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What residents are talking about in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics12 news items
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Town of Hempstead 2027 Preliminary Budget
6 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Public Safety
Religious Tolerance and Community Coexistence
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Governance, HUD Findings, and Public Housing
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Taxes Budget
Town Spending and Passport Mailings
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Interfaith Respect and Anti-Muslim Hate
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Blight and Community Neglect
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Staffing and Environmental Laws
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Taxes Budget
Economic Hardship and Town Salaries
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Classism, Racism, and Social Cohesion
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Taxes Budget
Town Mailers and Political Promotion
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads
Traffic Safety and LED Stop Signs
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Islamophobia and Hate Speech Condemnation
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Community Representation and Memorials
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Islamophobia and Religious Freedom
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Water Utilities
Park Improvements and Sanitation Services
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Commercial Development and Sound Walls
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
CSEA Union Release Time MOA
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Environment
Building Demolition and Asbestos Concerns
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Taxes Budget
2027 Tentative Budget and Fiscal Policy
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Zoning
Residential Parking and RV Violations
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads
Traffic Safety and Equity
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Blighted Property in Lakeview
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Water Utilities
To consider authorizing Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 6 to sell at auction surplus machinery and equipment- TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec
Resolution- Authorizing temporary mileage allowance for twenty-three employees working as lifeguards- DEPT. OF PARKS & RECREATION
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Public Safety
Resolution – Authorizing the transfer and modification of various funds in the 2026 budget - TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Business Jobs
General Public Comment
5 supportive4 opposed16 concerned
27 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Environment
Proposed Local Law Re: “TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITES” (To amend Section 101-B-3 of Chapter 101-B of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Parks Rec
Salisbury Park Improvements and Memorial
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
County Property Tax Assessments
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development
Baldwin Commercial Building Demolition
1 supportive4 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Community Development Funds and Transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Parks Rec
Municipal Leadership and Resource Equity
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Roads
Roosevelt Speeding and Traffic Safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Environment
Tree Preservation and Environmental Quality
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Leadership and Conditions
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Zoning
Historic St. Matthias Church Preservation
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Town Mailers and Political Campaigning
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Business Jobs
Uniondale Business District Issues
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Inwood Development and Traffic Safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Parks Rec
Town Equipment and Turf Contracts
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Town Mailers and Supervisor Appointment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Cat Transfers
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Zoning
North Bellmore Mosque and Historic Church
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Open Meetings Law and Transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development
Abandoned Properties
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Water Utilities
Liberty Water Acquisition and Rates
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Rezoning
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Roads
Parking Restrictions
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Highway Bonding and Municipal Debt
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Town of Hempstead from local and regional media.
Patchelection campaign
Meet The Candidate: Jennifer DeSena For Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor
Meet The Candidate: Jennifer DeSena For Town Of North Hempstead Supervisor Patch
Nov 2, 2026Hoodlineutility acquisition
Hempstead GOP Wants to Seize Liberty Utilities as Water Bills Set to Spike
Hempstead GOP Wants to Seize Liberty Utilities as Water Bills Set to Spike Hoodline
Oct 26, 2026Newsdaytown supervisor election endorsement
No endorsement for Hempstead Town supervisor
No endorsement for Hempstead Town supervisor Newsday
Oct 26, 2026Herald Community Newspapersupcoming elections
Who's on the ballot: Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview
Who's on the ballot: Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview Herald Community Newspapers
Oct 21, 2026CBS Newsfunding and tax credits
Hochul announces $1M for Hempstead FD, tax credit increase
Hochul announces $1M for Hempstead FD, tax credit increase CBS News
Oct 18, 2026Newsdaycampaign finance
In Hempstead Town, sparks fly over campaign donations
In Hempstead Town, sparks fly over campaign donations Newsday
Oct 14, 2026News12 | Long Islandelection campaign
Ferretti Scianablo Clash Over Taxes And Transparency In Hempstead Supervisor Race
Ferretti Scianablo Clash Over Taxes And Transparency In Hempstead Supervisor Race News12 | Long Island
Oct 9, 2026Herald Community Newspapersjob fair
Freeport Recreation Center to host second Hempstead job fair of the year
Freeport Recreation Center to host second Hempstead job fair of the year Herald Community Newspapers
Oct 2, 2026LI Presssmall business grants
Hempstead and Huntington businesses rewarded by L.O.C.A.L Small Business Grant Program
Hempstead and Huntington businesses rewarded by L.O.C.A.L Small Business Grant Program LI Press
Sep 23, 2026Daily Kosreparations hearing
I went to a reparations hearing in Hempstead, New York and spoke to some of the people there. Here’s what they had to say.
I went to a reparations hearing in Hempstead, New York and spoke to some of the people there. Here’s what they had to say. Daily Kos
Aug 24, 2026Long Island Business Newsjob fair
Hempstead ‘Fresh Start’ job fair set for Sept. 3
Hempstead ‘Fresh Start’ job fair set for Sept. 3 Long Island Business News
Aug 17, 2026Long Island Life & Politicshomicide/public safety
Two People Shot Dead in Hempstead
Two People Shot Dead in Hempstead Long Island Life & Politics
Aug 12, 2026