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Popkin Brogna kicks in to end local hunger By TAYloR GRAYSoN tgrayson@liherald.com
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Group A Kick-a-thon students with their parents after kicking to stop hunger.
Kick-a-thons are good fun. When they’re done to fight hunger, they’re even better to be involved with. The Popkin-Brogna Jujitsu Center is a family-owned dojo that recently did just that. The participants were not only showing off their fighting prowess, but doing so for a good cause. The West Hempstead dojo has been in operation for 19 years, but this event was the first of its kind there. It hosted a Kick-a-thon to fight hunger, in partnership with Long Island Cares, a food bank that helps to feed those in need, on Nov. 9. There were two sessions. “This was really done to get the kids involved, to get them to understand a bit,” Sensei Joseph Brogna said. “People don’t understand how privileged we are. No matter how bad we think things get, we’re not worried about food most of the time. We brought Continued on pAGe 4
Village and residents look into reopening the theater By TAYloR GRAYSoN tgrayson@liherald.com
Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan addressed the announced closing of the Malverne Cinema, during the village board meeting on Nov. 6. Malver ne’s public board meetings are held each month at Village Hall, 99 Church St. They usually fall within the first week of the month. The trustees that make up the board are elected for four-year terms. The current trustees are Scott Edwards, Perry Cuocci, Carl Prizzi and Lori Lang. Many residents said they were up in arms over the the-
ater’s decision to shut its doors, saying that the cinema is what set Malverne apart from other areas on Long Island. The theater was open for 34 years, and shut down for financial and internal reasons. The board took the initiative to address the closing of the theater on its own, before village members could mention it during the meeting. They seem to be well aware of the resident’s concerns and interests, and quick to respond. “The board is doing everything they can to preserve the theater, and have a long-term viable plan for it,” Mayor Sullivan said during the meeting.
“We are pleased about the progress of the restoration of this theater.” Though the board is in talks to revamp the theater, it is important to note that all plans are tentative and nothing is set in stone as of yet. Some of the main causes for concern among village residents were shared after the trustees announced their resolutions and updates. Recently, village members also expressed concern about local robberies and vandalism. However, the biggest concern was that of the beloved cinema and its revitalization. Resident Marian Dill said to the
Mayor, “I’m glad you mentioned the theater because I was already going to. I’, happy to hear some moves are being made in that regard.” Village resident TR King said of the Sept. 29 cinema closing, “it was our favorite place to see a movie. It’s a loss for the patrons; the citizens of Malverne and it will hurt the small
local businesses. There’s no way I’ll drive to watch a movie on a big screen at Roosevelt Field. Now it’s on my list of former LI cinemas, which began with the Mini Cinema in Uniondale.” Malver ne’s village board meetings are now held in the newly constructed village hall, Continued on pAGe 2