Nassau County · Town
Town of Hempstead
The Town of Hempstead is the largest town in Nassau County and among the most populous in the entire United States. Encompassing a vast area of southern Nassau County, it includes numerous incorporated villages and unincorporated hamlets. The town government provides essential services to a diverse population and manages a complex administrative structure.
Quick Facts
- Population
- ~801,000
- Area
- 120 sq mi
- Town Seat
- Hempstead
- Incorporated
- 1644
Town Supervisor & Executive
Chief executive of the town government
Town Board
Legislative body of the town
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Dennis Dunne Sr.
Council Member
Republican
Hempstead, Nassau Co.
Since 2017
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Melissa "Missy" Miller
Council Member
Republican
Hempstead, Nassau Co.
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Thomas Muscarella
Council Member
Republican
Hempstead, Nassau Co.
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Laura A. Ryder
Council Member
Republican
Hempstead, Nassau Co.
Since 2023
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Chris Schneider
Council Member
Republican
Hempstead, Nassau Co.
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Administrative Officials
Elected administrative roles
Communities & Areas
Villages, hamlets, and neighborhoods within Town of Hempstead
BaldwinBellmoreEast MeadowElmontFranklin SquareFreeportGarden CityHewlettLevittownLynbrookMerrickOceansideRooseveltUniondaleValley StreamWantagh