June 7: School Board, Beloved Community Member Dies, Mentors and More

Find out the top five things you need to know today in Malverne and West Hempstead, including a highly-anticipated board meeting, a new candidate for the Town of Hempstead and the death of a beloved West Hempstead man.

Here's the headlines for June 7:

1. School Board: The Malverne Board of Education will hold its monthly business meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the library, where residents both and the proposed name change for the high school are planning to make their voices heard. To learn what is on the board's agenda, check back later this morning.
2. Bob Smith Dies: A beloved member of the West Hempstead community passed away late Sunday night after collapsing during a scholarship dinner. Learn more about Bob Smith today and share your thoughts.
3. Mentor Program: The in Lakeview wrapped up their first season over the weekend by honoring the young ladies who participated and the women who gave them guidance. Check out photos and video this afternoon.
4. Shelter Pet: Looking to adopt a furry friend? Learn how you can rescue an animal that is currently staying at the Town of Hempstead shelter at noon today.
5. W.H. Man Challenges Darcy: Residents of Malverne and West Hempstead who live in the third councilman district of the Town of Hempstead will have a choice when they head to the polls this November. Fresh off his win to the West Hempstead Library Board, Owen Rumelt has joined the Democrats in taking on Rumelt will challenge Councilman James Darcy of Valley Stream. Learn more about this candidate later today.