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Hempstead Town Clerk Murray Performs 500th Wedding Ceremony

LIMG October 21, 2021

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray performed her 500th wedding ceremony since she returned to Town government in January 2020 – 421 of those weddings since the start of the pandemic. “Wedding ceremonies were always one of my favorite parts of the job of Town Clerk,” said Murray. “Even when I

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Rep. Zeldin Joins Supervisor Aguiar, Local Officials and Residents at Demolition of Two Buildings in Downtown Riverhead

LIMG October 21, 2021

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) joined Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar, New York State and Suffolk County legislators, as well as other local officials and residents at a press conference ahead of the demolition of two buildings in downtown Riverhead, representing a significant milestone to getting Riverhead’s Downtown Revitalization project underway. Congressman

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The Great Pal-O-Mine Coin Challenge Wants Your Change – Corporate Sponsor Sought to Provide Matching Funds

LIMG October 21, 2021

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, is asking Long Islanders to participate in the Great Pal-O-Mine Coin Challenge to help raise funds for its vital

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County Executive Curran Unveils David S. Mack Center For Training and Intelligence

LIMG October 21, 2021

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder today hosted an official Opening and Building Dedication Ceremony of the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence. Construction on this state-of-the-art facility, located on the campus of the Nassau Community College, began in 2018 and was just recently completed. The new Center will

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Jingle Bell Run Returns To Long Island, December 11th!

LIMG October 21, 2021

The 2021 Jingle Bell Run will bring a merry helping of festive holiday cheer to Long Island on Saturday, December 11th, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. Jingle Bell Run is the nation’s most jolly holiday-themed timed 5K run. Participants dress to impress in the best holiday attire! This year’s Jingle Bell Run will feature […]

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New York State Parks to Clear Remnants of Old Coast Guard Station at Gilgo Beach State Park

LIMG October 21, 2021

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has begun the removal of surface cement riprap from a former Coast Guard Station within Gilgo Beach State Park. In addition, pilings that protrude from the sand will be cut at or just below the sand level and removed. This cleanup is in […]

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Approximately 1200 Residents Enjoy Spooktacular Entertainment, Extravagant Costumes and a Haunting Time at the 16th annual Hoyt Farm Halloweekend Festival

LIMG October 21, 2021

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve hosted it’s 16th annual Halloweekend on Saturday October 16th, and Sunday October 17th, 2021. The popular annual event traditionally sells out without much advertising. This year was no different, with roughly 1200 residents, between both days, participating in the festival weekend. Families enjoyed touring the festive preserve playing games,

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LaMarca Invites Residents to Properly License their Dogs as Adoptions Grow

LIMG October 15, 2021

With a large number of new adoptions taking place over the past year, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca invites residents who have not done so already to utilize the Town Clerk’s Office to properly license their dog. In the Town of Oyster Bay, once a dog reaches four months of age, the owner is […]