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Hempstead adopts new maps, much to public ire
BY BRANDON DUFFY
The Town of Hempstead board unanimously voted to adopt new district maps Tuesday night amid objections from the public and a series of boos from the audience.
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Republican Supervisor Don Clavin sarcastically said to the upset crowd “That’s very polite of you,” following the jeers.
Earlier in the meeting, Clavin said he did not know when the maps would be voted on.
Portions of Floral Park, New Hyde Park and Mineola will remain in District 2, represented by Council
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BY BRANDON DUFFY
The proceeds of a GoFundMe created after the loss of a Herricks High School senior and his mother will go toward college scholarships, according to an update from members of the family.
Steven DiBiasi, 17, died on Jan. 25. His mother, Louise died three days later. A GoFundMe has been created that as of Tuesday has raised over $9,400.
“Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the community members who contributed to the GoFundMe account in honor of
