The Nassau Observer

08/05/2025

Three months before the November election, Hempstead has a new town supervisor: Republican John Ferretti, who had been campaigning for the seat and left his role as a county legislator to fill it Tuesday morning.

Three months before the November election, Hempstead has a new town supervisor: Republican John Ferretti, who had been campaigning for the seat and left his

08/01/2025

Six firefighters responding to a call at 50 Hollyhock Road were evaluated for heat exhaustion in the middle of a dangerous heat wave, according to Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro.

Six firefighters responding to a call were evaluated for heat exhaustion in the middle of a dangerous heat wave.

07/25/2025

A Queens man was sentenced to 22 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision on Thursday, July 24, for a 2020 incident at The Home Depot in Levittown that left a victim without the proper use of one of his wrists after he was hit by a car, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

A Queens man was sentenced to 22 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision on Thursday, July 24, for a 2020 incident at The Home Depot in

07/11/2025

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen announced on Thursday, July 10, that she had introduced a bill in May aimed at improving local infrastructure to limit vehicular-related deaths.

As part of the Bipartisan Traffic Safety Enhancement Act, communities would be encouraged to apply for federal surface transportation block grants, which would be used to replace dangerous intersections with roundabouts.

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen announced on Thursday, July 10, that she had introduced a bill in May aimed at improving local infrastructure to limit

07/09/2025

Phase 1 our brick campaign was a great success. The bricked area adjoining the Stephen E. Karopczyc statue and memorial We are now taking orders for the next installation of memorial bricks. Once we receive 12 applications we will be placing the next order.

07/03/2025

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Supervisor Joe Scianablo was outside town hall again Tuesday morning, continuing to raise the alarm over the

06/27/2025

Levittown local to host For You Fest at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Murphy grew up in Connecticut but moved to Levittown in 2022.

06/26/2025

Levittown seniors told to take it all in at graduation ceremonies

The Levittown School District held two graduation ceremonies at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 21, sending off two senior classes.

06/25/2025

06/20/2025

INTAKE DATE: 6/17/2025

CASE NUMBER: 1188-25

LOCATION FOUND: levittown

GENDER: male

Located at: 3320 Beltagh Ave. Wantagh NY 11793 Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter

If you believe this is your dog please contact the shelter immediately. (516)785-5220 hours of operation are 9am-5pm, daily. All of our stray dogs are on a 5 day hold from the day they arrive here.

06/19/2025

Town of Hempstead’s lawsuit dismissed against MTA

A Supreme Court judge on Wednesday, June 18 dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Town of Hempstead against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the State