Crime Report With a Twist, Referendum Vote

These are the top stories we're looking at Tuesday in and around Plainview:

1. Our "Crime Nearby" report details the arrest of a Town of Hempstead employee charged with town clerk’s office’s computer and deleting more than 5,000 files, including marriage licenses and death certificates.

2. Oyster Bay voters go to the polls today to decide a referendum on the sale of the town's DPW complex. See our advance story here.

3. The "Inside Connection," a network for entertainment, media, performing arts and creative professionals, and the people who do business with them, is holding a networking event at Mio Posto in Hicksville Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. See details here.

4. Were you caught in the major traffic jam on the eastbound Long Island Expressway Monday? Tell us about it in the comments.

5. Today's Weather: Sunny and warmer, highs in the mid-80s.

In case you missed it recently:

• St. Anthony's looks to regain its championship swagger
• Farmingdale Gas Station Slapped with Price Gouging…
• Track Fatality Slows LIRR

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