FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4th, 2024

MEDIA CONTACTS: Umberto Mignardi, Kevin Higgins, Danielle Benjamin, Michael Anderson (516) 869-7794
press@northhempsteadny.gov

Town’s Landscaping Law Prohibiting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Back in Effect as of June 15

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are reminding residents and landscaping companies that the Town's landscaping regulations are back in effect as of June 15. The regulations are aimed at reducing noise and air pollution caused by gas-powered leaf blowers. Under the regulations, commercial landscapers are prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers from June 15 to September 15 every year.

Commercial landscaping is permitted between 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays with no operation on Sundays and holidays. These restrictions may be suspended during emergencies.

Restrictions will not apply to their use at golf courses and cemeteries, except when equipment is operated within 100 feet of a lot containing a residence.

For more information or to report a landscaper violating these restrictions, please call the Town’s Call Center at 311 or (516) 869-6311