This Week In West Hempstead: Week of January 14th
EDUCATION — CHARTER SCHOOL HEARINGS
Charter schools remain a hot-button issue, and two important public hearings are coming up
SPORTS — RAMS BOYS BASKETBALL
Big win for the Rams:
West Hempstead 59, Carle Place 52
• Alex Davis led with 19 points (4 three-pointers)
• Yency Duran added 15
West Hempstead improves to 9–2 in Nassau VIII.
LOCAL NEWS — LAKEVIEW FIRE DISTRICT
Congratulations to Daniel McCrossin, officially sworn in as Fire Commissioner at the Lakeview Fire District’s organizational meeting.
FOOD & FUN — BAGEL TALK
Kosher food influencer Elon Kornblum is running a naming contest for the newly rebranded Bagel Town.
Bragging rights + $200 in bagels and schmear up for grabs.
And yes… people are still asking: Will it stay nut-free?
Meanwhile in West Hempstead:
Riesterer’s Bakery Bagel Special
$0.95 per bagel (limit 12)
This week only: Mon 1/12 – Sun 1/18
WEST HEMPSTEAD HISTORY MOMENT
The unique Quonset-hut synagogue at 165 Woodfield Road still stands today.
Built in 1951 for Nassau Community Temple, it cost just $7.80 per square foot.
Poor acoustics and heating led the congregation to relocate after ten years. The building later housed a beverage distributor and is now vacant — a quiet piece of local history.
LIBRARY EVENTS — FREE & IMPORTANT
Finding Your Best-Fit College (Virtual)
Hosted by The Princeton Review
Wednesday, January 21 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Topics include test-optional admissions, tuition myths, and choosing the right school.
Free registration required.
NARCAN Training @ WHPL
Tuesday, January 20 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Learn how to recognize and respond to overdoses.
Registration required.
