Supervisor Kate Murray and members of the Hempstead Town Board honored eight women who live or work in the Town of Hempstead for their outstanding contributions to the community at the town's annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony. FULL STORY

Public Input Sought on Verizon Television Proposal -- Hempstead will become the first town in the state to consider cable television competition when the town board reviews a proposal by Verizon to offer cable service next month. Supervisor Kate Murray has asked council members to schedule a public hearing for April 4 on the Verizon plan. FULL STORY