Crime & Safety

Today's 5: New Details Emerge in Fire

See dramatic new pictures of Tuesday's blaze on Brook Path.

New details have emerged from the fire that tore through a Brook Path home on Tuesday night, along with from the scene.

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1. Firefighters said the conditions inside were cluttered with furnishings and debris and that prevented them from fully attacking the fire. Also see our by Kevin Imm of Plainview's firefighters attacking the difficult blaze.

2. Our story about the new Congressional district lines brought a great deal of reaction. Read it here and join in with your comments. Planview, Old Bethpage and Bethpage will all be part of a dramatically altered .

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3. challenges at Plainview at 4:15.

4. The Plainview-Old Bethpagemeets Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at Plainview JFK High School.

5. is always looking for with fresh ideas and subject matter. Interested in a regular blog? Contact Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.


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