Hempstead, NY News & Events

Check out Hempstead restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

Fall fishing trips, charters that offer half and full-day excursions

Explore Long Island's fishing boats offering half-day and full-day trips with bait, tackle, and fish cleaning services included.

2 hurt when fire damages Nassau home

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 16

Veteran's Support Group

Sep17

Support other veterans by sharing resources and knowledge

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Website

elmontlibrary.org

International Coastal Cleanup

Sep19

Help remove trash from the shorelines and protect the natural ecosystems, dress accordingly for the weather (jacket and closed toe hiking shoes), bring a water bottle, litter picking materials (pick sticks, gloves, trash bags, etc.) will be provided, meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1, register starting Sept. 5

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

free

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Yvette Malavet-Blum and Al Koll: Movie Songs and Me

Sep19

Live musical performance by Yvette Malavet-Blum and pianist Al Koll, first come, first seated

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Website

elmontlibrary.org

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