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The Village of Malverne honored lifelong resident George Scheer on June 1 as Norwood Avenue was renamed Firefighter George Scheer Way. Scheer, who died last year at age 47, fought fires with the Malverne Fire Department for nearly 30 years, and had been a member of FDNY Engine Co. 249 in Brooklyn since 2003. Scheer’s wife, Fara, behind her daughters, Lexi, in white, and Gabbi, helped dedicate the new street sign.

Members of the Malverne Fire Department, the FDNY and community groups in the village filled the intersection of Hempstead Avenue and Norwood Avenue as a street was named after lifelong Malvernite … more

6/6/19

Chestnut Street School students and staff welcomed local organizations for a “Touch-a-Truck” event, which included an ambulance on May 8.

West Hempstead students ‘touch a truck’

Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead welcomed several local community trucks for its “Touch-a-Truck” event on May 8. Organized by Christine Simmons, a parent at Chestnut, trucks from the … more

5/30/19

Malvernite George Scheer served as a member of the Malverne Fire Department for nearly 30 years.

Street to be named after Malverne firefighter

Lifelong Malvernite George Scheer, who died last year at the age of 47, was remembered by many for his years of service to the community. The village will honor Scheer as a street will be named after … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/30/19

Malverne Fire Department Second Deputy Chief Ernest Bohringer, far right, with his wife, Sande; his children, Mackayla, Justin and Gabriella; along with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, center, State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, far left, and Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett.

Malverne Fire Department chief receives liberty medal

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky presented Malverne Fire Department Second Deputy Chief Ernest Bohringer with the New York State Liberty Medal on April 17 for rescuing a man from a raging fire at a Valley … more

4/25/19

West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce President Marshall Myers spoke to residents during a forum at the West Hempstead Fire Department on April 10.

West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce hopes to build interest in local businesses

Roughly 60 residents filled the West Hempstead Fire Department for the Chamber of Commerce’s community forum on April 10. Local groups and organizations included the West Hempstead Historical … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/18/19

Second Deputy Chief Ernest Bohringer, of the Malverne Volunteer Fire Department.

Malverne Fire Department firefighter honored by village board

Malverne Fire Department Second Deputy Chief Ernest Bohringer was honored at the village’s March 6 meeting for his heroics during a deli fire in Valley Stream. Police reported the outbreak of a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/21/19

Second Deputy Chief Ernest Bohringer, of the Malverne Volunteer Fire Department, helped to rescue a person trapped in a deli that was on fire in Valley Stream last Sunday.

Malverne Fire Department chief saves person in Valley Stream deli fire

Police reported the outbreak of a fire early Sunday morning at a corner deli on West Merrick Road in Valley Stream that left the shop completely gutted. Officers reportedly received a call at … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/7/19

Blue and Gold Ceremony in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead Cub Scouts Pack 240 held their Blue and Gold Ceremony at the West Hempstead Fire Department’s firehouse on Feb. 2. Four Cub Scouts crossed over to West Hempstead’s Boy Scout … more

2/21/19

Preparing for the coming storm(s)

Q. This winter I want to be more prepared than I was two years ago. I was stranded in my house for days. Since I can’t do the work myself . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 1/18/19

Malverne’s village board purchased this building, at 1 Arlington Ave. on Dec.20, to be the new location for the Malverne Police Department.

Serial bond to support capital projects in Malverne

The Village of Malverne recently announced plans for three projects in the community for 2019. Proceeds from the village’s serial bond issue of $5.6 million will go towards the continuation of the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/17/19

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