West Hempstead, NY News & Events

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

LI delegation not committed to ground troops in Iran

The conflict in Iran has claimed at least four American lives.

NUMC board chair Stuart Rabinowitz to step down

Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

Bellmore-Merrick qualifies for ice hockey nationals

BT and Sal bringing live show to Mulcahy's

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 2

Family Nature Hike

Mar8

A New York State Parks Educator will lead a guided hike around Hempstead Lake, learn about the plants and animals that call the park home, register

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$4

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Steeped in Self Care

Mar14

Create your own custom loose-leaf tea blends for stress relief and essential oil roller balls to help ease tension headaches, learn how tea has long brought women together for comfort, care and community, register

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$4

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Traditional Egg Decorating

Mar15

Discover a new method of egg decorating with applications of beeswax and dye, register starting March 1

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$4

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

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