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🌲Turn Your Christmas Tree into Garden Gold

Get ready to give your Christmas tree a second life at the Town of Hempstead's 5th Annual "Mulchfest" on January 11th. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow, where your holiday centerpiece can become something special for your garden.

Bring your tree to the park and watch it turn into fresh mulch you can take home. It's a great way to help the environment and keep the giving spirit alive after the holidays. Your old tree can make your garden happy all year long!

Here's a sweet bonus - the leftover mulch goes to feed the Nigerian Dwarf goats at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. These little guys love their Christmas tree treats, making this event good for both people and animals.

The event has Town Supervisor Don Clavin's full support, showing how much Hempstead cares about being green. Mark your calendars for January 11th - it's a nice way to start the new year by doing something good for the environment.

❄️ Winter Road Crews Ready for Monday Snow

Long Island is getting ready for snow that might make Monday morning's drive to work tricky. The Town of Hempstead's road teams are on high alert, with their trucks and equipment ready to go.

Don Clavin, who runs things in Hempstead, says his teams will be watching over 1,200 miles of roads. That's a lot of ground to cover! Their main job is making sure everyone can get to work safely when the snow starts falling.

News 12 Long Island reports that local road crews aren't taking any chances. They've got their salt spreaders and plows all set up and are keeping a close eye on the weather.

These crews know that clear roads mean safe drivers, especially during the busy morning rush. They're not waiting for the snow to pile up - they're getting ahead of it to keep everyone moving safely.

🚁Nassau County Gets Smart About Mystery Drones

Nassau County isn't taking any chances with those weird drone sightings that have been popping up over New Jersey and other spots on the East Coast. They've just started using some cool new tech to keep an eye on things from above.

The Long Island Herald reports that law enforcement can now track these flying visitors in real time. It's like having an extra set of eyes in the sky, helping them spot anything fishy right away.

This isn't just about Nassau County being cautious - they're joining other towns and cities that are stepping up their game when it comes to keeping people safe. With more and more drones showing up in places they shouldn't be, it makes sense to stay on top of things.

The police can now see what's happening overhead at any moment, which means they can act fast if they need to. Think of it as a high-tech neighborhood watch, but for the skies.

Long Island Nets vs. College Park Skyhawks
Thursday | Jan 09, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
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New York Islanders vs. Ottawa Senators
Tuesday | Jan 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM | UBS Arena | Belmont Park
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Acoustic Mike T
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tap Room Massapequa Park
1010 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
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Live Music: Logan Whaley Acoustic
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tap Room Jericho
1 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753
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Live Music: Miked Up Acoustic
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tap Room Farmingdale
206 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Live Music: Moxie Poe Acoustic
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tap Room Garden City
919 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
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Music by DJ Frankie J
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tap Room Rockville Centre
47-51 N. Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Music by DJ Slick
Friday | January 10, 2025 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tap Room Massapequa Park
1010 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
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Live Music: Jet City
Saturday | January 11, 2025 | 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tap Room Rockville Centre
47-51 N. Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Music by DJ Slick
Saturday | January 11, 2025 | 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Tap Room Garden City
919 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
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