Aug. 30: Power Outages, Charter School Meeting, Hurricane Tales and More

Days after Hurricane Irene hit Malverne and West Hempstead, the communities are still recovering, from removing trees to waiting for the power to be restored to their homes.

Get the latest information about the efforts, plus learn about a meeting regarding a proposed charter school for Lakview, a robbery under investigation and more.

Here are your top headlines for Aug. 30.

1. Power Outages: Although the power has been restored to more than half of the homes in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview that had been without electricity Monday, roughly 1,000 residents are still in the dark. Get the latest update from LIPA .
2. Proposed Charter: Perhaps you've heard the buzz around town about establishing a charter school in Lakeview. Patch will have an interview with the Malverne couple proposing the plan today. To learn more you can also attend a meeeting tonight in the Lakeview Public Library starting at 6 p.m.
3. Hurricane Tales: of one Malverne family who has been going days without power since Irene struck the area. Plus, learn about a group of courteous neighbors who helped one local man when Irene caused a tree to fall on his car. To share your Irene story, email Tara.Conry@Patch.com
4. Irene Photos: Many Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview residents have already submitted their photos and video of how Irene impacted their part of the neighborhood. to view one of our many Irene photo galleries. You can upload your shots or send them to Tara.Conry@Patch.com.
5. Robbery: The Nassau County Police are currently investigating a robbery that occurred in Lakeview Sunday night. Learn more later this morning.