Oct. 19: Fundraiser for Sick Baby, New Playground, Champions Parade and More

Here are the top five headlines for Oct. 18.

1. Park Grants: Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead will be getting a new playground courtesy of New York State. Click here for the story.
2. Garage Sale Fundraiser: Learn how you can help raise funds for a Lynbrook family whose baby is terminally ill later this morning.
3. Parade of Champions: The West Hempstead Westerners Fire Drill Team celebrated their recent New York State Championship last Saturday along with other community members and local fire departments by parading down Hempstead Avenue. Look for photos later today.
4. Fall Fair: Lynbrook and West Hempstead held their annual autumn fairs last weekend and now on Sunday, Malverne will host its fall festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the details later today.
5. House Hunts: Find out what homes in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lynbrook are currently on the market, what prices they are listed at and which ones are holding open houses this weekend. Look for the latest "House Hunts" this afternoon.

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