We roll into February with the state trooper story making a comeback, the price of eggs is through the roof, and Malverne Mel is drawing protests from PETA who want someone to dress up like a groundhog instead.
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All this and more in the full episode on our YouTube channel and page.
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Creative Corner, aka West Hempstead's own Radio City, continues its Saturday Night jams with Vinyl Cut, seen here showing some Dan Fogelberg love.
Come on down until 10 pm.
Dave and Dan hold the fort this week as we take a brief look at the presidential transition, highlight Coach Joe Magaracci's retirement from youth football, and congratulate @riesterersbakery on 94 years in business.
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Oh, there's a small rant about fireworks as we wish all those celebrating a happy Lunar New Year.
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All this and more on the full episode on our YouTube channel and page.
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Nothing like a good hometown jam and tonight local band Gilboa rocked Creative Corner as part of its ongoing Saturday Night Music Series.
Busy show this week as we look at the appearance of rabid raccoons in West Hempstead and elsewhere in Nassau County. Lots of ranting goes on about congestion pricing in NYC with 2 against and one somewhat in favor, and the busing deadline is coming up and we still expect people to lose track of it.
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Sniff The Cork, a local classic rock band including: Paul Dubrowsky/Bass, David Berkowitz/Drums & Vocals, Mark Wolkenfeld, Guitar & Vocals, Richie Rabinovich, Guiter, rocked it out at Creative Corner Saturday Night 1.04.25
Our first episode of 2025 covered a lot of ground as we took some predictions for the year ahead, raise some eyebrows at county executive Bruce Blakeman's "special deputies", and discussed the Civic Association's plans for Halls Pond Park improvements.
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Oh, and Dave went down into the mosh pit during the Menorah lighting at the park, and survived to tell the tale.
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All this and more on the full episode available on our YouTube channel
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The holiday season continues in West Hempstead as we joined @chabadwesthempstead and lots of residents to see the fire trucks lit up for Chanukah and to light the menorah at Halls Pond Park.
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There was plenty of music, gelt, latkes and donuts as we celebrated the victory of light over darkness.
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Another week and more on UPK. We've gone through the recording of the Board meeting from earlier in the month and near as we can tell the seats are allocated as best they can be at the moment. Things can change of course but HANC and YHT seem to have taken what they needed for now.
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There's Drones everywhere, and Santa is getting ready for his rides around town.
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All this and more in the full episode on YouTube.
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🚨 Messy Commuter Alert 🚨
Early his morning an oversized camper collided with an overpass on the CIP southbound near the Belt Parkway, causing extensive delays on the CIP, SSP, and The Belt. 🛑 Expect slowdowns through 9am and plan alternate routes if you’re heading that way!
And tonight, delays are expected heading into the city for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 🎄. If you’re attending, mass transit is your best bet!
Stay safe out there, West Hempstead! 🚗
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BREAKING NEWS: State Trooper Shooting on the SSP takes a turn.
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The New York State Police are actively investigating the shooting of Trooper Thomas Mascia, which was reported on October 30 along the Southern State Parkway.
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Initial reports indicated that Trooper Mascia was shot in the leg by a driver in a vehicle parked near Exit 17 in West Hempstead. He was subsequently hospitalized in stable condition at Nassau University Medical Center.
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Authorities initially sought a Dodge Charger allegedly parked on the side of the road at the time of the incident. However, the search has since been called off. There are reports that both the body camera and dash cams were turned off.
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In parallel, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office is conducting its own investigation. A search warrant was executed at the injured trooper's home. Echo was on the scene as multiple official vehicles and authorities were seen around his home along with regional and local news organizations.
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Newest family fun offering at Hempstead Lake Park: solar powered bicycles built for four, available for fifty dollars per hour.
