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Jie Cao was northbound on Lake Avenue South at Smithtown Boulevard when the crash occurred.

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Upcoming Events

Fiction Loves History Book Club: The Invention of Wings

Feb3

Discussion of the novel "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd, register

Where

Hillside Public Library

155 Lakeville Rd.

New Hyde Park, NY

Phone

516-355-7850

Price

free

The Art of Basquiat

Feb15

Learn about the life and artwork of Basquiat and how to apply his style and motifs into your own Basquiat-inspired painting, for adults and children ages 8 and older, held at the Charles & Helen Reichert Park Office on the north side of the park, register

Where

Nisseqougue River State Park

799 St. Johnland Rd.

Kings Park, NY

Phone

631-269-4927

Price

$4

Natural History Tour

Feb21

Learn about the unique natural and human history of the park and its surrounding area during a winter hike, hand warmers and hot drinks will be available, meet at the Charles & Helen Reichert Park Office on the North side of the park, register

Where

Nisseqougue River State Park

799 St. Johnland Rd.

Kings Park, NY

Phone

631-269-4927

Price

$4

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