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19-year-old Xavier Kewley of Lakeview was arrested on Saturday after allegedly brandishing a gun at a 40-year-old woman.

A Lakeview man has been arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm following an altercation on Saturday. AT around 4:50 p.m. on Sept. 24, Nassau County police responded to a call … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/25/22

Incoming senior Michael AbiAoun greeted phys. ed. teacher Rob Gewirtz with unbridled enthusiasm on the first day of classes at the new West Hempstead Secondary School on Sept. 1.

New Secondary School in West Hempstead

Students in the West Hempstead School District returned to classes on Sept. 1 to a major change, as the district combined the middle and high school students into what is now called the West … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Chestnut Street School welcomed the West Hempstead Class of 2035 to the start of the 2022-23 school year on Sept. 1.

West Hempstead and Malverne head back to school

Summer has come to a close for students in West Hempstead and Malverne as they returned to school on Sept. 1 and Sept. 6, respectively. Students in West Hempstead were greeted by sunshine of the … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/15/22

Members of the Lakeview Fire Department stood vigil in Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead in memory of those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, especially their fallen comrade Robert DeAngelis.

Malverne and West Hempstead reflect on 21 years since 9/11

Malverne and West Hempstead assembled once again to reflect on the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 and especially remember their friends, family, and neighbors who died that day. 21 years have … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/15/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

Tom O’Neil, Ron Paracha, Nick Hoh, Alex Menachery and Ed Hansen gathered in the American Legion Cathedral Post after Menachery was officially approved for the Scout’s top rank, Eagle. His Eagle project spotlighted a historic local Little League team.

West Hempstead scout pays tribute to historic ball team

Alex Menachery’s years-long journey to Eagle Scout is finally nearing its conclusion: The 18-year-old West Hempstead resident has been officially approved for scouting’s top rank, a year … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/8/22

The rev. John Wymes, who called Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Parish in Malverne home for 20 years, died on Aug. 19, at 94.

Accomplished missionary John Wymes is dead at 94

The Rev. John F. Wymes, a Catholic priest who was deeply involved in West Hempstead and Malverne during his lengthy career as clergyman, died on Aug. 19. He was 94. The Maryknoll Society, a … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Adelphi University a safe space for LGBTQ+ students, their family and faculty.

LGBTQ+ students supported at Adelphi University

Adelphi University has been named to Campus Pride’s annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students in the United States for creating a safe, welcoming environment for … more

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