Biking For Veterans + Delta Labor Day Threat

Happy Sunday, people of Five Towns! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today in a special Labor Day Weekend Sunday daily digest.

Experts are reminding those who aren't vaccinated that Delta is a concern as Long Islanders head out to the beach and on Labor Day Weekend trips. A nearby resident rode his bike for 24 hours straight for a cause. Find out which. And check out a "wow" house with a water view.

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Five Towns today:

1. News 12 Long Island talks to experts who remind those heading out for Labor Day Weekend trips or end-of-summer beach outings that the risk of the Delta strain of COVID-19 is high in New York and to take caution if you are not vaccinated. (News 12)
2. News 12 also has the story on a retired Long Beach FNDY firefighter who rode his bike for 24 hours straight on the boardwalk to raise money for homeless veterans. Rob Carlo rode from 6 p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Friday to raise funds for New Ground Inc., a nonprofit that helps veterans and families facing homelessness. (News 12)
3. Jerry Barmash has a nearby house for sale to check out: This Harding Avenue four bedroom beachfront home in Long Beach is renovated and has an outdoor shower in the back yard. (Patch)

Five Towns Patch Notebook

• Longtime Lawrence resident Elliot Spanierman passed away in Bal Harbour, Florida on Aug. 15 at the age of 87. (LI Herald)

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