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Town of Hempstead Board Recap: December 23, 2025

Union contract, retirement plan, and $3 million in spending decisions headline final meeting of the year...

By Nick Bennett • 2 min read • December 24, 2025
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Potential Black Ice on Untreated Surfaces

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Winter Weekend on Long Island

Dec 27th • 1 min read
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Year-End Budget Shuffle: Town Moves $720,000 Across Departments

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New Tax-Advantaged Retirement Option Coming for Town Employees

New plan allows workers to defer accumulated leave payouts, potentially saving thousands in taxes...

Nick Bennett Dec 24th 2 min read
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Town of Hempstead Board Recap: December 23, 2025

Union contract, retirement plan, and $3 million in spending decisions headline final meeting of the year...

Nick Bennett Dec 24th 2 min read
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Christmas Eve Sunshine Before Winter Weather

Merrick, NY 11566 - December 24, 2025 Daily Weather Report Mark's Weather Wisdom We're seeing a classic Christmas Eve pattern today with plenty of sunshine...

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Town Approves Landmark 5-Year Union Contract: 14% Wage Growth, Free Health Insurance

Sweeping labor agreement with CSEA Local 880 reshapes compensation and benefits for hundreds of municipal workers through 2030...

Nick Bennett Dec 24th 5 min read