Nov. 30: Budget Meeting Recap, Gala Preview, Fatal Crash and More

There was a good turnout at Tuesday night's community budget meeting, the first of its kind in West Hempstead.

See what residents and faculty said they value when it comes to their school district. Also, learn about another exciting holiday event planned for later this week and get trips from local merchants on picking out the perfect tree for you.

Here are the top stories for Nov. 30.

1. Budget Recap: To begin the discussion on the 2012-2013 school budget, West Hempstead parents, faculty and other community members were asked to discuss what they value Tuesday night. Hear what they had to say later today.
2. Fatal Car Crash: A Uniondale teen faces DWI and manslaughter charges in a fatal car crash that occurred in West Hempstead Tuesday.
3. Gala Preview: It's almost time to kick off the holiday festivities in Malverne with the Historical Society's popular Gala. Learn about this fun event, which will be held Friday, this afternoon.
4. College Workshop: Thursday night, Dec. 1, West Hempstead will host a college admission workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to start talking about higher education.
5. Oh Christmas Tree: Patch is going to help you pick out your perfect tree. We visited local merchants to get a lesson in the different types they are selling this year, how to choose the right one for your needs and how to keep it alive throughout the holiday season. Get the story this morning.