Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
17 topics in zoning
Residential Parking and RV Violations
Historic St. Matthias Church Preservation
Woodmere Dormitory Zoning
Zoning and Municipal Transparency
Historic Preservation of St. Matthias Church
Jerusalem Avenue Commercial Violations
North Bellmore Mosque and Historic Church
Code Compliance and Parking Issues at Islamic Center of Nassau
Islamic Center of Nassau
Grievance Board Appointment
Proposed school and dormitory in Woodmere
Levittown Planned Residence District
Levittown Planned Residence District (LPRD) Lot Coverage Amendment
Proposed Amendment of Paragraph B of Section 78, Article VIII (Two-Family Uses Extension)
Restricted Parking near Belmont Park Racetrack
Handicapped Parking on Public Streets
Resolution- Amending Resolution No. 1143-2025 declaring 2026 Town Board meeting dates- TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
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