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Mostly Cloudy Suicide prevention workshop held for parents in West Hempstead
Instructors from the Lutheran Counseling Center in Mineola and parents at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in West Hempstead agreed that the hardest part of addressing suicide is speaking to their …
Longtime West Hempstead teacher earns national certification
A teacher at Cornwell Avenue Elementary School in West Hempstead for 33 years, Desiree Karroll still hungers for knowledge. Karroll recently became one of 97 teachers in the state to earn national …
Rabbis, elected officials speak out on recent anti-Semitic incidents
There have been 13 anti-Semitic incidents in New York since Dec. 8. On that Sunday, a Queens man verbally abused and physically threatened three Jewish people in the North Lawrence Costco, including …
West Hempstead native revisits his acting, music career
West Hempstead native Tyron Glascoe had dreamed about becoming a singer since grade school. He got a taste of that dream as a 14-year-old in 2005, when he won a singing competition by performing …
West Hempstead Water District receives grant for improvements
The West Hempstead Water District is among several municipalities that will receive state aid for infrastructure projects that aim to improve water quality. West Hempstead has received more than …
West Hempstead Water District receives grant for improvements
The West Hempstead Water District is among several municipalities that will receive state aid for infrastructure projects that aim to improve water quality. West Hempstead has received more than …
An outlet through art
West Hempstead artist revisits her passion for painting
Framed pastel paintings of animals hang on the living room walls of Terry Simon’s home in West Hempstead — and she has even more pictures in boxes. In recent years, Simon’s artwork …
Schools
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 …
Schools
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 …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Afternoon movie in West Hempstead The West Hempstead Public Library will feature the 2019 film “Downton Abbey” on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. The film follows the continuing story of …
Editorial
Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020
New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . .