May 17: School Budget Votes, Board Election, Student Exhibits and More

After several long months spent scrutinizing expenses, debating the proposed tax hikes and wondering whether the school budgets for Malverne and West Hempstead will pass or fail, the community members will finally have their say.

Learn more about voting for your local school budget and board members today along with other top headlines for May 17.

1. Voters Guide: Need to know what times polls open? Where to vote? A quick recap of the budgets? What candidates are up for election? Or what is Proposition #2?  It's all here in
2. School Board Races: In West Hempstead, two incumbents are running unopposed for re-election to the school board, but in the Malverne school district there is a wild card. Donald Pupke is vying for current Board President Patrick Coonan's seat as a write-in candidate. (Pupke threw his hat in the ring too late to earn a spot on the ballot.) Last night, some residents gathered at the Lakeview Library to hear the candidates speak. Get the video report here later this morning.
3. PTA Leaders Outlook: Patch caught up with two leaders of local parent organizations - one in Malverne, the other in West Hempstead - to see how they feel about the likelihood of their district's budget passing. Get the story this afternoon.
4. Student Art Exhibit: The talented young artists of the Malverne school district will display their work throughout the buildings all day long today to the delight of parents - and voters.
5. Sounds of Spring: While West Hempstead Middle School buzzes with voters, the adjacent High School will be filled with music tonight as the students perform a spring concert. The show starts at 7 p.m.

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