🚨 West Hempstead Weekly Rundown – Week of February 5th! 🚨
Hey, West Hempstead! Here’s what’s happening in our community this week:
❄ Weather Alert: Rain, snow & ice coming Thursday—stay safe!
🗺 Redistricting Shake-Up: WH moves from District 14 to District 5, now including Hempstead & Uniondale. A major case was settled, creating six majority-minority districts & blocking Republican appeals.
🏫 School Board Meeting Recap: Board member Lazar’s two proposals? Rejected.
🏀 Rams Dominate! Isaiah Blunt (23 pts) & Evan Wilson (17 pts) lead WH to a 69-51 win over Carle Place. The team is closing in on a conference title! Next game: Thursday vs. Lawrence!
🚔 Nassau Police & ICE: Nassau officers now have federal authority to detain illegal immigrants under a new agreement. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are suing over the controversial deputy sheriffs program.
🥞 Community Event: Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast!
📅 Feb. 9 | ⏰ 8:30-11:30 AM | 📍 WH Secondary (South Campus Caf)
✅ All-you-can-eat breakfast 🎟 Raffle baskets 🛍 Donate toiletries for @TheINNLongIsland
📚 New at WH Library! A to Z Travel Database—get access to guides for 200+ world cities! 🌎 Start planning at whplibrary.org/research
💼 Business of the Week: Cherry Valley Sports (formerly Island Basketball) 🏀
🍰 Super Bowl Treats at Riesterer’s! Order your game day goodies now!
🎨 Plan Your Next Party at Creative Corner! 🎂 Book a fun, creative birthday experience today!
💬 Stay connected, share your thoughts, and tag your friends! See you next week for more local updates! #WestHempstead #LocalNews #CommunityMatters
