July 28: Crime Watch, Rotary Talks Coliseum Project, Kids Events and More

On Aug. 1 residents in Malverne, West Hempstead and the rest of Nassau County will decide the fate of a proposed project to revamp the current Coliseum.

If you still have questions about the plan come out to the West Hempstead Rotary meeting tonight, where you can dine and hear from a speaker close to the project.

Today we also look at the weekly crime report for the area, tell you about two fun events happening for kids and check-in with the Malverne school district about both of its bond projects.

Here are your top headlines for July 28.

1. Rotary Meeting: The Rotary of West Hempstead will hold a meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Villa Umberto's in Elmont. A guest speaker will be discussing the project at Nassau Coliseum that residents will vote on Aug. 1. Dinner is included. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members.
2. Crime Watch: Find out exactly where burglaries, vandalism and other crimes happened in the neighborhood this week.
3. Earth Show: Kids can learn ways to protect the environment today while being entertained at the "One Earth" Show at Echo Park. The free performance, featuring Kathy Byers and Lydia Adams Davis, takes place at 1:30 p.m. 
4. Bond Update: The Malverne school district is making progress on the two bond propositions taxpayers approved in the fall to fix the athletic and elementary facilities. Find out more today.
5. Pizza Party: Check out the photos this afternoon from the Grand Opening of Nino's Pizza, a new family-owned Italian restaurant in West Hempstead. Also, head over to the West Hempstead Public Library tonight for a pizza-making workshop. (Call ahead to make sure spots are open.)