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Islanders Win Lottery For Top Pick In June Draft
It's the franchise's fifth number one pick and first since choosing John Tavares in 2009.

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It's the franchise's fifth number one pick and first since choosing John Tavares in 2009.

The budget features a 2.75% tax increase which, the library says, is under the tax cap.
It's a $50 million upgrade for Mount Sinai South Nassau.
The Garden City DMV location has Saturday hours through June to handle the backlog of requests.
Vaccinations and microchipping are including during May 17 adoptions.
The May 24 event takes place at North Hempstead Town Park in Port Washington.
Petros Krommidas, a Nassau County Legislative candidate, has been missing for 12 days.
Flames were seen coming from a classroom on the second floor, police said.
A 17-year-old was charged with assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
A $500 check to the classroom and an end-of-school year meal at Applebee's are part of the rewards.
It begins at Field #2 at North Village Avenue and North Centre Avenue.
The event is being held on Tuesday in Hicksville.
Charmaine Norville faces charges that include assault and reckless endangerment, police said.
The fire took place Thursday night in East Meadow.
The NICE Mini ridesharing program ends Friday, but bus options will remain.
The Baldwin resident and Nassau County Legislative candidate was last seen on April 23.
"I realized that magic was a great way to be a little more in control of your destiny," Gary Ferrar told Patch.
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"Please help us find our son." Petros Krommidas, a beloved son and Nassau County Legislative candidate, has been missing more than a week.
“We have athletes from all over the world who will be coming here to compete," County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.