Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>

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Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>

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Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story.&nbsp;</p>

Top Stories

Rescue crews work together to free driver trapped in Bergenfield rollover crash

Cold morning temperatures can damage sensitive plants, but temperatures rebound later this week

Hawthorne Fire Department shares helmet camera footage from Goffle Road house fire

Bald eagle rescued by NYPD from Hudson River has died

Quick response prevents major environmental damage at Morganville salvage yard fire

Sopranos landmark Holsten’s recent facelift reveals glimpse of the past

Priced out: Why local soccer fans are facing 'sticker shock' for the World Cup

3 deadly crashes in less than 30 days stun South Brunswick

1 dead, 3 injured in Paterson shooting

Made in New Jersey: Kalo expands beyond dispensaries as THC drinks reach liquor store shelves

Deadly weekend fire leaves one woman dead and dozens displaced in Union City

Toll of Commuting: How spring weather can impact travel and your vehicle

The Cost Of: Pest control

Disney World raises peak ticket prices

'We're going to have major issues.' Kenilworth residents push back against AI data center under construction

Beloved Bloomfield restaurant 'The Brookdale' closes after 6 years serving the community

Pedestrian struck in Trenton left in critical condition

Wind conditions cancel Essex County Bloomfest

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Resident injured while rescuing dogs from house fire in Franklin Township

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>