Aug. 4: Prepare for Hurricanes, Uncover Mystery, Rotary Looks at Lighthouses and More

Those who lived through Hurricane Gloria in 1985, know that tropical storms can not only touch down on Long Island but are capable of causing major damage. Would you know what to do if another hurricane hit the Malverne and West Hempstead area?

Find out about a free hurricane preparedness seminar in Malverne tonight, a Rotary meeting this morning in West Hempstead and other top local news for Aug. 4.

1. Hurricane Preparedness: The Malverne Emergency Management Committee is hosting a free seminar on Hurricane Preparedness tonight at the . Ken English, director, of the Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross, will begin the presentation at 7 p.m.
2. Rotary Looks at Lighthouses:The West Hempstead Rotary Club meets this morning at 8:30 a.m. at the at 564 Hempstead Turnpike. Their guest speaker will be Pamela Setchell, president of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, who will talk about the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse and lighthouses on Long Island. (Is there a connection to the lighthouse project that had been proposed for the Nassau HUB? We can't say but if you're interested in attending, non-members are welcomed to come as guests.) The cost of the breakfast is $10.
3. Crime Watch: Want to know what burglaries, thefts and other crimes occurred around the neighborhood this week? Check out our weekly report from Nassau County Police's Fifth Precinct today.
4. Go Inside Mysterious Landmark: It's a site that most residents on the South Shore of Long Island have passed hundreds, maybe even thousands of times, but its closed off to the public. Some says it's mysterious, even haunted. Can you guess what it is? Join Stacey Sweet today as she goes inside this unique landmark to uncover yet another local secret.
5. Spirited Singers: Young singers from as close by as West Hempstead to as far as Georgia came together in Hempstead last week to celebrate their faith and showcase their talents. Check out the photos from Gospel Jam in today's View Finder.