March 28: Church Fire, Readers' Choice Vote, 9/11 Steel and More

We start the morning off with news of a fire that broke out in Lakeview church, causing substantial damage.

Later this morning, firefighters, along with members of the Nassau County Auxiliary Police and West Hempstead Community Support Association will also be picking up a piece of Word Trade Center steel from JFK and escorting it into the community.

Plus, we just opened up the polls in our Readers' Choice contest to find the best nail salon in Malverne-West Hempstead, so take a few seconds to cast your vote.

Read our top headlines for March 28 to learn more.

1. Lakeview Church Fire: Firefighters from Lakeview, Malverne, West Hempstead and Rockville Centre battled a 4 a.m. blaze that broke out inside a local church Wednesday.
2. Best Nail Salon: Help us find the best nail salon in Malverne-West Hempstead by casting your vote for your favorite place to get pampered. Access the poll . 
3. 9/11 Steel: If you're in Lakeview or West Hempstead around 9:30 a.m. today, be on the lookout for an escort of fire and police vehicles who will be bringing aretrieved from Ground Zero after 9/11 into the community. Residents are encouraged to line the route, waving American flags if possible.  to see the route details. Also, look for our coverage later today.
4. School Budget: Tuesday's budget review session for the Malverne school district lasted more than three hours. Find out what you missed - including a rundown of how students' school days would change under the proposed cuts - later today.
5. 'Pink Slime': While a national debate ensues over the amonia-treated, low-quality beef filler known as 'pink slime' that is being served in USDA meat, hear what the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts about the use of the substance in its cafeterias.