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Sept. 26: Tributes to Jim Callahan, Maccabeats, Crimes Nearby and More

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

From one lone Boy Scout to the entire Nassau County government, the efforts to honor the late James Callahan, of Malverne, and keep his memory alive continue at all levels. Learn about two of these tributes today.

Also, meet a local singing sensation, catch a Malvernite on T.V. and read about the Rams football team's undefeated season, so far.

Here are the top headlines for Sept. 26.

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  1. Tributes to Callahan: Nassau County will dedicate its new mobile command center to the late James Callahan, the County's former Commissioner of Emergency Management, who also served as deputy mayor of Malverne. One local Boy Scout is also paying tribute to Callahan's legacy, constructing a memorial garden in the village. Find out more later today.
  2. Singing with the Maccabeats: Stacey Sweet spends some time with a local singing sensation, the Maccabeats, a group that includes a West Hempstead native. Check out the report on Patch today.
  3. Crimes Nearby: See what major crimes occurred in communities surrounding Malverne and West Hempstead this morning.
  4. Winning Streak: The West Hempstead High School varsity football team extended is winning streak to 3-0 Saturday. to read the game story. Later today check out some of the footage of the Rams cheerleaders performing with the little Broncos cheer squad.
  5. Malvernite on T.V.: Tune in to the Hallmark channel at 11 a.m. today to catch , of Malverne, and her family on Emeril Lagasse's new cooking show, "Emeril's Table."


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