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Highlights in North Hempstead.

If you missed Tuesday's Town of North Hempstead meeting, here are some of the highlights:

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North Hempstead Board Notebook: Women’s Roll of Honor and Meeting Notes

The latest news from the Town of North Hempstead.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Town Clerk Leslie Gross announced the honorees for the 2012 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor. As chairperson, Gross chose this year’s theme as “To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the star shines brightest.” Since 1994, North Hempstead has held a Women’s History Month Breakfast to honor women who have made a contribution to their community, possess a special personal talent, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or quiet work. This year’s breakfast will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington. No reservation…

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North Hempstead Notebook: Flu Shot, Halloween Dance

Here are some of the things going on in the Town.

Clinton G. Martin's recreation room was filled with seniors taking part in the Town of North Hempstead's yearly senior Halloween party on Oct. 28. Supervisor Jon Kaiman told the crowd he was "dressed as a politician" in his suit and tie. Last Call for Flu Shots There is one last chance for seniors to get their free flu shots. Partnering with North Shore LIJ Health System, Project Independence will have flu shots available at Clinton G. Martin Park on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone 60 years or older who is a Town resident can register for this through 311. When the program was going on in late October, more than 400 people in five different locations throughout the Town got their shot.

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TONH Offers Resources to Senior Citizens Without Power

Urges seniors, caregivers, family and friends to contact Project Independence through the town's 311 call center.

Power may not be restored until as late as Friday, according to the Long Island Power Authority. That uncertainty poses a real problem for some senior citizens, especially those who are homebound, whether by choice or not. For those seniors, the Town of North Hempstead is urging seniors, caregivers and family to contact the Town through its 311 call center. “We have our Department of Services for the Aging and Project Independence fully staffed with social workers to conduct a full assessment of their needs and then connect them with the appropriate agency,” said town spokesman Collin Nash. That resource comes as a relief to Chris Muth, who lives in Dolphin Green in Port Washington, which he says has been without power since Sunday 8 p.m. …

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Video: Gillibrand Stresses Importance of Aging in Place

It's a savings for taxpayers and sometimes better for seniors too.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was the keynote speaker at Wednesday's Aging in Place in Suburbia conference at Hofstra University. She discussed her ideas for helping seniors and stressed the importance of programs like the Town of North Hempstead's Project Independence.

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North Hempstead Notebook: Rugby and Health Chats

Here are some of the things happening around Town.

Rugby Team Starts The Town of North Hempstead recently introduced a co-ed American flag rugby program that takes places at Caemmerer Park in Albertson. This program is for children between kindergarten and 12th grade and has tournaments on Saturdays throughout July. “Introducing non-contact flag ruby to youngsters give them a life-long sport they can take with them anywhere in the world,” said Alan Whelan, the program’s founder and coordinator and the coach of the Long Island Colts in a statement. “In light of budgetary cuts, many schools are introducing ruby because it’s less expensive to outfit the kids in uniforms." Health Chats The Town is having the first of its ongoing series of "health chats" called How to Protect Your Assets on …

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North Hempstead Notebook: Project Independence, Memorial Crowd

Here's some of the latest news in the Town.

This is the final day of the Gold Coast International Film Festival. Movies have been shown in  Port Washington Cinemas, New Hyde Park Cinemas – Herricks Cinema 4, Manhasset Cinemas, Great Neck – Squire Cinemas, and Roslyn Cinemas with additional screenings at Adelphi University, Hofstra University, the Nassau County Museum of Art and the Great Neck Arts Center. Roslyn Project Independence Open House Date Set The Project Independence program will soon be expanding into Roslyn. This program helps to keep Town of North Hempstead residents "aging in place."  The open house for this program will be held at its new location at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills on June 24 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Memorial Day Has Highest …

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Town of North Hempstead Notebook: Pharmaceuticals, Project Independence

News from the Town of North Hempstead.

The Town of North Hempstead's pharmaceutical take-back program went to local high school campuses. The second take-back program will be on Saturday May 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Herricks Community Center across from Herricks High School, according to the Town. “With prescription drug abuse on the rise, we urge all residents to go through their home medicine cabinets and take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of their unwanted and expired prescription drugs at our drop off locations,” Supervisor Kaiman said in a statement. In the fall of 2009, the Town of North Hempstead became the first municipality in Nassau County to host a drug disposal event, according to the Town. Project Independence Goes to Roslyn Project …

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North Hempstead Notebook: School Taxes Due, Computer Classes for Seniors

The latest news from around the Town.

The following is a look at some of the most recent North Hempstead news.   School Taxes Due With taxes on everyone’s mind this time of year, now’s a good time to remind North Hempstead residents that the second-half 2010-11 school tax is due. But according to Charles Berman, North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, taxpayers can pay without penalty through May 10, 2011. That means mailed payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before May 10 avoid penalty. Taxpayers can also pay in person at the Receiver of Taxes Office at 200 Plandome Road in Manhasset. While regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., the office will remain open until 7 p.m. on May 10 for the taxpayer’s convenience. Or, pay online at …

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PatchCast: Northport Arrest, Irish Pride and Virtual Fitness

A roundup of the region's major developments for Tuesday, March 22.

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