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Cops: 5 Burglaries Nearby; Burglary Suspect Nabbed

Nassau Police report five break-ins, one in Plainview, within Second Precinct in one week.
Nassau County Police (Credit: Jason Molinet)
Police & Fire  

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Nassau County Police (Credit: Jason Molinet)
Polaris May 24, 2013 at 09:44 am
Using a smartphone running Aproov, you can prevent burglaries. It detects when someone enters your…Read More home, records images, audio and video, stores them online and notifies multiple people by e-mail, SMS and phone of the break in. You can view your home from any remote smartphone. It will also play a loud siren to scare away the thieves. Best of all, it's free. Just search for "Aproov" in Google Play.
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A Mother's Anguish Resonates in Town Hall

Town's Bay Constables make $50K donation for gear that could have saved a life last year.
Joy Treanor and Bay Constable Christopher Briggs address the Town Board Tuesday.
Police & Fire  

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Joy Treanor and Bay Constable Christopher Briggs address the Town Board Tuesday.

Long Island Golf Guide 2013

Do you like links-style or wooded, target golf? Nine holes or 18? Looking to play in Northport…
Tiger Woods was a big draw at The Barclays Tournament at Bethpage State Park in August 2012. Photo Credit: Jason Molinet.
Summer  

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Tiger Woods was a big draw at The Barclays Tournament at Bethpage State Park in August 2012. Photo Credit: Jason Molinet.

Nearby: State Approves Fishing Grant

State Approves Fishing Industry Grant A new program approved by New York State could help…
Fishing boats on the South Shore. Flle Photo
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Fishing boats on the South Shore. Flle Photo

What's New In Early Childhood Education

A wonderful thing happened as a result of a terrific collaboration among EYI, Nassau BOCES,…
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Town Beaches Open Weekends Beginning Saturday

Beach stickers available Thursday and Friday.
Oyster Bay's town beaches will be open for weekends only beginning Saturday. (File photo.)
Summer  

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Oyster Bay's town beaches will be open for weekends only beginning Saturday. (File photo.)

A Rosy Future for Hepatitis C Treatment

Most people with hepatitis C don’t know they carry the virus and that they are susceptible to…
North Shore-LIJ Health System'…  

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County GOP Nominates Imbroto to Face Jacobs

Plainview resident and lawyer to run for seat now held by Democrat Judy Jacobs.
Lou Imbroto, R-Plainview, has been nominated to run for the Nassau County Legislature.
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Lou Imbroto, R-Plainview, has been nominated to run for the Nassau County Legislature.

Simon Monks Goes To College

Remember that children's game, Simon Says? If Simon didn't say it, and you did it anyway, you…
Simon Says, "Apply To College!"
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Simon Says, "Apply To College!"

The Best Time To Apply For College Scholarships

Marilyn G. of Plainview, NY writes: My daughter is going to be a Junior in high school in the…
Show Me The Money For College!
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Show Me The Money For College!

Car Fire Put Down By Plainview Firefighters

An inferno in a car's engine compartment that set off smoke alarms inside a nearby building…
Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a car fire on Old Country Road Wednesday. (Photo Credit: Kevin Imm)
Breaking News  

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Plainview firefighters operating at the scene of a car fire on Old Country Road Wednesday. (Photo Credit: Kevin Imm)
Marni May 23, 2013 at 05:52 am
I was at my son's baseball game on the Jamaica Avenue field. We all smelled the smoke and were…Read More concerned. Also witnessed how fast The Plainview Fire Department left the building and went where they were needed (love those brave guys!)
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Help Wanted: Lab Technologist at Plainview Hospital

Patch finds local jobs available now.
Patch finds local jobs available now.
Business  

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Patch finds local jobs available now.

Voters To Decide Budget, 3 School Board Members Tuesday

Spending plan calls for tax increase below the state's "tax cap."
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, one of the district's three polling places. (Photo Credit: Joe Dowd.)
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The Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, one of the district's three polling places. (Photo Credit: Joe Dowd.)

Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or…
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House & Home  

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Learn More, Earn More, Stay Employed

By Daniel Gerger, President, Adult Education Advocates Adult students are returning to…
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Mid-Island Y to Honor 2 at Annual Golf Outing

Spots still open for charitable event.
Rick Lewis, CEO, Mid-island Y JCC.
Local Connections  

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Rick Lewis, CEO, Mid-island Y JCC.

Plainview's Imbroto Honored as '30 Under 30'

Lawyer among 30 young professionals honored.
Plainview's Lou Imbroto with his award at the recent '30 under 30' event. (Photo credit: Nightingale & Nightingale)
Local Connections  

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Plainview's Lou Imbroto with his award at the recent '30 under 30' event. (Photo credit: Nightingale & Nightingale)

Get Arthritis Pain Relief at Home

If achy, stiff joints make it tough to get up in the morning, ask your doctor about arthritis.…
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Plainview OK's School Budget; Elects Greenberg

Bettan, Schulman retain their seats; budget passes easily.
Attorney Seth Greenberg has been elected to the Plainview's Board of Education.
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Attorney Seth Greenberg has been elected to the Plainview's Board of Education.

Plainview Voters Ok Budget

Plainview voters have approved the school budget. Details to come.
Top News  

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Polls Closed; Results Coming

The polls have closed in Plainview. We will have school budget vote soon.
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"If You Think Education Is Expensive. . .

. . .Try Ignorance!"  Vote Today For Your Local School Budget - - - Plan. Prepare. Prevail!…
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S.M. May 23, 2013 at 09:56 am
Kudos Tom.
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The Shadow May 22, 2013 at 03:50 pm
SO WELL SAID!
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Tom Terrific May 21, 2013 at 06:17 pm
And if you think that just blindly approving budgets year after year is the correct course of…Read More action, then NO level of education will spare you from the curse of that ignorance.
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Cops: Cars Keyed in Bethpage, Woodbury

11 cars vandalized in the area, including three in Woodbury and Bethpage, cops said.
Credit: File photo
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Credit: File photo

How to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

If you know someone who's been touched by this tragedy or is helping personally, share their…
A child is pulled from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. Credit: AP Images.
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A child is pulled from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. Credit: AP Images.

Town's Summer Reading Book Is 'Wonder.'

Oyster Bay has chosen "Promise," a story about the travails of a disfigured boy, for its…
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Some More Things The College Admissions Office Won't Tell…

Last month we gave you some college admissions food for thought (as if those about to apply to…
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Teen Repeat Births: A Significant Pattern

While teen birth rates continue to fall, there are still too many teen repeat births,…
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Right Here May 21, 2013 at 10:48 am
Maybe because once in the system, they see each additional baby as an additional check with more…Read More benefits?
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Today is Election Day: How are You Voting?

Tell Us: Are you going to vote for Plainview's budget? Which three candidates?
Old Bethpage Elementary School is one of three polling places.
Schools  

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Old Bethpage Elementary School is one of three polling places.
JOE May 21, 2013 at 08:55 pm
I voted for the 3 challengers because I think the school board needs some new members . It is time…Read More for a change at the school board . I also voted no to borrow a million dollars . The last thing we need is to get deeper and deeper in debt.
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Crime Nearby: Teacher's Aide Gets Inappropriate

Notable arrests and convictions around Long Island.
Ivone Oliviera is charged with having inappropriate relationship with student at Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. Photo credit: Courtesy Nassau County Police.
Police & Fire  

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Ivone Oliviera is charged with having inappropriate relationship with student at Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. Photo credit: Courtesy Nassau County Police.

Claudia Borecky, Tackling Obstacles Facing the Community

As president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association, community activism is part of…
Claudia Borecky tells Patch what drives her. Photo Credit: Handout.
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Claudia Borecky tells Patch what drives her. Photo Credit: Handout.

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