Tuesday is Decision Time for Voters

The polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. where voters will decide the outcome of the Plainview-Old Bethpage school board election and the fate of it's $134 million spending plan. Registered voters can cast their ballots at three local schools: , and Old Bethpage Elementary School.

Each day the "5 Things" column will tell you five essential pieces of information you need to know today, like events happening or community topics being covered on the site later on in the day. Have an event or topic that should appear in this column? Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip.

Tuesday's highlights:

1. Plainview-Old Bethpage voters go to the polls today to vote on the district's and to choose two of the vying for trustee positions on the school board. Stay with Patch tonight for live late coverage of the election. We expect to have results about 10 p.m. Tuesday.

2. There's entertainment for seniors Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. when the  , presents entertainment by Marty Kupferberg.

3. On Monday,  put new schedules in place to accommodate summer track and signal work. Generally, mid-day trains are the only ones impacted. See our story on the changes here.

4. There's lots to do at the  Tuesday, like a free Yoga session with Sharon Starr at 5:15 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more, check out our "events" listings or the library's web site.

5. Did you read about the of an 18-year-old Plainview man who died in a crash on the Northern State Parkway? We told you recently about the that was robbed in Plainview and the  WTC artifact  that will be the centerpiece of a memorial park. Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.