West Hempstead, NY News & Events

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

These wrestling teams are having breakout seasons

A look at which athletes are making a name for themselves on the mat.

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U.S. Education Department cut $1.8M in funding for struggling NCC students
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NUMC to get near $110M infusion of state money, CEO confirms
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Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer
Queens man scores $612G on Cash4Life lottery ticket sold in Valley Stream

Upcoming Events

Narcan Training

Jan20

Learn how to administer the opioid overdose reversal spray Narcan, Narcan kits will be provided to participants, register

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website
whplibrary.org

Online: Financial Fridays - Savvy Social Security Planning

Jan23

Rory Pinsky will discuss how to maximize retirement income, when to apply for Social Security and more, a Q&A will follow, register for a Zoom link

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website
whplibrary.org

Concert: Big-Time Lonesome Town

Jan25

Tennessee Walt will perform the songs of Kris Kristofferson, bring a sweater, first come, first seated

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-6591

Price

free

Website
whplibrary.org
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