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Queens-Rooted Author Brings ‘Cypress Avenue’ To Huntington Barnes & Noble
Figliola says renewed interest in his Queens-rooted novel has brought him to Huntington for a community-focused book signing.

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Figliola says renewed interest in his Queens-rooted novel has brought him to Huntington for a community-focused book signing.

The Golden Flashes held off a late push from Wantagh to complete an undefeated championship run.
Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined Thursday’s Child and Suffolk’s Office of Minority Health for the Hauppauge event.
The Home Alone screening on December 6 will include Santa, raffles, treats for kids, and donations to support the Kris Kringle Fund.
Police say a Fourth Precinct investigation found the employee selling cannabis without a dispensary license.
After hearing how the shutdown affected local families — including her own — Gabby Vetere launched a drive, which is expanding.
The calm, petite cat cared for her kittens — and others — before entering foster care, a volunteer said.
The 3½-year-old rescue cat has a quiet, loving personality and hopes for a family of her own.
Police said the holiday crackdown comes as the task force marks one year of targeting street takeovers and reckless driving.
The free year-round wrestling program for K–12 student-athletes focused on leadership and long-term development, officials said.
Students explored science in a Thanksgiving-themed lesson.
The district recognized an essay contest winner, honored staff, welcomed new hires, and heard updates on elementary instructional programs.
Deer Park students were honored for scholarship, leadership, service, and character at the school’s 64th annual NHS induction.
Fourth graders in the district’s Gifted and Talented Program researched the lives of Pilgrims and Wampanoags before engineering model homes.
Police said the woman stole assorted clothing from the Jericho Turnpike store in August.
Sixth graders at West Babylon Junior High School created Thanksgiving cards to brighten the season for nursing home residents.
Third graders paraded student-designed balloons through Santapogue Elementary in a Thanksgiving project inspired by Balloons Over Broadway.
Two North Babylon High School seniors will take part in a months-long leadership and civic engagement program, district officials said.
Middle school students visit DeLuca Elementary each month to read aloud to kindergarteners and help spark a love of books.
Police say four people stole hundreds of dollars' in cosmetics from the East Main Street CVS before fleeing in a white SUV.