Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development with high priority
Beechwood 829 Merrick PUD rezoning in Westbury
Beechwood 829 Merrick, LLC seeks a Planned Unit Development rezoning at Merrick Avenue and Corporate Drive, including a condo-hotel use. The hearing lets residents weigh in on the scale and mix of this major development before the Board decides.
Proposed Westbury Condominium Hotel Rezoning
The board evaluated an application to rezone a vacant restaurant site in Westbury for a 92-unit luxury condominium hotel, sparking discussion about residential density and school district impacts.
Proposed Boy's High School Dormitory in Woodmere
Residents voiced strong opposition to an unapproved student dormitory and school project on Linden and Cedar Lane in Woodmere, citing zoning violations and neighborhood impacts.
Spark Car Wash Development in East Meadow
Spark Car Wash plans to build a modern express car wash on a long-vacant lot at 1640 Hempstead Turnpike. Neighbors and board members discussed traffic, landscaping, and operational hours.
Nassau Coliseum Hub Stagnation and Gambling
Residents questioned town leadership about future development plans for the 72-acre Nassau Coliseum hub property, expressing strong opposition to any potential casino or VLT slot facility.
Town-Wide Overdevelopment and Regional Housing Pressures
Residents voiced broader concerns over high-density apartment projects and commercial development across Hempstead, drawing connections between local zoning fights and state housing mandates like the Revive Act. Speakers debated whether suburban growth harms infrastructure or provides necessary housing for seniors and young families.
Redevelopment Lawsuit
Locals are suing the Village of New Hempstead to stop a huge redevelopment project at the old New York Country Club golf course. If you live around there, get ready for potential headaches with traffic, the loss of open green space, and shifting property values.