Politics & Government

Town to Collect Hazardous Materials

Town of North Hempstead notebook: Jon Kaiman sits out County Executive race.

Need an excuse to clean out the garage?

The Town of North Hempstead will take hazardous materials such as aerosols and household chemicals as well as TVs and other obsolete electronics at its annual Stop Throwing Out Pollutants event April 6.

“North Hempstead recognizes the potential dangers of the improper disposal of household hazardous products,” Supervisor Jon Kaiman said.  “To address these concerns, North Hempstead offers residents an environmentally friendly way to dispose of household hazardous waste.”

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The dropoff will be at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

SEE: Recycling in North Hempstead

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Grab those unwanted documents too. Residents can also shred and dispose of personal documents and credit cards free of charge. 

Have an item that still has life left? Big Brothers Big Sisters will be on hand accepting gently used and working clothes, stuffed animals, electronics, toys, sporting equipment, shoes, books, small area rugs, bikes, scooters, luggage, picture frames, table lamps, bolts of fabric, silverware, glassware, dishes, and cosmetics.

You will receive a receipt for their donation for income tax purposes.

For more information call 311.

Walk To Fight Bullying

The first Bullying Awareness Walk is April 6 at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. The walk, sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead, is meant to rally local students, teachers and parents and meant to raise awareness of the dangers of bullying. 

The walk begins at noon, but festivities start earlier and will include musical performances from students and teachers and discussion groups. Organizers hope the event will allow people share stories and learn from others, according to the Town.

Notes & Quotes

Kaiman announced this week he would not challenge Ed Mangano for the County Executive job in November. The four-term supervisor told Newsday’s Rick Brand why he decided not to run for County Executive once the Democratic field filled out: "If you go back to last year, there was not a field as there is today," Kaiman said. "There's less urgency for Jon Kaiman to be part of the race than when discussions began in 2012." . . . The state’s transitional sheltering assistance program, in conjunction with FEMA, has been extended to April 14. The program allows Sandy victims who cannot return to their homes to stay in participating hotels or motels. Register online at DisasterAssistance.gov . . . The Town is offering free Citizens Emergency Response Teams training. Six classes will be held on Mondays beginning in June at 7 p.m. at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury. CERT training is designed to raise awareness about emergencies and disasters, and provide the basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.


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