Jan. 5: Village Board Recap, Beautification Meeting, Relief for Soliders and More

Around this time last year, West Hempstead parents and coaches were caught in a battle over sports fields. Well, now Malverne is facing a similar situation.

Learn more later today. Here's a look at the top headlines for Jan. 5.

1. Village Board: Find out what you missed at Wednesday night's meeting of the Malverne village board today including the swearing in of a new cop and conflict over baseball field permits.
2. Beautification Meeting: The West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce's Beautification Committee, which is , is holding their next planning meeting tonight at 5 p.m. in the West Hempstead Public Library.
3. Soldiers Receive Care Packages: Several West Hempstead students, faculty and generous residents donated their time and money to bring some relief to U.S. soldiers serving overseas during the holiday season. for the story.
4. Warning to Seniors: Malverne Police Chief John Aresta is also warning residents of a who have been targeting senior citizens in the area. Find out more details this morning.
5. Photo Contest: Tell us where was taken in Malverne or West Hempstead to win a prize!