West Hempstead, NY News &amp; Events

Married NYPD cops from LI fired for refusing to answer questions about blaze at their home

Prosecutors: Elmont man, 23, charged with fatally stabbing 33-year-old roommate

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

Narcan Training

Jan20

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

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

whplibrary.org

Online: Financial Fridays - Savvy Social Security Planning

Jan23

Rory Pinsky will discuss how to maximize retirement income, when to apply for Social Security and more, 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

whplibrary.org

Concert: Big-Time Lonesome Town

Jan25

Tennessee Walt will perform the songs of Kris Kristofferson, bring a sweater, first come, first seated

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website

whplibrary.org

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