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Friends of Kelly Tinyes started a memorial brick and bench campaign.

Remembering Kelly Tinyes with Forever Young brick campaign

Nearly 32 years after her death, friends of Kelly Tinyes have begun the Forever Young Kelly Brick Campaign, and are encouraging people to buy personalized bricks and benches in Grant Park in Hewlett, her favorite park. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 10/14/20

The ice menorah was the center of attention at the Chabad of Hewlett’s annual Hanukkah on Ice at Grant Park in Hewlett on Dec. 26, the fifth night of the eight-day holiday.

Hanukkah on Ice in Hewlett is nice

“Frozen” had nothing on the Chabad of Hewlett’s annual Hanukkah on Ice at Grant Park in Hewlett on Dec. 26, the fifth night of the eight-day holiday also known as the Festival of Lights. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/9/20

Nassau County Parks Commissioner Eileen Krieb said that a design plan has been created for an estimated $500,000 renovation of the Grant Park playground in Hewlett.

County to improve Grant Park playground in Hewlett

The playground in Hewlett’s Grant Park is scheduled for a $500,000 spring overhaul that, according to some residents, is long overdue. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/2/20

Inwood Park users say that they feel safe at the county facility, but recommend that more security measures such as adding an on-site police patrol car should be considered.

Shoring up safety at the county parks

People who frequent Grant, Inwood and North Woodmere parks in the Five Towns said that they still feel safe using the Nassau County-operated facilities after the fatal drug-related shooting at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage on July 6. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/25/19

Whether it is a cooling center for older people or a spray park for children, Grant Park in Hewlett can help keep you cool in the heat.

Nassau County cooling center open at Grant Park in Hewlett

As temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s with high humidity the next few days, Nassau County has four cooling centers open, including the one at Grant Park, 1625 Broadway in Hewlett, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through July 21. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/18/19

Getting outside and being active is one summer’s main attractions. Above, playing basketball at North Woodmere Park.

Ways for families to remain fit in the summer

The summer is the best time to start cultivating an active lifestyle, especially as a family, with the warmer weather and time off from school and work. more

By Shira Frankel | 6/27/19

Conditions from home plate to the pitcher’s mound at one of North Woodmere Park’s baseball diamonds are rough on players, according to users of the field.

North Woodmere Park is in need of tender loving care

When Nassau County announced in March that $15 million would be allotted to refurbish six parks, North Woodmere Park wasn’t on the list, despite the opinions of many that the park is in desperate need of renovations. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/25/19

Cub Scout Pack 20 held an open ice skating night for scouts, friends and local kids at Grant Park on Feb. 24.

Cub Scout Pack 20 ice skates

Ice skating, sipping hot chocolate, working crafts and learning about the new family scouting program for boys and girls were the highlights of Cub Scout Pack 20’s 90-minute night of ice skating at Grant Park in Hewlett on Feb. 24. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/7/19

On the Grant Park ice rink at the Chabad of Hewlett’s Hanukkah on Ice from left Johnathan, Tomir, Nathan, Roy, Justin, Orr, Shaan, Stefano, Ari and Merrick.

Hanukkah on ice in Hewlett was so nice

On the fourth night of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that is celebrated over eight days and nights, adults and children gathered at Grant Park on Hewlett for the Chabad of Hewlett’s annual Hanukkah … more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/13/18

North Woodmere Park Field 2, above, is clearly in need of some maintenance.

Nassau County executive’s fee plan could hurt Little Leagues

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran threw local sports organizations a doozy of a curve ball just weeks before Little League baseball and softball seasons begin, announcing on March 14 that the county would not waive park fees for community sports organizations. Collection of those fees is expected to generate more than $1 million in county revenue. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/21/18

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