Hempstead Town Awards $26,000 In Grants To Five Towns Fire Depts

FIVE TOWNS, NY — The Town of Hempstead has awarded grants to the Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Hewlett Bay Park fire departments to help them cover costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

The funding was part of more than $300,000 in relief grants that the Hempstead Town Board authorized from its federal CARES Act money. Recently, the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department was granted $15,185.15, while in October, the Hewlett Bay Fire Department was granted $11,781.91 to assist with unbudgeted expenses incurred throughout the pandemic response.

“I would like to once again thank Senator Schumer for his part in securing the funding for multiple food, medical and educational initiatives among others like this one for first responders to remain safe and protected from COVID-19 as they continue to help our community,” said Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin. “America’s largest township will continue to do what it can to support its first responders and residents throughout this pandemic.”

This grant has been made possible through the funding of the federal CARES Act, which provided the Town of Hempstead with $133 million in funds.