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What residents are talking about in Town of Hempstead public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
37 topics (filtered)12 news items
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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
Animal Shelter Staffing and Environmental Laws
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 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
Public Safety
Classism, Racism, and Social Cohesion
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Interfaith Respect and Anti-Muslim Hate
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Islamophobia and Religious Freedom
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 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
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Cat Transfers
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Uniondale Parking and Peddling Enforcement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Inwood Development and Traffic Safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Open Meetings Law and Transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Leadership and Conditions
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Public Safety
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Operations and Staffing
3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Public Safety
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Staffing and Animal Management
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Staffing and Operations
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Public Safety
Illegal Fireworks
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026
Public Safety
Street vendors and traffic safety
1 commentLast discussed May 27, 2026
Public Safety
Building code violations and rodent issues
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 27, 2026
Public Safety
Animal shelter staffing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 27, 2026
Public Safety
Uniondale illegal food vending
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Animal shelter and long-term dogs
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Uniondale community decline and code enforcement
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Uniondale weed overgrowth and graffiti
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Resolution - Animal rescue consulting agreement
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Waterway safety and Bay Constables
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Park safety and senior housing maintenance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 12, 2026
Public Safety
Casino / VLT Opposition
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 28, 2026
Public Safety
Substance Abuse Prevention
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Operations
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Staffing and Cat Condo Conditions
1 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Mar 10, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Confinement and Welfare Policies
1 supportive2 opposed3 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Public Safety
Resolution- Authorizing a consulting agreement for animal rescue with Diane Madden
5 supportive7 opposed
13 commentsLast discussed Jan 27, 2026
Public Safety
Animal Shelter Access and Compliance Policies
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 6, 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