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State and town officials issue warning Wednesday as rip currents and high surf make swimming unsafe.

To the Editor: Earlier this month, Las Vegas Sands submitted a petition or application to request the Town of Hempstead (TOH) to rezone the Nassau Hub to permit the construction of its proposed casino. This request for rezoning will be a lengthy process that will involve an Environmental Impact Study and multiple public hearings where

The Town of Hempstead Building Department and the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office ordered the immediate closure of the Capri Motor Inn following an on-site inspection.

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The company has submitted an application for zoning changes to the Town of Hempstead.

The county will pay Hempstead $3.9 million and North Hempstead $2.4 million in a settlement over the cost of students attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.

The graffiti was found on playground equipment at Estella park on Seamans Neck Road.

A look at the road ahead and the requirements that Las Vegas Sands must meet at the local and state levels.

The funds must be used within four categories — to replace lost revenue, address public health issues, provide premium pay for essential workers and boost infrastructure — but municipalities have great latitude for spending within those classifications.