West Hempstead, NY News & Events

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Newsday InvestigatesEx-owner of mob-linked restaurant wins $6 million in police abuse case

It's the county's second multi-million-dollar payout in a police misconduct case within four months.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 17

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

Bird Walk

Sep20

Morning of bird watching by McDonald and South Ponds, all skill levels are welcome, binoculars and field guides will be provided but feel free to bring your own, meet at Field 3, register starting Sept. 7

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Gardening Series: Canning and Dehydrating

Sep26

Learn how to can and dehydrate produce for storage, held at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1, register starting Sept. 12

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$4 plus $8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

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