Thursday, June 19, 2025
The West Hempstead Rams Marching Band was one of 22 high school marching bands across the country invited to play at the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. on May 26.
A Lakeview man was arrested for animal cruelty on June 13, according to Nassau police.
Angel Castro Castro, 31, of West Hempstead, was arrested on Thursday night for driving while intoxicated. Castro was driving with a 4-year-old child in the car and no car seat.
The West Hempstead school district held its ninth annual Family STEAM Night for the Rams Family on May 29.
The West Hempstead School District held its fourth annual community arts day on May 18, providing students an opportunity to engage with each other in arts and crafts, sports clinics and other fun activities.
The West Hempstead annual Memorial Day parade took place on May 26, honoring those who fought for the freedom of the country.
Crossroad's Farm hosted the first of their summer Food Truck Rodeo's on May 30. Every Friday night from Memorial to Labor Day, the farm will host food trucks, music and kids activities for residents to come enjoy.
Sixty years after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Malverne, the school district assembled a panel to commemorate his legacy on May 19.
The West Hempstead Senior Citizens Club has been a fixture in the West Hempstead community for over 50 years. The club is a social and educational program for senior citizens in the local community.
The Garden City South West Hempstead Little League welcomed their 2025 season May 10.
Editorial
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.
Columnist
Throughout my educational career, I’ve observed profound shifts in how we conceptualize true learning. While contemporary literacy discussions often become mired in political and technological debates, the essential question persists: What capabilities must students develop to flourish in an uncertain future?
Columnist
“The MTA is not a good neighbor.” That’s what a former village trustee and municipal attorney once told me.
Columnist
This year’s state budget process was deeply flawed from the start. The $254 billion spending plan was passed more than five weeks late, marking the fourth consecutive year under Governor Hochul that the budget has blown past its April 1 deadline.
Columnist
Nassau County has seen enormous improvements during my time in office. Thanks to major investments in our police, fire services and infrastructure, we were named the safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report.