Westbury, NY News & Events

Check out Westbury restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

LI village close to boosting flood-prone shoreline

Coastal erosion has caused flooding on Shore Road, a major artery connecting to the Port Washington Peninsula.

Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain

Shooting in Westbury is 6th in past five years involving Long Island police

'Officer fired once, striking the individual in the face'

Nassau police shoot knife-wielding man in the face

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 5

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects

Aug6

Exhibition featuring Sean Kenney's sculptures of Lego bricks, which explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems and mankind's relationship with nature

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0048

Price

Free with admission ($22; $20 ages 62 and older and full-time students with valid ID, $12 ages 7-17)

Website

oldwestburygardens.org

Family Night: Take Flight

Aug15

Discover the world of birds and bats during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! A live Birds of Prey Show where participants will meet incredible birds of prey up close and learn what makes them so amazing. Plus, there’s a Bat Walk

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Phone

516-333-0048

Price

General admission is $22; $20 for ages 62+ and full-time students with valid ID; $12 for children ages 7–17; and free for children 6 and under

Website

oldwestburygardens.org

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