April 11: West Hempstead BOE Candidates, Help for Hempstead Lake and More

While one West Hempstead resident enters the race for the school board, it looks like another potential candidate has made the decision not to run. 
Plus, we want to know which of Malverne's various village codes are the most ignored. And we'll tell you about a new effort to clean up the massive amounts of pollution at one of our local parks.
Read more about these stories and others in our look at the top headlines for April 11.

1. W.H. BOE Candidates: Did you see who else is running for the West Hempstead school board next month? to read our interview with the newest candidate to enter the race. Plus, later today, find out who has decided not to run.
2. Obeying Village Laws: The village of Malverne does have many local ordinances, from those dictating when it's acceptable to put your garbage cans by the curb to whether you can cut down trees on your property. Which ones would you say are ignored by residents the most? Sound off here.
3. Business of the Week: See which local merchant was named Malverne-West Hempstead Patch's Business of the Week later today. Want to know how to get your store in the spotlight? Email Tara.Conry@Patch.com.
4. Help for Hempstead Lake: Remember the piles of bottles and other pollution months ago at in West Hempstead? Well, it looks like the one-day held in December has inspired a larger effort to take back this local landmark. Learn more later today on Patch.
5. Readers' Choice: Which of these local businesses deserves a Readers' Choice Award for its sporting goods selection? Vote in . A winner will be announced Friday.