Feb. 16: Home Advantage for Fields, Moms Vs. Bullies, Budgeting and More Things to Know TODAY

It's Wednesday, Feb. 16, and do you know the top news and events happening today in Malverne and West Hempstead?

Here's a quick look at the stories that made headlines today on Patch and the events taking place in the community.

1. Field Use Limited: After months of discussion over the language of its sports permit policy, the West Hempstead Board of Education voted Tuesday night to revise the language to limit outside groups from using district playing space. The majority of the board voted in favor of groups that are based in West Hempstead. Patch will have the full story plus a recap of the entire meeting later today.
2. More Flushing: The Long Island Water Company will resume flushing hydrants in Malverne and start working on those in West Hempstead and Lakeview today. Cold weather forced them to halt the process yesterday, along with a main break in Malverne. The aim is to clear out sediment from the entire system in order to diminish the tap water discoloration in homes in the area. They will start at the Southern State Parkway and proceed north into West Hempstead and Lakeview. Stay with Patch for more updates.
3. Moms Take On Bullies: In our second installment of Moms Talk we ask the members of our Moms Council, comprised of mothers from Malverne and West Hempstead to sound off on the issue of cyber bullying. Is it a serious issue among local kids and how are they addressing it? Check Patch at 1 p.m. today to see what they say and voice your opinions on this topic.
4. Alexander the Great: The Malverne Mules are heading to the playoffs, having earned the top spot in their conference with an undefeated record. Leading the charge since the very beginning has been senior Corey Alexander, although the starting forward considers himself more of an assist-man. Learn how he has gotten this far in his young career and where he expects his team to get to in his final season as a Mule. Click here for the story.
5. District 13 Reveals Budget: Malverne wasn't the only school district in the neighborhood to unveil their 2011-2012 budget proposal last week. Valley Stream District 13, which includes residents from Malverne, also presented its budget at the Board of Education meeting held Feb. 9. Check Patch later today to see what is currently being proposed and how it will affect students, faculty and taxpayers in the district.

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Visit Patch tomorrow morning to find out what's happening this Thursday in Malverne and West Hempstead and read the local stories your neighbors will be talking about.