Politics & Government
Monday is Columbus Day Holiday
Schools are closed but some financial institutions are open.
Monday is Columbus Day, observed as a public holiday in most states, including New York.
All schools in New York State are closed, including Plainview-Old Bethpage schools.
On Long Island, all federal, state and local government offices are closed, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and the county courts.
There is no U.S. Postal Service delivery and only minimal postal services available.
Town of Oyster Bay offices are closed, but some town parks and public facilities, including the ice rink in Bethpage, have extended hours.
Many banks are closed, but have the option to stay open.
The New York Stock Exchange is open. The bond markets are closed.
The Long Island Rail Road generally operates on a normal schedule on Columbus Day.
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