Monday, July 14, 2025
Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. didn’t let morning rains dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for the annual Hempstead Day festivities.
The day began at 9 a.m. with a bang — the signal for a crowd of eager runners to launch into the annual Tyree Curry 5K Run/Walk. The race has been held since 2006 in honor of former Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School Principal Tyree Curry, who was also the official village photographer. Established by former Mayor Wayne Hall Sr., he continues to organize the event.
Other festivities included a health fair and an afternoon of family activities, much of which moved into Kennedy Park’s spacious park building because of the rainy weather.
