Army buddies find out each is alive after 42 years

Letter: Proven Results of Working Together

A Hempstead native was killed in Iraq, just days before he was scheduled to return home.

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Sweet Adelines Spend Summer Bringing Harmony to Hofstra University

Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will be bringing their award-winning music to Hempstead’s Hofstra University for eight weeks this summer. 
In...

An Invitation to our Hempstead Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Hempstead, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Hempstead area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New York’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Hempstead

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Hempstead organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Hempstead is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Hempstead area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Hempstead Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Hempstead! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Hempstead area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Hempstead

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Hempstead,...

Don’t let dining out in the Hempstead area do you in!

Going out to eat in Hempstead and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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