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Overcast and Windy Holiday at Halls in West Hempstead
The West Hempstead Community Support Association and the Central Nassau County Rotary Club had a full afternoon of holiday activities for people all ages at Hall’s Pond Park last Sunday. The …
West Hempstead High School students paint mural at Chestnut Street School
West Hempstead High School students took their artwork beyond the classroom and created a symbolic mural in the Chestnut Street School entryway. Students collaboratively brainstormed ideas on a theme …
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 …
West Hempstead teen wins TOPSoccer regional, national Buddy of the Year award
For West Hempstead teenager Jessica Lee, the game of soccer is more than scoring goals. She believes that the pitch is a place for inclusiveness, and that the sport can also create opportunities to …
West Hempstead High School pays tribute to veterans
West Hempstead High School constructed a Field of Honor to pay homage to veterans. Members of the community sponsored flags throughout the month of November in honor of Veterans Day. The flags were …
Scoring buckets for a good cause
West Hempstead basketball to hold annual Hoops for Hope game
“How could you not be inspired by what these schools do?” SIBSPlace Director Suzanne Kornblatt said. “It shows how impactful an act of kindness can be.” The West Hempstead High School …
Celebrity chef holds premiere party in West Hempstead
Celebrity chef Jonathan Scinto — better known as Chef Jonathan — is putting Long Island families on television worldwide. Scinto held a premiere party for the first season of “Family …
Making a new best friend
West Hempstead resident is paired with service dog for the second time
For the past 44 years, national nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence has worked to find the right match between its service dogs and people with special needs. Some program participants, such …
Schools
Autumn fun at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead
Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead had some fall fun last month with its fourth annual Fall Festival. Sponsored by the PTA, the fall festival included a pumpkin patch and classic games with a …
West Hempstead synagogue holds annual Veterans Shabbat
U.S. Army veterans Gary Glick and Jack Holtzman, both Jewish-Americans, travel locally and nationally to speak other veterans about the benefits they are entitled to. Through their educational …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Mario Kart Tournament Rev up your engines to race at the Malverne Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 12 to 3 p.m. Play as Bowser, Mario, Yoshi, and more as the library will host a Mario …
Editorial
Shop locally to preserve our downtowns
The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities.
Jerry Kremer
Show us the money
When government officials promote their programs, they attach a cost to them, and in many cases the numbers and the claims don’t add up. We call it fuzzy math.