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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Hempstead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Legal Defense
North Hempstead just hired outside counsel to defend its okay of the Sbarro family development project, meaning your tax dollars are officially paying for a courtroom fight. Local leaders are doubling down on their decision, but residents are left footing the legal bill.
Legal Fees
North Hempstead just dropped another cool $257,000 of your tax dollars to fight a mosque lawsuit, sending the town's legal tab even higher. You're the one footing the bill for this endless courtroom drama.
Legal Expenses
North Hempstead taxpayers are on the hook for over $257,000 in legal bills just to fight a lawsuit involving the Hillside Islamic Center. That's a massive chunk of the town's budget spent entirely on courtroom drama.
Social Media Policy
North Hempstead town leaders just rejected a push by Democrats to ban political stuff from official town social media and mailers. That means elected officials can keep using your tax-funded accounts and newsletters to share their political views.
Infrastructure and Utility Pole Removal
Residents complained about drainage issues on Lipton Lane and prolonged delays in removing double utility poles left behind by telecommunications and electric providers.
Free Speech Restrictions
North Hempstead Republicans just shut down a proposed bill that would have clamped down on what local officials can say in official communications. For now, the town's current communication rules are staying exactly where they are.
Settlement Agreement
North Hempstead just wrapped up a long legal fight by settling with the New Hyde Park mosque. Now, they can finally move forward with expanding their community facility.
Building Department Software
North Hempstead is finally upgrading its building department software to get your permits processed faster. No more endless waiting in line or drowning in paperwork—this digital overhaul aims to make dealing with the town a lot less painful.
Bond Rating
North Hempstead just secured its top-tier Aaa bond rating, proving the town is in fantastic financial shape. This means the local government can borrow money on the cheap without needing to hike your taxes.
Certificate of Occupancy
North Hempstead just overhauled its property certificate of occupancy process, cutting through the red tape that used to make getting your paperwork sorted a massive headache for homeowners and local businesses.
Legal Dispute
North Hempstead is burning more taxpayer cash to keep fighting a local mosque's expansion in court. Instead of settling, the town is doubling down on a pricey land-use battle.
Port Washington Detached Garage and Prior Violations
A former building department official urged the board to rescind fines on homeowners who purchased properties with improperly issued certificates of occupancy from the early 2000s, arguing the town bears primary responsibility for employee misconduct during that era.
Administrative Upgrades
North Hempstead is finally upgrading its Building Department to help cut through red tape. If you've ever tried to get a local permit or renovate your house, this means fewer headaches and hopefully a much faster process.
FAA airspace lawsuit
North Hempstead is taking the FAA to court to finally get some quiet from low-flying planes ruining local neighborhoods. If you're tired of constant aircraft noise shaking your house, this lawsuit is all about forcing the feds to change their flight paths.
Administrative Appointment
North Hempstead has a brand new planning commissioner to oversee local development and land use. This change in leadership means new eyes will be reviewing the town's future projects and growth.
Administrative Appointments
North Hempstead just filled two major leadership spots, bringing in Gerard Losquadro to run the highway department and Derek Skuzenski to head up public safety. These fresh faces will be calling the shots on local roads and community security moving forward.