The Town of Hempstead will not approve permit applications for an unspecified number of houses in Levittown while the town board considers zoning changes that would reduce the size of residences that can be built there, town officials said. “The permits that are on hold right now will not be released until this is decided,” Town Supervisor John Ferretti said. Most residents said their neighborhood was losing its character as smaller homes have been knocked down and replaced with larger "McMansions," and some called for even greater restrictions. More at the link in bio. (Photo: J. Conrad Williams Jr.) . . . #longisland #longislandny #nassaucounty #levittown #townofhempstead