Politics & Government

Which Town Laws Are Most Ignored? [POLL]

The towns have all sorts of ordinances. Which ones are violated most and which make you angriest?

The  has ordinances governing noise, leaf blowers, garbage pails,dogs and illegal apartments, to name a few.

Mineola has it doubly-tough, being in both the Town of North Hempstead and Hempstead.

Garbage pails can only be curbside between specific hours. Leafblowers and lawnmowers have curfews. Dogs must be on leashes and can't leave anything behind, if you get our meaning.

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And all those rental apartments in people’s basements: virtually all are illegal, according to the town.

Have you ever complained? Did you feel like a rat?

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Which of these town-ordinance violations anger you most? Remember, the town only enforces its ordinances when someone complains.

Take our poll and leave some comments. We’ll take them to town officials for their reaction.


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