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Overcast Second annual talent show in West Hempstead
Performers of all ages showed off their talents in front of family and friends at Hall’s Pond Park on Sunday in the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s second annual “West …
Man arrested for weapon possession in West Hempstead
Nassau County police arrested Raymond Ingram, of Roosevelt, for criminal possession of a weapon on July 10 in West Hempstead. According to police, officers responded to a disturbance at the Roslyn …
Long Island Breakfast Club launches group for writers
The Long Island Breakfast Club, in collaboration with the Long Island Way, has started a new club to help middle-aged people share their stories. Last month, they formed the Long Island Writers’ …
West Hempstead’s school board trustees get sworn in
The West Hempstead School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 2, during which its incoming board was installed. District Clerk Kathie Girolamo administered …
Holocaust survivor speaks with students at George Washington School in West Hempstead
George Washington Elementary School in West Hempstead welcomed Holocaust survivor Werner Reich last month for a presentation about his journey and lessons that can still be learned from the …
Neighbors
West Hempstead Lion Club’s annual installation dinner
The West Hempstead Lions Club held their annual installation dinner last month. West Hempstead Lions Club President Frank Parise and the board meet on the second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., at …
Filling empty storefronts
West Hempstead civics discuss ways to develop small businesses
Filling empty storefronts and building interest in community development were the main topics of discussion at the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s public forum on June 20 at West …
Learning how to take 'reflexive' action in West Hempstead
Two assailants, armed with several weapons, pushed through the doors at Anshei Shalom in West Hempstead on the morning of June 16. Some congregants headed for cover under the pews and behind chairs, …
Schools
West Hempstead High School's graduates look towards the future
West Hempstead High School’s class of 2019 received their diplomas, which marked the end of their years in the school district at the Tilles Center at LIU Post last Sunday. The graduation …
Herald, RichnerLive teaming up to host Senior Expo in August
Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive will host a summer Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This free event is dedicated …
Randi Kreiss
Buggy brilliance lights up the summer sky
We’re in the warm clutch of summer, when fireflies begin their dance through the deep velvet nights of June and early July. Summer in our villages and towns has to be held close and breathed in . . .
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Food Truck Rodeo at Crossroads Have dinner with Crossroads Farm at their Food Truck Rodeo on Friday, July 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy delicious food from several vendors. Enjoy a Long …