April 24: Candidates Forum, West Hempstead SHINES, Summer Rec and More

The school board elections for Malverne and West Hempstead are only a few weeks away. Do you know who you will be voting for yet? Learn about the five candidates running in Malverne's election tonight at a special forum.
Learn more about this and other top headlines for April 24.

1. Candidates Forum: Get to know the five candidates running in the May 15 Malverne school board election tonight at a candidates forum, hosted by the Lakeview NAACP. for details. Also, check out our most recent candidate's profile .
2. West Hempstead SHINES: Sunday's rain may have moved the festivities indoors, but it could not stop the West Hempstead community from "shining." Look for photos later today of the Earth Day celebration, including the first-ever "Running with the Ram."
3. Summer Rec: The Malverne school district has decided that it will only offer its summer recreation program this year if it can be self-sustaining. Learn more later this morning.
4. Texting's Fatal Consequences: Tomorrow night the West Hempstead PTA/PTSA and SEPTA will be presenting a thought-provoking and perhaps, life-changing program aimed at discouraging drivers from using their cell phones while behind the wheel. Learn more later today.
5. Readers' Choice: This week, Patch is looking for the best florist in Malverne-West Hempstead. Vote for your favorite  - or let us know if we left it off the list. A winner will be announced Friday.