The ruling comes after the GOP-controlled Hempstead Town Board voted to appoint then-Nassau Legislator John Ferretti as Hempstead's new supervisor at an Aug. 5 meeting.

Court ruling: Town of Hempstead violated open meetings law

Nassau's Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program provides direct assistance from members of the county's Department of Assessment.

HELP seminars spell relief for Nassau taxpayers

Ferretti was abruptly sworn in last month, minutes after former Supervisor Don Clavin stepped down.

Ferretti confirmed as town supervisor, but questions remain

News 12's campaign donor analysis focused solely on individual donors on Long Island with data from the latest month available. 

Long Islanders spend tens of thousands of dollars supporting NYC mayor candidates

While the STAR program has been around for years and evolved over time - the chief complaint of Long Islanders has remained the same.

STAR in 2025: How to determine when you will receive your credit

To be eligible, residents had to file state income tax returns for tax year 2023 and meet qualified income thresholds.