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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...
Photo: Swimmers cool off in Hall's Pond, West Hempstead, around 1930. (Nassau County Museum Collection, Long Island Studies I...
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)
Photo: Swimmers cool off in Hall's Pond, West Hempstead, around 1930. (Nassau County Museum Collection, Long Island Studies Institute)
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Nassau tongue-twister: Assessor's successor is set
Spin CycleWith 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: National Government, Government
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Dems' Simon takes on sole LIer among 3 in the room
Spin CycleThe 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: National Government, Lotteries, Clubs and Associations, Government, Rockville (Montgomery, Maryland)
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Skelos opponent's backers charge harassment at the polls
Spin CycleA 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: National Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Dean G Skelos, Disasters and Accidents, Rockville (Montgomery, Maryland)
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Skelos-Simon, a poll inspector's account, and others
Spin CycleAs 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: Election Day, Republican Party, Police, Crime, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement
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Hell's Kitchen is back!
Reality CheckHere'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: Television, Scranton, Demi Moore, Celebrities, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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MTA looks at increasing service, trimming fare hikes
NewsdayThe MTA will consider using $40 million in new state aid to increase service, including on the Long Island Rail Road, and reduce a planned fare increase in 2015. The board, at the urging of some members and transit advocates, will look at using the...Tags: Andrew Cuomo, Public Transportation, Long Island Rail Road
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Babylon line was LIRR's busiest last year
NewsdayMore people rode trains on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon line each day last year than on any other branch, according to the annual ridership report that details how the agency increased its customer base for the first time in four years. The...Tags: Railway Transportation, Hurricane Sandy (2012), New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets, Long Island Rail Road
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Family key to Nawab's success
Wearing a colorful sari and a warm smile, Mamta Kumar is a welcoming sight at Nawab's restaurant in Newport News.
While she clears tables, checks the lunch buffet and oversees the dining room, Kumar always finds time to interact with customers, which is...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Roosevelt Island, Hampton Roads, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Friday's local college roundup: Longtime soccer coach Albert heads W&M Hall of Fame class
Daily PressLongtime soccer coach Al Albert and four other Tribe legends will be inducted into the William and Mary Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2013 on April 13. Joining Albert at the event, which will take place at the Williamsburg Hospitality House, will be...Tags: College of William and Mary
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TRANSIT UPDATE: Most Commuter Rails Restored, More Subway Service, Holland Tunnel Opened For Buses
pix11.com | @wpix***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: Railway Transportation, New Lots, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Grand Central Terminal, Subway Transportation
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TIPS AND RESOURCES: Coping with Sandy's Aftermath
PIX11.com | @wpixHurricane 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: Hurricane Sandy (2012), New Lots, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Subway Transportation, Consolidated Edison Incorporated
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Parts Of Long Island Already Under Water As Sandy Approaches
@MurphyPIXWhen 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: Bayville, SUNY Old Westbury, Westbury, Republic Airport, Long Island
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