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🌱 How a beloved Bethpage deli became the scene of tragedy

And on the Bethpage Patch calendar - Dine & Decode: Santa's Lost List - LI's First Escape Room Dinner

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Good morning Bethpage! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a beloved Bethpage deli became the scene of tragedy
  • Remember that late pick versus Bethpage? Here’s who made it

Also on today's calendar: Dine & Decode: Santa’s Lost List - LI’s First Escape Room Dinner and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bethpagefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bethpagefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect arrested for brutal deli murders on Long Island (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A longtime Bethpage deli was the scene of a deadly stabbing early Thursday, leaving two well-known owners dead and a son charged with their murders. Police say they found the couple behind the counter with fatal wounds and arrested the suspect outside. Shocked neighbors have been gathering at the Hicksville Road shop to mourn and support the family’s legacy.
   

• Wantagh's Martini wins Newsday's Thorp Award (newsday.com) — Bethpage football fans will recognize Wantagh star Luke Martini, whose late interception sealed the Conference III final and ended the Golden Eagles’ comeback hopes. The standout sophomore rushed for nearly 2,000 yards, starred on defense, and has now earned Newsday’s prestigious Tom Thorp Award as Nassau County’s top player. Coaches say his all-around impact made game-planning against him a nightmare.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Family Residences and Essential Enterprises
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library , 999 Old Country Rd. , Plainview
    10:00 am
  • Bethpage State Park — Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club
    QG3M+8C Bethpage State Park Playground , Old Bethpage
    10:50 am
  • Long Island Career Fair
    Marriott Melville Long Island , 1350 Walt Whitman Rd , Melville
    11:00 am
  • Linda's Book Club
    Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library , 999 Old Country Rd. , Plainview
    11:30 am

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  • Dogtopia of Bethpage — (475) 338-3501
    Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
  • Dragonfly Cares — (516) 836-1447
    Introducing our newest program - Dragonfly Weekday Learners!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities posted a job opening for Residential Group Home Manager in Bethpage. Apply here.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time in Levittown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethpage here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Arnold W. Drucker: Looking ahead to a new year of advocacy (liherald.com)

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