'The numbers just don't work': Town hikes tax levy by 9%, piercing state cap

The budget would hike annual town tax bills by about $140 for homes with a market value of roughly $1.65 million.

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Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation
Target opens first store in the Hamptons, taking space Kmart vacated 2 years ago
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Many immigrants who help run LI's East End, including the Hamptons, are a prime target for ICE
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Muchos inmigrantes que contribuyen al funcionamiento del East End de Long Island, incluidos los Hamptons, son un objetivo prioritario para el ICE
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Upcoming Events

Peanut Butter Collection Drive

Oct13

Peanut Butter Collection Drive to help replenish local food pantries. Beginning October 1st, residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help support local families in need. Drop-off containers are located at Town Halls North and South, as well as at the Town Ice Skating Center. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted. Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

Where

Town Hall North

54 Audrey Ave.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-624-6380

Price

free

Concert: Norwegian Wood

Oct24

Norwegian Wood will perform acoustic covers of Beatles songs, first-come, first seated

Where

North Bellmore Public Library

1551 Newbridge Rd.

North Bellmore, NY

Phone

516-785-6260

Price

free

Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas: Celebrating 100 Years of Miles Davis

Nov21

Wayne Tucker and his band The Bad Mothas will perform a high energy tribute to music legend Miles Davis, first come, first seated

Where

North Bellmore Public Library

1551 Newbridge Rd.

North Bellmore, NY

Phone

516-785-6260

Price

free

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