March 19: Village Budget, HANC Kids Help Seniors, #89, Bilingual Storytime and More

Although the public schools in Malverne and West Hempstead are closed this week, both communities are still very busy.
Learn about the village budget that Malverne officials are working on for next year, see what local spot made it onto our list of the top 100 things to do in the neighborhood and see how one group of students helped seniors stay connected with their loved ones.

Here's the top five local stories and events for April 19.

1. Village Budget: The village board has revealed the latest budget figures for Malverne. Find out what departments took cuts, the proposed tax hike and more ways it will affect you later today.
2. HANC Tech Help: Students from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County in West Hempstead recently spent a day volunteering their time to help senior citizens learn how to use their mobile devices. for the story and photos.
3. #89 Revealed: Patch continues to countdown the top 100 things to do in Malverne and West Hempstead. We've  already explored local spots to fun,  and - to name a few, but there are  still dozens of other interesting attractions to find. Today we reveal #89 on our list.
4. Me and My Guy: Our Lady of Lourdes School recently brought dads and daughters together for an evening of dressing up, dining and dancing around. Check out the photos this afternoon of from the event.
5. Bilingual Storytime:Bring your family to the West Hempstead Library tonight from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for a special version of storytime. Leslie Vanegas will lead kids, ages 3-6, in stories, songs and a craft in both Spanish and English. Click here for more details.

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