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Volunteer fire departments across New York state, including the Malverne Fire Department will benefit from the newly signed legislation that will protect the Length Of Service Award Program.

Bill aiding volunteer firefighters signed into law

A legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The bill was … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/2/20

Michael Miskiewicz helped his sister, Molly, unpack donations from her car on June 26.

West Hempstead siblings expand food donation pickup service

As a social work graduate intern at the Baldwin Public Library, Molly Miskiewicz noticed that many residents were struggling to get food during the coronavirus pandemic, and decided to … more

By Nakeem Grant, Melissa Koenig and Bridget Downes | 7/2/20

West Hempstead brothers Tiandre, left, and Terrel Tuosto led a protest in East Meadow on June 16, marching through the same area where both had been arrested on June 12.

Brothers from West Hempstead hope for change

Protesters, led by West Hempstead brothers Terrel and Tiandre Tuosto, were back in East Meadow on June 16. The protest was held in the same place … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 7/2/20

The West Hempstead Community Support Association gathered at Hall’s Pond Park to place flags at the park last month.

Flags stand tall at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead

The West Hempstead Community Support Association usually places American flags throughout the Hall’s Pond Park in time for the community’s annual Memorial Day parade. However, this … more

7/2/20

Our Town Grille’s outdoor diner was filled with customers in Malverne on June 19.

Restaurants are up and running in Malverne, West Hempstead

Residents in Malverne and West Hempstead were out and about during the weeks since restaurants reopened last month. Residents were allowed to dine outdoors at restaurants since Long Island entered … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for Assembly District 21

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

At a news conference on June 17 at the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing facility, Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee escapes fire after training at Lynbrook rehab facility helps save her

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire. more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

At a news conference on June 17, double amputee Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee thanks Lakeview firefighters for heroics

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire … more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

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