July 23: Crimes Nearby, Blood Drive, Lynbrook Train Trestle and More

Here are the top five headlines for July 23.

1. Crimes Nearby: See what crime stories made headlines in communities neighboring Malverne, West Hempstead and Lynbrook later this morning.
2. Lynbrook Train Trestle: After a  in Lynbrook last week, several readers were calling for something to be done to make this area safer. Shoul tractor trailers be banned from this roadway in Lynbrook? Tell us what you think later today.
3. Blood Drive: In addition to that feeling you get when you know you've helped out someone in need, if you donate blood in Malverne today, you'll also walk away with two tickets to an upcoming New York Mets game. The blood drive will take place at the from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
4. Tennis Day: The U.S. Tennis Association brought its annual Long Island Kids Day to Malverne this month. See how youngers learned to love their game and even practice with a real tennis pro. That story will be coming up later today.
5. Adoptable Dog: Assisi Veterinary Hospital in Malverne has a young, friendly female Pit Bull up for adoption. The dog is already housebroken, trained to sit, stay give paw and is great with other dogs and people. Learn more about her .

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