Brightwaters, NY News & Events

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Truck hits bridge over Sunrise Hwy. in Bay Shore

The westbound lanes of the highway were temporarily closed after the crash, police said.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 3

Avoiding Probate for the Future

Feb4

Attorney Kathleen M. Rose will share tips for avoiding probate in the future and discuss trust planning and protecting assets, bring your questions, register (starting Jan. 20 for non-residents)

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

1 S. Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

Website

bsbwlibrary.org

Hometown Histories: Remember Liss

Feb5

Historian and author Claire Bellerjeau will discuss the discovery of a new founding figure named Elizabeth, or Liss, who was enslaved by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay, register (starting Jan. 20 for non-residents)

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

1 S. Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

Website

bsbwlibrary.org

Exploring African-American Ancestry

Feb5

April Earle will discuss the nuances of African-American genealogy research, important genealogical records and the impact slavery had on the creation of historical records, register (starting Jan. 20 for non-residents)

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

1 S. Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

Website

bsbwlibrary.org

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