West Hempstead, NY News & Events
Check out West Hempstead restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.
Long Island women played ball in their own league
A mid-20th century metro-area women's baseball league had three teams from Long Island.
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Photos: Nassau Conference II football — Bellmore JFK at Long Beach
Long Beach football cruises past Bellmore JFK with help of Brody Riedel, Brody Juan
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Robbery in South Hempstead leaves person in critical condition
Bicyclist critically injured in crash with drug-impaired driver in Inwood, police say
Upcoming Events
Bird Walk
Sep20
Morning of bird watching by McDonald and South Ponds, all skill levels are welcome, binoculars and field guides will be provided but feel free to bring your own, meet at Field 3, register starting Sept. 7
Where
Hempstead Lake State Park
1000 Lake Dr.
West Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-766-1029
Price
$8 parking fee
Website
parks.ny.gov/visit/eventsGardening Series: Canning and Dehydrating
Sep26
Learn how to can and dehydrate produce for storage, held at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1, register starting Sept. 12
Where
Hempstead Lake State Park
1000 Lake Dr.
West Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-766-1029
Price
$4 plus $8 parking fee
Website
parks.ny.gov/visit/eventsDOT: Sunrise Highway overnight closures for 4 weeks
'These stories need to be told'
Popular vintage shop opens outpost in hair salon
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50-spot! Jack Ryan, Tyler Marquart lead Carle Place football past Lawrence
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Staple LI Mexican party restaurant closes after more than a decade
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Mom-and-pop bagel stores rule LI. So why is this chain catching on?
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NYC chef opens Vietnamese spot on LI
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Photos: Nassau Conference IV football — Lawrence at Carle Place
Jason Vorfi strikes twice for Port Washington boys soccer to beat Freeport
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Photos: Nassau boys soccer — Port Washington at Freeport
How much do things cost at the new Belmont Park?
3 takeaways from Howard Stern's HBO show
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Belmont Park reopens and they're off to the races
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Man found dead in strip mall had been hit 40 times with a machete
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Belmont Park reopens after $555M rehab as Hochul vows Triple Crown 'stays'
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'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds
NUMC is on the verge of big changes. Will Nassau's GOP get on board?
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LI company covered up defects in cancer treatment device, lawsuit says
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Buried treasures: 12 hidden LI shops worth visiting
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High mortgage rates, low inventory, high prices
Nearly $1.2M in New York State grants awarded to LI fire districts
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New $12.6M cardiology center opens on LI
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LI children's hospital again ranks best pediatric hospital in the state
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'Traitors' Joe: LI's Joe Vanella has eye on the prize
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Illeana Douglas goes behind the scenes of 'The Women'
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Photos: Long Beach at Carey — Nassau Conference II football
Top 10 LI field hockey teams to begin the 2026 season
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LI village loses challenge over casino zoning
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'I would do it again'
LI village's 9/11 death toll one of the highest
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Photos: Manhasset vs. Garden City field hockey
Farrer lifts Manhasset past Garden City in battle of Nassau Class B field hockey powers
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Hofstra faculty contract extended again: What to know about the union negotiations
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Educators across LI take different approaches to teaching 9/11
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Tony Danza still packs a punch as a singer and actor
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As youth mental health remains a concern, one LI school is taking steps to help its students
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Long Islanders Favorites
How much do things cost at the new Belmont Park?
An explosion of deer threatens Nassau's North Shore. Should hunting laws change?
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LI insurance broker accused of using COVID relief money to pay off personal credit card
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