West Hempstead Echo

🔥 A house fire on Woodlawn Road kicked off the week as fire companies from all around the area responded to the blaze last...

Frigid temperatures aren't the only concern in West Hempstead! Multiple incidents of rabid raccoons have been spotted here and around Long Island, raising safety...

SNIFF THE CORK jams at Creative Corner in West Hempstead, NY to classic rock tunes this past Saturday night 1.04.2025

🎉 As we ring in the New Year, we reflect on a week of mixed emotions. 💔 Tragic news out of New Orleans hits close...

🎄✨ We’re rolling into the holidays in style! Catch us on Christmas Eve at Riesterer’s Bakery, where stollen and cakes were flying off the...

🚒 Major Fire in Lakeview A big thank you to the Lakeview Fire Department and supporting fire companies for their quick action during a major...

UPK Saga Heats Up Last night's school board meeting was a contentious one as the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) debate continues to grow. Details are still unfolding,...

Echo sat down with Elan Kornblum, founder of the Great Kosher Restaurants group and proud new resident of West Hempstead! Elan shared the incredible...

Holiday Fun at Halls Pond! Join us this Sunday, December 8th, at 3 PM as the West Hempstead Community Support and Civic Association kicks off...

This Week in West Hempstead  A Garden City South senior was nearly scammed by a Queens man who tried to convince her to buy...

We've gotten a little more information on the UPK seat issue as we spoke to School Superintendent Dan Rehman to get some more details. ...

Controversy stirs in education as a proposal to release UPK seats to private schools was voted down, sparking discussion. Meanwhile, excitement builds with the...

The dry weather conditions continue across the region as brush fires are popping up in New York City, Suffolk county and elsewhere. No relief...

In a sweeping victory on the national stage, the Republican Party has regained control of both the White House and the Senate, with Donald...

Election Day is here, and the local political scene is heating up with a closely watched race in New York’s 4th Congressional District between...

Today is Election Day, and it’s the final chance for West Hempstead residents to cast their ballots. The community has shown impressive engagement this...

https://youtu.be/RRZj_ulvYkQ?si=RGqKcKsuFKoAcJm7 The New York State Police are actively investigating the shooting of Trooper Thomas Mascia, which was reported on October 30 along the Southern State...

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — UPDATE as of noon 10/31: UPDATE: As of noon (10/31), the suspect remains at large with a massive search ongoing. The...

Election day is creeping closer and the polls are open at the library. Wait times have been fluctuating. The school is continuing to survey...

As early ballot season begins, voters in West Hempstead are showing up in impressive numbers to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Early...

This Week In West Hempstead: Politics leads us off as polls are indicating a sizable lead for Laura Gillen over Anthony D'Esposito in the...

We start off with good news about the missing middle schooler we reported on last week. The Town of Hempstead is currently looking at...

Dave and Dan go through a busy week, starting with a very concerning case of a missing middle schooler in West Hempstead. Police are...

We asked several of the Rabbis from the synagogues in town to deliver brief messages of greeting and blessing for the coming Jewish New...