This Week In West Hempstead: Week Of November 12th
NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER LONG ISLAND?
After last night’s incredible sky show — with the Aurora Borealis visible as far south as the Gulf Coast — there’s a chance the Northern Lights could return tonight
If skies stay clear, look north after dark — NOAA says this storm is one of the strongest of the solar cycle.
MISSING JUVENILE – WEST HEMPSTEAD
Police are searching for 15-year-old Litzy Escobar Martinez, last seen Tuesday around 1:30 PM in West Hempstead.
She’s described as 5’5”, 110 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a black sweatshirt and red pants.
VALLEY STREAM FIRE
Firefighters battled flames at Ben & Tony’s Barber Shop on West Merrick Road Tuesday night around 9 PM.
Two adjoining stores sustained smoke damage but thankfully, no injuries reported.
Officials say the fire is non-suspicious.
LOCAL UPDATES
Progress continues on the Anshei parking lot and HANC construction projects
FOOD NEWS: CHEF DARIO RETURNS!
Big news for pizza lovers — Chef Dario Carosi is officially back at Dario’s Pizza in West Hempstead!
The pizzeria has new owners, a sleek black-and-white renovation, and a bigger dining room.
COMMUNITY CHAT: DOG POOP IN GARBAGE CANS
A lively WhatsApp thread this week has neighbors debating whether it’s OK to toss dog poop bags into someone else’s bin.
What do you think — neighborhood courtesy or neighborhood crime?
HOLIDAY AT HALLS POND – DEC 7th, 2–5 PM
Music, food, and family fun hosted by the West Hempstead Community Support Association.
Mark your calendars — always one of the most festive community days of the year!
BINGO BUZZ
Facebook users are asking — why no bingo in West Hempstead?
Maybe it’s time someone brings bingo home to WH!
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD UPDATE
Boaters — you can now handle all marina requests online!
Apply for dock space Make payments Order transient slips Add work ordersVisit the Town’s Online Marina Portal for details.
