Jan 17: School Board, Shots Fired, Dangerous Local Roads and More

School is back in session after the three-day weekend and that includes the West Hempstead school board too, which holds its regular monthly business meeting tonight.

Plus, did you hear the shots fired last night in neighboring North Valley Stream? Find out what happened in our look at the top headlines for Jan. 17.

1. School Board Meeting: The West Hempstead Board of Education holds its monthly business meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the high school videoconference room. Find out what will be discussed later this morning when we look at the meeting agenda.
2. Shots Fired: Nassau County Police officers were rushed to the hospital Monday night after a gunman fired off several shots after they interrupted a burglary in progress at a North Valley Stream residence. for the story.
3. Dangerous Roads: Woodfield Road? Hempstead Turnpike? Ocean Avenue? What road in Malverne or West Hempstead would you say is the most dangerous? Vote in our poll today and see what other readers have to say.
4. Store for Sale?: Another vacant store on Hempstead Avenue? See what local shop has recently been placed on the market this afternoon and tell us what you'd like to see at this location.
5. Zumba: There's four opportunities to get your Zumba workout in today at the West Hempstead Public Library. Classes will be held at 4:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Contact the library at (516) 481-6591 to sign up.