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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of North Hempstead from local and regional media.
East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz steps down after 32 years, Brian Meyerson named successor
After more than three decades leading the village, East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz stepped down, marking the end of his 32-year tenure as mayor and nearly four decades of service to the community. During the Nov. 6 board of trustees meeting, Koblenz...
Nov 10, 2026Lake Success officials discuss cannabis dispensary, approve $650K in borrowing
The Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees discussed an ongoing legal dispute over a proposed cannabis dispensary and approved $650,000 in borrowing for village improvements during its Nov. 9 meeting. Village Attorney Andrea Curto updated trustee...
Nov 10, 2026Port Washington sewer district defends contract that would nearly double Manorhaven’s treatment costs
The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District defended a proposed contract Nov. 9, that would sharply raise what the Village of Manorhaven pays to treat its sewage, in a meeting that ended with officials from both sides trading barbs before a ...
Nov 10, 2026Restaurant owner began illegal construction on ‘paper street’ after village issued building permit in error
The Village of Westbury renewed the cabaret license for Italian restaurant Cena 081 following some tense exchanges between the village board and the eatery’s owners over a request for a building permit. The back-and-froth came during the village’s No...
Nov 10, 2026Port Washington street renamed after Logan Coyle
A portion of Essex Court now bears the 10-year-old’s name, honoring his courage, joyful spirit and the community that rallied around him during his battle with cancer. A Port Washington neighborhood gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the life and ...
Nov 9, 2026Port Washington’s Kim Keiserman flips Assembly District 16 blue
Port Washington resident Kim Keiserman flipped the 16th State Assembly District from Republican to Democratic control Tuesday, Nov. 3, defeating Republican David Hassid with 52.25% of the vote, according to unofficial early Nassau County election res...
Nov 9, 2026Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: What’s Good, Great Neck?
Fun Fact: Our town has a history of turning public spaces into gathering places for concerts, festivals, and fairs in our parks and on downtown streets. Entertainment and downtown commerce reinforce each other, drawing our residents and visitors to t...
Nov 8, 2026Oyster Bay Town Council Member Vicki Walsh settles lawsuit over alleged malpractice
Oyster Bay Town Council Member Vicki Walsh and a Roslyn surgeon have reached a settlement after a doctor in his office implanted metal stents into Walsh’s pelvic region without her knowledge, leaving her in constant pain, according to her lawsuit. Th...
Nov 6, 2026Lake Success explains police earnings nearly 50% above Nassau average
Police officers in three North Shore villages reported average annual earnings substantially higher than the Nassau County police average, according to a new public payroll report, though one village attributed its figures to staffing shortages and o...
Nov 5, 2026DeSena proclaims win in North Hempstead supervisor race
DeSena proclaims win in North Hempstead supervisor race PoliticsNY
Nov 4, 2026DeSena proclaims win in North Hempstead supervisor race
DeSena proclaims win in North Hempstead supervisor race LI Press
Nov 4, 2026Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor: DeSena Vs. McCarthy [Live Updates]
Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor: DeSena Vs. McCarthy [Live Updates] Patch
Nov 4, 2026