Commack, NY News & Events

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Former executive director of LI Cares dies at 78

The Huntington Bay resident died from complications of multiple sclerosis.

Protesters gather at SCPD precinct after video of ICE van in parking lot

Off-duty Nassau police officer charged with DWI following wrong-way crash

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 14

Art Lecture: Monet and Venice

Dec16

Art professor Thomas Germano will examine the artworks featured at the Brooklyn Museum exhibition "Monet and Venice," register starting Nov. 29

Where

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Rd.

Commack, NY

Phone

631-499-0888

Price

free

Website

commackpubliclibrary.org

Veterans Benefits Assistance

Dec16

A representative from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be available to assist veterans submit disability claims and widows/widowers of deceased veterans apply for benefits, bring DD214s and any other relevant service documents

Where

Smithtown Library - Commack Building

3 Indian Head Rd.

Commack, NY

Phone

631-360-2480

Price

free

Website

Advance Directives and Power of Attorney

Jan29

Brittni Sullivan, Esq. will discuss the importance of having a power of attorney and a health care proxy in place, learn what you need to know about advance directives such as health care proxies and living wills and strategies to help protect your assets, register

Where

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Rd.

Commack, NY

Phone

631-499-0888

Price

free

Website

commackpubliclibrary.org

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