Politics & Government

Phone Scams, Solar Projects and STAR Exemptions

The top news around the Town of Hempstead.

Solar Paneling Projects in Bellmore, Merrick and Seaford

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced the details surrounding solar paneling projects at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore, Seaman’s Neck Park in Seaford, the Merrick Senior Center  and the Roosevelt Highway Yard. Click here for more.

Re-Register for STAR Exemption

After an audit discovered widespread abuse of the Basic STAR program, all residents must re-register for the exemptions by Dec. 31. Homeowners will receive a letter instructing them to reapply for the Basic STAR program in the coming weeks. The new registration for Basic STAR will only be required once; homeowners will not have to re-register in future years. Click here for more.

Phone Scam Making Rounds

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls offer an opportunity to sign up for the registry and attempt to pry personal information such as names, addresses, and social security numbers. Consumers who receive these calls should not respond to them; they are not coming from the Registry or the FTC. Click here for more.

Gun Buy Back Program in Uniondale

A Gun Buy Back Program will to be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bishop R.W. Harris’ Grace Cathedral Church in Uniondale. The program is anonymous and individuals will be paid $100 per operable rifle, $200 cash per operable handgun and $400 cash per operable assault rifle. Click here for more.


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