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June 8: School Naming Policy, Heat Wave, Church Burglar and More

A look at the top headlines for this Wednesday in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Things are heating up....

Aside from the temperature - which will hit 90 degrees today -  a civil yet passionate debate played out last night at the Malverne school board meeting about a proposed change to the name of one school building. 

Meanwhile in West Hempstead, it was ladies' night as the school honored its top female athletes.

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Learn about the top stories for June 8 here:

  1. School Naming Policy: The Malverne High School library was packed Tuesday night as parents, alumni and other community members debated before the school board their positions on renaming the building in honor of the late Carol Cherry. Learn more about their views and how the board of education is addressing the issue later this morning.
  2. Poor Box Thief: Cops have charged a man with stealing from poor boxes and one parishioner at two local churches including St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hempstead.
  3. Heat Wave: The thermometer will be hitting 90 today, according to weather forecasters, and the temperature is expected to climb higher tomorrow. Find out some of the best ways to keep cool in Malverne and West Hempstead.
  4. Lady Rams Honored: West Hempstead spent Tuesday night honoring its talented female athletes. Check out the story and photos this afternoon.
  5. Mom Chronicles: This is what the parenting magazines don't tell you, says West Hempstead mom Andrea Shinsato. In the sequel to her debut column, Shinsato continues her journey into motherhood with her signature wit and candor. Enjoy her latest adventure today.

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