2019 Press Releases

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August

• 8/18- Latest NHTV 'Back to the Garden' Episode Highlights Cornell Cooperative Extension's Gold Medal Plants
• 8/14- Now Hiring for The 2020 U.S Census!
• 8/14- North Hempstead Project Independencee Team to Host 5th "Aging-in-Place" Conference and Expo
• 8/9- Town's Civil Rights Documentary Screened at Westbury NAACP's 'Taste of Westbury' 
• 8/9 Town of North Hempstead Partners with Long Island Nets and United Way of Long Island to  Stuff-A-Bus with School Supplies
• 8/9-Supervisor and Town Officials Attend India Day Parade 
• 8/9-North Hempstead Partners with the Center for Hearing Health at Mill Neck Audiology Van for FREE Hearing Screenings 
• 8/7- North Hempstead's Project Independence to Partner with St. Francis Hospital to Provide Residents with FREE Health Screenings
• 8/7- Town of North Hempstead Sponsors 2019 AARP Driving Courses
• 8/7- Town of North Hempstead Partners with Long Island Nets and United Way of Long Island to Stuff-A-Bus with School Supplies
• 8/5- Supervisor Bosworth Attends Western Nassau County Aquifer Committee Work Session
• 8/5-Town Officials Attend 9th Annual Night in White Event
• 8/5-Supervisor Bosworth and Town Board Host Annual Intern Breakfast
• 8/5- Bosworth Joins with Senator Schumer to Call for Overturning of SALT Deduction

July

• 7/31-Town Releases Dozens of Quail into Hempstead Harbor Woods to Combat Ticks
• 7/31-Town Takes Initiative to Save Native Pollinators
• 7/29- Town's BTDC Announces 2019 Downtown Beautification Matcing Grant Program
• 7/29- National Night Out in Westbury to Kick Off with Parade on August 6
• 7/19- Town of North Hempstead Hosts 6th Annual BeachFeast Celebration
• 7/19- Town Clerk's Office Processes 1,000th New Passport
• 7/18- Town Once Again to Release Quail into the Woods to Fight Ticks - July 29
• 7/16- Town Urges Residents to Prepare Now for this Hurricane Season!
• 7/16- Long Island Nets to Host FREE Basketball Clinics This Summer
• 7/16- Town Receiver of Taxes Reminds Residents Second- Half of General Taxes, Due Monday, August 12th
• 7/15- Town to Brief Public on Upcoming Beacon Hill Bluffs Stabilization Project
• 7/10- Former Newsday Photographer Audrey C. Tiernan to Hold Exhibit Featuring the Beauty of Clark Botanic Garden
• 7/9- Pool Safety Tips Can Be Life-Saving!
• 7/9- Fifty-Year History of Clark Botanic Garden is Focus of Town-Produced Documentary
• 7/9- Supervisor Bosworth & Council Member Lurvey Urge LIRR to Repair Webster Avenue Bridge
• 7/9- Town Officials Remind Residents to Follow Boating Safety Tips for 2019 Season
• 7/9- North Hempstead & Port Washington Community Chest to Host Annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run
• 7/9- Town Offering FREE Drop-in Recreation Programs at Two Parks

June

• 6/20- FunDay Monday Returns to North Hempstead Beach Park this Summer!
• 6/18- North Hempstead Proclaims: 'All Dogs Allowed!'
• 6/13- Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Council Member Angelo Ferrara Sponsor Defensive Driver Safety
• 6/12- North Hempstead's 2019 Summer Concert Series Set to Begin at Clark Botanic Garden
• 6/12- North Hempstead's 2019 Summer Concert Series Begins at Manorhaven Beach Park
• 6/12- North Hempstead's 2019 Summer Concert Series Kicks Off at Mary Jane Davies Green on July 8th
• 6/12- North Hempstead's 2019 Summer Concert Series Begins at North Hempstead Beach Park
• 6/12- North Hempstead's 2019 Summer Stadium Show at Michael J. Tully Park
• 6/6- N.I.C.E Bus Service Expanded to Port North
• 6/6- Plan a Visit this Season to Clark's Butterfly Garden to View Migration of Monarchs

May

• 5/28- North Hempstead Announces 'Quail-Hatch 2019'
• 5/28- Supervisor Bosworth Reminds Residents that FREE Sunscreen is Available at a Multitutde of Town Parks
• 5/28- North Hempstead Celebrates 10th Annual Asian-American Festival with Music, Food and Dance
• 5/24-Don’t Miss Presentation of Town’s Cultural Master Plan Draft; ‘One Stop Shopping’ for Culture, Arts, Restaurants & Commerce 
• 5/16- Town’s 311 Center Answers 2 Millionth Call!
• 5/14- Bosworth Announces Northport VA Medical Center's Mobile Unit Now Providing Bloodwork Services
• 5/9- Town Board Recognizes Earth Day T-Shirt Contest Winners
• 5/9- Town Recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Eighth Year
• 5/9- Hundreds Attend Annual Spring Festival at Clark Botanic Garden to View Blooms & Enjoy Family Activities
• 5/9- Town of North Hempstead Partners with Port North for GIS Mapping Project
• 5/8- Town to Hold Public Meeting on Port Washington Waterfront Business District
• 5/6- Town Alerts Residents of Mailbox ‘Phishing’ Scheme
• 5/3- Town to hold Consolidated Funding Application Information Session with Empire State Development
• 5/1- Town’s Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Slated for May 25, 6 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park

April

• 4/26- Town Joins with Haitians Support Haitians for Haitian Flag Day Celebration
• 4/24- Town Announces Building Departments Spring Educational Series on Home Buying and Selling
• 4/24- Protect Yourself Against Senior Scams!
• 4/18-Town Receiver of Taxes Reminds Residents Second-Half of the 2018-2019 School Taxes, Due Friday, May 10th
• 4/18-North Hempstead, Oyster Bay & Glen Cove Join Together to Clean Debris from Shared Waterway
• 4/17-North Hempstead to Celebrate 10th Annual Asian-American Festival
• 4/15-50th Annual Spring Plant Sale at Clark Botanic Garden to Take Place Mother’s Day Weekend
• 4/15-Town Board Approves Bid for Stepping Stone Lighthouse Pier and Dock
• 4/10-Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Council Member Angelo Ferrara to Sponsor CPR Training
• 4/10-Town Teams up to Host CarFit Program for Seniors.
• 4/3- Harbor Links Golf Course to Host Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 21, 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
• 4/3- Town’s New Landscaping Law Will Prohibit Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers from June 15-Sept. 15, Starting in 2020
• 4/2- Town’s New Recycling Guide to Arrive in Mailboxes This Month!

March

• 3/26- Town Announces Building Department’s Spring Mobile Office Hours
• 3/26- Bosworth Reminds Residents of Free Caseworker Services Available Exclusively to Town’s Veterans
• 3/25-Town Announces Fourth Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival!
• 3/21-Town Tightens Regulations on Wireless Communications Companies
• 3/21-North Hempstead Announces Free Rabies Clinic
• 3/21-Supervisor Bosworth Reminds Residents to Remain Cautious of Scams Targeting Seniors
• 3/21-Town’s ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ to Commence in North Hempstead
• 3/19 -Come Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary at Clark Botanic Garden with Morning Walks with Horticulturists
• 3/18 -Town Announces Eighth Annual Row for Autism Event
• 3/14 -Supervisor, Council Member Lurvey & Tax Receiver Join for Tax Grievance Workshop
• 3/14 -Town Announces Dates for Home Sustainability Classes at Clark Garden
• 3/14 -Moody's Continues North Hempstead’s Aaa Rating
• 3/11 -Town Clerk’s Office to Hold Mobile Passport Hours
• 3/11 -Clark Botanic Garden Photo Exhibit to Commemorate 50th Anniversary
• 3/11 -Town Celebrates “Blankets of Love” Senior Group
• 3/8 -North Hempstead Announces Honorees for 2019 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor
• 3/8 -Town Honors Local Regeneron Finalist and Semifinalists
• 3/7 -North Hempstead Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 8th Straight Year
• 3/5 -Town Appoints New Highway Superintendent

February

•  2/28 - North Hempstead TV Nominated for Emmy Award For Environmental Feature
•  2/28 - Town Partners with Health & Welfare Council of Long Island to Offer FREE Tax Preparation for Qualifying Households
•  2/21 - North Hempstead’s Documentary Depicting the Civil Rights Movement Showing throughout Feb. & March
•  2/20 - North Hempstead and Roslyn Landmark Society Unveil Historical Marker
•  2/20 - Couples Reaffirm Vows at Annual North Hempstead Valentine’s Day Event
•  2/8 - North Hempstead Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline for Furloughed Federal Employees
•  2/5 -Town Invites Children for ‘Vacation Recreation’ Days at Tully Park
•  2/5 - Supervisor Bosworth Delivers 6th State of the Town Address, Unveiling Plans for North Hempstead Beach Park
•  2/5 - 15th Annual North Hempstead Polar Plunge Coming March 2nd to Benefit Special Olympics

January

• 1/29 -Project Independence Reminds Members of Home Help Programs
• 1/24 -Supervisor Bosworth Announces 2019 S.T.O.P. Program Dates
• 1/18 -Town to Hold 10th Annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony
• 1/18 -Supervisor Bosworth & Town Clerk Wink Call for Nominations for 26th Annual Women’s Roll of Honor
• 1/18 - Supervisor Bosworth, Council Member Russell Invite Residents to Celebrate Black History Month
• 1/16 - State of the Town Speech to be Live Streamed on Facebook
• 1/15 - Town Board Passes Zoning Law Prohibiting Retail Sale of Marijuana
• 1/15 - Town Receiver of Taxes to Hold Property Assessment Grievance Workshops
• 1/11 - Town Receiver of Taxes Reminds Residents First-Half of General Taxes, Due Monday, February 11th
• 1/7 - Town Receives State Regional Economic Development Award for Manhasset Bay Water Quality Improvement Plan
• 1/7 - Town Clerk’s Office to Hold Mobile Passport Hours