THE 2027 TOWN BUDGET

Joe Scianablo's Review of the Proposed Budget

WHAT'S REALLY BEHIND THE TAX FREEZE?

The Town of Hempstead's proposed 2027 budget promises a freeze on the town-operated property-tax levy. But a closer look raises serious questions about how that freeze is being funded. Could today's tax freeze become tomorrow's tax hike?

Joe's review examines the numbers, the unexplained revenue, the use of reserves, and the questions Town officials need to answer.