History
Our History
In the early 1980s, the recession hit Malverne hard, and one of the major issues that residents faced was the poor condition of the roads throughout the village. Amid these concerns, a new political party emerged in Malverne: the Hometown Pride Party. The roads issue galvanized the community and paved the way for the Hometown Pride Party's rise to power.
In 1987, after 63 years of dominance, the Independent Party was finally unseated, and the Hometown Pride Party's entire ticket won in a resounding 2-1 victory. More than 3,000 residents turned out to cast their votes and make their voices heard.
The Hometown Pride Party's historic win marked a turning point in Malverne's history. Catherine Hunt, a longtime community volunteer and co-founder of the Civic Association, became the village's first female mayor and served with distinction until 1991. Hunt led a number of beautification projects throughout the village, including at Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Malverne schools, and several village parks and playgrounds, such as the Rocco Carbone Park on Church Street. She also spearheaded the restoration of the Malverne railroad station and the beautification of Hempstead Avenue.
Fast forward nearly thirty years to 2019, the Hometown Pride Party returned to the spotlight when Lori Lang, Mayor Hunt's daughter, ran as the party's mayoral candidate. After twelve years of uncontested mayoral elections in Malverne, Lang and her fellow candidates aimed to offer residents a genuine choice in the Village Election and to bring Lang's dynamic leadership to her hometown community.
VOTE
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
7 a.m.
- 9 p.m.
Malverne Village Hall
99 Church Street
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Malverne, NY 11565