Sept. 8: Village Adopts New Law, 9/11 First Responder's Fight, Crime Report and More

A new village law was adopted in Malverne Wednesday night that could affect residents who neglect their property. Find out more today.

Plus, Patch talks with a 9/11 first responder from West Hempstead and looks at crime committed around the neighborhood this week.

Here are the top headlines for Sept. 8.

1. New Village Law: The Malverne Village Board unanimously voted in favor of a change to the village code on Property Maintenance that will give the governing body more power in enforcing residents to care for their homes. Get the full story here.
2. 9/11 First Responder: Marvin Bethea, of West Hempstead, survived the collapse of both towers on 9/11 while rescuing others but it came at a price. A decade later, the retired paramedic continues to battle health problems, depression and a government that refuses to recognize him and other first responders as heros. Read his story later today.
3. Crime Report: See what burglaries, thefts and other crimes were committed around the neighborhood this week when our Crime Watch posts at noon.
4. 9/11 Memorials: Patch has compiled a list of 9/11 ceremonies and other memorial events happening around Long Island this weekend, including tributes organized by local villages, the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County. Find out more at 3 p.m.
5. Wizard in Westwood: Many local families "followed the yellow brick road" to Gaddis Park in Malverne last month, where they enjoyed a live performance of The Wizard of Oz. See the photos today.