West Hempstead, NY News & Events
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Scenes from Game 3 of the Nassau Class AAA softball final between Massapequa and Oceanside.
Upcoming Events
Spy Through Parks
Learn how the Culper Spy Ring used codes during the American Revolution, then try to crack the secret code for real, for adults and ages 8 and older, register
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/eventsNorthwest Woods/Grace Estate Preserve Loop Hike
3-mile hike along old woodlands cart paths dating back several hundred years to when Northwest Harbor was main port for the town, featuring scenic views of Barcelona Point, Mashomack Point, Cedar Point and the remains of the 1860s Kirk's Place homestead, return through birch and oak trees on a section of the regional Paumanok Path route, bring liquids and tick protection, meet at the metal gate entrance D to the Grace Estate Preserve on the west side of Northwest Rd. near Scoy Lane and approximately 1/2 mile north of the Old Northwest Rd./Northwest Rd. intersection
Where
East Hampton, NY
East Hampton, NY
Phone
917-885-5749
Price
free
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