Hempstead Town Board plans to raise taxes by 12.1% 

The budget proposal would increase the town's tax levies from $346.8 million to $389 million, a $42.1 million increase and the largest tax hike in at least a decade.

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Upcoming Events

New Beginnings

Oct14

Talk show host and social worker Marla Matthews will lead a discussion and support group meetup for patrons ages 50 and older who are seeking a new beginning or want to make new friends, network and learn new social skills

Where

Merrick Library

2279 Merrick Ave.

Merrick, NY

Phone

516-377-6112

Price

free

American Legion Auxiliary Post 1282 Meeting

Oct15

New members welcome

Where

American Legion Post 1282 Merrick

160 W. Merrick Rd.

Merrick, NY

11566-4532

Phone

516-521-6989

Price

free

Patient Navigator Program

Oct15

New York State Patient Navigators will help residents find affordable health care through New York State of Health Marketplace, answer insurance-related questions, provide guidance and make referrals

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

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