Videos of the Week: Fire, Water and the Groundhog

Don't just read about local news, see the stories come alive by checking out the top videos of the week for Malverne and West Hempstead.

Here's what our cameras caught this week:

Malverne Mel Gives Old Man Winter the Boot:

Watch Malverne Mayor Patricia Norris McDonald translate Mel's forecast of an early spring on Groundhog Day during the small ceremony held at Village Hall on Wednesday. Click for the full story.

Residents Rally Over Brown Tap Water, Company Responds

After a Facebook group garnered the support of over 100 local residents, two Malvernites invited us into their homes to show us the disgusting, brown water and residue that has been flowing out of their faucets. Check out the footage and full story .

Hot and Whirlwind Winter for Local Firefighters

Volunteer firefighters in West Hempstead, Lakeview and Malverne have had a busy month battling five blazes in the area. They have responded to major incidents in West Hempstead, Malverne, Valley Stream and Lakeview. Earlier this week, Patch was on the scene as all three departments fought a house fire in Lakeview, where they rescued a small dog that had been inside. For the full story, click .