April 28: Education Meeting, Village Budget, Teachers Contracts, Butterflies and More

A tough loss, a possible compromise and sweet effort to help fallen firefighters are among today's top stories in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Find out more in our list for April 28.

1. Teachers Contracts: The West Hempstead School District announced Wednesday that a tentative settlement has been reached with the teachers union over their contracts, which expired over two years ago. Get the full story later today.
2. Malverne SEPTA: Malverne educators, students and parents will meet at Howard T. Herber tonight. to discuss important education issues and events. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the school library.
3. Rams Lax Tough Loss: It was a close game Tuesday morning as West Hempstead High School girls lacrosse took on Elmont, but the Lady Rams fell just short. Get the story and game photos this  afternoon.
4. Ice Cream Party with Purpose: West Hempstead residents came out to their local Baskin-Robbins Wednesday night to savor scoops of ice cream while raising funds to help their brave firefighters. Check out the story and photos here.
5. Feeling Butterflies: Kids in Malverne had a close encounter with some fuzzy caterpillars and beautiful butterflies at the library last week. See the photos at 1 p.m. today.

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