2021 Press Releases

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November

• 11/30 - Town Approves New Tree Policy and Tree-related Local Laws
• 11/30 - North Hempstead Spotlights Optical Heights
• 11/29 - Town Hosts Holiday Card Campaign
• 11/29 - North Hempstead Lifts Port Washington Street Meter Parking Restrictions for Holiday Season
• 11/24 - Town to Host Final 2021 “Shed the Meds” Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Event
• 11/24 - Annual Manhasset Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3 at 4 p.m.
• 11/24 - Town to Hold Christmas Tree Lighting at “Yes We Can” Community Center on December 10 at 5 p.m.
• 11/24 - North Hempstead Joins with Chabad of Manhasset for Menorah Lighting at Mary Jane Davies Green on December 5 at 3 p.m.
• 11/23 - North Hempstead Spotlights Mathnasium
• 11/19 - Clark Garden Wins Honorable Mention in All-America Selections Landscape Design Challenge
• 11/18 - North Hempstead Spotlights Lock City
• 11/17 - Town Reminds Residents How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
• 11/16 - North Hempstead Spotlights Total Health Chiropractic
• 11/5 - Gardens and Pledge Help Pollinators in North Hempstead
• 11/4 - North Hempstead Encourages Residents to Shop Small This Holiday Season
• 11/4 - North Hempstead Spotlights the Parent Resource Center
• 11/1 - LuminoCity Festival Comes to North Hempstead

October

• 10/29 - North Hempstead Approves 2022 Budget Plan, Stays Under Tax Cap
• 10/28 - North Hempstead Spotlights The Cooking Lab
• 10/26 - North Hempstead Spotlights Port Pop Up Boutique
• 10/21 - North Hempstead Spotlights Delux Transportation
• 10/20 - North Hempstead to Hold Lights on Afterschool Rally on October 28
• 10/20 - Town Reminds Residents About Final S.T.O.P. Program For 2021
• 10/20 - Town Hosted Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall at North Hempstead Beach Park
• 10/20 - First-Half of the 2021-2022 School Property Tax, Due November 10
• 10/19 - Supervisor Bosworth Attends Home Energy Assistance Press Conference with Senator Schumer
• 10/18 - North Hempstead Hosts Veterans Donation Drive Benefiting the Northport VA
• 10/13 - Supervisor Bosworth Presents Tentative 2022 Budget Plan
• 10/12 - Town Hosts Youth Basketball Clinic and Book Fairies Events at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 10/8 - Town to Hold Remote Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Hearings
• 10/7 - North Hempstead Spotlights Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

September

• 9/30 - Town to Host ‘Howl-O-Ween’ Dog Event & Costume Contest
• 9/29 - North Hempstead to Host Popular “Spooky Walk,” October 22 & 23 at Clark Botanic Garden
• 9/28 - Town of North Hempstead to Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
• 9/27 - Town Hosts Girls on the Run Long Island Program at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 9/24 - Town of North Hempstead Schedules Hearings for 2022 Budget
• 9/23 - Town to Hold Remote Board Meetings
• 9/21 - North Hempstead to Host Fall Carnival at Martin “Bunky” Reid Park on September 25
• 9/17 - Town to Welcome Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall to North Hempstead
• 9/10 - North Hempstead to Host First Fall Family Festival Event
• 9/15 - Volunteers Needed for Annual Manhasset Bay Beach International Coastal Cleanup
• 9/14 - North Hempstead to Officially Begin Collaborative Process to Redesign Town Seal
• 9/13 - Clark Garden to Host Fall Plant Sale
• 9/10 - Town’s New Recycling Guide and Stickers to Arrive in Mailboxes This Month
• 9/8 - Town to Partner with PedalShare for Pilot Bike Share Program in Port Washington
• 9/7 - North Hempstead to Host Boat-In Movie ‘Aquaman’
• 9/6 - Town Proposing Law to Protect Safety of Workers at Construction Sites
• 9/3 - Town Hosts Youth Sports Program at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 9/2 - North Hempstead Assigned Aaa Rating from Moody’s Investors Services

August

• 8/31 - North Hempstead to Restore Townsend Cemetery
• 8/24 - Tully Park Aquatic Center - Scheduled Maintenance 8/28-9/7
• 8/24 - North Hempstead Spotlights The Nicholas Center
• 8/23 - 9th Annual Car Free Day Long Island to be Held on September 22
• 8/19 - Town Seeks Resident Input on Proposed Tree Policy and Tree-related Local Laws
• 8/18 - Town Announces Donation Drive for Haiti Earthquake Victims
• 8/12 - Town of North Hempstead to Host 20th Anniversary September 11th Memorial Service
• 8/11 - Town Announces Cannabis Task Force Members
• 8/10 - North Hempstead Offers Cooling Centers and Extended Pool Hours to Combat Heat Waves
• 8/9 - Town Hosts Fireworks Extravaganza on Labor Day Weekend
• 8/4 - North Hempstead to Offer Extended Summer Pool Hours
• 8/3 - North Hempstead Spotlights Harbor Child Care

July

• 7/29 - North Hempstead Spotlights Sweet Charlie’s
• 7/29 - Second-Half 2021 General Taxes Due Tuesday, August 10
• 7/28 - National Night Out in Westbury to Kick Off with Parade on August 3
• 7/23 - North Hempstead Spotlights the Inn at Great Neck
• 7/23 - North Hempstead Awarded FEMA Grant for Harbor Patrol Boating Equipment
• 7/22 - North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth issues statement regarding the Town’s stance against the BDS Movement
• 7/20 - North Hempstead Partners with New York Blood Center to Host Summer Blood Donation Drive
• 7/16 - Town Reminds Residents of Tick Prevention and Safety Strategies when Going Outdoors
• 7/15 - Town Extends Hours for Pool Due to Heatwaves
• 7/15 - North Hempstead Offers Cooling Centers to Combat Heat Wave
• 7/13 - North Hempstead Reminds Residents About Free & Discounted Taxi Rides for Residents with Disabilities
• 7/12 - Add Some Love to Your Home by Adopting a Dog from the Town’s Animal Shelter
• 7/9 - North Hempstead & Port Washington Community Chest to Host 16th Annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run
• 7/8 - North Hempstead to Host Summer C.A.R.E. Program for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• 7/8 - North Hempstead Introduces Hungry Goats to Aid in Removal of Poison Ivy
• 7/7 - Town to Return to In-Person Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings
• 7/6 - Town Reminds Residents About Water Conservation Tips
• 7/2 - Town to Return to In-Person Town Board Meetings
• 7/1 - Beach Advisory Beach - Friday, July 1 through Saturday, July 3

June

• 6/30 - North Hempstead Offers Early Senior Walking Hours
• 6/30 - Trash Collection Update - July 5
• 6/29 - Town’s Landscaping Law Prohibiting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Back in Effect as of June 15
• 6/28 - North Hempstead Celebrates Honorees at the 2021 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor
• 6/22 - Town Unveils Newly Repaved Parking Lot at CGM
• 6/22 - North Hempstead Spotlights Drs. Sanford and Rachel Katims, O.D.s
• 6/21 - North Hempstead Highlights New Improvements at Gerry Pond Park
• 6/17 - Town Completes Beautification Projects
• 6/17 - Town Announces Reduced Fee Program for Income-Qualified Participants at Manorhaven Beach Park and Whitney Pond Park Pools
• 6/16 - Town Recognized as a “Tree City USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation for the Tenth Year
• 6/15 - North Hempstead Spotlights Private Prep
• 6/14 - Town Hosts Group Fitness and Exercise Classes at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 6/11 - Town of North Hempstead to Host Juneteenth Celebration
• 6/10 - Town to Premiere Educational Program on Butterflies & Themed Craft Project for Children
• 6/9 - Town to Host Skateboard Demo at Manorhaven Skate Park
• 6/8 - North Hempstead Celebrates Pollinator Week
• 6/8 - North Hempstead Spotlights Q'lex Hair Lounge & Barbershop
• 6/7 - North Hempstead Partners with Long Island Nets to Host Summer in the Park Basketball Clinics
• 6/4 - North Hempstead Spotlights Evolution Pilates
• 6/3 -Town’s Project Independence Hosts Caregiver to Support Group
• 6/3 - Town of North Hempstead Joins with Residents to Combat Hate
• 6/2 - North Hempstead Spotlights AKT
• 6/2 - North Hempstead Combats Illegal Advertising Signs in Public Places and Increases Fines for Violators
• 6/1 - North Hempstead Unveils Student Artwork Honoring Frontline Workers
• 6/1 - CGM Early Bird Pool Registration Closed on 6/2

May

• 5/28 - North Hempstead Spotlights Beacon Pharmacy
• 5/28 - North Hempstead Memorial Day Fireworks Postponed
• 5/27 - FunDay Monday Returns to North Hempstead Beach Park this Summer!
• 5/26 - Town Partners with NYS to Create Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Residents
• 5/26 - Town Announces the Reopening of Pools for the Summer
• 5/25 - Town to Receive Brownfields Grant to Revitalize Land in New Cassel
• 5/24 - Town to Host Free Romeo & Juliet Performances for Residents
• 5/24 - North Hempstead Spotlights SVM Auto Repair
• 5/21 - North Hempstead Spotlights Jerry The Geek
• 5/20 - Town Reminds Residents How to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
• 5/19 - Town Proclaims May as Building Safety Month
• 5/18 - North Hempstead Partners with Local Chambers for ‘Shopopoly’ Game to support Downtown Retailers
• 5/17 - Town to Host “Yes We Can” Summer Camp Program
• 5/14 - Town Partners with NYS Assemblywoman Sillitti to Host Free Self Defense Class
• 5/13 - Pool Safety Tips Can Be Life-Saving!
• 5/12 - North Hempstead Officials Remind Residents to Follow Boating Safety Tips for 2021 Season
• 5/10 -North Hempstead Announces Date for Drive-in Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks
• 5/10 - Tully Park Aquatic Center - Scheduled Maintenance 5/10-5/21
• 5/7 - North Hempstead Hosts Free Social Media and PR Workshop for Small Businesses
• 5/6 - North Hempstead Assisting Island Harvest with Food Donation Drive
• 5/5 - North Hempstead Offers Rebates for Native Plants
• 5/4 - Community Meeting Exploring New Cassel’s Renaissance

April

• 4/29 - North Hempstead Extends Outdoor Dining, Temporary Outdoor Uses, and Outdoor Sales Until End of 2021 to Assist Local Businesses in Recovery Effort
• 4/28 - North Hempstead Unveils Slate of Spring and Summer Concerts
• 4/27 - North Hempstead’s Popular Drive-in Movie Series Returns
• 4/26 - Goats on the Loose!
• 4/23 - Town Approves Purchasing Preference to Assist Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
• 4/22 - Town Establishes Asian American Advisory Committee
• 4/21 - Clark Family Community Garden Applications Open for 2021 Season
• 4/19 - Town Offering FREE Outdoor Drop-in Recreation Programs at Three Parks
• 4/16 - Town Hosts New Teen Fitness Program at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 4/15 - Help Pollinators by Participating in Community Science Research
• 4/9 - Second-Half 2020-2021 School Property Tax, Due Monday, May 10
• 4/8 - Town Officials Join Kyra’s Champions to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• 4/6 - LED Streetlights Installed in Manhasset
• 4/1 - Clark Garden Featured on AAA’s Best Botanic Gardens in the Northeast

March

• 3/30 - North Hempstead Spotlights S.F. Falconer Florist
• 3/29 - North Hempstead Announces Honorees for 2021 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor
• 3/19 - Maple Avenue in Westbury - April 12, 2021
• 3/26 - Town Hosts Spring Sports Program at “Yes We Can” Community Center
• 3/25 - North Hempstead unveils Commemorative Display to honor Frontline Workers
• 3/16 - Town Reminds Residents to Call 311 to Report Potholes
• 3/22 - Town Announces Climate Smart Communities Task Force Members
• 3/19 - North Hempstead Enforces Landscaping Regulations
• 3/18 - Town Honors Essential and Frontline Workers for North Hempstead Strong: Reflections and Messages of Hope during COVID-19
• 3/16 - Town’s ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ to Commence in North Hempstead
• 3/15 - Town Announces 2021 Home Sustainability Workshops and Rain Barrel and Composter Sales
• 3/12 - Supervisor Bosworth to Deliver State of the Town Address
• 3/11 - LED Streetlights Installed in Port Washington
• 3/9 - North Hempstead Seeks Lifeguards and Attendants for Summer Months
• 3/8 - North Hempstead Hosts Drive-in Movie Screening of Pixar’s ‘Onward’
• 3/8 - Evergreen Avenue (New Hyde Park) - Street Closure on Saturday, March 13, 2021
• 3/4 - North Hempstead Assigned Aaa Rating from Moody’s Investors Services
• 3/1 - Town Celebrates Women’s History Month, Premieres Video Celebrating Women’s Roll of Honor Recipients

February

• 2/25 - Town Unanimously Approves Working Definition of Antisemitism
• 2/25 - Tully Park Aquatic Center - Reopening
• 2/23 - North Hempstead Launches Small Businesses Spotlight as Part of “Lift Up Local” Campaign
• 2/19 - Town Seeks Resident Input on Proposed Tree Policy and Tree-related Local Laws
• 2/17 - Town Officials Thank Dejana Foundation for Funding Port Washington COVID-19 Testing Site
• 2/16 - Supervisor Bosworth & Town Clerk Wink Call for Nominations for 28th Annual Women’s Roll of Honor
• 2/8 - Town Hosts Virtual Valentine’s Day Program
• 2/5 - Town and Landmark to Host Virtual Lunar New Year Event
• 2/4 - Town to Host Virtual Black History Month Celebration
• 2/3 - Town to Host Free Virtual Valentine’s Day Craft Workshop for Kids

January

• 1/29 - First-Half of General Taxes Deadline Extended in Nassau County and North Hempstead
• 1/27 - Town Thanks Westbury Home Depot for PPE Donations
• 1/26 - North Hempstead Town Board Seeks Interim Commissioner for Port Washington Garbage District
• 1/25 - Town to Host 2021 “Shed the Meds” Pharmaceutical Drop-Off Events
• 1/21 -Town to Host LIVE Remote Exercise Classes for Seniors
• 1/20 - Town Receiver of Taxes Reminds Residents First-Half of General Taxes Due Wednesday, February 10th
• 1/16 - North Hempstead Celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• 1/13 - Town Hosts 7th Holiday Donation Drive for Northport VA
• 1/11 - Statement from Supervisor Judi Bosworth
• 1/8 - North Hempstead Partners with New York Blood Center To Host Winter Blood Donation Drive
• 1/6 - North Hempstead Participates in Research Projects to Help Pollinators
• 1/5 - Supervisor Bosworth Announces 2021 S.T.O.P. Program Dates