Crime & Safety

Today's 5: Lay Claim To Patch Listings

Patch is encouraging the Plainview community to take charge of the listings so many people count on for news and information.

Are you a or an official with a , or other ? Have you claimed your listing in Patch? This is a great opportunity for you to take control of the content on Plainview's premier site for local news and information.

Each day the "5 Things" column offers five essentials about your day in Plainview. We want to engage our audience in the topics, events, and hot-button issues that are important to them. Help us do that by adding your voice. Add it to the calendar or send us a . Post a comment on the news and the issues that matter most to you.

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1. It's simple to claim your listing in Patch. Click here to see how you can "claim" your free Patch listing and use it to promote your business or community institution. This isn't a sales pitch. It's about getting the word out to the community that your business or organization is trying to reach.

2. Police have issued of two unknown women wanted in connection with a series of that are preying on elderly homeowners throughout Nassau County. Cops need the public's help.

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3. Members of the were sworn in Tuesday. We'll have a story and photo of the event today.

4. The Retires Activity Program(R.A.P.) meets at 12:30 p.m. at the , today for friends over 60. The subject today is with Rob Edelman.

 5. Many of the stories we write about come from news tips just like you. Do you have a that needs covering? you want to tell us about? The ? Let us know by adding it to the calendar or sending us a . We read and consider every local coverage request. We try to accommodate everyone.


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