Hempstead Town Cancels Sanitation, Senior Services

HEMPSTEAD TOWN, NY — With the winter Nor'Easter upon us, the Town of Hempstead announced cancellations and alterations to many town services, including sanitation collection and senior transportation.

“We are only a few hours into this snowstorm, but freezing temperatures and strong winds have already created hazardous conditions along town roadways and at other local facilities,” said Supervisor Don Clavin. "We strongly urge residents to stay off the roads and remain indoors for the duration of this storm.”

In order to facilitate an adequate storm response and respect the safety of town residents and employees, certain Town of Hempstead departments have altered services and canceled activities.

SANITATION

• The Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation has suspended garbage and recycling collection on Monday due to heavy snowfall expected across the township. Garbage and recycling pickup will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day for residents affected by this service change.
• Residents serviced by special sanitary districts within the Town of Hempstead are urged to contact directly the district responsible for their garbage and recycling pickup for updates regarding possible service changes.

PARKS

• Echo Park Indoor Pool Complex is closed.
• Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve is closed.
• The ANCHOR bowling program is canceled.

RECEIVER OF TAXES

• The Tax Forum scheduled for Feb. 1 at Hempstead Town Hall has been cancelled.
• The walk-up and two drive-thru payment booths at the Hempstead Tax Office will remain open; however, the satellite payment booths at Seaman’s Neck Park, Echo Park and Rock Hall will be closed Monday.

SENIOR ENRICHMENT

• Department of Senior Enrichment transportation services have been canceled on Monday.
• Senior food shopping excursions and lunch programs have also been canceled Monday.

For emergencies, please call 911. To report snow-related issues on town roads, please call (516) 489-6000 or submit a report online at hempsteadtown.com/storm. Please visit the town's storm site for additional details on the town’s storm response, including a listing of important phone numbers and jurisdictions.

“We strongly urge residents to not underestimate this storm, which has the potential to bring up to two feet of snow on top of freezing temperatures and strong winds,” Clavin said. “Please stay up to date on the status of Town of Hempstead programs and services by visiting HempsteadNY.gov.”