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Once the district receives the insurance pay out, it will purchase new buses.

The cause of the fire that destroyed Malverne school district's three new school buses was arson, Nassau County Fire Marshals determined on Tuesday. "This was very much directed at those buses," … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

An early-morning fire destroyed three buses recently purchased by the Malverne school district. Nearby portable classrooms sustained heavy exterior damage.

Blaze destroys brand-new school buses

The Malverne school district lost three new school buses and use of its portable classrooms last Sunday morning after a fire broke out and engulfed the recently purchased buses more

Lee Landor | 11/8/10

Make a spooky graveyard pie for your Halloween gathering.

Halloween thrills and chills at home and in the neighborhood

Gather up your little goblins, conjure up some creative costumes and prepare some scary, scrumptious sweets for a great ghostly gathering. Involve everyone in fun-to-make (and to eat) Halloween recipes that are more

Karen Bloom | 10/28/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

The county Firefighters Museum honored Malverne firefighter John Wolffe, left, and West Hempstead firefighter Ed DiMonda for their lifelong service.

County honors local firefighters for service and dedication

Lifelong firefighters John Wolffe and Ed DiMonda, of Malverne and West Hempstead, respectively, were honored last week by the Francis X. Pendl Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center … more

Lee Landor | 10/13/10

A photo of Paul Brady faced the crowd of supporters who rallied Sept. 12 to get his name on a fallen firefighters memorial wall in Albany.

Rally for Brady: Bill would add Malverne firefighter's name to memorial wall

Neither wind nor rain kept volunteer firefighters or local and state elected officials from rallying in Mineola last Sunday in support of a state bill that would gain recognition for fallen Malverne … more

Lee Landor | 9/15/10

Volunteers worked to fill 2,500 backpacks with school supplies.

All packed up: Operation Backpack a success

It’s back-to-school time for many American boys and girls and countless other children throughout the world. That means it’s also time to get out school-supplies lists, get back in … more

Kat Teurfs | 8/25/10

Blood Technician Zachary Patrick takes West Hempstead Fire Department Commissioner Ron Magarie's vitals.

That's what you call generous: locals donate during blood drive

Dozens turned out for a blood drive at the Malverne firehouse last week. more

7/28/10

Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's basketball coach, attended the Baldwin funeral of Bob Sheppard at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.

'The Voice' is laid to rest

Bob Sheppard, known as "The Voice of the Yankees," and also dubbed "The Voice of God" by former Yankee great Reggie Jackson, was laid to rest on July 15 at St. Christopher's Church on Merrick Road in … more

Mary Malloy | 7/15/10