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Animal Shelter
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home.
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Board of Appeals
The legal function of the Board of Appeals is to hold official public hearings and render formal written decisions on cases brought before it. Such cases are brought by persons whose permit applications have been denied by the Department of Buildings, or by persons who contest the issuance of a building permit.
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Building Department
The Department of Buildings strives to preserve life and property and maintain the suburban quality of life through the administration and enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical, and housing codes.
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Civil Service Commission
The Town of Hempstead Civil Service Commission, under the day-to-day supervision of the Executive Director, is charged with implementing and ensuring compliance with the rules, regulations, and requirements of the New York State Department of Civil Service.
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Compliance Officer
Find information for the Compliance Officer.
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Comptroller's Department
Access the Town of Hempstead's annual financial documents and view bids, requests for proposals and vendor contracts.
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Conservation & Waterways
The Town of Hempstead's outstanding Department of Conservation and Waterways oversees 17,000 acres of wetlands and 180 miles of coastal waterways.
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Emergency Services
Find information about emergency services offered in the Town of Hempstead.
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Employment Services
Browse through the employment services offered by the Town of Hempstead.
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Engineering Department
Find information about the Engineering Department.
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General Services
The General Services Department oversees a number of divisions including the Animal Shelter and Control Division, Traffic Control and Street Lighting Division, Division of Cemeteries, and Veterans Services.
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Greenfield Cemetery
Find information for the Greenfield Cemetery.
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Highway Department
The department maintains more than 1,200 miles of roadway, along with 143 town parking fields.
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Housing Authority
The Housing Authority operates under the auspices of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, which provides construction funds for local housing at no cost to the town.
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Parks & Recreation
Find out what recreation opportunities are available in Hempstead and explore the nearby parks.
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Planning & Economic Development
The Town of Hempstead's Department of Planning and Economic Development administers the federally funded Community Development Program.
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Public Safety Department
The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the protection of the real and personal property of the town and the maintenance of order on the real properties of the town.
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Receiver of Taxes
This office collects taxes for Nassau County, the Town of Hempstead, 99 special districts, and 33 school districts, and disburses the monies to school district treasurers and other districts without charge.
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Sanitation Department
The Department of Sanitation operates as the solid waste planning unit for the entire Town of Hempstead.
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Senior Enrichment
The Department of Senior Enrichment provides social services and recreational programs for the town's senior population.
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Tourism
The Town of Hempstead is proud to be America's largest township with many tourism opportunities. Learn more about them.
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Town Clerk
The Town Clerk's Office maintains Town Board records and publishes notices of public hearings.
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Traffic Control & Street Lighting Divisions
The town's Traffic Control Division is responsible for the manufacture, installation and maintenance of approximately 375,000 street name and traffic control signs on town roadways, and ensures compliance with current standards. The Street Lighting Division is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of approximately 50,000 street lighting units located on town roadways.
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Veterans Services
The men and women of our armed forces have proudly served our country, making a tremendous contribution to American society.
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Water Department
The Town of Hempstead Water department consists of six separate districts: Bowling Green Estates, East Meadow, Levittown, Uniondale, Roosevelt Field, Lido-Point Lookout.