A pepperoni pizza waits for pick-up at John's Pizza on...

A pepperoni pizza waits for pick-up at John's Pizza on West 44th St. This location of John's features vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and huge city murals. (March 4, 2010) Credit: Sheila Griffin

Here’s what people were reading this week on your community news blog.

5. Tuna tourney offers $40G in cash and prizes

The Babylon Tuna Club’s annual invitational tournament will open with a captains’ meeting Thursday and run through Sunday night, with $40,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs. The proceeds will go to local veterans’ groups.

4. Glen Cove welcomes back Feast of St. Rocco

After a year off, Glen Cove’s traditional Feast of St. Rocco returns to the city.

3. Officials to discuss future of Republic Airport

Republic Airport officials announced Thursday they will hold an open house to discuss the future of the airport, the state’s busiest for general aviation.

2. Northport contest seeks pizza eaters

A Northport pizzeria is seeking contestants for its upcoming pizza-eating contest, which will benefit a children’s cancer charity.

1. Poll: Is the Good Samaritan law fair?

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed into law a measure that encourages a witness or victim of a drug overdose to call 911 for medical help by protecting them from certain drug prosecutions.


 

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

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