West Hempstead, NY News & Events

Check out West 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."

Santana, Doobie Brothers to share Jones Beach stage this summer

Police: Man killed crossing Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park

Only in NewsdayVideo of ICE takedown shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

'It was like everything was dark'

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 18

Memory Café

Feb23

Community connection and entertainment for family caregivers and care recipients affected with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, lunch will be provided, limited space, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

Online: Financial Fridays - Savvy IRA Planning

Feb27

Rory Pinsky will discuss IRA planning, a Q&A will follow, register for a Zoom link

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

Steeped in Self Care

Mar14

Create your own custom loose-leaf tea blends for stress relief and essential oil roller balls to help ease tension headaches, learn how tea has long brought women together for comfort, care and community, register

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$4

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

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Ex-Assemb. Darling mounts primary challenge to Gillen

Wednesday, February 18

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