Hochul Pulls Zoning Proposal + Family Murderer Sentenced

Morning, neighbors! I'm here with today's copy of the Five Towns Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 35 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories today in Five Towns:

1. This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul has pulled the proposed zoning plan to force local municipalities to expand the use of accessory residences such as apartments on single-family properties from her budget. The proposal was opposed by many Nassau legislators. (LI Herald)
2. A Hempstead man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison Friday for murdering his mother, sister and a family friend. Bobby Vanderhall, 39, attacked them with a hammer and knife in August 2017. (News 12)
3. Valley Stream North boys basketball team beat Lynbrook 47-46 win in a Nassau Class A first-round matchup, and will advance in the playoffs. (Subscription: Newsday)

Today in Five Towns:

• Roosevelt Field Aviators at Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd., free, an exhibit celebrating the anniversary of Roosevelt Field and the 20th Anniversary of the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

From my notebook:

• Malverne High School student Nicea Jones qualified for the New York State Track and Field Championship by running the 300-meter sprint at 41.33 seconds. (Patch)
• Nassau County Police Department seized 20 illegal firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition this week from a Massapequa dentist office. (Facebook)
• Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Spring 2022 Adult Education Brochure and registration are now available. (Facebook)

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