Man accused of attacking Nassau hospital staff

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Upcoming Events

Christmas Craft and Gift Vendor Fair

Nov7

Family shopping fun, held in Field 8, no dogs allowed (service dogs permitted)

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-442-6000

Price

free

Sunday Concert: Swingtime

Nov8

Live musical performance by the 20-piece Swingtime Big Band, register up to 4 tickets starting Oct. 26

Where

East Meadow Public Library

1886 Front St.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-794-2570

Price

free

Senior Rap

Nov9

12:30 p.m. Talk with your peers on issues that are of concern to you, register

Where

East Meadow Public Library

1886 Front St.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-794-2570

Price

free

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