Woodmere, NY News & Events

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

2026 Jones Beach summer concert schedule

Train, Evanescence and Chicago are among the performers coming to Wantagh this year.

Police: Man, 76, killed in 3-car crash in Woodmere

Police: Wyandanch woman charged in alleged fatal hit-and-run

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

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

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Jan6

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will discuss the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, current treatments and available resources

Where

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

1125 Broadway

Hewlett, NY

Phone

516-374-1967

Price

free

Website

hwpl.org

Online: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks - The Grandmasters of American Comedy

Jan14

Learn about the achievements of comedians Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks, including their work together as well as their individual accomplishments as writers, directors and performers, Zoom meeting ID is 838 9909 9861, passcode is 555285

Where

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

1125 Broadway

Hewlett, NY

Phone

516-374-1967

Price

free

Website

hwpl.org

Shades of Grey: A Musical Tribute to Joel Grey

Jan18

Bob Spiotto will present a musical tribute to Broadway icon Joel Grey, featuring piano accompaniment by Stephen Pagano

Where

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

1125 Broadway

Hewlett, NY

Phone

516-374-1967

Price

free

Website

hwpl.org

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Friday, January 2

NYC chef opens LI Neapolitan pizza spot

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Only in NewsdayViral soft serve ice cream spot opens on LI

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LI gets first mushroom coffee shop

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LI man gets 9 years in prison for trafficking girl, 16

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LI man gets up to 4 years in prison for theft ring that targeted Home Depot

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New Subaru dealership headed to LI village, with tax incentive help

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'I love this country'

LI village with history of pedestrian crashes gets $586G traffic safety grant

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: From Island to island, how football helped overcome tragedy

WWII veteran Critelli, 104, to perform national anthem at UBS Arena

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Photos: Nassau girls basketball — Lynbrook at Floral Park

Vitrano, Payoute and foul shooting down stretch propel Floral Park

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Car crashes into Woodmere home, causing heavy damage, police say

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'They implemented some different strategies'

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Delta Air Lines pilot from LI dies at 36

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VSN's dynamic duo on and off the court

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Hempstead to allow senior housing at Woodmere Club site

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Queens man sentenced to 2 years in prison for hate crime on LI homeowner

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What to expect on Long Island in 2026

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