelter Confinement and Welfare Policies
Resolution- Authorizing a consulting agreement for animal rescue with Diane Madden
Animal Shelter Access and Compliance Policies
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Town of Hempstead from local and regional media.
Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Town of Hempstead flips blue and many contested Nassau races on Election Day
Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Town of Hempstead flips blue and many contested Nassau races on Election Day LI Press
Nov 7, 2026NYPD Officer Joseph Gonong was under investigation when he quit and was decertified. Two other police departments, including Hempstead Village, hired him.
NYPD Officer Joseph Gonong was under investigation when he quit and was decertified. Two other police departments, including Hempstead Village, hired him. Newsday
Nov 5, 2026Pedestrian killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow
Pedestrian killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow Newsday
Nov 5, 2026Scianablo declares victory over Hempstead Town Supervisor Ferretti
Scianablo declares victory over Hempstead Town Supervisor Ferretti LI Press
Nov 4, 2026Democrats sweep key Long Island races as Hochul, Gillen win re-election and Scianablo leads in Hempstead
Democrats sweep key Long Island races as Hochul, Gillen win re-election and Scianablo leads in Hempstead Herald Community Newspapers
Nov 4, 2026Democrats score major wins on L.I.; Republicans retain seats in East Meadow races
Democrats score major wins on L.I.; Republicans retain seats in East Meadow races Herald Community Newspapers
Nov 4, 2026Hempstead Town Election Flips Democrat For Second Time In 120 Years
Hempstead Town Election Flips Democrat For Second Time In 120 Years DailyVoice.com
Nov 4, 2026Kate Murray trailing Joylette Williams in race for Hempstead Town Clerk
Kate Murray trailing Joylette Williams in race for Hempstead Town Clerk Newsday
Nov 4, 2026Joe Scianablo defeats John Ferretti in Town of Hempstead supervisor race
Joe Scianablo defeats John Ferretti in Town of Hempstead supervisor race Herald Community Newspapers
Nov 4, 2026Joe Scianablo declares victory, elected Town of Hempstead supervisor, defeating incumbent John Ferretti
Joe Scianablo declares victory, elected Town of Hempstead supervisor, defeating incumbent John Ferretti Herald Community Newspapers
Nov 4, 2026Nassau Democrats celebrate historic victory as Joe Scianablo wins Hempstead Town supervisor race
Nassau Democrats celebrate historic victory as Joe Scianablo wins Hempstead Town supervisor race News12 | Long Island
Nov 4, 2026Meet The Candidate: Jennifer DeSena For Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor
Meet The Candidate: Jennifer DeSena For Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor Patch
Nov 2, 2026