When North Hempstead officials sought to remove a dangerous or diseased tree in a public right of way or on town property, it would follow a process: Affix a notice to the bark, post a description of ...

The North Hempstead Town Board voted to amend its tree policy Tuesday, April 8, which will make it easier for dangerous trees to be removed and provide a 24-hour notice to do so. The resolution passed ...

The board did not adopt a new policy until Jan. 8. Under the new tree policy, homeowners are fined $2,500 the first time they remove a tree without authorization and $3,000 for each tree after the ...