May 2: Bin Laden Dead, Holocaust Remembered, Redistricting Effects and More

History is made and remembered on the same day as the world honored the victims of the Holocaust and then learned that another mass murdered had been killed.

Here's a look at the top stories in Malverne and West Hempstead for May 2.

1. Bin Laden Dead: Late Sunday night the news broke that Osama Bin Laden had been proclaimed dead. The terrorist credited with the deadly attacks of 9/11 was taken down by a small team of American forces, according to President Obama. Later today, Patch looks at what the news means to local residents in Malverne and West Hempstead, especially those who lost a loved one the World Trade Center that day.
2. Holocaust Remembered: Hundreds of local men, women and teens gathered at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead Sunday night to pay tribute to the millions who died in the Holocaust. They also came out to listen to the account of one man who survived and escaped a death camp in Sobibor. Get the full story later today.
3. Redistricting: Could Malvernites be saying "Bye Bye Becker" soon? nassau County Legislator Fran Becker currently represents Malverne but that will no longer be the case if a proposed redistricting map is adopted. Find out more this afternoon.
4. Rams Softball Falls: West Hempstead High School's varsity girls softball team challenged Hewlett this weekend but came up short. Get the game coverage today at 5 p.m.
5. Opinions Wanted: Have something to say about the school budget, the news of Bin Laden's death or another important topic? Send a letter to the editor by emailing Tara.Conry@Patch.com.