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West Hempstead

Beginnings: West Hempstead, a 4-square-mile unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead, was once a central meeting place for Long Island Indians. Later it was a flourishing farm community when President George Washington, a knowledgeable planter, passed through the area in 1790 and commented on the agricultural techniques. Farmer Joseph Gildersleeve built a house on Hempstead Turnpike in 1794. His farm was later purchased by Hiram K. Bedell, who built a larger house about 1835. The Bedell house has been moved to Nassau County's Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Photo: Swimmers cool off in Hall's Pond, West Hempstead, around 1930. (Nassau County Museum Collection, Long Island Studies I...  Show more »
Beginnings: West Hempstead, a 4-square-mile unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead, was once a central meeting place for Long Island Indians. Later it was a flourishing farm community when President George Washington, a knowledgeable planter, passed through the area in 1790 and commented on the agricultural techniques. Farmer Joseph Gildersleeve built a house on Hempstead Turnpike in 1794. His farm was later purchased by Hiram K. Bedell, who built a larger house about 1835. The Bedell house has been moved to Nassau County's Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Photo: Swimmers cool off in Hall's Pond, West Hempstead, around 1930. (Nassau County Museum Collection, Long Island Studies Institute)  « Show less

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    Nov 2, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  1. TRANSIT UPDATE: Most Commuter Rails Restored, More Subway Service, Holland Tunnel Opened For Buses

    ***Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday night that MTA fares for rail, subway and buses will be waived both Thursday and Friday.***
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    ***Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday night that MTA fares for rail, subway and buses will be waived both Thursday and Friday.*** Metro North **October monthly passes are valid through Monday, November 5** Limited commuter rail service has been...

    Tags: Times Square, Throgs Neck, Jamaica Center, Transportation, Lincoln

    2. Nov 1, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  2. TIPS AND RESOURCES: Coping with Sandy's Aftermath

    Hurricane Sandy may have left the area, but her effects are still being felt in the tri-state area. Here are some helpful resources and tips to keep in mind:
    PIX11.com | @wpix
    Hurricane Sandy may have left the area, but her effects are still being felt in the tri-state area. Here are some helpful resources and tips to keep in mind: NEED TO KNOW Gov. Cuomo announced Thursday that, starting Friday, New Yorkers whose homes or...

    Tags: FEMA, New York City, Times Square, Jamaica Center, American Red Cross

    3. Oct 29, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  3. Parts Of Long Island Already Under Water As Sandy Approaches

    When PIX 11 cameraman, Keith Lopez, and I entered Bayville, Long Island about 10:30 am Monday, we were amazed at the waves kicking up from Long Island Sound, an hour before high tide in this North Shore town.
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    When PIX 11 cameraman, Keith Lopez, and I entered Bayville, Long Island about 10:30 am Monday, we were amazed at the waves kicking up from Long Island Sound, an hour before high tide in this North Shore town. Thirty minutes later, the Nassau County...

    Tags: SUNY Old Westbury, Republic Airport, SUNY Nassau Community College, Long Island Sound, Bayville

    4. Aug 18, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  4. Financial Planner Accused Of Molesting Boy, 13, Met On Craigslist, Cops

    Parents in West Hempstead are a little unnerved after learning police arrested a 42-year-old man, accused of molesting a little boy, barely in his teens, who he picked up on Craigslist.
    Parents in West Hempstead are a little unnerved after learning police arrested a 42-year-old man, accused of molesting a little boy, barely in his teens, who he picked up on Craigslist. This was on Friday. David Boutin was arraigned Saturday in First...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Central Islip, Suffolk County Police, Craigslist, Inc.

    5. Aug 29, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  5. Most MTA Subway, LIRR Service Restored Monday

    While an exact time for complete MTA service to be restored is unknown, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Jay Walder announced that restoration will begin at 6 a.m. Monday.
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    While an exact time for complete MTA service to be restored is unknown, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and MTA Chairman Jay Walder announced that restoration will begin at 6 a.m. Monday. The restoration plan will have some lines on the subways, buses and...

    Tags: Travel, New York City, Hicksville, Transportation, Hurricane Irene (2011)

    6. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| Petoskey News

  6. A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims

    A list of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims from data compiled by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The overall death toll from the attacks stands at 2,977 -- including 2,753 killed as a result of the attacks at the World Trade Center, 184...

    Tags: Nassau County, Brookville, Stanford University, Montville, Milford (New Haven, Connecticut)

    7. Jun 3, 2010 |Blog| Baltimore Sun

  7. Hell's Kitchen is back!

    Reality Check
    Here's John-John on last night's Hell's Kitchen:Sixteen contestants sweat over food while a larger-than-life egoed celebrity yells at them. Am I still watching The Biggest Loser? Naw. Hell’s Kitchen is back, and Gordon Ramsay picks up right where we...

    Tags: Entertainment, Death, Television, Demi Moore, Gordon Ramsay

    8. Jul 23, 2008 |Blog| Newsday

  8. Nassau tongue-twister: Assessor's successor is set

    Spin Cycle
    With Nassau Assessor Harvey Levinson expected to retire soon, his predicted successor starts Monday. Anthony Brita, 38, a West Hempstead school board member, was nominated by County Executive Thomas Suozzi and confirmed by the legislature to be the $125,...

    Tags: Government, National Government, Long Beach (Los Angeles, California)

    9. Jul 23, 2008 |Blog| Newsday

  9. Dems' Simon takes on sole LIer among 3 in the room

    Spin Cycle
    The jackpot prize for the political lottery ticket held by Roy D. Simon Jr. surged three weeks ago when Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) became Senate majority leader. Odds against him remain gargantuan. Simon, 59, of West Hempstead, is due......

    Tags: Clubs and Associations, Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Lotteries, Government, National Government

    10. Nov 10, 2008 |Blog| Newsday

  10. Skelos opponent's backers charge harassment at the polls

    Spin Cycle
    A little more than four months into his tenure as one of Albany's ruling troika, Senate GOP leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) lost his statewide majority on Tuesday to the Democrats when colleagues Serphin Maltese of Queens and Caesar......

    Tags: Minority Groups, Caesar Trunzo, Manhattan (New York City), Fires, Republican Party

    11. Nov 11, 2008 |Blog| Newsday

  11. Skelos-Simon, a poll inspector's account, and others

    Spin Cycle
    As reported, there have been a number of spearate on-the-record statements from people in the Roy Simon campaign and other Democrats about irregular polling-place encounters, centered on his maverick run against Senate GOP leader Dean Skelos. Nicole...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Minority Groups, Election Day, Law Enforcement, Voting

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