Kensington
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Local offices in Kensington
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Local office · City office
Kensington Village Hall
2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
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- Village government servicesContact the Village Clerk for local government information, village records, and resident questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vok-ny.com
Utilities · City office
Kensington Sanitation
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- Trash and recycling pickupGet the village's collection schedule and contact its sanitation contractor about trash pickup.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vok-ny.com
Local office · City office
Kensington Police Department
1A Beverly Road, Great Neck, NY 11021
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- Police assistanceContact village police for non-emergency help, safety concerns, or vacation home checks.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vok-ny.com
Courts and legal help · City office
Kensington Village Court
2 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
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- Village courtGet help with village code or traffic violations that happened in Kensington.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vok-ny.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Kensington Village Pool
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- Village swimming poolKensington residents can ask about pool access and seasonal passes at Village Hall.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vok-ny.com
Library · Regional office
Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023
Help here
- Library services and cardsGet a library card and use books, research resources, programs, and other library services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greatnecklibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nassau County
Kensington is in Nassau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nassau County Department of Social Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553
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- Public assistance and SNAPGet help applying for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, and other public benefits.
- Child care assistanceLearn about child care help for eligible families.
- Emergency and temporary housingContact the department for emergency housing and homeless prevention services.
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health
200 County Seat Drive, North Entrance, Mineola, NY 11501
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- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health information and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Hempstead
40 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
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- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Glen Cove
113 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Mineola
200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Older adults · County office
Nassau County Department of Human Services Office for the Aging
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553
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- Services for older adultsFind countywide programs that help older adults stay independent, including health, counseling, and senior center services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Long Island
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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