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Heat Wave Options: Cooling Centers, Beaching Hours Extended

The Town of Hempstead is finding ways through Friday to help residents cope with hot weather.

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The Town of Hempstead is finding ways to keep people cool in this week's heat.
The Town of Hempstead is finding ways to keep people cool in this week's heat. (David Allen/Patch)

HEMPSTEAD, NY — The oppressive heat has caught the attention of Town of Hempstead officials.

There are extra hours to keep cool through Friday, the town announced at a news conference on Tuesday.

Pools are staying open in the town from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., while beaches will allow visitors until 7 p.m., Supervisor Don Clavin announced.

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Another option to provide some comfort from the extreme temperatures, the town is opening air-conditioned cooling centers at various locales, including the Merrick Senior Center.

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