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May 12: Courtesy Hotel's Final Check-Out, Voter Registration, Prom Fashion and More

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

"Where were you at 11:30 a.m. on May 12, 2011?"
It's a date that will most likely mean very little to the average person, but to West Hempstead residents it will stand out as historic.
Today, after years of protesting, petitioning and pleading for the seedy, crime-ridden Courtesy Hotel to be eradicated from their community, West Hempstead residents will get their wish.
Learn about this big story and other top local headlines and events for May 12.

  1. Goodbye Courtesy: The wait is finally over. At 11:30 a.m. today the infamous Courtesy Hotel . Demolition will begin, paving the way for what many West Hempstead residents are viewing as a new beginning for its downtown area. Check Patch later today for further coverage. Never stayed at the Courtesy? Take a look captured during this man's night at the hotel.
  2. Voting Down School Budget: One West Hempstead resident shares her reasons for voting 'No' to the proposed school budget for her district. Click here to read what she has to say and submit your own opinion piece on the school budget.
  3. Cherry High? For a brief moment during Tuesday's meeting of District 12's board of education, Malverne High School became the . Learn more about the decision to change the name, (which was later rescinded) and what the next steps will be.
  4. Model Students: The seniors at Malverne High School recently held a fashion-talent show fundraiser. Check out the photos of students working the "runway" with their style in some of the season's top looks for summer and prom night. And don't miss video highlights of the night's top music and dance performances this afternoon. Then, at 3 p.m. find the top local shops to find dresses, tuxes and accessories for prom.
  5. Voter Registration: Still need to register to vote on the school budget on May 17? In Malverne, two sessions will be held today - from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the high school lobby and from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the central administration building.West Hempstead residents who wish to find out their registration status before the vote can call the District Clerk at 390-3118 during business hours.


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