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Beginnings: In 1658 Daniel Whitehead of Oyster Bay purchased land from the Matinecock Indians. At the time, the eastern section of the peninsula was known as the Pines and the western section as Oak Neck. In 1674 the land was divided among 23 men who used it for pasture. Initial development centered near the western end of the village, the area now known as Friendly Corner.
Beginnings: In 1658 Daniel Whitehead of Oyster Bay purchased land from the Matinecock Indians. At the time, the eastern section of the peninsula was known as the Pines and the western section as Oak Neck. In 1674 the land was divided among 23 men who used it for pasture. Initial development centered near the western end of the village, the area now known as Friendly Corner.
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Cops: Intoxicated man forces way into neighbor's home
jennifer.maloney@newsday.comA Bayville man was arrested Sunday after he became intoxicated and forced his way into a neighbor's home, police said. At 2:58 a.m., Fermin Mendez, 28, who lives on Bayville Avenue, banged on the front door of a 67-year-old woman who lives on the same...Tags: Police, Police Arrests
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Bayville Winter Wonderland
pat.burson@newsday.comFor the first time, Bayville Adventure Park will become a spectacular winter wonderland this holiday season, full of twinkling lights, special attractions, and, of course, a visit from that famous guy in the red suit. "It's definitely for all ages," says... -
Dining near Bayville Winter Wonderland
peter.gianotti@newsday.comBayville Adventure Park turns into Bayville Winter Wonderland this weekend. Expect Santa sightings, a visit to the toy factory and a spirit-of-the-season light show. The merriment takes place at 8 Bayville Ave., with admission $12 and $10. Here are four...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Manhattan (New York City), Butter, Hamburgers, Sandwiches
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Restaurant Week dining spots
Nassau County Bayville Mill Creek Tavern, 516-628-2000 Pine Island Grill at The Crescent Beach Club, 516-628-3000 Walls Wharf, 516-628-9696 Bellmore Antonette's Restaurant, 516-221-3416 The Bayou, 516-785-9263 Jackson Landing, 516-785-5353 Bethpage...Tags: Venice, Carle Place, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Northport, Farmingdale
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Long Island restaurants with socially responsible food
joan.reminick@newsday.comWhat do you want on your plate? If it's food that's natural, responsibly raised and, when possible, organic, check out these restaurants for something to feel good about: NASSAU COUNTY 18 BAY, 18 Bayville Ave., Bayville, 516-628-0124 OVERVIEW A cozy spot...Tags: Theater, Oregon, Music Theater, Dining and Drinking, Organic Foods
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Kidsday interviews 'Bee Movie' cast members
Kidsday Reporters, Ages 12, 15 and 16, Bayville, Wantagh and Massapequa ParkThe animated film "Bee Movie" flies onto the big screen today. This is the humorous story of Barry (voice by Jerry Seinfeld), a bee who isn't ready to settle with one job for his entire life. When he ventures beyond the hive, against the advice of his...Tags: Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew Broderick, Manhattan (New York City), Massapequa Park, Wantagh
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Singleton's Seafood Shack
joan.reminick@newsday.comAt 5 p.m. on a brilliant summer afternoon, I arrived at Tobay Beach, not to swim but rather to eat at Singleton's Seafood Shack. On that day, the place looked like little more than a town beach concession with umbrella tables outside. Soon, I learned,...Tags: Ocean Parkway, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Manhattan (New York City), Restaurant and Catering Industry, Tobay Beach
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In Nassau, action delayed
STAFF WRITERSSince the small nonprofit agency won a $37,500 grant from the Nassau County Youth Board in October, counselors there have taught local children how to prevent violence and deal with bullying. But more than three months later, the group, BiasHelp, is...Tags: Laws, Government, National Government, Parliament, Crimes
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A Bayville Mansion/Hicksville Garage
Do you recognize these places? Sixteen Newsday readers identified the history mystery at right (circa 1910) as the mansion of Peter W. Rouss in Bayville, which later became Oyster Bay Hospital and is now a United Cerebral Palsy center. Other readers -...Tags: Long Island, History
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Beginnings: In 1658 Daniel Whitehead of Oyster Bay purchased land from the Matinecock Indians. At the time, the eastern section of the peninsula was known as the Pines and the western section as Oak Neck. In 1674 the land was divided among 23 men who used...Tags: Religious Leaders, Long Island Sound, Long Island, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Charity
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Wetlands Sink the Bayville-Rye Bridge
Staff WriterMaster planner Robert Moses called it a ``gossamer thread over an arm of the sea.'' But opponents of his proposed Bayville-Rye Bridge viewed it as a rope that would strangle the North Shore. Moses proposed the span to Westchester in 1965 when traffic...Tags: Religious Leaders, Heavy Engineering, Connecticut, Wildlife, Throgs Neck
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Septic Tank Advice Shouldn't Go to Waste
Tony Wachinski was just trying to help his neighbor's daughter. The woman was having a major problem with her septic tank recently and was looking for some advice. Wachinski, a civil engineer from Oyster Bay, was only too happy to help, first with some...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Industrial Accidents, Books and Magazines, Defense, Metal and Mineral
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