Plainview, NY News & Events

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'American Idol' contestant from LI gives advice during visit to alma mater

One of 20 remaining "American Idol" hopefuls, Jesse Findling, 20, sang and spoke at his alma mater, Massapequa High School.

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'He just followed his dream'

'Most members of Congress, on both sides, want to work together'

LI rep says he pushed back 'publicly and behind the scenes' on ICE tactics in MN

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Tiny East Norwich packs a little bit of everything into one square mile

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 17

Healing Service

Mar22

A special service for those asking for prayers to help heal what is ailing them, anointing and/or the laying on of hands is available to those who wish to receive it, 6 p.m.,

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

Website

ourshepherdlives.org

Artemisia Gentileschi

Mar24

Art professor Thomas Germano will discuss the life and artwork of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

999 Old Country Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-938-0077

Price

free

Website

poblib.org

Seeds for the Early Spring Garden

Mar30

Horticulturist Paul "Pauley the Plant Man" Levine will discuss when and how to plant your seeds to create a flourishing spring garden, including both vegetable and flower seeds

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

999 Old Country Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-938-0077

Price

free

Website

poblib.org

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Plainedge girls basketball falls short in Class A regional final

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Photos: Plainedge girls basketball in the state 'A' Southeast Regional final

LI student seeks viewers' votes to advance on 'American Idol'

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Smoothie King to open in Smithtown in April amid LI expansion

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Tuesday, March 17

New eatery opens in historic LI building

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Man, 26, dies after being found on highway shoulder, police say

'Consummate volunteer' and illustrator dies at 90

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Fallen NYPD detective's widow takes stand against husband's accused killer

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Only in Newsday'Mommy's office hours': How these LI women navigate running a business from their homes

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Only in NewsdayOyster Bay's mosque fight cost taxpayers millions in legal fees

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Friends Academy boys basketball eliminated in state Class A regional semis

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State Class A boys basketball regional semifinal: Friends Academy vs. Maine-Endwell

LI Class A girls basketball final photos: Plainedge vs. SWR

Plainedge girls basketball beats SWR to capture first LI title

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Queens jury sees dramatic video of NYPD's Jonathan Diller's fatal shooting

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Only in NewsdayFrom fishing boats to farms, Iran war drives up fuel costs across LI

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Only in NewsdayLI manufacturer with 170 workers moving HQ out of state

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Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

Only in NewsdayNassau legislator Arnold Drucker won't seek re-election

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Only in NewsdayFor LI road salt, the trip north starts deep inside a Chilean mine

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LI child therapist sentenced to 7 years in prison for having and distributing child pornography

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Photos: Nassau boys playoff basketball — Bethpage at Jericho

'Survivor' stories: 4 LIers talk about their experiences as the show kicks off its 50th season

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This LI pop-rock choir is for anyone who can sing — no audition needed

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Only in NewsdayLI therapist who had 'exceptionally violent child pornography' faces 12-year sentence, memo says

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Only in NewsdayBethpage mosque expansion gets Oyster Bay's OK after lawsuit

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First in NewsdayHearing set on first Melville town center project

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Costco recalls mini beignets in NY, 23 other states over undeclared nut allergen

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Over-the-top LI candy shops for Swedish BUBS, chocolate pizzas and more

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Be the next Marty Supreme: Play Ping-Pong against a robot

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'Something out of the apocalypse'

Police: Burst pipe at Bethpage motel forces evacuation of 125

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At every age, this Plainview woman finds purpose all around her

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Plainview house fire kills woman, 67, officials say

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Only in NewsdayAfter fatal crash, LI crossing guards reflect on the dangers of the job

The dangers crossing guards face have been brought home in recent weeks, after Merrick guard John Miro was struck by a driver allegedly under the influence of drugs.

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