June 1: Village Board, Callahan Mourned, Courtesy Gone and More

The Malverne and West Hempstead communities are still reeling from a difficult loss and yet are being tasked with getting back to business. Tonight, for example, village officials will hold their monthly business meeting, just days after losing one of their own.

Today we also look at video highlights from Monday's parades to honor our fallen vets and acknowledge the true end of the Courtesy Hotel's existence in West Hempstead.

Here are the top headlines for June 1.

1. Village Board: The Malverne Board of Trustees will host its monthly business meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in . Stay tuned to Patch to learn about the issues that are discussed.
2. Callahan Mourned: Hundreds gathered at in West Hempstead Tuesday to say their final goodbyes to Jim Callahan, Malverne's Deputy Mayor and Nassau County's Commissioner of Emergency Management. and video.
3. Memorial Day Video: Missed the Memorial Day parade in Malverne or West Hempstead this Monday or just want to relive it again? We've got photos and video on Patch. to see.
4. Courtesy Gone: It took several days for the to finally check out of West Hempstead, as workers spent the past two weeks pulling it apart piece by piece. Now, all that remains of the seedy establishment that had been an albatross to residents is a pile of rubble. Check out the latest photos this afternoon.
5. National Running Day: In celebration of National Running Day, Americans are being asked to lace up their sneakers, hit the pavement, track or treadmill and log some miles. Be a part of the experience by breaking a sweat and then boasting of your hard work, by inputting your run here. Also, learn about a special one-day only discount for races coming to the area.