Aug. 15: Crime Report, Hotel's Plan, Swim-a-thon and More

Here are the top five headlines for Aug. 15.

1. Crime Report: A West Hempstead home was among several burglarized in the area this week. Click to view the full crime report for Nassau County's Fifth Precinct.
2. Hotel's Plan: Several Lynbrook residents spoke out Monday night against the Holiday Inn Express's plan to demolish three homes to erect a parking lot. See what the village board decided to do and share your thoughts on the issue .
3. West Nile Virus: Nassau County trucks will be out tonight applying more pesticide to kill mosquitos in the area to combat West Nile Virus. Find out more today.
4. Swim Across America: Look for photos later today of Lynbrook's Swim Across America event and see how much swimmers raised this year for cancer research.
5. Police Recruitment: The Nassau County Auxiliary Police Unit that serves West Hempstead, Lakeview, Franklin Square, Garden City South, Malverne Oaks, Malverne Park and North Lynbrook  is looking for new volunteers. Click to find out how you can become an officer.