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Friday June 5th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How steep are Long Beach’s new penalties for illegal fireworks?
  • What does Long Beach’s tax-cap override mean for your 2027 bill?
  • Long Beach resident indicted after deadly knife attack on Long Island

Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Some sun with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Beach City Council Approves $15K Fine, 15-Day Jail Option For Fireworks Offenses (patch.com) — Long Beach’s City Council has sharply increased penalties for illegal fireworks, allowing fines up to $15,000 or 15 days in jail for serious violations. Officials say growing complaints and more powerful, easily purchased fireworks are driving the change, and police plan extra patrols on city streets and beaches, especially around July 4, to enforce the tougher rules.    

• Long Beach City Council votes to pierce tax cap, cites unavoidable costs (liherald.com) — Long Beach’s City Council has voted to pierce the state tax cap, meaning the average household will pay about $229 more per year starting with the next fiscal year. City officials cite big jumps in health benefits, contractual raises and pensions, while some residents criticize both salary increases for administrators and the timing of the final vote.    

• Long Beach man indicted for 'brutally killing' woman in knife attack (news12.com) — A man from Long Beach has been indicted on a murder charge after prosecutors say a woman he’d recently been living with was fatally stabbed during a violent car encounter that ended in Yaphank. Authorities describe a chaotic sequence witnessed by bystanders and an off-duty police captain, with surveillance footage and a recovered tactical knife forming key evidence in the case.    


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    Friday June 5
  • Portugal Day
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
    6:00 pm
  • Live Acoustic Music at Craft Kitchen & Tap House
    Craftu Kitchen & Tap House, 44 Stauderman Ave, Lynbrook
    8:30 pm
  • Saturday June 6
  • Aquatic Center
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
  • SSHS: SAT Exam
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • RIVERSIDE: Carnival
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    11:30 am
  • Sunday June 7
  • S.T.O.P. Program
    Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, First Avenue, East Rockaway
    8:00 am
  • RIVERSIDE: Carnival (Rain date)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    11:30 am
  • Monday June 8
  • WILSON: Field Day (RAIN DATE)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • Mingling Munchkins
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Oceanside

  • Nassau Financial expands and relocates in Oceanside (libn.com)
  • Refrigerated Tractor Trailer Fire Closes Street, Damages Buildings In Oceanside, Fire Marshal Says (patch.com)
  • Press Release: Rep. Gillen Reviews Modernization Efforts at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy with Maritime Administrator (quiverquant.com)

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Rockville Centre

  • Uniondale House Fire Leaves Civilian Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation, Fire Marshal Says (patch.com)

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