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Oct. 27: Rotary Charity Dinner, Farm Festival, Hempstead Town Audit and More

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

Sheep-sheering, live music, hay rides and pumpkin-picking...it was all part of the fun at Crossroads Farm in Malverne Sunday but if you missed the festival you can experience it today. Check out our video report.

Plus, see how the state comptroller is responding to complaints about the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, enter our Halloween costume contest and more. Here are the top headlines for Oct. 27.

  1. Halloween Contest: Heidi Klum is helping Patch pick the most creative Halloween costume from the submissions our readers send in. The winner will win a trip, a donation to the charity of their choice and meet the star. to learn more and enter your child today. Contest ends soon!
  2. Farm Festival: Relive Sunday's festivities at Crossroads Farm in Malverne this afternoon with a fun video report.
  3. Rotary Charity Dinner: Enjoy delicious food at Pompei restaurant in West Hempstead tonight as the Rotary Foundation presents grants to several local charities. for details.
  4. I Fish NY: Check out photos from this year's fishing festival held at Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead later this morning.
  5. Shelter Audit: After receiving hundreds of complaints about the Hempstead Town Animal Shelter, the state comptroller is initiating an audit of its finances. Learn more .

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