Community Corner
NEARBY: Free Meals for Veterans Monday, Brush Fire
Stories making headlines around the local area this week.
Applebee's restaurants across the country, including one in Bellmore, will offer free "Thank You Meals" to veterans on Monday, Veteran's Day. The franchise expects to serve more than 1 million free meals from its special Veterans Day menu of seven signature entrees. Click here for more.
Merrick Eagle Scout Honored
Quinn Spohrer, a Merrick resident and Eagle Scout, was recently honored at The ELIJA School and Foundation's Unmasking Autism Masquerade Gala. Spohrer was recognized for the renovations he did to the ELIJA School for his Eagle Scout Project. Click here for more.
Survey Results Favor Residential Development at Closed Island Trees School
The Island Trees School District is in the process of selling its Geneva N. Gallow School in Levittown, with the District asking the community for their input on its replacement. Click here for more.
Stubborn Brush Fire Now Controlled at Bethpage State Park
Scores of firefighters battled a stubborn brush fire at Bethpage State Park, using water trucked in from various Long Island companies. The fire was contained to about an acre of land next to the famed Bethpage Black Course and was brought under control Monday afternoon. Click here for more.
Massapequa School Board: State Testing Should be Reconsidered
The Massapequa Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Thursday asking the state to reconsider its reliance on testing children, but the vote was met with heavy protests from the public who felt the resolution wasn't strong enough. Click here for more.
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Rose and Dominick LaBruna Celebrate 54 Years of Marriage
Rose and Dominick LaBruna of East Meadow recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at the East Meadow Senior Center. Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad were on hand to congratulate the couple. Click here for more.
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