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North Hempstead Officials Sworn In at 2022 Inauguration Ceremony 

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena was sworn in for her first term as Supervisor during an inaugural ceremony at Clinton G. Martin Park on January 2. Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava along with Council Members Robert Troiano, Jr. (District 1), Dennis J. Walsh (District 3), and David A. Adhami (District 5) were elected last November. Srivastava, Troiano, and Walsh took their official oath of office. Adhami was not in attendance.

Supervisor DeSena was administered the oath of office at the ceremony by Nassau County Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, and sworn in for her first two-year term.

Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava was sworn in for her first four-year term. Council Member Robert Troiano, who first served as a Council Member to the Town Board from 2004-2010, will be returning to this role. Council Members Walsh and Adhami will be serving their first four-year term.

The ceremony included the Presentation of Colors by the American Legion Post #304 - Marino VFW Post #1819, Marine Corps. League #1471, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. James Brooks, Vice Commander, and the National Anthem performed by the Manhasset High School Choir. Spiritual leaders included Rabbi Anchelle Perl, Director of the Chabad of Mineola who offered a blessing and Reverend Edward Corley of the Mount Olive Baptist Church gave the benediction. Opening remarks were given by Steve Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. and Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips served as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

To see highlights from the ceremony, visit: www.myNHTV.com or watch North Hempstead TV (NHTV) on Channel 18/63 on Cablevision or Channel 46 on Verizon FIOS.

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena takes the oath of office at the inauguration ceremony.


Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava takes the oath of office at the inauguration ceremony.


Council Member Robert Troiano takes the oath of office at the inauguration ceremony.


Council Member Dennis Walsh takes the oath of office at the inauguration ceremony.


Attendees at the Town of North Hempstead’s 2022 inauguration ceremony.