AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Hempstead New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/hempstead-ny 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/hempstead-ny https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 01 May 2024 22:57:46 -0500 Washington, D.C. – On Sunday, Senate Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a package of climate, healthcare, and tax measures to https://www.americantowns.com/news/news-rep-jamaal-bowman-celebrates-hard-fought-democratic-wins-in-senatepassed-inflation-reduction-act-looks-to-build-more-in-future-31451976-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/news-rep-jamaal-bowman-celebrates-hard-fought-democratic-wins-in-senatepassed-inflation-reduction-act-looks-to-build-more-in-future-31451976-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Would establish a National Grief Strategy and enhance equity in mental health services (Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-joe-morelle-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-resources-for-families-dealing-with-grief-31468827-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-joe-morelle-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-resources-for-families-dealing-with-grief-31468827-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced expanded initiatives to keep New York City subways safe and address https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-and-mayor-adams-announce-major-actions-to-keep-subways-safe-and-address-transit-crime-building-on-ongoing-state-and-city-collaboration-31477883-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-and-mayor-adams-announce-major-actions-to-keep-subways-safe-and-address-transit-crime-building-on-ongoing-state-and-city-collaboration-31477883-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Newburgh, New York – Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) celebrated news that eight Hudson Valley law enforcement agencies will be https://www.americantowns.com/news/maloney-helps-deliver-funding-for-safety-equipment-for-hudson-valley-police-31480899-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maloney-helps-deliver-funding-for-safety-equipment-for-hudson-valley-police-31480899-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a new public awareness campaign about respiratory virus infections spreading this fall and the steps New Yorkers https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-launches-public-awareness-campaign-to-protect-new-yorkers-against-respiratory-illnesses-31487438-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-launches-public-awareness-campaign-to-protect-new-yorkers-against-respiratory-illnesses-31487438-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Federal, State, and City leaders came together to announce plans for more than $95 million in investments in the streets and neighborhoods of East https://www.americantowns.com/news/higgins-kennedy-peoplesstokes-and-brown-detail-more-than-95-million-in-investments-planned-for-east-buffalo-infrastructure-31488691-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/higgins-kennedy-peoplesstokes-and-brown-detail-more-than-95-million-in-investments-planned-for-east-buffalo-infrastructure-31488691-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $4.5 million awarded to the City of Buffalo by the National Oceanic and https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-higgins-announces-45-million-to-support-shoreline-restoration-at-ralph-c-wilson-jr-centennial-park-31501108-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-higgins-announces-45-million-to-support-shoreline-restoration-at-ralph-c-wilson-jr-centennial-park-31501108-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing and Treatment 32 Statewide https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-on-states-progress-combating-covid19-31505545-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-on-states-progress-combating-covid19-31505545-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Morelle has been nominated by incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve as Ranking Member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-joe-morelle-named-ranking-member-of-committee-on-house-administration-31507792-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-joe-morelle-named-ranking-member-of-committee-on-house-administration-31507792-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation (A.266A/S.145B) Requires Businesses to Post Notice Alerting Customers About Gift Card Scams Governor Kathy Hochul today signed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-to-protect-consumers-from-potential-prepaid-gift-card-scams-31509711-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-to-protect-consumers-from-potential-prepaid-gift-card-scams-31509711-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Statewide State of Emergency Remains in Effect as Historic Winter Storm Continues to Heavily Impact Western New York and the North Country Additional https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-provides-update-on-states-response-to-historic-winter-storm-impacting-multiple-regions-across-the-state-31510779-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-provides-update-on-states-response-to-historic-winter-storm-impacting-multiple-regions-across-the-state-31510779-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Hochul: "[O]bstacles don't define us. Rather, it is the unparalleled courage and character of us that defines us as a people. So my https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-takes-oath-of-office-and-delivers-inaugural-address-31512783-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-takes-oath-of-office-and-delivers-inaugural-address-31512783-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, issued the following statement on https://www.americantowns.com/news/meng-issues-statement-on-the-house-republicans-creation-of-a-select-committee-on-the-communist-party-of-china-31520394-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/meng-issues-statement-on-the-house-republicans-creation-of-a-select-committee-on-the-communist-party-of-china-31520394-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 City of Long Beach and Village of Lindenhurst to Receive $4.5 Million Each New $100 Million NY Forward Program Builds on Momentum of the Successful https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-long-beach-and-lindenhurst-as-long-island-winners-of-first-round-of-ny-forward-program-31524174-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-long-beach-and-lindenhurst-as-long-island-winners-of-first-round-of-ny-forward-program-31524174-hempstead-ny.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 After two years of virtual Film Festivals, the Long Island Divers Association (LIDA) is proud to present our Annual Film Festival in-person once https://www.americantowns.com/news/lida-film-festival-2023-31524111-hempstead-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lida-film-festival-2023-31524111-hempstead-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500