Sept. 15: Crime Report, Delivering the Dead, Candidates Forum and More

Local politics, crime and a local man with a very unique job make the headlines today.

Learn about these stories and other top headlines for Sept. 15.

1. Candidates Talk Issues: With the November election on the horizon, the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce brought together several politicians Tuesday night who will appear on the ballot to answer residents' and business owners' questions. See what they had to say today. 
2. Crime Report: Want to know what homes were burglarized, where cars were stolen and what other crimes happened in the neighborhood this week? Check out our report this morning.
3. Dead Patrol: It's easily one of the least glamorous jobs outthere, but somebody has to do. Malverne alum Tom Malone shares what it's like to be the deliveryman for Nassau County's Medical Examiner's Officer. Get his story later today.
4. Ready for Football? Get Patch's "Picks" for local places to enjoy the games this season when our list posts this afternoon.
5. Fire Drill: Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview firefighters competed in an old fashioned drill tournament over the weekend in memory of their brothers who perished on 9/11. See how the local teams performed .