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The Belbol family from Merrick took part in the parade on May 8. Credit: Photos by Darwin Yanes/Herald

Little Leaguers took part in a car parade at Town Park in Point Lookout on Friday as a way to pay homage to a season lost because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The parade was put together by Town … more

By Darwin Yanes | 5/9/20

Courtesy Lesley McAvoy State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin read “The Wishing Star” by Diane Houghton, during virtual story time at the West Hempstead Public Library on April 28.

Virtual story time at the West Hempstead Library

As stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines for Covid-19 continue, communities have taken new approaches to adjust for this lifestyle. Residents have adapted to unaccustomed ways of working, … more

5/8/20

Paperless Solutions CEO and president Martin Chalif, second from left, and Bimser International Corporation Managing Director Kevin Devecioglu, to Chalif’s immediate left, were guest speakers at the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association’s meeting.

Water commissioners discuss sustainable practices

As part of the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association’s ongoing Educational Speaker Series, which includes West Hempstead Water District Commissioner Kenneth Wenthen Jr., the … more

5/8/20

The West Hempstead Library’s intermediate Spanish class meets weekly via Zoom.

Malverne, West Hempstead, Lakeview libraries move programs online amid pandemic

Although closed to the public to curb the spread of the coronavirus, libraries all over Nassau County are keeping readers engaged and entertained online during the pandemic. The Malverne, West … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/6/20

The West Hempstead School District will remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

Malverne, West Hempstead schools to remain closed

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, students in New York state will not return to school for the rest of the year, and will instead continue with distance learning, Gov. Andrew … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/6/20

Former West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar served as principal from 2015-2018.

Former West Hempstead High School principal dies at 60

Former West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar, who spent nearly 20 years in the West Hempstead School District, died on Sunday at the age of 60. The cause was not … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/4/20

Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin was one of 13 Long Island supervisors who took part in a discussion on how the proceed with the summer season, when people flock to Long Island’s beaches and parks.

Town supervisors plan for summer recreation

Thirteen town supervisors gathered Friday to begin planning coordination of the summer season on Long Island, when tourists from across the state and around the country descend on the Island’s … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/1/20

The West Hempstead School District will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

West Hempstead schools to remain closed

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade and college will not return to their schools in New York for the rest of the 2019-20 school year and will instead continue with distance learning to help … more

By Nakeem Grant and Scott Brinton | 5/1/20

Gloria Salas, a teacher aide at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead, painted colorful rocks with encouraging messages as part of the district’s Rainbow Rocks initiative.

West Hempstead shares signs of unity with Rainbow Rocks

With schools not expected to re-open until at least May 15 in New York state because of the coronavirus pandemic, students and teachers in the West Hempstead School District have found new ways to … more

4/29/20

Residents in Town of Hempstead's sanitation districts may resume leaving recycling out on their regularly scheduled days starting May 4.

Hempstead Town to resume recycling collection

Town of Hempstead’s Department of Sanitation will resume recycling collection on May 4, according to a town news release. more

4/27/20

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