July 22: Heat Wave, Outdoor Movie, Downtown Revamped and More

Friday has arrived in Malverne and West Hempstead but with it has come scorching, nearly 100-degree weather.

We have a list of places to help you cool off, fun events for the weekend and some great local stories.

Learn about the revamping of Malverne's downtown area, get upclose with amazing creatures that recently visited West Hempstead and read about an award-winning photo shot in the neighborhood one summer night decades ago.

Here are are your top headlines for July 22.

1. Scorching Temps: A heat wave continues in Malverne and West Hempstead as the thermometer climbs close to 100 degrees today. Find relief from the heat a
2. Overhauling Hempstead Avenue: Working with Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, the village of Malverne is rennovating its downtown area. Learn more about this project today.
3. Reptile Edventure: Youngsters in West Hempstead went on a recent expedition within the local public library, where they experienced some incredible up-close encounters with reptiles. They met an alligator, a 14-foot python and many other slimy and scaley creatures. Check out the photos starting at 1 p.m.
4. Weekend Plans: Head over to in Malverne at 9 p.m. tonight for a special outdoor movie night. To get the scoop on other fun events happening in the area this weekend come back this afternoon to view our Get Out guide.
5. Love for the 80's: Thirty years after Malverne photographer Dave Paone snapped an image of his friends enjoying a summer night in 1981, the picture has received praise from a local art guild. Get the story and see the award-winning photo .