Politics & Government

Top North Hempstead Government Stories of 2012

Patch looks back at some of the biggest goverment stories that made headlines in 2012.

North Hempstead Passes Main Street Mixed-Use Zoning – the Town of North Hempstead board passed a measure in December that will allow both residential and commercial use in one building. The approval came after nearly three-and-a-half hours of testimony during a public hearing.

Sandy Dogs North Hempstead One Month Later – Sandy’s economic toll is still being calculated, experts say.

Port Washington North Holds Emergency Preparedness Forum – Port Washington North Mayor Robert Weitzner pledged to hold a public meeting where village residents could voice frustrations, complaints and suggestions in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

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Hometown Heroes: Port Washington-Manhasset OEM Recovery Center Volunteers – the dedicated, nimble volunteers who ran the center were recently designated as “Hometown Heroes” by North Hempstead Town Clerk Leslie Gross and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio at the Port Washington Public Library.

– many Manorhaven village residents – including several people who have been critical of Mayor Giovanna Giunta in the past –voiced their praise for a job well done by the mayor and trustees before, during and after Sandy.

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Giunta Team Wins Election in Manorhaven – Giovanna Giunta, of the Manorhaven Revival Party, was elected mayor Tuesday with 708 votes, defeating Mayor John DiLeo, of the Manorhaven Residents Party, who received 491 votes. 


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