West Hempstead, NY News & Events
Check out West Hempstead restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.
Killers of Baldwin high hoops standout sentenced to life in prison
Both had been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of Jabeon Bivins, 24, of Freeport in 2022.
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'They will come and get you'
Point Lookout lifeguards demonstrate how fast swimmers can get caught in rip current
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Looking into the future: What can the Isles accomplish over the next 10 years?
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Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain
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Upcoming Events
Narcan Training
Aug18
Learn how to administer the opioid overdose reversal spray Narcan, Narcan kits will be provided to participants, register
Where
West Hempstead Public Library
500 Hempstead Ave.
West Hempstead, NY
Price
free
Website
toh311.net/Narcan-signupCosplay and join video game tournaments at LI Retro Gaming Expo
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Water pressure: Town officials hear from critics of Liberty Utilities' proposed rate hike
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3 people arrested in killing of teen knew him, Hempstead police say
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Giant indoor playground opens on LI with all-day admission
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Italian ice spot plans reopening after fire
Beloved neighborhood Italian eatery closes
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Your guide to LI farm stands: Where to find local produce, eggs and more
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Fire at Nassau pizzeria causes extensive damage
'It's an all-girls brand that celebrates the power of sports in girls' lives'
Law school graduate sues Hofstra over response to cardiac arrest at bar exam
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Man charged in construction fraud scheme
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It's game on as mah-jongg is cool again
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Ex-fire medic settles lawsuit that alleged 2 top-ranking officers raped her
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'Prevent this from happening to other people'
12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26
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'They do a lot of nice stuff in Freeport'
Former Newsday Thorp Award winner Alex Rivas leads LI football clinic
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Open Mosque Day invites neighbors to learn about Islam, Muslim neighbors
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Three people arrested in killing of 18-year-old in Hempstead
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Sunrise Highway, LIE overnight lane closures in Nassau and Suffolk
NIFA says Nassau officials dodged requests for meetings about audit of assessment system
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NY's largest teachers union sues to stop charter school from opening this fall
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Largest new apartment complex on LI since 2019 opens in Nassau
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Two high schoolers shared gelato in Northport. More than a decade later, they said "I Do!"
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Poor study skills, more anxiety: How LI colleges are helping struggling students
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Read all about it! Former LI paperboys (and girl) reflect on their routes
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LI lacrosse goalie heads to Tokyo for world championship
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Hempstead Town Hall expected to reopen Thursday, but court could again be closed
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Massapequa vs. Garden City crossover football game to be played at Hofstra
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Fire at Hempstead courthouse building
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LI season passes that pay for themselves in just a few visits
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She picks up litter and neighbors in need of a ride
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Long Islanders Favorites
Isles expand voting for third jersey design contest to a bracket of eight
The team initially planned to put five finalists to an online fan vote early this month, but plans changed with more submissions than expected.
MORE ON THIS TOPICIsles give fans a chance to design a new team jersey
Reality star opening pop-up cafe on LI next week
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Factory-built homes can cost less. On Long Island, the land is the catch.
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12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26
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