Malverne/West Hempstead Herald

06/05/2026

Malverne School District honored three outstanding Malverne High School students who were recently recognized for their exceptional leadership, civic engagement and academic excellence.

Malverne School District proudly celebrates three outstanding Malverne High School students who were recently recognized for their exceptional leadership, civic engagement and academic excellence.

06/05/2026

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, in Malverne, celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 21 with a centennial gala at Sand Castle in Franklin Square. The ceremony was followed by a midnight Mass led by the Rev. Jim Stachacz.

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/mal-ourladyoflourdes-centennial-100,222756

06/04/2026

Malverne High School senior Matthew DaCosta was named winner of ERASE Racism’s 2026 John Wenzel Scholarship for Advancing Racial Equity, Elaine Gross, the group’s founder and president emerita, announced on May 19.

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/mal-erase-racism-student-award,222759

06/04/2026

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hosted a rally on Wednesday to celebrate the New York Knicks' return to the NBA Finals and honor some of the most iconic players in franchise history.

https://www.liherald.com/stories/blakeman-knicks-finals,222820

06/02/2026

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, promoting brain health, and supporting those affected by these conditions.

As the global population ages, the urgency to address cognitive decline and its associated risks has never been greater. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects over 7 million Americans aged 65 and older, with projections estimating nearly 13 million cases by 2050.

This June, Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, a Harvard Medical and MIT-trained neuroscientist and clinical audiologist, and his team at Hearing and Brain Centers of America have partnered with PreventingDecline.com to take bold steps to combat this growing epidemic by offering a Free Brain Care Score and a comprehensive Dementia Risk Reduction Library to seniors nationwide.

Read more here: https://www.liherald.com/stories/alzheimer-brain-awareness-month,222690?

📸: Courtesy Hearing and Brain Centers

05/29/2026

The Malverne Board of Education recognized the achievements of its academic leaders, valedictorian, and salutatorian at their May 12 meeting. Malverne principal Dr. Kesha Bascombe and Superintendent Dr. Maria Rianna congratulated the students with speeches. The students were also given plaques commemorating their achievements, and the top two graduates gave small speeches of their own.

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/mal-val-sal-student-awards,222590

05/28/2026

St. Thomas the Apostle of West Hempstead held its monthly “Junk in the Trunk” tag sale on May 16. The next tag sale is tentatively set for June 27, according to program runner Michelle Mayer.

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/wh-stthomas-tagsale,222584

05/27/2026

The West Hempstead Community Scholarship Fund awarded six students with a 2500 dollar scholarship at their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on May 14. The six students awarded were Mateo Calderon, Catherine Urquiza, Hugo Idrogo, and Eden Morales-Gomez, of West Hempstead Secondary School, and Shira Massihesraelian and Shalhevet Koenigsberg, of Yeshiva University High School for Girls.

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/wh-schools-scholarship-award,222580

05/27/2026

Good morning readers!

Since the Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, we want to hear from you! 🏀🟠🔵

The Malverne/West Hempstead Herald is looking to feature local fans celebrating this historic moment.

Send us:
📸 Photos of you, your family, or friends in Knicks gear
🗣️ Your thoughts on the team’s incredible playoff run and what this achievement means to you

Submissions can be sent through Facebook Messenger or emailed to [email protected].

05/26/2026

Friday, May 15 was the Malverne Fire Department’s 114th annual installation ceremony. Fire department and company officers swore the oath of service, and Village Trustees Scott Edwards and Lori Lang swore in top-ranking department officials. The department also had its annual inspection.

https://www.liherald.com/malverne/stories/mal-fd-installation-ceremony,222577