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🌱 Nassau's Policy On License Plate Arrests + New Arcade-Eatery

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A new combination arcade-restaurant opened in Nassau County. And Nassau County is changing course on felony arrests of drivers with improper temporary license plates.


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Here are the top stories today in Five Towns:

  1. A retro inspired restaurant with arcade games opened in Levittown. Arcadia Retro Eats is at 2890 Hempstead Turnpike. and has 1980s and 90s games and classic fare. (Subscription: Newsday)
  2. Gothamist and WNYC investigated Nassau County's policy to arrest drivers with improper temporary license plates on felony charges. The report alleges that 80 percent of those arrested, 739 in the last year, were either Black or Latino. Acting District Attorney Joyce Smith's office now says they will no longer prosecute people on felony charges for the offense and that drivers will be ticketed instead. (Gothamist)
  3. The identity of the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Hicksville Friday has been released. Nayi Harsida, 43, of Westbury was hit by an unknown vehicle. (Daily Voice)
  4. In Long Beach, Moshi Moshi recently opened. The new sushi and ramen restaurant is at 1046 W. Beech St. (LongIsland.com)

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  • Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, virtual magic show, today, 7 p.m., grades 6-12. (Facebook)

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