West Hempstead Echo

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...

The whole team is back this week and we lead off with a tough story about a fatal stabbing in a parking lot on...

West Hempstead leaders joined a critical High Holiday security briefing this past Thursday, September 26th, where Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County...

Nassau County police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 52-year-old woman outside La Candela Restaurant in West Hempstead late Sunday night. According to detectives,...

It's a somber day for local entertainment as the beloved Malverne Cinema, a staple in the community since 1947, goes dark. One of the...

This past Tuesday residents gathered at the American Legion Hall to meet our local politicians and to hear from the Executive Director of HANC,...

Reduced ranks this week so Dave and Dan make a go of it. We recap the community meeting from last night including awards for...

Former President Donald Trump spoke to his supporters Wednesday night at the Nassau Memorial Coliseum.  Driving to the Coliseum was a nightmare with many...

This week, things get a bit political as the Trump rally at Nassau Coliseum unfolds right as we’re recording. Plus, Dave has some thoughts...

From August 2023 Interview... As Memorial Day, July 4th and the summer approaches, those of legal drinking age know what time it is. Time...

A small crowd gathered Wednesday evening to commemorate the 9-11 terror attack on the United States and remember 13 victims from West Hempstead.   Speakers noted...

Crime hits home as a man is carjacked on Hempstead Turnpike. School is back and so are the spotted lantern flies and those pests...