May 31: Crime Report, Dino Man, Prom and More

Malverne will be rolling out the red carpet for its seniors tonight.

Plus, a string of home burglaries, a West Hempstead man who makes dinosaurs his business and friends remember one young life that was cut too short.

Here are the top five stories for May 31.

1. Crime Report: Six homes were burglarized in the area this week including three in Lakeview. to view the latest crime report
2. Pre-Prom: Malverne High School seniors will be attending their prom tonight but before they hit the dance floor, first they will walk a red carpet outside the high school at 5 p.m. to show off their fancy attire. 
3. Chris Pollio: A funeral Mass will be held this morning for West Hempstead High School alum who died this weekend at the age of 28. Some of Pollio's friends recently spoke to Patch. Hear what they had to say later today
4. Dino Man: Bet you didn't know that West Hempstead has its own resident paleontologist. We'll have the story coming up this morning.
5. Beach Guide: Sure, you know Long Beach, Lido, Point Lookout and and Jones Beach, but Long Island is home to many other seaside escapes. Check out Patch's to find a new one to enjoy this summer.