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March 29: WTC Steel Coverage, Budget Cuts, Fashion Show and More

A look at the top stories for this Thursday in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Waving small American flags, students of all ages in West Hempstead witnessed a piece of history Wednesday, as a fragment of the fallen World Trade Center made its way through the neighborhood. It will be used in a memorial to honor the 12 local residents who lost their lives on 9/11.

If you missed this event, experience it through our photos and videos today. Here's our look at the top headlines for March 29.

  1. WTC Steel: to see local firefighters, police and residents escort a piece of WTC steel into West Hempstead and hear what this artifact means to them. You can also view photos, some submitted by Patch readers like you, and post your own to .
  2. Budget Cuts: Missed Tuesday's budget view session for the Malverne school district?  to see what cuts are proposed and how they will impact students. Then, check back later to see what else was discussed and watch portions of the meeting online for the first time!
  3. Fashion Show: will host its annual fashion show tonight starting at 7 p.m. The fundraiser helps students afford to attend their prom, while also checking out the latest trends in gowns and tuxes.
  4. Malverne Merchants: The Malverne Merchant and Professionals Association will hold a meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Check back later today to meet one of their newest members, the man who is taking over , and see what his plans are for the business.
  5. Patch Changes: No, you're not losing your mind. Patch does look different today. See what changes we made to the site and how it will affect how you use it by reading

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