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Berkeley Models, founded by William Effinger Jr. in 1933, featured numerous model airplanes.

Toy aircrafts, tanks and more in West Hempstead

With the holiday season comes toy season for children. At one point in history, West Hempstead was an important manufacturing center for the kind of toys called models. Aurora Plastics Corporation, … more

12/10/20

The Stampfels are prepared to open the Malverne Cinema, on Hempstead Avenue, on Friday.

Malverne Cinema to reopen on Friday

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Malverne Cinema will be allowed to reopen on Friday, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo announced last Saturday that movie … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/22/20

Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/13/20

Malverne photographer Dan Oppenheimer was assigned to take photos of the Broadway Tavern as part of the chamber's photography project.

Malverne chamber launches project to aid local businesses

With many businesses still coping with the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Malverne Chamber of Commerce has sought to find creative ways to support merchants in the village. The … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/8/20

The UBS Arena is expected to open in time for the 2021-22 hockey season.

Northwell partners with Islanders on arena

Northwell Health has partnered with the New York Islanders and the UBS Arena to provide more community-based wellness programs and ensure people’s safety and well-being while inside the future … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/6/20

Brothers Tommy, left, and Anthony DiStefano, owners of the Valbrook Diner, plan to reopen the restaurant in the coming weeks after they embarked on a roughly six-month renovation.

Valbrook Diner to reopen after renovations

For nearly as long as they can remember, brothers Anthony and Tommy DiStefano knew they would own a restaurant together one day. “We’ve been in the diner business our whole … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/1/20

Crossroads Farm’s pumpkin patch provided fun for Michelle Barbara, 3, and Logan Morales, 1.

Crossroads Farm continues operations, attracts new visitors amid pandemic in Malverne

Malvernite and Nassau Land Trust Chairman Rick White said that volunteers at Crossroads Farm, in Malverne, were just as anxious as other residents when the coronavirus lockdown went into effect in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/1/20

Owners of the Malverne Cinema held a news conference to discuss their hopes for reopening on Thursday morning.

Malverne Cinema remains ‘last in line’ for reopening

As businesses throughout the Village of Malverne reopen, the Malverne Cinema has yet to be included in the state’s phase reopening plans. Henry and Anne Stampfel, owners of Malverne Cinema, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/27/20

Michael Corleone, owner of Kayo Boxing, in West Hempstead, said he looks forward to reopening his gym on Aug. 24.

Malverne, West Hempstead gyms reopen at limited capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Aug. 17. … more

By Nakeem Grant and Karen Bloom | 8/20/20

With the Covid-19 infection rate continuing to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing gyms across Nassau and Suffolk counties to reopen.

At last — Cuomo lets gyms reopen at one-third capacity

Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Facilities … more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/20