Friday, May 11, 2012
West Hempstead equestrian center provides family fun without going far.
When you and your family are off from work and school, but can't afford to getaway, there are plenty of great local attractions to enjoy on your "staycation." But there was one spot in Malverne-West Hempstead that stood out from the rest. The New York Equestrian Center, formerly known as Lakewood Stables, is the best place to spend a staycation in the neighborhood and the winner a Patch Readers' Choice Award. It garnered the most votes in this week's contest. The stables offers residents of all ages horseback riding lessons and trail rides through the scenic Hempstead Lake State Park. It also runs summer camps and hosts kids parties. Although the stables is currently closed as it's being transformed into a state-of-the-art equestion center…
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The foundation has been laid for a state-of-the-art riding facility in West Hempstead.
The Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead hopes to be open for business again this spring. By then it will have been a year since the owners, staff and riders of Lakewood watched their old, dilapidated barns get torn down. The nearly century-old structures were demolished in late April to make way for a new, state-of-the-art equestrian center to be built in their place but the lack of activity at the Eagle Avenue site in recent months has some residents and Patch readers concerned about the fate of the project. One Patch reader from Whitestone wrote to us, saying, "What is going on with Lakewood Stables? Will it become an equestrian facility or a condo development? The stable was a haven for so many, a valued gem that has been taken away …
A look at the top stories for this Tuesday in Malverne and West Hempstead.
It's almost time for Malverne's favorite furry forecaster to make his annual weather prediction. Find out more later today. Plus, see what local police precincts will be closing, when the Lakewood Stables will re-open and more top headlines for Jan. 31.Police Precincts Closing: Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Police Commissioner Thomas Dale announced Monday that four of the County's eight police precincts will be closing. Learn more about the changes and how they will affect your community later today. WHEA Roundtable: The West Hempstead Education Association will be having a round-table discussion with the West Hempstead Board of Education tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. in the middle school. Stables Progress: Take a tour with Patch…
Monday, November 21, 2011
Hundreds of volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up the pollution along the South Pond of Hempstead Lake State Park.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Remember the images we showed you last month of the pollution at Hempstead Lake State Park - the discarded car tires and propane tanks, the piles of plastic bottles, and other trash that stretched across the shore of the North Pond? Well, thanks to a group of roughly 100 eager volunteers, it's all gone. This stretch of the park, which straddles West Hempstead and Rockville Centre, received a much needed clean-up Saturday. Adults and children, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, students from Adelphi University, and staff and riders from the Lakewood Stables, teamed up with NYS Parks Department to take back this beach. Together the volunteers and park staff hauled away several garbage bags full of trash, enough to fill up one and half dumpsters. …
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Lakewood Stables
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A look at the top headlines for this Tuesday in Malverne and West Hempstead.
Are you ready to vote? It's Election Day across Long Island and polls will open at 6 a.m. in Malverne and West Hempstead. Check out our local Election Guide for last minute information on where to vote and what candidates will appear on your ballot. Plus, get involved in a massive effort to clean up Hempstead Lake State Park and cheer on the Malverne Mules as they look to take home a title tonight. Here are your top five things to know for Nov. 8.
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Howard T. Herber Middle School
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Monday, November 7, 2011
The New York State Parks Department is coordinating a clean-up of the pollution at this park in West Hempstead.
Hempstead Lake State Park is scheduled to get a much-needed clean-up later this month. To address the pollution that has overrun sections of the park, which stretches across parts of West Hempstead and Rockville Centre, the New York State Parks Department has teamed up with Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead, to organize a massive waste removal effort. But they'll need some help. They are looking for volunteers to help remove some of the debris, focusing on the North Pond area of Hempstead Lake State Park on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All clean up materials will be supplied by Long Island State Park staff and Certificates of Appreciation will be given to all volunteers. All of those volunteering must sign a Volunteer Service …
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Many locals enjoy the annual fishing and children's festival at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead.
It was a day for fishing, fun and family at this year’s Fall Freshwater Fishing and Children’s Festival. Hundreds of Long Island residents turned out to Hemsptead Lake State Park on Oct. 15, for the annual event, sponsored by the I Fish NY program of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in conjunction with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Preservation, New York Sea Grant, The Fisherman magazine and Dicks Sporting Goods. The day-long festival offered a full schedule of activities for young and old to enjoy. To promote the sport of fishing throughout the state of New York, instructors and conservationists were on hand to provide information about New York State Parks, wildlife and outdoor activities. In advance …
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Friday, October 14, 2011
In response to Patch report on pollution at Hempstead Lake State Park, officials are working with Lakewood Stables owner to plan a cleanup effort that would involve the public.
The New York State Parks Department is working with Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead to plan a massive cleanup of Hempstead Lake State Park, but will need some extra hands. Patch reported on the pollution that has overrun parts of the local landmark earlier this week. There we found hundreds of plastic bottles, old car tires, propane tanks and other trash piled up in the park's wooded areas and along the shores of its scenic lake. "We are organizing a cleanup effort," George Gorman, of the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, told Patch Thursday. "It's not going to happen tomorrow but probably in a few of weeks." Gorman said he spoke to Bill Brown, the park's manager, and Alex Jacobson, the owner of…
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
One West Hempstead business owner hopes to rally the community to clean up this local landmark.
Old propane tanks, tires, a T.V. and hundreds of plastic bottles are taking over Hempstead Lake State Park. The local landmark, which covers parts of West Hempstead, Lakeview and Rockville Centre, is suffering from a major pollution problem. The trash, which stretches across the shore of the park's scenic lake and throughout the wooded areas, is detracting from the beautiful landscape and threatening the wildlife that call the park home. It's an issue Alex Jacobson, owner of nearby Lakewood Stables, which runs trail rides through the park, is hoping the community can band together to fix. He's calling upon local officials, community groups and eager volunteers to join him in a united effort to clean up Hempstead Lake "once and for all." …
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Nassau Boulevard was full of life Sunday as the community came out for the annual street fair.
It was the perfect way to usher in the fall season. The cool crisp weather brought out many residents and visitors to Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead Sunday to enjoy the community's annual street fair. Throughout the day shoppers strolled from tent to tent, scooping up handcrafted goods ,while kids jumped from bouncy castle to bouncy castle. Virtually every local organization from the Chamber of Commerce and Civic, the Historical Society, the Auxiliary Police and Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department, to the PTSA and West Hempstead Broncos, among others, were all represented. The Lakewood Stables offered pony rides through the newly re-opened Halls Pond Park and Lady of America held fitness classes on the temporary stage, inviting …
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Hall's Pond Park
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Tellthetruthnow
11:07 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012
I don't ride horses due to a physical disability . The point that I want to make is this editor on Lakewood Stables payroll? I have never seen so much free publicity for a business. One too many articles on 1 business . If your are trying to promote local businesses thats great but cover other services beside a horse barn more ›