Dec. 11: Fire Commission Elections, Billy Crystal, School Board and More

Here are the top five headlines for Dec. 11.

1. Fire Commission Elections: Residents in the West Hempstead Fire District can vote in today's Fire Commission Elections for either Avi Rosman or Susan Scognamiglio. Incumbent Fred "Sandy" Senti is also running unopposed in the commissioner election in the Lakeview Fire District. Polls will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at both fire houses.
2. Billy Crystal: Award-winning actor Billy Crystal was in Lynbrook Monday, visiting with residents from his hometown of Long Beach who were impacted by Superstorm Sandy and treating them to free screenings of his new film. We'll have the story later today.
3. Malverne School Board: The Malverne Board of Education will be holding its monthly business meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the high school. Look for the agenda later this morning to see what they'll be discussing.
4. House Fire: Firefighters knocked down a fire Monday night in the second-floor of a Malverne home. Click here for the story and photos.
5. Crimes Nearby: A fatal shooting. A bank robbery using a bomb. And a famous lawyer charged with crimes against his ex-wife. Click here for this week's round-up of major crime stories from neighborhoring communities.

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