Dec. 7: Fire Commission Elections, Ed Burns, Menorah Lightings and More

Here are the top five stories for Dec. 7.

1. Fire Commission Elections: Patch recently sat down with West Hempstead Commissioner Sue Scognamiglio, who is running for re-election Tuesday against challenger Avi Rosman. See what she had to say about her experience and why she deserves another term later today.
2. Ed Burns: Before Billy Crystal arrives in Lynbrook Monday to showcase his new film, actor and filmmaker Ed Burns will be coming to the Malverne Cinema 4 on Sunday to present his new moview. Click here for the story.
3. Open Houses: Get a snapshot later today of the homes in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lynbrook that are on the market and on display this weekend.
4. Malverne Police: Later today look for the latest crime report from the Malverne Police Department.
5. Santa Breakfast and Menorah Lightings: The village of Lynbrook is holding three Breakfast with Santa seatings Saturday morning, Dec. 8. Contact the Recreation Department at 516-599-8000 to see if tickets are still available. Both Malverne and Lynbrook will be holding menorah lightings Saturday night, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively, to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

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