2020 Press Releases

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September

• 9/4 - North Hempstead’s “Yes We Can” Community Center Hosts Successful Summer Camp Program 9/4
  
• 9/3 - North Hempstead and St. Francis Hospital to Provide FREE Health Screening
  
• 9/1 - Moody's Maintains North Hempstead’s Top Aaa Bond Rating
• 9/1 - Add Some Love to Your Home by Adopting a Dog from the Town’s Animal Shelter
  

August

• 8/27 - Town to Host “Shed the Meds” Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Event
  
• 8/26 - North Hempstead Broadcasts Sustainable Yard Care Workshop
  
• 8/25 - Downtown Port Washington Kicks-Off Port Outdoors Dine & Shop Initiative
• 8/25 - North Hempstead to Hold Remote Board Meeting on Thursday, September 3
  
• 8/24 - Temporary Street Closures for Port Outdoors Dine & Shop
  
• 8/24 - Town of North Hempstead to Hold Virtual September 11th Memorial Service
  
• 8/21 - Town Announces Building Department Virtual Educational Webinars on Home Buying and Selling
• 8/20 - Supervisor Bosworth Announces More Than $400,000 Savings for North Hempstead Taxpayers
  
• 8/19 - Town Reminds Residents How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
• 8/14 - Town Announces Building Department’s Fall Virtual Mobile Office Hours
• 8/13 - Letter To PSEG About Tropical Storm Isaias
• 8/13 - Add Some Love to Your Home by Adopting a Dog from the Town’s Animal Shelter
  
• 8/12 - Town Reminds Residents to Conserve Water This Summer
  
• 8/11 -North Hempstead to Hold Remote Board Meeting on Thursday, August 13
• 8/11 - North Hempstead Offers Senior Residents Free Transportation to Cooling Centers
• 8/10 - Cooling Centers Update: Monday 8/10/20 & Tuesday 8/11/20
• 8/10 - Cooling Centers Update: August 10, 2020
• 8/9 - Cooling Centers Update - Sunday, August 9, 2020
• 8/6 - Construction on Leeds Pond Culvert Underway
• 8/5 - North Hempstead Broadcasts Native Plant Gardening Workshop
• 8/4 - North Hempstead Partners with New York Blood Center To Host Blood Donation Drive

July

• 7/31 - North Hempstead Announces Parklet Program To Expand Outdoor Dining Options
• 7/30 - Leeds Pond Culvert Project - Pedestrian Walkway Closed 7/30-8/7
  
• 7/30 - Town Announces ‘North Hempstead’s Got Talent’ Series 7/30
• 7/29 - Town Recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Ninth Year 7/29
• 7/28 - Town Releases Drive-In Movie Schedule for August
• 7/27 - North Hempstead to Host Summer “Concerts by Candlelight” & Drive-In Concert Series 7/27
  
• 7/24 - North Hempstead to Assist Local Gyms & Fitness Studios
• 7/22 - Town of North Hempstead Earns Clean Energy Community Designation
• 7/20 - Town Extends Hours for Pool Due to Heatwave 7/20
• 7/19 - Town Announces the Reopening of Clinton G. Martin Park Pool
• 7/17 - Town Thanks Local Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts of Nassau County for Homemade Mask Donations
• 7/14 - Town Hosts New Weekly NHTV At Home Virtual Programs
  
• 7/15 - Moody's Reaffirms North Hempstead’s Aaa Rating
• 7/13 - North Hempstead Hosts Workshop on Home Improvement and Repair Contractors
• 7/10 - North Hempstead Announces “Lift Up Local” Outdoor Dining and Retail Program to Further Assist Local Businesses in Recovery Effort
• 7/9 - Town to Hold Remote Board Meeting To Protect Residents
• 7/7 - Town Announces the Reopening of Pools for the Summer
• 7/3 - Town Reminds All Residents to Stay Safe Amidst Fourth of July Celebrations
• 7/1 - North Hempstead Seeks Lifeguards and Attendants for Summer Months
• 7/1 - Town Releases Drive-In Movie Schedule For July

June

• 6/30 - North Hempstead’s Senior FunDay Monday Series Goes Virtual for 2020
• 6/26 - North Hempstead and Safe Center LI Partner to Host Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Awareness Presentations 6/26
• 6/25 - Town to Host Virtual Office Hours via Zoom
• 6/25 - North Hempstead Requests Extension for Second Half General Tax Payments
• 6/24 - Town’s New Landscaping Law Prohibiting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in Effect as of June 15
• 6/23 - Town to Hold Remote Board Meeting To Protect Residents
• 6/23 - Town Announces July S.T.O.P. Event in Westbury
• 6/22 - Town Announces Online Home Sustainability Classes
• 6/22 - North Hempstead Reminds Senior Residents About Free Medical and Food Transportation
• 6/19 - Town Announces Reopening of Playgrounds
• 6/18 - Early Hours for North Hempstead Beach Park Senior Walkers
• 6/16 - Town to Hold Remote Board Meeting To Protect Residents
• 6/12 - North Hempstead to Offer Al Fresco Dining in Town Parks
• 6/11 - Town Releases Drive-In Movie Schedule For June
• 6/10 - COVID-19 Testing Location in Westbury
• 6/8 - North Hempstead Accepting Restaurant Applications for Outdoor Dining Permits

May

• 5/22 - North Hempstead’s Building Department Open for Business
• 5/21 - North Hempstead Partners with New York Blood Center to Host Plasma/Blood Donation Drive
• 5/20 - North Hempstead Unanimously Proposes COVID-19 Business Relief Measures
• 5/15 - Town Solicits Assistance from Local Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts for Mask-Making Initiative
• 5/11 - North Hempstead Extends State of Emergency
• 5/11 - Town of North Hempstead Announces Drive-In Movie Series at Town Facilities
• 5/11 - Town Resident Drop-Off to Reopen with Fees Temporarily Waived
• 5/8 - Town to Hold Remote Board Meeting To Protect Residents
• 5/7 - Town Premieres Clark Botanic Garden Virtual Tour
• 5/6 - North Hempstead to Reopen Harbor Links on May 11
• 5/6 - All 13 Long Island Town Supervisors Announce Coordination of Summer Re-Opening
• 5/5 - Town Announces New At-Home Virtual Hangout Series for Kids
• 5/4 - North Hempstead Opens Parks for Passive Use

April

• 4/29 - Town Unveils Remote Exercise Classes for Seniors
• 4/22 - Second-Half of the 2019-2020 School Property Tax Deadline Extended in Nassau County and North Hempstead
• 4/22 - Project Independence Radio to “Zoom” to New Heights
• 4/17 - North Hempstead Facilities to Remain Temporarily Closed
• 4/16 - Town Postpones “Clean Sweep” Street Cleaning
• 4/15 - Town Initiates Online Suggestion Box
• 4/14 - Town Announce Postponement of Spring S.T.O.P. Events
• 4/7 - Town Announces Neighbors Helping Neighbors
• 4/6 - Town Aims to Assist Residents by Waiving Fees Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
• 4/2 - Town Board Votes to Extend Building Permits and Waive Late Fees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
• 4/1 - Town Alerts Residents of Necessary Precautionary Measures

March

• 3/30 - Recycling Guidelines for Plastic, Paper, Glass, and Metal Items
• 3/30 - Town Warns Residents About Coronavirus Scams
• 3/25 - Town Tax Office Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services
• 3/25 - Town’s Residential Drop-Off Temporarily Closed
• 3/25 - North Hempstead Facilities to Remain Temporarily Closed
• 3/24 - Town Promotes Nassau County Personal Protective Equipment Donation Drive
• 3/23 - Town Officials Urge Residents to Donate to Local Food Banks
• 3/23 - Town Officials Announce Closure of Town Parks
• 3/22 - Town Playgrounds Temporarily Closed
• 3/18 - Town Announces Expanded Senior Project Independence Food Shopping Transportation Program
• 3/17 - Town Officials Request Extension for School Tax Payments
• 3/17 - Town Officials Remind Residents of Updates and Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
• 3/16 - Town of North Hempstead Facilities Temporarily Closed
• 3/13 - Town of North Hempstead Declares State of Emergency
• 3/12 - Town Board Meetings Canceled
• 3/12 - North Hempstead Announces Honorees for 2020 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor
• 3/12 - Town Clerk Continues to Provide Services to Residents
• 3/12 - Michael J. Tully Park Pool Maintenance - March 16-22
• 3/6 - Town Announces Dates for Home Sustainability Classes at Clark Garden
• 3/4 - Town Announces Building Department’s Spring Mobile Office Hours
• 3/2 - Long Island Nets to Host Women’s Empowerment Panel in Honor of Women’s History Month
• 3/2 - West Shore Road, Port Washington - Road Closure on March 8, 2020

February

• 2/26 - Town Clerk’s Office to Hold Mobile Passport Hours
• 2/26 - North Hempstead Recruits Players to “Play Ball”
• 2/26 - A Message from Supervisor Bosworth: Precautionary Coronavirus Update
• 2/26 - Watch: Property Assessment Grievance Workshop Now Available on NHTV or Online
• 2/24 - Long Island Nets to Host “North Hempstead Night” on Wednesday, March 4 at NYCB LIVE
• 2/14 - Town Officials Celebrate Black History
• 2/5 - Town Announces Winter Youth Recreation
• 2/4 - Town Hosts ‘Vacation Recreation’ Days for Children at Tully Park
• 2/3 - 16th Annual North Hempstead Polar Plunge Coming March 7th to Benefit Special Olympics
• 2/3 - Supervisor Delivers 7th State of the Town Address with Focus on Past Accomplishments & Exciting Initiatives for 2020

January

• 1/30 - Town’s Housing Authority Announces Applications Open for Homestead Senior Apartments
• 1/24 - Supervisor Bosworth & Town Clerk Wink Call for Nominations for 27th Annual Women’s Roll of Honor
• 1/24 - Council Member Dalimonte Announces Electronic Newsletter
• 1/24 - Clerk’s Office Awards December’s “Dog of the Month” Winner
• 1/21 - Supervisor Bosworth, Council Member Russell Invite Residents to Celebrate Black History Month
• 1/16 - North Hempstead Rolls Out Passport Parking App
• 1/15 - Town Receiver of Taxes Reminds Residents First-Half of General Taxes Due Monday, February 10th
• 1/15 - Town to Hold 11th Annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony
  
• 1/14 - North Hempstead to Host Work Force Development Orientations
• 1/8 - Town Receiver of Taxes to Hold Property Assessment Grievance Workshops
• 1/7 - North Hempstead Awards 2019-2020 Downtown Beautification Grant Funding
• 1/7 - North Hempstead Officials Sworn In at 2020 Inauguration Ceremony
• 1/6 - Supervisor Bosworth to Deliver 7th State of the Town Address as part of Lunch with League of Women Voters
• 1/6 - Town of North Hempstead Sponsors 2020 AARP Driving Courses