Plus: Traffic headaches continue on Hempstead Avenue as PSEG upgrades utility poles; an arrest is made following a fatal e-bike accident in Hempstead; and 11 people are displaced after a fire at an allegedly illegal West Hempstead boardinghouse.

Also this week: Political lawn signs and what the Town of Hempstead can do about them, West Hempstead students spread an anti-bullying message, the Pickle People prepare to return to Cherry Valley on November 23, a Sunday concert at the library, and Thanksgiving preparations at Riesterer’s Bakery!

 

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News 12 reported that the discovery followed an alleged altercation last week between the juvenile and a Hempstead High School student. School officials searched the student’s locker and found the gun inside his bookbag.

The student was detained by school staff until police arrived. He is expected to face a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in Youth Court today.

The Nassau County Police Department is increasing its presence at the school as the investigation continues.The West Hempstead School District notified the community about the serious security incident that occurred Monday afternoon around dismissal time at West Hempstead Secondary School.

The district is cooperating fully with police and is handling the matter in accordance with district policy. Additional details have not been released due to privacy laws.

The November 3 election brought changes to the political landscape in the Town of Hempstead, with Democrats winning both the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk races.

Here’s a look at the available unofficial results from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, congressional districts and New York State.

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Town Supervisor

Joseph Scianablo (D) – 141,674 votes (51.70%)

John Ferretti (R/C), incumbent – 131,515 votes (47.99%)

Martin Oliner (Citizens Not Developers) – 742 votes (0.27%)

Scianablo defeated incumbent John Ferretti by 10,159 votes.

Town Clerk

Democrat Joylette Williams defeated incumbent Republican Kate Murray.

NEW YORK STATEWIDE RESULTS

Governor

Kathy Hochul (D): 59.1%

Bruce Blakeman (R): 39.7%

Hochul won reelection, defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Attorney General

Letitia James (D) won reelection with approximately 58.9%.

State Comptroller

Thomas DiNapoli (D) won reelection with approximately 62.8%.

CONGRESSIONAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE RACES

The following are district-wide results, not West Hempstead-only vote totals.

U.S. Congress, District 4: Laura Gillen (D) – 56.22%

NY State Senate, District 9: Lisa Malkie Vider (D) – 51.24%

NY Assembly, District 6: Philip Ramos (D) – 76.36%

NY Assembly, District 18: Noah Burroughs (D) – 89.71%

NY Assembly, District 21: Judy Griffin (D) – 58.88%

NASSAU COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Two districts represented on the West Hempstead-area composite ballot include:

District 3: Carrie Solages (D) – 72.95%

District 5: Olena Nicks (D) – 68.03%

IMPORTANT NOTE: These figures are unofficial election returns. Statewide, countywide and legislative district totals are not the same as votes cast exclusively in West Hempstead ZIP code 11552. Results may change as outstanding absentee, affidavit and other ballots are counted and returns are certified.

Stay tuned to the West Hempstead Echo for additional election coverage and local results.

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We’ll also talk about the future of the fenced-off Capri Motel, mixed reactions to the new Food Bazaar on Woodfield Road, rebate checks arriving before Election Day, and the return of darker evenings!

Plus, we’ll celebrate Chestnut Street School’s 114th bell-ringing tradition, preview the upcoming Halloween party, share library news, check in on a new local bowling league, and finish with dessert from Riesterer’s Bakery!

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A 29-year-old Lakeview man, Azzm Khan, is accused of attempting to set fire to the Young Israel of West Hempstead and damaging the synagogue’s entrance, according to Nassau County police.

Investigators allege that Khan set a lawn sign on fire and tried to slide it under the synagogue’s door. After that attempt failed, police say he then placed the burning sign in a bush, which caught fire. He repeatedly kicked the synagogue door, causing damage.

Police say the investigation began when a witness reported damage to the side mirror of a Nassau County police auxiliary vehicle at Hall’s Pond Park. Khan was charged with third- and fifth-degree arson and two counts of third-degree criminal mischief.

The West Hempstead Echo will share updates as more information becomes available.