Monday, May 31, 2021

Ready, set, finally! Bethpage Air Show is back

Afternoon Update
Ready, set, finally! Bethpage Air Show is back
After the pandemic canceled last year's performance, and weather nearly did in the 2021 version, the venerable air show returned today.
Memorial Day on LI: Traditions return, history is made
Long Islanders marched through hamlet downtowns to honor America's war dead. They craned their necks at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. At backyard barbecues, they celebrated the start of summer; at solemn ceremonies, they read the names of the fallen.

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Cuomo probes move toward critical points with his tenure, legacy at stake
In addition to allegations of sexual harassment, investigations are focusing on the governor's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes and his book deal.
Man shot dead in West Babylon as he sat alone in parked vehicle, cops say
Someone fired multiple shots at the victim as he sat in a vehicle on Schenectady Avenue, police say.

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Cops: Man threatened to blow up Kings Point Police Department
He was charged with making a terroristic threat, a felony, and with misdemeanor aggravated harassment after making a "verbal threat" in a late-night phone call to the department, police said.

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'Together Again': Long Island's LGBTQ events returning to in-person celebrations
Events will include a long-standing youth prom and Long Island Pride gathering as well as new ways to celebrate the community in Nassau and Suffolk.
Biden commemorates war dead at Arlington National Cemetery
The president delivered a Memorial Day address and called on Americans to honor their fallen heroes by remembering their sacrifices.

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Editorial: Take a moment to reflect
Those who died in war deserve respect.
Homelessness, other hardships propelled college valedictorian
For Karol Rubiano, 38, first came the traumas, including violence at home, abusive relationships and sexual assault. Then came her second chance. 
3 new LI cafes to check out now
Coffee date, anyone? It might be just the vehicle to ride back into the wild world of in-person dining.
Two East End towns looking at banning helium balloons
The aim is to reduce pollution and protect wildlife, but some fear the proposals could hurt local businesses.
Riverhead board to vote on 2 proposals to host drag racing at EPCAL
The fate of two planned racing events that would take place in late summer at the Enterprise Park at Calverton — which some residents have opposed — will be decided Wednesday.
Wyandanch library, still shut by pandemic, gets budget OK
It's the only public library on Long Island to remain closed because of the pandemic. The building's 30-year-old HVAC system needs to be replaced at a cost of $1.2 to $1.5 million, according to an engineer hired by the library.
LI firms say they still need loans as PPP runs dry
The federal government's flagship COVID-19 relief program for businesses ran out of money weeks before the deadline for loan applications.
Thinking small: They're leaning into online lenders who helped them during COVID
Loans from online lenders saved thousands of small business owners who were unable to get COVID-19 relief loans from big traditional lenders. Now, encouraged by the speed and ease of online lenders, these owners want to stick with them.

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