Town of North Hempstead

Supervisor Bosworth and the Town Board are reminding residents that the Town is partnering with New York State to create an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), to help residents who are having difficulties paying their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order for residents to be eligible, they must meet certain criteria: must reside in the Town of North Hempstead and must not be receiving other federal assistance for the same amounts. New York State’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will be responsible for evaluating applications and candidates and will be the entity issuing the checks. For more information, please visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/erap

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Today represents a significant moment of reflection for citizens across our great country, and we encourage each and every one of you to participate in the continued campaign for civil rights in the United States of America.

We would like to remind residents that the Town is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at Martin Bunky Reid Park in Westbury on June 19, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of the event will be rejoicing and reflecting. The event includes remarks from Theresa Sanders, President of Urban League of Long Island along with music and entertainment from Dena’s School of the Arts; Gary Foote HarlemWorks!, known for his work with the iconic Smokey Robinson; The Gloria Eve Performing... Arts Foundation, known for their specialization in dance, music, and theatre; and Natasha C. Coward, the Empress of R&B. Juneteenth is a holiday which celebrates the emancipation and freedom of slaves in the United States. June 19, 1865, is when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and freed the remaining slaves. This led to the abolition of slavery following the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation two year earlier. Please bring a chair or blanket. For more information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

We would like to remind residents that the Town is partnering with the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, the Westbury-Carle Place Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons for Shopopoly, a game designed to further assist local businesses and to encourage shopping local. To be eligible for prizes, participants must collect receipts from different retailers from May 14 through June 30 and send the receipts along... with their completed game board form to [email protected] or [email protected] by July 7 to be eligible in the prize drawing. The grand prize winner will receive a big screen TV. There will be an additional 20 runner up prizes which include gift certificates to local restaurants and shops. Participants can pick up game boards at local participating retailers. Participants can also contact the chambers directly to pick up the game boards. Mineola Chamber of Commerce - www.mineolachamber.com/ - 516-319-4465 New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce - www.nhpchamber.org/ - 1-888-400-0311 Westbury Carle Place Chamber of Commerce www.wcpchamber.org/ - 516-495-0927 Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons - www.chamberofthewillistons.com/ - 516-739-1943

There will be a virtual Town Board meeting this evening at 7 p.m. Town officials are reminding residents that the Town Board room will not be open to the public and there will be no in-person access to the meeting. The meeting will broadcast live on the Town's website beginning at its regularly scheduled time at 7 p.m. Residents who are interested in viewing the meeting can visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/townboardlive.

Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are excited to announce that Santa Claus is coming to Town! The Town of North Hempstead that is. From Wednesday, December 16 through Sunday, December 20, the Town will be offering opportunities for children and their families to communicate via Zoom with Father Christmas himself. Santa will be offering Zoom calls to youngsters throughout the North Hempstead community. Families can register by visiting: www.northhempsteadny.gov/holid...ayevents. Spots will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Those who register will be emailed a Zoom link prior the event. All meetings with Santa will be held in groups of up to 75 children. Zoom calls are open to Town residents only. Residents can make appointments for the following times: Wednesday, December 16 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 18 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 19 12 p.m., 4 p.m., or 5 p.m. Sunday, December 20 2 p.m., 4 p.m., or 5 p.m. For more information, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

Tune in for the Town's virtual Christmas Tree Lighting. Live NOW!

Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are excited to present the Town's virtual Christmas Tree Lighting today at 4 p.m. Tune in LIVE at facebook.com/townofnorthhempstead or www.northhempsteadny.gov/holiday.

We hope you enjoy the latest in virtual programming brought to you by the Town of North Hempstead: Jam with Jamie - Music Adventure with Nygel D. Robinson!

Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to announce that Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson will be transformed into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays throughout the 12-acre grounds from Friday, December 11, 2020 through Friday, January 8, 2021. The garden will have extended hours and be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31) the garden will close at 7 p.m. Additionally, Clark Garden will ...be closed on New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. Decorations will include pre-lit standalone decorations along with lit trees. Attendees are asked to stay on the path and follow the light display. There will be a limit of 50 visitors at a time on the grounds. The event is free and open only to North Hempstead residents. The Town is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable/canned foods to the events as part of North Hempstead's donation drive.