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Hempstead board approves veterans tax exemption, zoning extension and several local measures
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Hempstead Town Board adopted multiple local measures including opt‑in to New York State's disabled‑veteran property tax exemption, extensions of two‑family zoning provisions, and several traffic and sanitation items; the board also continued an animal‑registry hearing to Feb. 24.
The Hempstead Town Board adopted a package of local measures during its Feb. 10, 2026 meeting, voting to implement a state disabled‑veteran property tax exemption, renew zoning rules allowing certain two‑family uses, approve traffic‑control changes and authorize surplus equipment sales for Sanitary District No. 6.
The board voted—by roll call—to opt into the New York State law that provides a real‑property tax exemption for veterans who are completely disabled and unable to work. Town officials said the local enactment implements the state law and that the measure will allow eligible veterans to…
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