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Oct. 10: Malverne's Movie Man Turns 90, Columbus Day, Crimes Nearby and More

A look at the top headlines for this Monday in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Happy Birthday Vito!

The Malverne man who worked alongside top movie stars including Barbara Streisand and Dustin Hoffman celebrates his 90th birthday. Learn more about him today.

Here's a look at the top headlines for Oct. 10.

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  1. Mr. Movie Man: From World War II to Hollywood to Malverne, Vito Ilardi has made quite an impression on Army officers, stars and directors in the movie industry and officials and neighbors in his hometown. In celebration of his 90th birthday, Patch sat down with Ilardi. Get the story later today.
  2. Columbus Day: Local schools and libraries are closed today for Columbus Day. There is also no garbage pick-up. Malverne DPW says if Monday is usually your day to put out the trash, please do so Tuesday. If Tuesday is your day, hold it till Wednesday this week.
  3. Crimes Nearby: There were some major crime stories coming out of towns neighboring Malverne and West Hempstead over the past week. Find out what made headlines later this morning.
  4. Wall Street Protests: Have you been following the news of the Occupy Wall Street movement? Tell us what you think of the protest by voting in our Patch Poll .
  5. Cheapest Gas: Tank getting low? Before you fuel up your car, you'll want to check out what stations in Malverne and West Hempstead have the lowest - and highest - prices this week. .


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