On Tuesday, residents of West Hempstead voted down a referendum to build a new library on the Western Beef property by a 1455 to 916 margin. FULL STORY

After last Tuesday's vote on whether to keep the name "West Hempstead" or change it to "Mayfair Park," the majority of residents decided that "West Hempstead" isn't so bad after all. So, supporters of the name change movement will have to squash their aspirations of sending their children to the Mayfair Park Union Free School District, sending and receiving mail through the Mayfair Park Post Office and attending meetings of the Mayfair Park Civic Association. FULL STORY

An exciting afternoon of fun 'n' games at beautiful Point Lookout Beach awaits all participants in the Town of Hempstead's annual beachfest entitled, "2001 A Beach Odyssey" on Friday afternoon, June 29, from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. Supervisor Rich Guardino invites youngsters ages 6 through 13 to join the space-age action at Town Park, Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Boulevard (off the Loop Parkway) in Point Lookout. FULL STORY