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A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, after a loaded firearm was recovered from his bookbag at West Hempstead Secondary School, prompting Nassau County police to respond and school officials to increase security measures.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/10/26
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Seventh-graders at West Hempstead Secondary School submitted approximately 70 posters for the school's annual anti-bullying contest, with Isabella Llanos earning first place for her iceberg-inspired design illustrating the hidden emotional effects of bullying.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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Students and staff at Davison Avenue School in Malverne organized a schoolwide peanut butter collection to help feed children and families facing food insecurity in Haiti, working with Our Lady of Peace Church to support the charitable effort.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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The Malverne Fire Department has placed a new fire engine into service, adding upgraded technology and equipment to its emergency response fleet after a week of firefighter training.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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Lakeview Public Library received $100,000 in funding from Assemblyman Noah Burroughs to support the expansion of its unfinished second and third floors, improve accessibility and create additional educational and community spaces for residents.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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Lakeview Public Library hosted an interactive disability advocacy event Oct. 28 organized by Abilities Unleashed, giving residents with disabilities an opportunity to share concerns about accessibility, community resources and potential improvements throughout the Town of Hempstead.
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By Anthony Favilla
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11/6/26
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Malverne families were invited to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31 with the Malverne Youth Board's annual Ragamuffin Costume Parade at Gazebo Park, featuring costumes, games, crafts and treats, followed by the Malverne Chamber of Commerce's Candy Crawl.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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West Hempstead Secondary School welcomed students in kindergarten through sixth grade and their families for a Halloween party Oct. 30, featuring costumes, games, crafts, music and snacks.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/6/26
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Democrats gained ground across Nassau County in the Nov. 3 elections, with Joe Scianablo defeating incumbent Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, while Kathy Hochul, Laura Gillen and several state and county lawmakers claimed victories in races affecting Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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11/4/26
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West Hempstead's Jewish community is standing united after an alleged attempt to set fire to Young Israel of West Hempstead and the discovery of swastikas aboard a Long Island Rail Road train just one day apart.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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10/30/26
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