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Gas Leaf Blowers Prohibited In North Hempstead Through Sept. 15
In the Town of North Hempstead, landscaping companies are prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers from June 15 to Sept. 15.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY — North Hempstead officials are reminding residents that commercial landscapers are prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers through Sept. 15.
The Town's landscaping regulations — aimed at reducing noise and air pollution — went into effect on June 15.
Commercial landscaping is permitted between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Operations are suspended on Sundays and holidays.
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Restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers do not apply to golf courses and cemeteries, except when equipment is operated within 100 feet of a lot containing a residence.
Call 311 to learn more about these restrictions or to report a violation.
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