Hempstead, NY News & Events
Check out Hempstead restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.
'The cavalry is coming': Bruce Springsteen announces 20-show tour that includes LI
Springsteen said in a video announcing the tour, which ends on May 27, that it is a "celebration and defense of America."
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Santana, Doobie Brothers to share Jones Beach stage this summer
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Police: Man killed crossing Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park
Video of ICE takedown shows LI man hitting head against brick wall
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'It was like everything was dark'
Upcoming Events
Mobile Office Hours
Feb18
Legislator Olena Nicks will hear from residents of District 5, voice your concerns and share your experiences
Where
Hempstead Public Library
115 James A. Garner Way
Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-481-6990
Price
free
Website
hempsteadlibrary.infoVeteran’s Support Group with the Charles Evans Center Health Care
Feb19
Remember and honor one another. Join us for conversation. Free, anonymous, and confidential
Where
Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Tpke.
Elmont, NY
Phone
516-354-5280 X226
Price
free
Website
elmontlibrary.orgBlack History Month Bookmarks
Feb20
Color a bookmark featuring famous African Americans, for ages 10 and older, while supplies last
Where
Hempstead Public Library
115 James A. Garner Way
Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-481-6990
Price
free
Website
hempsteadlibrary.infoHarlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of basketball magic at LI arena
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LI man planned to kill sister before crossbow shooting, court records show
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Ex-Assemb. Darling mounts primary challenge to Gillen
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Houses sell quickly in home of LI's biggest St. Patrick's Day parade
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Guide: Gluten-free pizza on LI
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Guide: LI's best empanadas
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6 new Black-owned LI restaurants
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'Many years since we've been able to do this'
Nassau boys wrestling champions in 2026
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Lawrence man accused of shooting crossbow at woman
East Rockaway house fire sends 1 person to hospital, Nassau police say
For Presidents Day: These 5 actors played LI's Theodore Roosevelt — How many do you know?
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'Much more than just voting on bills'
Friends open Lego store offering unlimited open play
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Long Beach pushed to 2OT to win hockey title
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Game 2: Long Beach vs. Bellmore-Merrick
Hempstead fire damages two homes where 18 were living
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In Hempstead, a celebration of Black history in word, song, stamp unveiling
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Photos: Non-league girls basketball — St. Mary's at Baldwin
Kayla Solomon, St. Mary's have eyes on state championship prize
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Hofstra to have 'full authority' in emergencies while hosting bar exams, officials say
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Photos: Nassau gymnastics championships
GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump
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LI college to spend $55M on campus upgrades
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Garden City's Seebrath wins Nassau all-around title
Blakeman: Running mate switch won't hurt momentum
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'Need to support law enforcement and we need to prosecute crime'
Joseph Hernandez and Saritha Komatireddy get GOP's nod for statewide seats
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As Blakeman soaks up support at the GOP convention, protesters criticize him on ICE
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'People aren't happy in New York State'
Winter break is full of fun
Long Islanders' Favorites
Hooters closes last and only LI restaurant
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LIRR bathrooms remain the last refuge of the fare evaders
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President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island
