April 30: Armed Robbery, School Spending, Board Candidates, and More

How much does your local school district spend per student?

Plus, details about a robbery in West Hempstead involving a machine gun, profiles of two of the 11 candidates running for school board and our search fo the best Mother's Day Brunch.

Here are your top headlines for April 30.

1. Armed Robbery: Three men were robbed at gunpoint in West Hempstead this weekend. for the story.
2. Pupil Spending: How much do the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts spend per student? How does this compare to other local districts? Look for our comparison chart later this morning.
3. Board Candidates: Hear from two candidates - one running for the Malverne school board and another seeking re-election to West Hempstead's - later today.
4. Re-Registration: The West Hempstead school district is requiring parents of fifth grade students attending and schools to re-register today, either between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents of eighth graders attending the will need to do the same on May 7. Click here for more information.
5. Readers' Choice: This week, Patch is looking to find the restaurant in Malverne-West Hempstead that serves up the best Mother's Day Brunch. to vote or add your favorite place to our list of nominees.