Feb. 15: Home Burglary, Village Election Candidate, Budget Meeting and More

Did you hear the police sirens and helicopters near Eagle Avenue in West Hempstead yesterday? Find out what happened there.

Plus, a second candidate has entered the race for a seat on the Malverne village board. Read on to learn more. Here's our top headlines for Feb. 15.

1. Home Burglary: Police have arrested three men they say broke into a West Hempstead home Tuesday and stole jewelry, while a female resident hid inside a closet. for the story.
2. Village Election: who is challenging Patricia Canzoneri-Callahan in the March election for a trustee seat on the Malverne village board.
3. Budget Meeting: The West Hempstead school district will be holding a meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the to discuss the 2012-2013 budget. They encourage all community members to attend. (If you cannot be sure to check Patch later this week to find out what you missed.)
4. Photo Hunt: Who will be the winner of this week's photo hunt contest? Come back at noon today to test your knowledge of local sites for a chance to win a prize from Patch.
5. Life-Saving Scouts: The Malverne Volunter Ambulance Corps. spent time with the local Boy Scouts last week to teach them life-saving skills. Check out the photos later today.