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Nearly every day, local seniors play pickleball at Hempstead Lake State Park. Its operations will soon be overtaken by Sportime in Lynbrook.

Sportime Lynbrook to take over pickleball, tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park

Almost every day, Rockville Centre resident Gerry DeBono and dozens of seniors can be found swinging rackets and socializing during organized pickleball games at Hempstead Lake State Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/24/22

A Queens man allegedly drowned in Hempstead Lake on May 23.

State police: Queens man drowned in Hempstead Lake

A Queens man allegedly drowned in the body of water at Hempstead Lake State Park while paddleboarding, according to New York State police. On May 23, state police officers responded to investigate a … more

5/25/21

NYPD Sgt. Conor McDonald, center, and his mother, Patti Ann, were the first to see new signage for McDonald Pond, which was unveiled by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, left, on Jan. 15.

New signage erected at McDonald Pond

Just five days after the anniversary of New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald’s death in 2017, state and local elected officials honored him at Hempstead Lake State Park on Jan. 15. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/21/21

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky urged the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to repair the tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Tennis court repairs under way at Hempstead Lake State Park

The tennis courts at Hempstead Lake State Park have been in disrepair for many years, according to Central Nassau County Rotary Club President Rony Kessler. The courts’ surfaces are cracked, and … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/5/19

Three MS-13 members plead guilty to attempted murder at Hempstead Lake State Park in 2016

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that three MS-13 members pleaded guilty this week to attempted murder charges for a May 2016 incident in which they attacked three teenagers … more

1/11/19

Residents and members of the Citizens Advisory Committee gathered at East Rockaway High School on Dec. 12 for Living with the Bay’s open-house presentation.

Public discussions of Living with the Bay project continue

Roughly 50 residents filled East Rockaway High School’s gymnasium for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s open-house presentation on Dec. 12, at which GOSR representatives shared details … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/20/18

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is seeking to renovate Hempstead Lake State Park, but residents are concerned about the environmental and historical impact.

Project to remove trees at Hempstead Lake State Park raise concerns

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery hosted an environmental review hearing at the Rockville Centre Public Library last week on a proposed $35 million project to rejuvenate Hempstead Lake State … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

Families fished together last Saturday at Hempstead Lake Park’s McDonald Pond.

Families enjoy DEC-hosted fishing clinic at Hempstead Lake State Park

Families from around Long Island visited Hempstead Lake State Park last Saturday for a free fishing clinic arranged by the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s “I Fish NY” program. more

8/9/18

Police continued searching for Louis Germosen at Hempstead Lake State Park on Monday morning after an anonymous tip told them to check the area. Germosen, 19, of Westbury, has been missing since June 28.

State, Nassau police search Hempstead Lake State Park for missing Westbury teenager

Police continued searching the ponds and surrounding woods in Hempstead Lake State Park for a 19-year-old Westbury man on Monday morning after a relative of the teenager received anonymous text messages to check the area. more

By Ben Strack | 7/9/18

The proposed $125 million in updates for Hempstead Lake State Park include renovated trails, repaired dams, an educational center, and 48 new parking spots, among other things.

Hempstead Lake State Park projects to begin next year

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery responded to public input last month regarding the construction of anti-flooding interventions in Hempstead Lake State Park. The project, as part of GOSR’s … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 11/17/17

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