Hempstead Town to open cooling centers

With 90-degree temperatures expected Wednesday and Thursday, the Town of Hempstead is opening 15 cooling centers and extending hours at six swimming pools for those days, according to a news release.

The warmer temperatures pose "significant health risks for residents who do not have air conditioning or a cool place to stay," said Kate Murray, supervisor, in the release.

The hours and center openings may be extended beyond Thursday if the weather warrants it, a spokesman said.

Unless otherwise noted, these cooling centers are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Rd., Valley Stream, (516) 872-8810

Salisbury Senior Center, 460 Salisbury Park Drive, Westbury, (516) 333-5440

Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center, 750 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale (516) 538-5050

The following pools will close at the times indicated:

Forest City Park Pool - 8 p.m.

Rath Pool (Franklin Sq. Park District) - 8 p.m.

Walker Memorial Pool - 8 p.m.

Azaela Road Pool- 8 p.m.

Blue Grass Lane Pool- 8 p.m.

Slate Lane Pool- 8 p.m.