The Lakewood 'family' watches as its nearly 100-year-old horse ranch is torn down to make way for big transformation.
They fought back tears one minute as they recalled memories shared in their old dilapidated horse barns, but then spoke excitedly about the plans for the future. The owners and staff of Lakewood Stables' gathered with riders and volunteers, both past and present, on the Eagle Avenue property Wednesday to take one last look at the horse ranch that had been like a second home to all of them for many years. They toured the old, worn-down facilities, snatching up what mementos they could find, watched as the remaining horses were escorted to their temporary stalls and stood in awe as a large crane ripped the old buildings to shreds. While doing so they reflected on the loss of the historic place but looked forward to the new state-of-the-art, …
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Lakewood Stables
633 Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, NY
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Lakewood Stables
633 Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, NY
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I Fish NY's annual Fall Freshwater Fishing and Children's Festival brings families to Hempstead Lake State Park.
The crisp, autumn air and anticipation of outdoor fun attracted families from around Long Island to the annual Fall Freshwater Fishing and Children's Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park. T he festival, held Oct. 16, was sponsored by the I Fish NY program of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Preservation. In preparation for the event, McDonald and Sound ponds were stocked with trout, and the park was filled with family-friendly activities. The goal of the annual event is to promote the sport of fishing and environmental conservation in New York. Beginning at 10am, I Fish NY, which makes its home on the campus of SUNY Stony Brook, provided bait, loaner rods…
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Hempstead Lake State Park
Southern State Parkway Exit 18, West Hempstead, NY
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Jeanine Jutt
8:14 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011
My friends and I use to ride in the late 70's on weekends whenever we could. The staff were always wonderful and friendly to a bunch of teenagers looking for a fun day. The horses were beautiful and healthy and strong. I have great memories of Lakewood. Good luck with the new facilities. I will be looking into leasing a horse for my daughter this summer, I hope your up and running soon. Jeanine … more ›