FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2025
MEDIA CONTACTS: Umberto Mignardi, Kevin Higgins, Danielle Benjamin, Michael Anderson (516) 869-7794, press@northhempsteadny.gov
North Hempstead Announces New
“Hometown Heroes” Program at Town Parks
North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are proud to establish the Hometown Heroes Program at parks throughout the Town of North Hempstead. Town Councilwoman Christine Liu spearheaded the new program, offering the resolution at the February 4 Town Board meeting which passed unanimously.
The initiative gives residents the opportunity to purchase banners that can be customized to spotlight veterans from communities across the town. The North Hempstead Parks Department will hang each banner before Memorial Day, and they will remain in place through Veterans Day of that same year.
“The names you will see displayed at our parks represent a special class of citizens who selflessly gave of themselves to protect the citizens of this country,” said Councilwoman Liu. “It fills me with great pride that our parks will serve as local memorials, not only preserving the legacy of our heroes, but also teaching our children and our families about their sacrifices in the process. I worked hand-in-hand with our Parks Department on this Veterans program and I’m grateful for their assistance in displaying these meaningful banners in our parks.”
Supervisor DeSena noted, “This is special because it gives residents a chance to honor their loved ones and to share that pride right in their own neighborhoods, in the parks we all love and use every day. It helps us learn about the valor and dedication of those quiet neighbors, those unsung heroes who are all around us.”
The banners will be available for $125 through March 14, 2025. Orders can be placed online at www.northhempsteadny.gov or in-person at the help desk of Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave, in New Hyde Park, Payments can be made by credit card or a check or money order to: the Town of North Hempstead. North Hempstead’s Parks Department staff will work directly with residents to ensure the banners’ accuracy. For more information call 311.