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"The culture in the restaurant wouldn't be the same if they weren't in that restaurant," local McDonald's owner Mark Hendel said.

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"The culture in the restaurant wouldn't be the same if they weren't in that restaurant," local McDonald's owner Mark Hendel said.

Registration starts on Nov. 18.
"Scammers will try to make you act quickly without thinking," Glen Cove Police's Det. Lt. John Nagle said.
Daniel Pereira was charged in connection to the overnight Wednesday incident in Hicksville, police said.
Renee Hoberman was arraigned on Wednesday afternoon on charges of distributing child pornography, prosecutors said.
The village board unanimously approved the measure at their Oct. 17 meeting.
The Town of Oyster Bay announced the overhaul of four community playgrounds.
If convicted, Erick Efren Corado Gonzalez could get up to 50 years in prison, prosecutors said.
The restaurant is located on East Park Avenue.
It's part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Lance Holmes, also known as DJ Love Dinero, was also given five years of post-release supervision, prosecutors said.
Despite the poll results, "this race is going to be a nail-biter," Gillen's campaign manager said.
King Kullen is teaming up with WALK 97.5 FM to make sure no Long Islanders go hungry this holiday season.
The student-run "Hofstra Votes Live" show will be simulcast from the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
Judge Dawn Jimenez-Salta was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday, police said.
There were 170 participants in the weekend event, organized by Assemblyman Curran.
Along with being the official office supplier, Xerox will support community initiatives and diversity programs during the multi-year pact.
Justice Dawn Jimenez-Salta was a passenger when the motorcycle collided with a car near Exit 68 on Sunday, police said.
The driver and passenger died when the driver lost control and slammed into trees on Oct. 14, state police said.
The Beresheet Festival takes place on Sunday at the Sid Jacobson JCC.