Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

In a packed Riverhead courtroom, a highly emotional hearing saw the victims' families, one after another, confront their loved ones' confessed killer.

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Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program

Jun22

Trained and certified volunteers from the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will answer questions relating to Medicare and help patrons apply for one of its programs, register for an appointment

Where

Bethpage Public Library

47 Powell Ave.

Bethpage, NY

Phone

516-931-3907

Price

free

Palms and Succulents

Jun22

Horticulturist Paul "Pauley the Plant Man" Levine will discuss care tips for palms and succulents, a plant raffle will follow

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

999 Old Country Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-938-0077

Price

free

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poblib.org

Out of Rushmore's Shadow

Jun23

Lou Del Bianco will discuss the story of his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and his extraordinary role as chief carver of Mount Rushmore, featuring photographs, maps and timelines

Where

Bethpage Public Library

47 Powell Ave.

Bethpage, NY

Phone

516-931-3907

Price

free

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